148 Gower Street
St. John's, NL A1C1P5
$799,000
MLS® 1302595
- 4Bedrooms
- 4 + 1 halfBathrooms
- 2,745 sq ftLiving area
- 63 SQUAR METERSLot
- 2009Built
- 23 daysOn market
About this home
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:67337)
Listed Sep 1, 2026
Details
Property
- Property type
- Multi-family
- Building type
- Other
- Ownership
- Freehold
- Zoning
- RES
- Attached
- Yes
Interior
- Heating
- Baseboard heaters, Electric
- Flooring
- Hardwood, Marble, Ceramic, Mixed Flooring
- Appliances
- Dishwasher
Exterior
- Exterior
- Other
- Roof
- Other
- Foundation
- Poured Concrete
Land & utilities
- Lot size
- 63 SQUAR METERS
- Water
- Municipal water
- Sewer
- Municipal sewage system
Costs
- List price
- $799,000
- Property tax
- $4,080 / year (2026)
- Price per sq ft
- $291
Rooms 23
Third level
- Laundry room6'11"" X 3'8""
- Other10'5"" 18'5""
- Bedroom9'8"" X 12'6""
- Primary Bedroom17' X 13'4""""
Second level
- Foyer8' 11"" X 3'3""
- Laundry room2PC
- Bath (# pieces 1-6)4PC
- Bedroom12'7"" X 11'1""
- Kitchen9'2"" X 10'4""
- Living room12'7"" X 13'10""
Main level
- Bath (# pieces 1-6)4 PC
- Bedroom11'10"" X 10'7""
- Eating area5'11"" X4'7""
- Kitchen11'10"" X 6'4""
- Living room17'9"" X 8'1""
- Foyer4'3"" X 4'8""
Lower level
- Laundry room6'4"" X 3'2""
- Office8'1"" X 9'9""
- Not known11'3"" X 12'5""
Fourth level
- Bath (# pieces 1-6)2PC
- Kitchen11'3"" X 13'4""
- Dining room11'2"" X 12'10""
- Living room12'7"" X 22'6""
Room sizes are as provided by the listing brokerage, usually in feet.
Location
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An estimate only: principal and interest, compounded semi-annually as Canadian mortgages are. Less than 20% down usually adds CMHC insurance. Rates here are examples, not offers.
Listed by RE/MAX Realty Specialists
Listing data from the Newfoundland & Labrador Association of REALTORS®, supplied through CREA’s DDF®.


