Free Ottawa home valuation · MLS® data as of October 22, 2026
What's your Ottawa home worth?
Your Ottawa home is worth what comparable homes near you sell for, adjusted for its size, condition and upgrades. As a starting point, the 167 homes for sale in Ottawa today have a median asking price of $444,900. By type, detached homes ask a median $1,125,000 ($740/sq ft), semi-detached homes ask a median $898,900 ($599/sq ft) and freehold townhouses ask a median $877,000 ($666/sq ft). New listings over the last three months are up 119% on a year ago, so buyers have more choice than they did then. Enter your address below for a free instant estimate.
Prepared by Coldwell Banker Summit Realty, Brokerage · MLS® data as of October 22, 2026
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Market snapshot
Ottawa market, last 12 months
New listings and homes sold each month, from MLS® records. Counts only: what homes sold for is for signed-in members.
Monthly figures (table)
| Month | New listings | Homes sold |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 33 | 32 |
| Nov 2025 | 25 | 29 |
| Dec 2025 | 11 | 31 |
| Jan 2026 | 25 | 23 |
| Feb 2026 | 31 | 22 |
| Mar 2026 | 34 | 17 |
| Apr 2026 | 47 | 26 |
| May 2026 | 43 | 25 |
| Jun 2026 | 42 | 35 |
| Jul 2026 | 56 | 48 |
| Aug 2026 | 53 | 43 |
| Sep 2026 | 88 | 49 |
Source: TRREB MLS® data, compiled by Summitly. Complete months only, as of October 22, 2026.
By home type
What Ottawa homes are listed for, by type
Today's active MLS® listings, as of October 22, 2026. Price per square foot uses listings with a size on file.
| Property type | For sale now | Median asking | Asking $/sq ft | Days listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | $1,125,000 | $740 | — |
| Semi-detached | 3 | $898,900 | $599 | — |
| Freehold townhouse | 2 | $877,000 | $666 | — |
| Condo townhouse | 2 | $964,950 | $605 | — |
| Condo apartment | 153 | $415,000 | $615 | — |
Source: TRREB MLS® data, compiled by Summitly. A dash means not enough data to publish.
What homes actually sold for
Ottawa sold prices are for members
Board rules (TRREB) let us show what homes sold for only to signed-in members. It's free.
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By neighbourhood
How Ottawa home values are set
Location inside Ottawa matters as much as the city average. Alta Vista, Alta Vista/Faircrest Heights, Applewood Acres, Arbeatha Park, Arlington Woods, Avalon East, Avalon West and Barrhaven each trade on their own supply, housing stock and buyer demand, so two homes of the same size in different pockets of Ottawa can appraise well apart. An estimate that treats the whole city as one market will miss that.
Buyers priced out of Ottawa routinely widen their search to Kingston, Peterborough, Oshawa and Uxbridge, and sellers are competing with those markets for the same buyers — which is why a Ottawa valuation is worth reading next to its neighbours rather than on its own.
Ottawa neighbourhoods
Timing
Is now a good time to sell in Ottawa?
Ottawa reads as a seller's market right now. Over the last 3 complete months, 140 homes sold for every 197 new listings: a sales-to-new-listings ratio of 71%.
Under 40% is usually read as a buyer's market, 40–60% balanced, over 60% a seller's market. A reading of the market, not a promise about price or timing.
Best time to sell in Ottawa
The most Ottawa homes sell in June, July, August, based on 2 years of MLS® sales volume. More buyers are active then — and more sellers list, so preparation still decides the result.
How to get top dollar in Ottawa
- Price from recent Ottawa sales of homes like yours, not from asking prices. Buyers compare every listing against what just sold, and a home priced right from day one draws the strongest offers.
- Fix the small things first. Paint, lighting, minor repairs and a deep clean return more than most renovations.
- Show it at its best. Professional photos, a floor plan and a decluttered, staged home are what buyers see first online.
- Stand out from the extra supply. With more new listings than a year ago, presentation and pricing decide which homes buyers visit.
What it costs to sell
Plan for legal fees, any mortgage discharge or prepayment penalty, and moving. See what you'd walk away with, line by line.
Net proceeds calculatorHow your Ottawa estimate works
The most reliable way to value a Ottawa home is by what comparable properties have recently sold for nearby, adjusted for size, condition, upgrades and location, together with current market conditions like interest rates, inventory and the season. Summitly's estimate weighs recent Ottawa-area MLS® sales most heavily, and shows a low–high range when the model returns one rather than implying false precision.
Online estimates are a starting point, but they can't see inside your home. For a firmer figure, our real estate advisors can prepare a comparative market analysis that accounts for your home's condition, renovations and features — free, with no obligation.
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Area listings & sales
What's for sale now on this page; what homes sold for, for signed-in members.
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Next steps
Selling in Ottawa
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Questions
Ottawa home value — FAQ
What is my home worth in Ottawa?
Homes listed for sale in Ottawa today have a median asking price of $444,900 across 167 listings. What your own home is worth depends on recent sales of similar homes on and around your street, its size and condition, and current demand. Enter your address above for a free instant estimate, or ask one of our real estate advisors for a free, no-obligation home evaluation.
How much are Ottawa homes listed for by property type?
Median asking prices of current Ottawa listings: detached homes $1,125,000 ($740 per sq ft); semi-detached homes $898,900 ($599 per sq ft); freehold townhouses $877,000 ($666 per sq ft); condo townhouses $964,950 ($605 per sq ft); condo apartments $415,000 ($615 per sq ft). Asking prices are what sellers are asking today, not what buyers paid.
When is the best time to sell a home in Ottawa?
Over the last 2 years, Ottawa has seen the most home sales in June, July and August. More buyers are active then, but more sellers list too — the right time for you also depends on your next move.
What does it cost to sell a home in Ottawa?
Besides the sale itself, typical costs include legal fees, any mortgage discharge or prepayment penalty, and moving. Our net proceeds calculator shows what you would walk away with, line by line.
Can I see what homes actually sold for in Ottawa?
Yes. Board rules (TRREB) let us show sold prices only to signed-in members who confirm they are genuinely interested in buying or selling. Create a free account to see Ottawa sold prices and recent sales near you.
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