As of July 2026, the Ottawa Real Estate Board reported 1,325 residential sales in the Ottawa area. The average sale price was $683,308, the median was $635,000, and the composite benchmark price was $634,000. There were…
As of July 2026, the Ottawa Real Estate Board reported 1,325 residential sales in the Ottawa area. The average sale price was $683,308, the median was $635,000, and the composite benchmark price was $634,000. There were 4,678 active listings and 3.5 months of inventory. Those figures point to a generally balanced market, but conditions vary meaningfully by neighbourhood and property type. The answer to this question depends on whether you are looking at detached homes, townhouses, condos or a specific part of the city.
Spring usually offers the most selection
More listings tend to appear during the spring market, but more buyers are also active.
Summer can offer breathing room
Activity often slows after spring, which can create less competition for some properties.
Fall can be productive
Serious sellers and buyers often return after summer, with decent inventory before winter.
Winter rewards prepared buyers
There may be fewer choices, but sellers on the market can be motivated. Weather makes inspection of some exterior features harder.
The best time is when your finances and inventory align
A strong property at the right price matters more than the month on the calendar.
A practical next step
Market-wide statistics are useful, but the number that matters most is the one for the property type and neighbourhood you are actually considering. A local Ottawa agent can pull recent comparable sales and active competition for a more precise view.