Ottawa Real Estate Update: Where the Market’s Headed in 2025 (So Far)
Wondering what’s really happening in Ottawa’s housing market? Whether you're buying, selling, or just keeping an eye on the trends, the numbers don’t lie — and they’re pointing to some interesting shifts this year.
Let’s take a look at how the freehold and condo markets are performing across Ottawa and a few key neighbourhoods.
Key Market Stats - Freehold vs. Condo (Last 30 Days)
🔍 What These Trends Are Telling Us
Freehold Market: Solid and Steady
Detached and semi-detached homes continue to show strong price growth across Ottawa. In fact, every major area saw positive gains in 2025 so far:
Barrhaven leads with a +3.5% year-to-date increase.
Kanata is close behind at +3.2%.
Orleans continues to climb with +1.8%, making it a potentially smart move for buyers seeking affordability with upside.
This reinforces a clear trend: buyers are still prioritizing space and long-term value.
Barrhaven: The Standout for Freehold Appreciation
With rising infrastructure and easy access to transit, Barrhaven has seen the highest price growth for freeholds. It's worth watching if you're looking to sell or invest in a family-friendly suburban neighbourhood.
Orleans: Quiet but Growing
Long considered one of Ottawa’s more budget-friendly options, Orleans is starting to see consistent appreciation in freeholds. A +1.8% gain may signal growing demand from first-time buyers or young families.
🏙️ Condo Market: A Mixed Bag
The condo market in Ottawa is telling a different story.
Ottawa overall is holding steady with a modest +1.3% YTD increase.
Kanata and Orleans condos are nearly flat — not alarming, but not growing.
Barrhaven, however, is seeing a sharp decline of -5.0%, making it the weakest performing segment.
Why? The trend may reflect a growing desire for more space and land, as many buyers shift toward freeholds in the suburbs.
🏠 What It All Means for Buyers and Sellers
If you're thinking about entering the market in 2025:
Freehold buyers may want to act sooner rather than later. Prices are steadily climbing, and competition remains strong.
Condo buyers may find good opportunities in slower markets like Barrhaven or Orleans — especially if you're not in a rush to resell.
Sellers in the freehold segment are in a good position, especially in Barrhaven and Kanata where demand is strong.
Looking to dig deeper into a specific neighbourhood or figure out what this means for your property? Let’s connect.
Vineet Kauden
vineet@newpurveyors.com
