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Renanza Realty
For sale

148 Gower Street

St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador

MLS® 1302595

$799,000

Status
Active
Property type
Multi-family
MLS® number
1302595
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
4
Year built
2009

Listing description

Steeped in rich history, 148 Gower Street stands in the heart of downtown St. John’s. Originally in the path of The Great Fire of 1892, it rose from the ashes to become a bustling mid-century Grocery & Meat Market under Ralph H.

Mercer, and later, the beloved antique store, The Curiosity Shop. In 2009, this iconic property was completely rebuilt from the foundation up, blending its historical legacy with modern concrete peace of mind and premium rental appeal. The Ultimate Layout: The spectacular penthouse could be yours to live in, while you rent out the other two premium units below to cover your mortgage and build effortless equity.

Prime Airbnb Location: Boasting a rare walk score, guests are steps from world-class restaurants, the Summertime Pedestrian Mall, and iconic George Street. Spanning 5 impressive floors, this rare property features 3 fully furnished rental units:• The Penthouse Suite: A breathtaking 2-bedroom crown jewel across two private floors. Live in luxury, out on your Juliet balcony facing Prescott Street, or watch ships roll in through large windows framing panoramic St.

John's Harbour and city views. • The Middle Tier Suite: A sleek, bright 1-bedroom executive layout optimized for high-end corporate or short-term rentals. • The Ground Floor Suite: An impressive 1-bedroom unit featuring an expansive, fully developed basement layout.

Maximum Efficiency: Each unit features its own separate electrical panel and separate laundry. Tenants pay their own utilities, keeping landlord overhead low and eliminating utility disputes. Turnkey & Low Overhead: Every unit comes fully furnished with kitchens fully equipped down to the cookware, dishes, and utensils.

Ready for immediate Airbnb listing from day one. Live in the penthouse and let the building pay for itself!

Property summary

MLS® number
1302595
Property type
Multi-family
Building type
Other
Square footage
2,745 sq ft
Title
Freehold
Land size
63 SQUAR METERS
Built in
2009
Annual property taxes
$4,080.00
Days on market
15 days

Features & details

Heating
Baseboard heaters, Electric
Flooring
Hardwood, Marble, Ceramic, Mixed Flooring
Appliances
Dishwasher
Exterior features
Other

What would this home cost you?

Based on the $799,000 asking price at a 5.00% example rate, semi-annual compounding.

Estimated monthly payment$3,718 /mo

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Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Realty Specialists, St. John's.

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