Market OverviewOttawa home sales held near August levels in September, edging slightly higher rather than declining as they typically do at this point in the year. At the same time, new listings rose much more sharply than usual, giving buyers greater choice and shifting market conditions further in their favour.
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Ottawa’s housing market remained balanced in June, with activity easing in line with typical early-summer patterns, though trailing slightly behind 2025 activity levels. Supply remains elevated by recent years’ standards, continuing to give buyers more choice.
The impact of the elevated inventory is presenting differently by property type: single-family homes remained comparatively steady, townhomes showed more volatility, and apartment-style properties continue to be the softest segment.
Pricing reflected that mixed picture. The average residential sale price was $733,648 in June, up 1.3% from a year earlier, while the median price was $655,000, down 1.3%.
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Ottawa’s housing market remained balanced in May, with activity improving from April but continuing to trail last year’s spring pace. A total of 1,616 homes sold in May, up from 1,336 in April, reflecting the typical lift as the spring market progressed. However, sales were down 10.6% compared to May 2025. These slower sales are becoming a theme thus far in 2026, even as the market remains active.
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Ottawa’s housing market continued its seasonal rebound in April, with activity picking up month-over-month, following a slower winter. Inventory levels, which have been rising since late summer 2025, remain elevated but stable. The spring increase in new listings has added to this supply, giving buyers more choice and flexibility.
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Ottawa’s housing market showed clearer signs of early spring momentum in March, with sales activity strengthening after a prolonged, slower winter market. While transactions remain below typical March levels, the pace of improvement has accelerated, particularly in the single-family segment.
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Ottawa’s residential market continued its winter slowdown in February, with overall sales remaining well below the five-year average of 990 transactions for the month. The slowdown, however, is not uniform across segments, and the data tells a more nuanced story than the headline numbers suggest.
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Ottawa’s residential market entered 2026 on a balanced footing. Inventory levels remain higher than in recent years, giving buyers more choice, while sellers
Ottawa’s housing market closed out the year with a typical December slowdown in activity.
Ottawa eased into a slower market rhythm in November, shaped by early winter weather and a cautious economic environment. Sales declined from October and fell below November 2024 levels. Although active listings dipped down month over month, months of inventory (MOI) rose again after tightening earlier in the fall. The market remained broadly balanced, but the data shows a tilt toward higher supply, with November’s seasonal slowdown more pronounced than usual.
Ottawa’s market continues to be resilient despite broader concerns about economic uncertainty. In October, Ottawa’s housing market experienced a modest, seasonal increase in sales activity accompanied by a reduction in the elevated inventory levels seen in recent months. This points to a stable yet cautious phase for the region as we move into the typically slower winter season.