David Purchase

Market report

Orleans housing market report

East Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Published August 3, 2026 · Period 2026-08

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Pass 1 - Prices The most recent, neighborhood-specific data indicate that freehold houses in Orleans, Ottawa, Ontario averaged about $727,000 and condos about $412,000 in June 2026.

Buyer-Leaning Market

Properties in Orleans are selling below asking prices with a median bidding difference of -$11,200, homes are averaging 47 days on market, and only 3 properties sold in January 2026 against 13 active listings, all pointing to conditions that favor buyers over sellers.

Market analysis

Prices Span a Wide Range Across Property Types

Orleans shows a significant gap between freehold and condominium pricing. According to youtube.com, the average freehold house price stood at $727,049 in June 2026, while the average condo price was $411,991 during the same period. The Ottawa Real Estate Board (oreb.ca) reported an average residential sale price of $721,270 for May 2026, closely aligning with the freehold figure. Meanwhile, the median sold price recorded by Wahi was $387,800 in January 2026, reflecting the influence of lower-priced transactions in that winter month.

Sales Volume Remains Low Relative to Available Inventory

Orleans recorded just 3 sold listings in January 2026 against 13 active listings, according to Wahi. The prior period saw slightly higher activity with 4 sales and 15 active listings. This persistent gap between supply and demand gives purchasers more selection and less urgency.

Homes Are Selling Below Asking Prices

Orleans properties are closing under their listed amounts, with Wahi reporting a median bidding difference of -$11,200 in January 2026. Combined with an average of 47 days on market during the same period, this pattern indicates that sellers are accepting concessions to complete transactions. Buyers are not facing the kind of pressure that would push sale prices above list.

Rental Options Remain Accessible

Orleans offers relatively affordable shared housing options for renters. According to rentser.com, a furnished room in shared housing averages $600 per month in 2026. This price point sits well below the carrying costs of ownership, which may influence some prospective buyers to delay purchasing.

What this means

For buyers in Orleans

Buyers in Orleans have room to negotiate, as Wahi data shows a median bidding difference of -$11,200 in January 2026, meaning properties are consistently closing below asking prices. With 13 active listings and only 3 sales recorded that month according to Wahi, competition among purchasers is limited. The average of 47 days on market suggests patience can yield further price flexibility. Those considering condos will find a substantially lower entry point, with the average condo price at $411,991 according to youtube.com.

For sellers in Orleans

Sellers in Orleans face conditions where homes spend an average of 47 days on market and close at a median of $11,200 below asking, according to Wahi's January 2026 data. With only 3 sold listings against 13 active listings in that period, standing out requires strategic pricing from the outset. The average freehold house price of $727,049, reported by youtube.com for June 2026, provides a benchmark, though the gap between active and sold inventory suggests overpricing carries a real cost in extended time on market.

Market metrics

  • June 2026

    $727,049

    Average Freehold House Price · all

    youtube.com

    YoY change: 0.5%

  • June 2026

    $411,991

    Average Condo Price · condo

    youtube.com

    YoY change: -0.9%

  • January 2026

    $387,800

    Median Sold Price · all

    wahi.com

  • January 2026

    13

    Active Listings · all

    wahi.com

  • January 2026

    3

    Sold Listings · all

    wahi.com

  • January 2026

    47 days

    Average Days On Market · all

    wahi.com

  • January 2026

    $-11,200

    Median Bidding Difference · all

    wahi.com

  • May 2026

    $721,270

    Average Residential Sale Price · all

    oreb.ca

    YoY change: -0.9%

  • 2026

    600 CAD/month

    Room Rent - Furnished Room In Shared Housing · all

    rentser.com

Frequently asked questions

Is Orleans a buyer's or seller's market right now?

Conditions in Orleans lean toward buyers, with Wahi reporting a median bidding difference of -$11,200 in January 2026 and an average of 47 days on market. Only 3 properties sold that month against 13 active listings, giving purchasers meaningful leverage.

How much does a detached home cost in Orleans?

According to youtube.com, the average freehold house price in Orleans was $727,049 as of June 2026. The Ottawa Real Estate Board (oreb.ca) reported a closely aligned average residential sale price of $721,270 for May 2026.

What's the average condo price in Orleans?

According to youtube.com, the average condo price in Orleans was $411,991 as of June 2026.

How long do homes take to sell in Orleans?

According to Wahi, homes in Orleans averaged 47 days on market in January 2026. Properties are also selling below asking, with a median bidding difference of -$11,200 during the same period.

How many homes are for sale in Orleans right now?

Wahi recorded 13 active listings in Orleans in January 2026, down from 15 in the prior period. Just 3 properties sold during that month.

How much does it cost to rent a room in Orleans?

According to rentser.com, a furnished room in shared housing in Orleans averages $600 per month in 2026.

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