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Ottawa Real Estate

Ottawa, the national capital, is a large and comparatively steady market anchored by government and technology employment. Housing runs from downtown and Centretown condos near the ByWard Market and Parliament out to family neighbourhoods and suburbs like Kanata, Barrhaven and Orléans.

Market snapshot

The Ottawa market right now

Ottawa currently has 3,530 active listings. Most homes for sale are priced between $319K and $1.25M, with a median around $625K. Detached houses make up the largest share of the market.

3,530
Active listings
3,530
For sale
$625K
Median list price
$319K–$1.25M
Typical range
$198
Median price / sq ft
41
Median days listed
298
New in last 7 days

Ottawa prices by bedrooms

BedroomsActive listingsMedian asking price
1269$350K
2766$420K
31,213$620K
4+1,028$917K

Figures reflect current active MLS® listings and update as the market moves.

Buying a home in Ottawa

In Ontario, most resale house offers go firm quickly in competitive markets, so line up financing and consider a pre-offer inspection. Your lawyer will search title, check for work orders and permits, and confirm the property's zoning.

Budget for Ontario's land transfer tax on top of the price; purchases in the City of Toronto also pay a separate municipal land transfer tax. First-time buyers may qualify for refunds on both.

Common questions

Buying in Ottawa

If yours isn't here, ask us directly — we'd rather answer it now.

How much does a home cost in Ottawa?

The median asking price for homes currently for sale in Ottawa is about $625,000, and most are listed between $319,000 and $1,250,000. These figures come from active MLS® listings and move with the market.

How many homes are for sale in Ottawa right now?

There are 3,530 active listings on this page's search, 298 of them new in the last 7 days. Listings are updated continuously from the MLS®.

How much is a 3-bedroom home in Ottawa?

Median asking prices by bedroom count in Ottawa right now — 1 bedroom: about $350,000; 2 bedrooms: about $420,000; 3 bedrooms: about $620,000; 4+ bedrooms: about $917,000. Based on 3,276 active listings.

What is the price per square foot for homes in Ottawa?

The median asking price per square foot of living area is about $198 across homes currently listed in Ottawa. Location, age and building type move this a lot, so compare within a neighbourhood.

How long have homes in Ottawa been on the market?

The typical active listing here first came on the market about 41 days ago. That's days listed so far, not time to sell, but a long figure usually signals more room to negotiate.

Can non-Canadians buy a home in Ottawa?

Generally not right now. Since January 1, 2023, the federal Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act has barred most non-Canadians from buying residential property, with exceptions such as permanent residents and some work-permit holders. The ban has been extended before, so confirm its current status and get legal advice on your situation.

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