Ottawa Centre, Ontario Real Estate Market Report
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada · Market data as of
Buyer's MarketOttawa Centre is currently a buyer’s market with 6.5 months of inventory. Higher inventory gives buyers more options and room to negotiate.
Most market reports are old by the time you read them. Boards publish monthly, usually two weeks after the month closes. Every figure on this page is calculated daily from live MLS data, so you're seeing today's market, not last month's summary.
Based on 366 sales and 208active listings · Data refreshes every morning
BWhat This Means for Buyers
With 6.5 months of inventory, buyers have more options and negotiating power in Ottawa Centre.
There are 208 active listings to choose from, giving you time to find the right fit.
Take your time to evaluate options. The market isn't rushing you.
SWhat This Means for Sellers
Higher inventory means sellers need to work harder to stand out in Ottawa Centre.
Homes are selling at 97% of list price, so pricing accurately from day one is critical.
366 homes sold in the past 12 months. Presentation and pricing strategy matter more in this environment.
Filters apply to statistics and charts below. Other sections show all property types.
Prices have been relatively stable over the past 12 months. Here's how that breaks down across price ranges and time.
How fast are homes selling?
Average days on market over time. Lower numbers mean homes are selling faster.
| Period | Avg Days on Market |
|---|---|
| 2025-07 | 59 days |
| 2025-08 | 50 days |
| 2025-09 | 49 days |
| 2025-10 | 39 days |
| 2025-11 | 38 days |
| 2025-12 | 63 days |
| 2026-01 | 55 days |
| 2026-02 | 42 days |
| 2026-03 | 59 days |
| 2026-04 | 37 days |
| 2026-05 | 42 days |
| 2026-06 | 41 days |
| 2026-07 | 56 days |
How does this month compare?
Month-over-month and year-over-year changes in key metrics.
| Metric | Current | Last Month | MoM | Same Month Last Year | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Price | $573K | $415K | +38.1% | $428K | +33.9% |
| Sales Count | 15 | 35 | -57.1% | 15 | 0% |
| Avg DOM | 56 | 41 | +36.6% | 59 | -5.1% |
What's selling?
Breakdown of sales by property type over the past 12 months.
| Property Type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Residential Condo & Other | 164 | 79% |
| Residential Freehold | 41 | 20% |
| Single Family | 3 | 1% |
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Jeff Chisholm, Sales Representative
Chisholm Real Estate Team
Direct Realty Ltd., Brokerage
Frequently Asked Questions
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Current Mortgage Rates in Ontario
1 year fixed
2.50%
Bank of Canada Posted Rate
3 year fixed
5.19%
Bank of Canada Posted Rate
5 year fixed
6.09%
Bank of Canada Posted Rate
Prime (variable)
2.65%
Posted rates from Bank of Canada · Updated July 21, 2026
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How We Calculate These Statistics
Data source: Statistics are calculated from MLS listing data provided under license from the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) and participating real estate boards.
Months of Inventory (MOI):Active listings divided by the monthly sales rate for the selected period (1, 3, 6, or 12 months). Under 4 months generally indicates a seller's market; over 6 months indicates a buyer's market.
SP/LP Ratio: Sale Price to List Price ratio calculated as the median of (sale price / list price) across all sold properties with valid pricing data.
Home Price Index (HPI):CREA's aggregate composite benchmark index tracking price changes for a typical home, adjusted for property mix differences over time.
Update frequency: Data refreshes every 30 minutes via Incremental Static Regeneration (ISR). Daily snapshot metrics update once per day.
Coverage: Includes all residential property types listed on the MLS for Ottawa Centre and surrounding areas.
Jeff Chisholm, Sales Representative
Chisholm Real Estate Team at Direct Realty Ltd., Brokerage
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