Home sales in Ottawa surged in May 2025, with 1,807 properties sold through the MLS® System—up 33.1% from April and 14.9% higher than May 2024, indicating a delayed spring market. This total is also 2.5% above the five-year average.

Despite economic uncertainty, Ottawa remains more stable than larger markets like Toronto or Vancouver, with sale prices continuing to align closely with asking prices. With rising inventory, sellers must focus on competitive pricing and strong presentation.

Pricing Highlights:

• Benchmark home price: $629,800 (+0.8% YoY)

• Single-family homes: $700,000 (+0.6%)

• Townhouses: $446,900 (+3.4%)

• Apartments: $404,700 (−3.6%)

• Average sale price: $728,623 (+4.8%)

• Total sales volume: $1.316 billion (+20.4%)

Inventory & Listings:

• New listings: 3,430 (+8.7% YoY, +15.8% above 5-year avg)

• Active listings: 4,347 (+13.5% YoY, +54.2% above 5-year avg)

• Months of inventory: 2.4 (unchanged YoY)

🔵 9001 – Kanata Lakes / Marchwood Lakeside / Morgan’s Grant / Beaverbrook

Neighborhoods: Kanata Lakes, Morgan’s Grant, Briarbrook, Marchwood, Beaverbrook (partly)

🏫 Public Schools (OCDSB):

• Earl of March Secondary School – top-rated, grades 7–12

• Stephen Leacock Public School – K–6

• W. Erskine Johnston PS – K–6 (French Immersion)

• Jack Donohue Public School – JK–8

🏫 Catholic Schools (OCSB/CECCE):

• St. Isidore Catholic School – JK–6

• All Saints High School – grades 7–12

• École élémentaire catholique Saint-Rémi – French Catholic

🔵 9002 – Glen Cairn / Hazeldean / Katimavik / Fringewood

Neighborhoods: Katimavik-Hazeldean, Glen Cairn, Fringewood

🏫 Public Schools:

• A.Y. Jackson Secondary School – grades 9–12

• Katimavik Elementary School – K–8 (Early French Immersion)

• Glen Cairn PS – JK–8

• Castlefrank Elementary – JK–6 (English)

• Ecole secondaire publique Omer-Deslauriers (French public – outside zone)

🏫 Catholic Schools:

• Holy Redeemer Catholic School – JK–6

• Holy Trinity Catholic High School – grades 7–12 (in Bridlewood but serves this area too)

• ÉÉC Roger-Saint-Denis – French Catholic

🔵 9003 – Bridlewood / Emerald Meadows

Neighborhoods: Bridlewood, Emerald Meadows, Trailwest (older section)

🏫 Public Schools:

• W.O. Mitchell Elementary School – JK–6

• Bridlewood Community Elementary – JK–6

• Roch Carrier Elementary – JK–6

• A.Y. Jackson Secondary School – also serves part of Bridlewood

🏫 Catholic Schools:

• St. Anne Catholic School – JK–6

• Holy Trinity Catholic High School – grades 7–12

• ÉÉC Saint-Jean-Paul II – French Catholic

🔵 9004 – Stittsville (border area, included in Kanata market trends)

Neighborhoods: West Ridge, Jackson Trails, Fairwinds

🏫 Public Schools:

• Westwind PS – JK–8

• A. Lorne Cassidy ES – JK–8

• Sacred Heart High School – Catholic grades 7–12

• South Carleton High School – Rural option (in Richmond)

🏫 Catholic Schools:

• St. Stephen School – JK–6

• ÉÉC Paul-Desmarais – grades 7–12, French Catholic

🔵 9005 – Kanata South (Trailwest, Blackstone, Monahan Landing, Fernbank)

Neighborhoods: Blackstone, Trailwest, Connections, Monahan Landing, Fernbank Crossing

🏫 Public Schools:

• Shirley’s Brook PS – some zone overlap

• South March PS – JK–6

• Fred Robertson School (Opening Soon) – JK–6 (new build in Fernbank area)

• New Kanata South High School – under planning

🏫 Catholic Schools:

• St. Gabriel School – JK–6

• Holy Trinity Catholic High School – 7–12

• ÉÉC Saint-Rémi / Saint-Jean-Paul II – French Catholic

Ottawa, ON – June 16, 2025
Canadian home sales rose 3.6% in May 2025 over April, marking the first monthly increase since November 2024. Gains were primarily driven by markets in the Greater Toronto Area, Calgary, and Ottawa.

Key Stats – May 2025:

• Home Sales: Up 3.6% month-over-month

• New Listings: Up 3.1% month-over-month

• MLS® HPI: Down slightly by 0.2% from April; down 3.5% year-over-year

• Average Sale Price: $691,299 (down 1.8% YoY)

• Sales-to-New Listings Ratio: 47% (near balanced market)

• Inventory: 4.9 months (aligned with long-term average)

• Total Active Listings: 201,880 (13.2% higher than last year but 5% below the norm)

In May 2025, Ottawa's housing market saw 1,807 homes sold via the MLS® System—a 33.1% jump from April and 14.9% higher than May 2024, slightly surpassing the five-year average.

Prices at a Glance

• Overall benchmark price: $629,800 (+0.8% YoY)

• Single-family homes: $700,000 (+0.6% YoY)

• Townhouses/Row units: $446,900 (+3.4% YoY)

• Apartments: $404,700 (–3.6% YoY)

• Average sale price: $728,623 (+4.8% YoY)

• Total sales volume: $1.316 billion (+20.4% YoY)

Note: Average price is not a precise indicator of individual property value changes.

Listings & Inventory

• New listings: 3,430 (+8.7% YoY, +15.8% above 5-year avg)

• Active listings: 4,347 (+13.5% YoY, +54.2% above 5-year avg)

• Months of inventory: 2.4 (unchanged from May 2024)

Key Takeaway

Ottawa’s market is experiencing a healthy rebound with rising buyer confidence and stable pricing, though sellers must remain competitive as inventory climbs.

New Federal Rebate for First-Time Home Buyers
📅 Effective: Purchases/agreements made on or after May 27, 2025

💰 What Does It Cover?

✅ Who Qualifies?

Must be a First-Time Home Buyer:

• 🔞 18+ years old

• 🇨🇦 Canadian citizen or permanent resident

• 🛑 Not lived in a home you (or your spouse/partner) owned in the current or past 4 years

🏗️ Eligible Purchase Types

📆 Timing Requirements

⚠️ Limitations

• Must meet all eligibility criteria

• No rebate on homes $1.5M+

• Applies to federal GST only — not provincial HST (watch for future provincial changes)

Overall Project Status

• The extension from Abbott Street to Hazeldean Road is actively under construction, with completion projected for Fall 2025

• The project is part of the City of Ottawa’s capital infrastructure plan and responds to growing development in Stittsville and Kanata

🔸 Phase II – Abbott Street to Hazeldean Road

Hazeldean Road Intersection

• Median and civil construction are ongoing and approaching finalization.

• Intersection is scheduled to be fully reconfigured, with signal infrastructure installed early December 2025.

• Final resurfacing and minor bituminous works to resume in 2025 .

Abbott Street Roundabout

• Cleanup operations planned before winter: excavation backfill, fence removal, and paving touches where settling has occurred.

• Remaining roundabout improvements delayed until summer 2025 .

Corridor Infrastructure (Hazeldean ↔ Abbott – Future Abbott’s Run Subdivision)

• Installation of underground sanitary, storm, water, and electrical services is largely complete.

• Paving for the northern section of Robert Grant Avenue (towards Hazeldean) slated to begin within the coming week

🔸 Engineering & Investment Details

• The project is valued at approximately $35 million, executed under a front-ending agreement between the Fernbank Land-Owners Group and the City

• Phase II—covering the Abbott ↔ Hazeldean stretch—is currently in full swing

  Phase/Section	Status	Expected Completion
  Median & signals at Hazeldean Road	Nearing completion	Civil by late Nov 2025; signals by early Dec 2025
  Robert Grant connection → Hazeldean	Paving scheduled	This week
  Final resurfacing (Hazeldean vicinity)	Resumes next construction season	2025
  Abbott Street roundabout clean-up	Pre-winter works underway	Before winter 2025
  Abbott intersection enhancements	Scheduled	Summer 2025
  Underground utilities & services (Abbott–Hazeldean)	Mostly complete	—
  Overall corridor completion	In progress	Fall 2025

1. Succession Court (100 Succession Ct.)

Builder: Glenview; launched Sept 2023; under construction; townhomes from ~$650K

2. EdenWylde & Idylea (Fernbank & Shea Rd.)

Builder: Cardel, Tamarack, Tartan Homes, Patten Homes

Launched 2018; under construction; townhomes ~C$579K (singles sold out)

3. Westwood (1 Robert Grant Ave.)

Builders: Richcraft, Claridge, Tamarack

Launched 2018; under construction; townhomes from ~C$690K; singles from ~$770K

4. Abott’s Run, Parkside at Arcadia, Brookline – Minto Communities

Multiple townhome and single-family collections

Pre-construction/early sales ongoing, occupancy through late 2025

5. Copperwood Estate – 1075 March Rd

Townhomes from C$689K, two-storey singles ~$985K, bungalows ~$1.01 M

Pre-construction, launched Sept 2023; occupancy Spring–Fall 2025

6. Iron Valley – Cope & Terry Fox Dr

Mixed product by Claridge: townhomes, singles, bungalows

Pre-construction with occupancy expected Sept 2025

7. Northwoods & Traditions II - Mattamy

Location: March Rd. & Dunrobin Rd., Kanata North (across from St. Isidore Catholic School)

Master‑planned community with over 1,000 homes, including:

Three‑storey back‑to‑back townhomes / Two‑storey townhomes / Detached singles and bungalows

The Ottawa real estate market continues to evolve as we move through 2025. Known for its stable economy, strong public sector, and high quality of life, Canada’s capital remains a desirable destination for both homebuyers and investors. Whether you're looking to buy, sell, or simply stay informed, here's a breakdown of what’s happening in Ottawa real estate right now — and what to watch for.

1. Market Conditions: A Shift Toward Balance

After several years of extreme competition, Ottawa's housing market has shown signs of moderation. With interest rates holding steady around 4-5% and inflation cooling off, both buyers and sellers are adjusting their expectations.

• Inventory levels have improved slightly, giving buyers more choice.

• Home prices have remained relatively stable, though down slightly from pandemic peaks.

• Detached homes and townhomes in suburban areas like Kanata, Barrhaven, and Orleans continue to attract families.

• Condominiums in the downtown core offer good value for first-time buyers and professionals.

2. Neighborhoods to Watch

• Kanata: With its tech hub, top schools, and proximity to nature, Kanata remains a favourite among growing families.

• Barrhaven: Rapid development, new schools, and community amenities make this a hot spot for young families.

• Centretown & The Glebe: Urban professionals and downsizers love the walkability and charm of these central neighbourhoods.

• Orleans: Eastern Ottawa is seeing strong demand, especially with infrastructure improvements like LRT expansion.

3. First-Time Buyers Face Challenges — and Opportunities

Rising costs of living and strict mortgage stress tests continue to make homeownership tough for first-time buyers. But Ottawa’s relatively affordable market (compared to Toronto or Vancouver) still offers a good entry point. Key tips:

• Get pre-approved and understand your budget.

• Consider homes that need cosmetic updates — they often come with less competition.

• Look into shared ownership or co-ownership options.

4. Investment Potential Remains Strong

With Ottawa’s population expected to grow steadily over the next decade, long-term real estate investments remain a solid choice. Rental demand is high, especially for:

• Units near universities (uOttawa, Carleton)

• Properties along LRT transit corridors

• Legal secondary dwellings (in-law suites or basement apartments)

Landlords should be aware of changing provincial regulations regarding rent control and tenant protections — always consult with a local expert.

5. Pre-Construction & New Builds on the Rise

Ottawa is seeing a wave of new developments in the suburbs and infill projects in the core. Pre-construction homes offer customization and modern layouts, but come with longer timelines and financial commitments. Key advice:

• Work with a realtor experienced in pre-construction.

• Research the builder’s reputation.

• Understand the deposit structure, closing costs, and any builder incentives.

Conclusion: Stay Informed, Stay Ready

Whether you're planning to buy your first home, move up, downsize, or invest, Ottawa’s real estate market offers a range of options. Success comes from being informed, working with a knowledgeable local realtor, and making strategic decisions based on your goals.

Looking for tailored advice or access to exclusive listings in Ottawa and surrounding areas like Kanata, Barrhaven, or Orleans? Reach out today — the right opportunity may be just around the corner.

JAI PATEL
Ottawa Realtor®