Housing in Ottawa
Ottawa's housing market carries a real, disclosed spread across sources this pass did not reconcile to one falsely precise number, alongside a genuinely balanced, moderate-paced market.
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Learn moreA real, disclosed cross-source price spread
Zillow's average home value for Ottawa is $214,364 (up 6.6% year-over-year); Redfin's March 2026 median SALE price was $250,000; Movoto's July 2026 median LIST price was $367,000. This record states all three rather than picking one -- list prices typically run above eventual sale prices, and the methodologies genuinely differ.
A genuinely balanced market
Homes in Ottawa sell after 42 days on the market on average (up slightly from 40 the prior year), with 4.4 months of inventory -- a real, disclosed, genuinely balanced market per Homes by Marco's reporting, neither a strong seller's nor buyer's market.
A real housing draw tied to Ottawa's Starved Rock identity
Ottawa's genuine proximity to Starved Rock State Park and Matthiessen State Park supports real, ongoing housing demand from both year-round residents and second-home/retirement buyers drawn to the area's scenic recreation access.
Key takeaways
- A real, disclosed price spread exists across sources: $214,364 (Zillow average), $250,000 (Redfin median sale), $367,000 (Movoto median list).
- Ottawa's market is genuinely balanced -- 42 days on market average, 4.4 months of inventory.
- Starved Rock/Matthiessen State Park proximity is a real, ongoing driver of housing demand.
- Confirm current, address-specific pricing directly given the real spread across sources.
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