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Blackburn Hamlet housing market report

East Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Published August 3, 2026 · Period 2026-08

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Pass 1 - Prices For Blackburn Hamlet, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, the most recent neighborhood-specific figures in the provided sources show a median sold price of $484,950 and an average days on market of 18 days from Wahi’s Blackburn Hamlet market report.

Buyer-Leaning Market

Properties are selling below asking price by a median of $4,950, only 8 of 17 active listings sold in May 2026, and the sold listings count dropped from 14 to 8 compared to the prior period, all indicating buyers hold more negotiating leverage.

Market analysis

Sales Volume Has Dropped Sharply

Blackburn Hamlet recorded just 8 sold listings in May 2026, down from 14 in the comparison period, according to Wahi. That decline signals reduced transaction activity even as 17 active listings remain available. With 16 new listings entering the market in 2026, supply continues to replenish while fewer buyers are closing deals.

Homes Are Selling Below Asking Price

Blackburn Hamlet sellers are accepting offers below their list prices, with a median bidding versus list price gap of -$4,950, according to Wahi. This negative spread suggests that buyers are successfully negotiating discounts rather than competing in bidding wars. The median sold price sits at $484,950 as of May 2026.

Properties Move Relatively Quickly Despite Buyer Leverage

Blackburn Hamlet homes spent an average of 18 days on the market in May 2026, according to Wahi. While buyers hold pricing leverage, the pace of sales remains brisk for properties that do attract offers. This short turnaround time suggests well-priced homes still generate interest quickly in this east Ottawa community.

A High-Income Suburban Community

Blackburn Hamlet has a population of 6,005 and an average household income of $132,195, according to Wahi. These income levels position the neighbourhood as a solidly upper-middle-income suburban pocket within east Ottawa. The median sold price of $484,950 represents a price point accessible relative to local earning power.

What this means

For buyers in Blackburn Hamlet

Pricing leverage currently favours purchasers in Blackburn Hamlet, with homes closing a median of $4,950 below list price, according to Wahi. With 17 active listings and only 8 sales recorded in May 2026, there is meaningful selection relative to demand. The average of 18 days on market still suggests well-priced properties attract attention quickly, so timely action on appealing listings remains important.

For sellers in Blackburn Hamlet

Sellers in Blackburn Hamlet face a market where the median sale lands $4,950 below asking price, according to Wahi. Only 8 homes sold in May 2026, a notable drop from 14 in the comparison period, while 17 active listings create competition among sellers. Pricing accurately from the start may help reduce time on market, which currently averages 18 days according to Wahi.

Market metrics

  • May 2026

    $484,950

    Median Sold Price · all

    wahi.com

  • May 2026

    18 days

    Average Days On Market · all

    wahi.com

  • May 2026

    8

    Sold Listings Count · all

    wahi.com

  • 2026

    17

    Active Listings · all

    wahi.com

  • 2026

    16

    New Listings · all

    wahi.com

    YoY change: 0%

  • 2026

    $-4,950

    Median Bidding Vs List Price · all

    wahi.com

  • Current

    6,005

    Population · all

    wahi.com

  • Current

    $132,195

    Average Household Income · all

    wahi.com

Frequently asked questions

Is Blackburn Hamlet a buyer's or seller's market right now?

The market leans in favour of buyers. According to Wahi, the median bidding versus list price is -$4,950, meaning homes are closing below asking, and only 8 properties sold in May 2026 despite 17 active listings.

How much do homes cost in Blackburn Hamlet?

According to Wahi, the median sold price in Blackburn Hamlet was $484,950 in May 2026.

How long do homes take to sell in Blackburn Hamlet?

Homes in Blackburn Hamlet spent an average of 18 days on the market in May 2026, according to Wahi. That pace indicates properties are still selling fairly quickly once listed.

Are homes in Blackburn Hamlet selling above or below asking price?

They are selling below asking. According to Wahi, the median bidding versus list price is -$4,950, indicating buyers are negotiating prices down from the original list.

How many homes are for sale in Blackburn Hamlet right now?

According to Wahi, there are 17 active listings in Blackburn Hamlet in 2026, with 16 new listings having entered the market.

What is the average household income in Blackburn Hamlet?

According to Wahi, the average household income in Blackburn Hamlet is $132,195. The neighbourhood has a population of 6,005.

Sources