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
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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.
Renanza Realty Inc. can represent you on this property — send an enquiry to arrange a private viewing.
Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Realty Specialists, St. John's.
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