The current average price of a new-build home in Ottawa is $837,523, and it offers a snapshot of what buyers can expect in today’s market.
Based on March 2026 data from industry analyst PMA Brethour Realty Group (April numbers were not available at the time of writing), the average price is virtually unchanged from a year ago when it sat at $836,340, reflecting the balance between rising costs and slower sales that continue to shape what that price delivers.
New-home sales in Ottawa have been subdued so far this year as affordability concerns continue to weigh on buyers, but they did see some help come through in the form of a federal government announcement at the end of March of an HST rebate.
While the rebate will help, it has also muddied the waters. Traditionally, new-home prices are advertised with HST included. However, following the announcement, some builders have begun displaying prices that reflect what buyers would pay after rebates are applied, making comparisons less straightforward.
At Ottawa’s current average new-home price, buyers are typically looking at detached homes — despite the fact that more affordable townhomes have proved to be the most popular type of new-build home to buy. Listings at this price point show a range of detached homes across suburban communities, with sizes, layouts and features varying widely depending on the builder and location.
Also worth noting: builders typically advertise base prices, which do not include upgrades or lot premiums. Final purchase prices can be significantly higher once those optional additional costs are factored in.
For many buyers, the biggest comparison is between new construction and resale homes. The average resale home price in Ottawa sits at $692,584, according to PMA Brethour Realty, roughly $145,000 less than the average new build.
That price gap reflects what buyers are paying for in new construction: updated design, energy efficiency, and the ability to customize finishes. But it also means buyers may need to compromise on location or home type to stay within budget.
Here is a snapshot of what you can get for close to the average across the Ottawa region:
The Banff
Builder: Minto
Location: Avalon in Orléans
Price: From $854,900
Sq, ft.: 1,510
Beds/baths: 2 beds, 2 baths
Features: This bungalow sits on a 43-foot lot and comes with an open-concept kitchen/living/dining area down one side of the home, while the other side makes up the bedrooms and den. The basement comes unfinished, but there are options to add a rec room, as well as another bedroom and bathroom.
The Weston
Builder: HN Homes
Location: Kanata Lakes in Kanata
Price: $837,800 (move-in-ready home, includes lot premium and rebate)
Sq. ft.: 2,112
Beds/baths: 3 beds, 2.5 baths
Features: This interior unit townhome is pre-built and comes with several upgrades. It includes 432 sq. ft. of finished basement space, a fireplace in the living room, quartz counters, an extra-deep lot backing onto an open space, full second-floor laundry and more.
The Madeline
Builder: eQ Homes
Location: Provence in Orléans
Price: From $840,619 (including rebate)
Sq. ft.: 2,569-2,760
Beds/baths: 4 to 8 beds, 2.5 baths
Features: Part of eQ’s multi-generational home portfolio, this two-storey single sits on a 35-foot lot and includes a ground-floor flex space that can be converted to a main-floor guest suite. The rest of the main floor is open concept with a generous kitchen and gas fireplace in the living room. Upstairs there are four bedrooms with an option to add a fifth. The basement comes unfinished but there are options to add a rec room, full bathroom and two more bedrooms.
The Sirius
Builder: Tartan Homes
Location: Findlay Creek Village in Findlay Creek
Price: From $840,620
Sq. ft.: 2,635
Beds/baths: 4+ beds, 2.5+ baths
Features: The Sirius is a two-storey single on a 35-foot lot. It features an open-concept main floor with a flex space that can be closed in to create a quiet home office and a pantry (which connects to the mudroom) that can be turned into a prep kitchen. Upstairs, there’s the option to add a fifth bedroom, while in the unfinished basement buyers can upgrade to add a rec room, bedroom and bathroom.
Series III, Plan 2
Builder: Caivan
Location: Fox Run in Richmond
Price: From $799,991
Sq. ft.: 3,650
Beds/baths: 4+ beds, 2.5+ baths
Features: This two-storey single is a roomy family home that includes features such as quartz counters and a finished basement space. It has an open-concept main floor with a separate den and four bedrooms plus laundry upstairs. There’s an option to add a fifth bedroom with its own ensuite in the basement.
The Roslin
Builder: Uniform Urban Developments
Location: McNeely Landing in Carleton Place
Price: From $837,900
Sq. ft.: 2,542
Beds/baths: 4 beds, 2.5 baths
Features: The Roslin is a two-storey single on a 36-foot lot. The main floor is open concept and boasts a roomy mudroom, walk-in pantry and fireplace. There are four bedrooms upstairs, along with the laundry room, and the basement is unfinished.
The Hillcrest
Builder: Glenview Homes
Location: The Commons in Orléans
Price: From $849,990
Sq. ft.: 2,352
Beds/baths: 4+ beds, 2.5 baths
Features: The Hillcrest is a two-storey single on a 36-foot lot. It features an open-concept main floor, a finished basement rec room, quartz counters, fireplace, a mudroom that connects to the kitchen and more. Upstairs there are four bedrooms, the laundry and a loft. A fifth bedroom can be added in the basement.
The Byron
Builder: Cardel Homes
Location: Morris Village in Clarence-Rockland
Price: From $727,434 (includes rebate)
Sq. ft.: 2,449
Beds/baths: 3+ beds, 2.5+ baths
Features: The Byron is a two-storey single with an open-concept main floor that includes a flex room, walk-in pantry, mudroom and fireplace among its features. Upstairs there are three bedrooms plus the laundry room and a bonus room (think second-floor family room) that can be turned into a fourth bedroom with ensuite and walk-in closet. The basement comes unfinished but there are options to add a rec room, bedroom and bathroom.
At $837,523, Ottawa’s average new-home price reflects a range of newly built homes. While buyers typically cannot negotiate the base price of a new home, current conditions may offer greater purchasing power through incentives or pricing adjustments.
