For Sale

149 Daly Avenue, Lower Town - Sandy Hill, Ontario K1N 6E8

$1,998,900

149 Daly Avenue, Lower Town - Sandy Hill, Ontario K1N 6E8 is For Sale and has a listing price of 1,998,900. The property is located in the Sandy Hill - Ottawa East neighbourhood . It's been on the website for 3 Days.

  • Detached
    Property Type
  • 10
    Bedrooms
  • 5
    Bathrooms
  • MLS ID: X12771740
  • Office Name EXP REALTY
Property Description

149 Daly Avenue – The Besserer House. A truly rare offering and one of Ottawa’s most storied heritage homes, originally built for Louis-Theodore Besserer, the Father of Sandy Hill. This iconic residence is rich in architectural character and historical significance, standing as a landmark of 19th-century craftsmanship. Located in the heart of prestigious Sandy Hill, the home features grand principal rooms, tall ceilings, large windows, original details, and hardwood floors that reflect a timeless elegance rarely found today. Natural light fills the space, highlighting its stately proportions and enduring design. Beyond its historic charm, the Besserer House offers exceptional redevelopment and restoration potential. Whether envisioned as a remarkable single-family estate, boutique multi-unit residence, professional offices, or legacy investment, the property provides a versatile canvas for inspired transformation (buyer to verify permitted uses). Set just steps from the University of Ottawa, embassies, downtown core, Rideau River pathways, and cultural landmarks, this address blends history, prestige, and convenience. An opportunity of this calibre is seldom available. Own a piece of Ottawa’s heritage and shape its future. 3 bedroom basement apartment is rented for $1950/month and 1 bedroom Butler’s apartment is rented for $800/month. Some photos have been digitally altered to show how rooms would look empty. Priced to sell!!! Book your showing today!

Property Details
  • Property Type: All Houses
  • Listing Type: For Sale
  • Listing ID: X12771740
  • Price: $1,998,900
  • Year Built: 0
  • Lot Area: 0 Sqft
  • Lot Depth: 99
  • Ref ID: X12771740
  • Approx Sqft: 3500-5000
  • Dir / Cross St: King Edward and Daly
  • Status: Active
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Approx Age: 100+
  • Property Type: Detached
  • Property Sub Category: Detached
Price History
List Date MLS ID List Price Status End Date Closed Price
02/09/2026 X12771740 $1,998,900 For Sale - -
Market Temperature
  • Buyer's Market
  • Balanced
  • Seller's Market
Neighborhood Stats
Sandy Hill - Ottawa East
  • $818,693 Average List Price
    based on 1 year
  • 50 New Listings
    based on 30 days
  • 49 Median Days on Market
    based on 1 year
  • List vs. Selling Price 4.16 % Up
  • Sold (12mo) 40
  • Rented (12mo) 70

  • 1 Month Change -100.0%
  • 3 Month Change -
  • 6 Month Change -100.0%
Walkscore
  • 95 Walk Score
    Walker's Paradise
  • 85 Transit Score
    Excellent Transit
  • 92 Bike Score
    Biker's Paradise
Additional Details
  • Heat Type Forced Air
  • Heat Source Other
  • Style 3-storey
  • Washroom Type1: 5
  • Garage Type Attached
  • Parking Spaces: 1
  • Exterior Stone
  • Kitchen 3
  • Fireplace Y
  • Family Room: 1
  • Washrooms Type 1 # Pcs: 3
  • Taxes: $13,471
  • Last Status New
  • Original Price: $0
  • Sold Price: $0
  • Addl Monthly Fees: $0
  • Possession Remarks: Flexible
  • Listing Entry Date: 09/02/2026 16:47:25
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