The average price of a new-build home in Ottawa is sitting at $833,001, says market analyst PMA Brethour Realty Group in its latest newsletter. Interestingly, in a market that has seen prices in recent years surge in leaps and bounds — before the market collapsed in 2022, that is — that average is actually down one per cent from the same time last year, when the average price was $840,194.
While such pricing changes are certainly welcome to buyers, affordability remains an issue for many and sales to start the year are still well below the five-year average.
Here’s a sampling of what’s available at (or close to) the average price for a new-build home.
(Note: Prices and availability were accurate at the time of writing but may have since changed.)
The Jefferson Corner
Builder: Minto Communities
Price: From $839,900
Sq. ft.: 1,751
Beds/baths: 3 beds, 2+ baths
Features: Meant for a corner lot, it has a side entry that allows for a generous porch. The main floor is an L-shaped open-concept living/dining/kitchen with hardwood, quartz, gas fireplace and nine-foot smooth ceilings on the main floor included.
The Hudson
Builder: eQ Homes
Location: Pathways at Findlay Creek
Price: From $835,900
Sq. ft.: 2,139
Beds/baths: 4 beds, 2.5 baths
Features: Sitting on a 31-foot lot, this two-storey single includes a foyer with 18-foot ceiling, a main-floor flex room that could be a dining room or office, for instance, and a great room with fireplace that stretches across the width of the home.
The Lawrence
Builder: Uniform Urban Developments
Location: Kinver Private in Bel Air Park
Price: $839,000
Sq. ft.: 2,265
Beds/baths: 3 beds, 2.5 baths
Features: This is a move-in-ready, end-unit townhome inside the Greenbelt. It includes an open-concept kitchen/dining/living room with a fireplace and a finished basement space with rough-in for another bathroom. The home also includes nearly $50,000 in upgrades.
The Verdant
Builder: Mattamy Homes
Location: Oxford Village in Kemptville
Price: From $829,990
Sq. ft.: 1,733
Beds/baths: 2 beds, 2 baths
Features: The Verdant is a bungalow with a two-car garage on a 43-foot lot. It has an open-concept layout with a mudroom that leads directly to the kitchen and a main-floor laundry.
Yarro 1
Builder: Cardel Homes
Location: Richardson Ridge in Kanata
Price: $842,000
Sq. ft.: 2,098
Beds/baths: 3 beds, 2.5 baths
Features: This is a corner lot townhome with a side entry to allow for a double-car garage — a rarity in a town. The main floor is an open-concept L shape including the kitchen, living room and dining room. The second floor includes a loft and walk-in laundry room, while the basement features a finished rec room.
The Durham
Builder: Patten Homes
Location: Mississippi Shores in Carleton Place
Price: From $819,900
Sq. ft.: 2,400
Beds/baths: 4 beds, 3 baths
Features: A main-floor office right by the foyer makes working from home easy, while a mudroom connecting the garage and kitchen is convenient for groceries. The open-concept main floor includes a gas fireplace, while the upstairs layout places a bedroom in each corner, separated by bathrooms and other spaces to maximize privacy.
