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Ottawa housing · October 2026 Sellers got a little relief.
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| Property type | Benchmark | Annual change |
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| Single family | $699,200 | Down 0.8% |
| Townhouse | $539,800 | Down 4.3% |
| Apartment | $377,500 | Down 5.3% |
Annual changes compare with October 2025. Benchmark prices estimate a representative home; they are different from average sale prices.
For apartment buyers, I would use the selection to compare buildings carefully. Condo fees, reserve funds, upcoming work and parking belong in the decision alongside the asking price.
What is your home actually worth?
The citywide average gives you context. Your pricing decision needs recent comparable sales, competing listings and an honest look at the property’s condition.
A renovated end unit backing onto green space deserves a different comparison from a similar floor plan facing a busy road. Those differences matter when setting an asking price or preparing an offer.
Make it useful
What I would focus on next
If you are buying
Choose your limits before negotiating. Set a comfortable ownership budget. Compare recent sales and available alternatives. Then negotiate the price and terms that work for you.
If you are selling
Give buyers a reason to choose you. Address visible maintenance, present the home well and price against current competition. Agree on a review plan before listing so decisions follow evidence.
For investors: make the building earn its price.
Verify rents, expenses, tenancy details, legal use and repair costs. Allow for vacancy and maintenance. A negotiated discount only helps when the resulting deal supports your investment goals.
What do these numbers mean for your next move?
Let’s narrow the analysis to your neighbourhood, property type and budget.
Talk to Charles about your next move
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