Coldwell Banker First Ottawa Realty
11 Forestgrove Dr., Ottawa
Asking price: $1,490,000 (September, 2024)
Previous asking prices: $1.55-million (July, 2024); $1.675-million (May, 2024)
Selling price: $1.45-million (October, 2024)
Previous selling price: $69,900 (July, 1997)
Taxes: $5,930 (2024)
Property days on market: 129
Listing agent: Raymond Chin, Coldwell Banker First Ottawa Realty
The action
This three-bedroom house sits on a two-acre lot roughly 30 kilometres southwest of Parliament Hill.Coldwell Banker First Ottawa Realty
This three-bedroom house on a two-acre lot roughly 30 kilometres southwest of Parliament Hill barely had few visitors when it was listed for $1.675-million initially and then for $1.55-million over the summer. There were two offers, but the sellers reached an impasse in negotiations both times.
“It’s a very unique property, not a regular, cookie-cutter type of home or piece of land,” said agent Raymond Chin. “The pool of buyers was different.”
The price was dropped again this fall and one of the previous bidders circled back to clinch a deal at $1.45-million.
“We did a price adjustment, and a buyer came back for another viewing, then they submitted an offer,” Mr. Chin said.
“It tells you buyers are really sensitive about prices, regardless of how much they love the home.”
What they got
The home has a contemporary, centre hall design with a grand foyer between the study and dining rooms.Coldwell Banker First Ottawa Realty
This 25-year-old house has a contemporary, centre-hall design with a grand foyer between the study and dining rooms, as well as a separate eat-in kitchen and a living room with a fireplace and an exit to a deck.
Casual recreation areas are provided on all three levels, including the basement.
There are three bathrooms and interior access to a double garage.
Another, fully detached garage is found outside, along with a boat shed, powered workshop, fire pit and walking trail.
The agent’s take
A boat shed, powered workshop, fire pit and walking trail are all located outside.Coldwell Banker First Ottawa Realty
“At the time it was built, everything was custom with a lot of nice spaces,” said Mr. Chin.
“It’s a sensational piece of land that you feel like you’re outside the city, but lo and behold, in ten minutes, you’re at Loblaws.