Ottawa Housing Market
Housing Market Report for October 2026
Avg Price
$516,045
▼ -7.9% YoY
Median Price
$572,400
▲ +9% YoY
Homes Sold
106
▼ -94.8% YoY
New Listings
8
▼ -99.5% YoY
Active Listings
5,081
▲ +1492.8% YoY
Avg Days on Market
51
▲ +2% YoY
The Ottawa housing market recorded an average home price of $516,045 in October 2026, which decreased 7.9% compared to the same period last year. A total of 106 homes were sold with 5,081 active listings currently on the market.
Ottawa Home Prices
Inventory levels and sales activity reveal how competitive the Ottawa market is right now. The chart below shows new listings entering the market each month alongside the number of homes sold and the total active inventory available to buyers.
Ottawa Housing Inventory
Average Price by Bedrooms
Based on homes sold in the last 12 months
| Bedrooms | Avg Price | Median Price | Homes Sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bd | $143,090 | $2,275 | 2,047 |
| 2 Bd | $269,866 | $299,000 | 5,080 |
| 3 Bd | $466,249 | $569,900 | 8,066 |
| 4 Bd | $714,934 | $764,450 | 4,064 |
| 5 Bd | $940,148 | $910,611 | 1,249 |
| 6 Bd | $1,092,362 | $999,900 | 372 |
Prices vary significantly across Ottawa neighbourhoods. The table below ranks areas by average sold price and shows how many homes sold, current active listings, average days on market, and year-over-year price changes.
Ottawa Neighbourhood Rankings
Ranked by average sold price
| # | Neighbourhood | Avg Price | Sold | Active | Avg DOM | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kanata Lakes | $3,680,000 | 1 | 22 | 459 days | +369.4% |
| 2 | Centretown | $1,145,967 | 3 | 50 | 104 days | +61.7% |
| 3 | Stittsville | $340,000 | 1 | 13 | 55 days | -55.5% |
| 4 | Sandy Hill | $339,000 | 1 | 21 | 27 days | -55.7% |
Price Trends by Property Type
About Ottawa Housing Market
The Ottawa, ON housing market saw 106 homes sold in October 2026 with 8 new listings added to the market. The average sale price decreased 7.9% year-over-year to $516,045, while the median sat at $572,400. Homes in Ottawa sell after an average of 51 days on the market. There are currently 5,081 active listings available for buyers to consider.
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