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Blackburn Hamlet housing market report

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Published August 13, 2026 · Period 2026-07

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Across Ottawa, the median sold price was $635,000 in July 2026. The most recent Blackburn Hamlet figure is a May 2026 median sold price of $484,950.

Market analysis

Blackburn Hamlet Pricing Sits Well Below Ottawa's Citywide Averages

Blackburn Hamlet recorded a median sold price of $484,950 as of May 2026, according to wahi.com. That neighborhood-level figure contrasts with the broader Ottawa median sale price of $635,000 and average sale price of $683,308 reported for July 2026 by OREB. The MLS HPI composite benchmark price for Ottawa stood at $634,000 in July 2026, while the single-family benchmark reached $725,000 and the townhouse benchmark sat at $542,500 across the city.

Homes in Blackburn Hamlet Are Moving Faster Than the Ottawa Norm

Blackburn Hamlet properties averaged 18 days on market as of May 2026, a noticeably quicker pace than the citywide median of 28 days reported by OREB for July 2026 in Ottawa. The neighborhood's relatively brisk absorption aligns with the character of this established east-end community, known for its mature tree-lined streets, local shopping along Innes Road, and proximity to the Greenbelt trail network.

Ottawa's Broader Supply and Demand Picture

Blackburn Hamlet sits within an Ottawa market that recorded 1,325 residential sales in July 2026, a year-over-year change of just 0.2%. Active residential listings across Ottawa totalled 4,678, translating to 3.5 months of inventory. New listings citywide reached 2,530, and the sales-to-new-listings ratio was 52.4%. The overall sale-to-list price ratio for Ottawa came in at 97.8% in July 2026.

Market metrics

  • May 2026 · Neighborhood

    $484,950

    Median Sold Price

    wahi.com

  • May 2026 · Neighborhood

    18 days

    Average Days On Market

    wahi.com

  • July 2026 · City level

    City / broader geography

    1,325

    Residential Sales

    CREA

  • July 2026 · City level

    City / broader geography

    0.2%

    Residential Sales Year-over-year Change

    CREA

  • July 2026 · City level

    City / broader geography

    $634,000

    MLS HPI Composite Benchmark Price

    CREA

  • July 2026 · City level

    City / broader geography

    $725,000

    MLS HPI Benchmark Price Single-family

    CREA

  • July 2026 · City level

    City / broader geography

    $542,500

    MLS HPI Benchmark Price Townhouse/row

    CREA

  • July 2026 · City level

    City / broader geography

    $385,500

    MLS HPI Benchmark Price Apartment

    CREA

  • July 2026 · City level

    City / broader geography

    $683,308

    Average Sale Price

    CREA

  • July 2026 · City level

    City / broader geography

    $905.4M

    Dollar Volume Of Home Sales

    CREA

  • July 2026 · City level

    City / broader geography

    2,530

    New Listings

    CREA

  • July 2026 · City level

    City / broader geography

    4,678

    Active Residential Listings

    CREA

  • July 2026 · City level

    City / broader geography

    3.5 months

    Months Of Inventory

    CREA

  • July 2026 · City level

    City / broader geography

    4,678

    Active Listings

    OREB

  • July 2026 · City level

    City / broader geography

    1,325

    Residential Sales

    OREB

  • July 2026 · City level

    City / broader geography

    0.2%

    Residential Sales Year-over-year Change

    OREB

  • July 2026 · City level

    City / broader geography

    714

    Single-family Sales

    OREB

  • July 2026 · City level

    City / broader geography

    417

    Townhouse Sales

    OREB

  • July 2026 · City level

    City / broader geography

    169

    Apartment Sales

    OREB

  • July 2026 · City level

    City / broader geography

    8,288

    Year-to-date Sales

    OREB

  • July 2026 · City level

    City / broader geography

    $5.8B

    Year-to-date Dollar Volume

    OREB

  • July 2026 · City level

    City / broader geography

    $683,308

    Average Sale Price

    OREB

  • July 2026 · City level

    City / broader geography

    $635,000

    Median Sale Price

    OREB

  • July 2026 · City level

    City / broader geography

    $634,000

    MLS Home Price Index Composite Benchmark Price

    OREB

  • July 2026 · City level

    City / broader geography

    2,530

    New Listings

    OREB

  • July 2026 · City level

    City / broader geography

    52.4%

    Sales-to-new-listings Ratio

    OREB

  • July 2026 · City level

    City / broader geography

    3.5 months

    Months Of Inventory

    OREB

  • July 2026 · City level

    City / broader geography

    97.8%

    Sale-to-list Price Ratio

    OREB

  • July 2026 · City level

    City / broader geography

    28 days

    Median Days On Market

    OREB

  • July 2026 · City level

    City / broader geography

    3.2 months

    Months Of Inventory · Detached

    OREB

  • July 2026 · City level

    City / broader geography

    3 months

    Months Of Inventory · Townhome

    OREB

  • July 2026 · City level

    City / broader geography

    55.9%

    Sales-to-new-listings Ratio · Townhome

    OREB

  • July 2026 · City level

    City / broader geography

    5.4 months

    Months Of Inventory · Condo

    OREB

  • July 2026 · City level

    City / broader geography

    41%

    Sales-to-new-listings Ratio · Condo

    OREB

  • July 2026 · City level

    City / broader geography

    41 days

    Median Days On Market · Condo

    OREB

  • July 2026 · City level

    City / broader geography

    -5.2%

    Benchmark Price Year-over-year Change · Condo

    OREB

  • July 2026 · City level

    City / broader geography

    -5.1%

    Benchmark Price Year-over-year Change · Townhome

    OREB

Frequently asked questions

How much does a home cost in Blackburn Hamlet?

The median sold price in Blackburn Hamlet was $484,950 as of May 2026, reported by wahi.com.

How long do homes take to sell in Blackburn Hamlet?

Homes in Blackburn Hamlet averaged 18 days on market as of May 2026.

What is the benchmark price for a single-family home in Ottawa right now?

The MLS HPI benchmark price for single-family homes in Ottawa was $725,000 in July 2026.

How many homes are for sale across Ottawa?

There were 4,678 active residential listings in Ottawa in July 2026, with 3.5 months of inventory.

Are homes in Ottawa selling close to asking price?

The sale-to-list price ratio across Ottawa was 97.8% in July 2026, meaning most properties sold slightly below their listed price.

How is the condo market doing in Ottawa compared to other property types?

Condos in Ottawa had 5.4 months of inventory in July 2026 and a sales-to-new-listings ratio of 41%, while townhouses showed 3 months of inventory and a 55.9% sales-to-new-listings ratio, indicating softer demand for condos relative to other segments.

Sources

  • Board / association statistics

    CREA

    CREA · Retrieved 13 August 2026

  • Board / association statistics

    OREB

    OREB · Retrieved 13 August 2026

  • wahi.com

    wahi.com