One of Ottawa’s most recognizable condo buildings.
Welcome Home to The Icon at Dow’s Lake....one of Ottawa’s most recognizable condo buildings.
This beautifully updated 1 bedroom + den unit offers a bright open concept layout, floor to ceiling windows, and a private balcony with great views over Carling Avenue, straight down Preston Street toward downtown and the surrounding hills.
What really helps this unit stand out are the upgrades: - New refrigerator - New stove - New hood fan - New backsplash - Upgraded washer & dryer - Custom roller shades - New freestanding tub with ceramic tile surround
You also get 1 underground parking space, 1 storage locker, in-suite laundry, plus access to great building amenities including an indoor pool, gym, games room, guest suites and more. And the location is hard to beat, steps to Little Italy, across the street from Dow’s Lake, the LRT, restaurants, cafés, walking and cycling paths and everything Preston Street has to offer.
Offered at $449,880
If you’ve been looking for a condo at The Icon that has some extra upgrades and stands apart from the standard units, this one is definitely worth a look.
Ottawa’s housing market experienced a noticeable slowdown in August, with sales activity declining significantly while home prices remained comparatively stable. A total of 1,002 homes were sold through the MLS® System in August a decrease of 18.6% compared with August 2025 and 24.4% from July. The decline was considerably larger than the typical seasonal slowdown seen between July and August over the past decade.
Despite fewer transactions, home values showed greater resilience.
🏠 Average Sale Price: $688,253 — up 0.3% year-over-year
📊 Benchmark Price: $637,700 — up 1.0% year-over-year
📋 Active Listings: 4,496 — up 11.3% from last August
📈 Months of Inventory: Increased from 3.5 months in July to 4.5 months in August
What does this mean for Ottawa buyers and sellers? For buyers, increased inventory and softer sales activity can mean more choice, more time to evaluate properties, and less competitive conditions than in a faster-moving market.
For sellers, buyers now have more options available to them. Strategic pricing, strong presentation and effective marketing are becoming increasingly important when positioning a property for sale. While August showed a clear slowdown in activity, prices have remained relatively steady. One month does not establish a longer-term trend, but the shift in sales, inventory and market balance will be important to watch as Ottawa moves into the fall market.
Thinking about buying or selling in Ottawa? Your strategy should reflect not only the overall market, but also your neighbourhood, property type and individual goals.
📩 Send me a DM for a personalized conversation about what the current Ottawa market could mean for you.
🎟️ 2 tickets to see Jimmy Carr LIVE at TD Place on October 22nd at 7:30 PM
🎉 GIVEAWAY ALERT! 🎉 This year marks my 11th year participating in the CIBC Run for the Cure with our team Fo-Shoe 💗👟 And like we do every year, we’re having some fun while raising money for an incredible cause. We’re giving away: 🎟️ 2 tickets to see Jimmy Carr LIVE at TD Place on October 22nd at 7:30 PM 🌮 PLUS a $100 gift card to Fiesta & Tequila on Preston Street So basically… comedy + amazing Mexican food + supporting a great cause 😂🌮💗 HOW TO ENTER ✅ Like this post ✅ Share this post ✅ Tag the person you would bring Complete all 3 and you’ll receive 1 entry into the draw. WANT 10 ENTRIES? Donate to our Fo-Shoe CIBC Run for the Cure team here: https://lnkd.in/gkNhh2PV
Then send proof of your donation to: [email protected] and you’ll receive 10 ENTRIES into the contest. Any donation helps, and donations over $10 are eligible for a tax receipt, which makes this a pretty solid win-win-win: 💗 Support the fight against breast cancer 🎟️ Increase your chances of winning 🧾 Receive a tax receipt on qualifying donations FINAL DRAW 📅 Friday, October 9th ⏰ 6:00 PM 📍 Facebook Live We’ll go live and announce the winner! Thank you to everyone who has supported Team Fo-Shoe over the years. After 11 years, this cause continues to mean a lot to us and every donation, share and bit of support makes a difference. Good luck everyone!! 💗👟 hashtag#CIBCRunForTheCurehashtag#TeamFoShoehashtag#JimmyCarrhashtag#OttawaEventshashtag#OttawaGiveawayhashtag#BreastCancerAwarenesshashtag#SupportLocalhashtag#FiestaAndTequilahashtag#OttawaHomeGroup
Backing onto Forest and ravine and fronting on Cul de sac
✨ JUST LISTED | 731 Ludgate Court, Beacon Hill North 🏡
Completely renovated. Beautifully designed. Surrounded by nature. 🌿 $1,399,880
Welcome to a home where modern finishes meet an incredible private setting in one of Beacon Hill North’s most established neighbourhoods.
Featuring 4 bedrooms, bright and spacious living areas, a stunning new kitchen, finished lower level, oversized double garage, and a beautiful backyard overlooking a treed ravine.
From the moment you walk in, you can see the attention that went into transforming this home from top to bottom.
📍 731 Ludgate Court, Ottawa
🏡 4 Bedrooms
✨ Fully renovated
🔥 Family room with fireplace
🌳 Private ravine setting in back and Cul De Sac in front
🚗 Oversized double garage
This is one you’ll want to see in person.
📩 DM us for details or to book your private showing.
Our August House It Going Ottawa? Newsletter is officially out
The fall market is coming, and this is the time to start paying attention.
This month, we’re breaking down what’s happening in Ottawa real estate right now, where buyers may have more negotiating power, what sellers need to do differently in today’s market, and where we’re seeing opportunities heading into September.
Inside this issue:
- Ottawa market trends that actually matter
- What buyers should be watching right now
- Why pricing and presentation are so important for sellers
- Opportunities in listings that have been sitting longer
- Mortgage and financing strategies worth knowing
- Our latest listings, rentals, and podcast updates
The big message this month: don’t wait until the fall market is already here to start preparing.
And if you want Ottawa market updates, opportunities, local insights, listings, and useful real estate info delivered straight to your inbox every month, make sure you subscribe to the House It Going Ottawa? Newsletter.
Mortgage Renewal Questions after a job or income loss with Kyle and Sorin on House it Going Ottawa Podcast!
Losing your job is stressful enough. Losing your income when your mortgage renewal is coming up can feel even worse.
In our newest conversation with Kyle Miller Mortgages, we talk about something a lot of homeowners may not realize:
If your mortgage is simply renewing with your existing lender, you may be able to renew without going through the same income qualification process as a new mortgage or refinance.
But what happens if you’ve lost your income and actually NEED to refinance, access equity or lower your monthly pressure?
That’s where things can get difficult.
Kyle breaks down some of the alternatives that may exist, including alternative and private lending, but we also talk honestly about the risks. These options can be expensive and should only be considered with a real plan to get back out and I always say these should be your last resort
Sometimes the goal isn’t finding the “perfect” mortgage.
Sometimes it’s buying yourself enough time to find another job, stabilize your income and hopefully keep the asset you worked so hard for.
Times are tough for a lot of people right now. If you’re struggling, don’t hide from the problem and don’t wait until you’ve missed payments to start asking questions.
Know your numbers. Know your options. Get advice early.
And most importantly, things do change. Economies move in cycles. Tough periods don’t last forever and you are not alone.
🎥 Watch our full conversation with Kyle Miller Mortgages.
If you know someone dealing with job loss or worried about an upcoming mortgage renewal, send this one to them.
p.s. Below is some helpful links for anyone going through it
Mortgage relief options.
Financial Consumer Agency of Canada: explains options for homeowners experiencing financial difficulty and says federally regulated banks are expected to work with borrowers on appropriate relief measures.
EI Regular Benefits: if someone has lost their job through no fault of their own, they may qualify. The government recommends applying as soon as possible after stopping work.
