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148 Gower Street NEW

St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador

$799,000

Quick Summary

Location
St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador
Price
$799,000
Building Type
Other
Property Type
Multi-family
Status
For sale
Area
2745 sqft
Beds
4
Baths
4
Age
n/a
Postal Code
A1C 1P5
MLS®
1302595
Courtesy Of
RE/MAX Realty Specialists
Database ID:71519 DDF Feed ID: 30218519 Latitude: 47.567029 Longitude: -52.706702

Property 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! (id:47053)

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Building Information

  • Building Type: Other
  • 4 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 1 Half bathroom
  • Area: 2745 sqft
  • Baseboard heaters
  • Electric Heat
  • Other
  • Flooring: Marble, Ceramic, Hardwood, Mixed Flooring
  • Poured Concrete foundation
  • Municipal water

Full Details

MLS® Number:1302595
Equipment Type:None
Ownership Type:Freehold
Price:$799,000
Property Type:Multi-family
Rental Equipment TypeNone
Transaction Type:For Sale
Zoning Description:RES
More Information Link: https://www.realtor.ca/real-estate/30218519/148-gower-street-st-johns

Size Total Text:63 SQUAR METERS|under 1/2 acre
Sewer:Municipal sewage system
Size Irregular:63 SQUAR METERS

Bathroom Total:4
Bedrooms Above Ground:4
Bedrooms Below Ground:0
Bedrooms Total:4
Appliances:Dishwasher
Constructed Date:2009
Exterior Finish:Other
Flooring Type:Marble, Ceramic, Hardwood, Mixed Flooring
Foundation Type:Poured Concrete
Half Bath Total:1
Heating Fuel:Electric
Heating Type:Baseboard heaters
Roof Material:Other
Roof Style:Unknown
Size Interior:2745 sqft
Type:Other
Utility Water:Municipal water

Level Type Dimensions
Second level Foyer 8' 11"" X 3'3""
Second level Laundry room 2PC
Second level Bath (# pieces 1-6) 4PC
Second level Bedroom 12'7"" X 11'1""
Second level Kitchen 9'2"" X 10'4""
Second level Living room 12'7"" X 13'10""
Third level Laundry room 6'11"" X 3'8""
Third level Other 10'5"" 18'5""
Third level Bedroom 9'8"" X 12'6""
Third level Primary Bedroom 17' X 13'4""""
Fourth level Bath (# pieces 1-6) 2PC
Fourth level Kitchen 11'3"" X 13'4""
Fourth level Dining room 11'2"" X 12'10""
Fourth level Living room 12'7"" X 22'6""
Lower level Laundry room 6'4"" X 3'2""
Lower level Office 8'1"" X 9'9""
Lower level Not known 11'3"" X 12'5""
Main level Bath (# pieces 1-6) 4 PC
Main level Bedroom 11'10"" X 10'7""
Main level Eating area 5'11"" X4'7""
Main level Kitchen 11'10"" X 6'4""
Main level Living room 17'9"" X 8'1""
Main level Foyer 4'3"" X 4'8""
Listing information last updated on 2026-09-01 12:02:41 -0230
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