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BRADY TRAN REAL ESTATE · OTTAWA Central

Ottawa

Central

Ottawa's Most Vibrant Urban Core Communities

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SECTION 01 — AREA OVERVIEW

Overview for

Ottawa Central

A dense, walkable collection of historic and modern communities at the heart of the capital — from the Glebe’s Victorian streetscapes to Centretown’s high-rise skyline.
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112K
Population
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$136K
Avg HH Income
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44%
Owner Occupied
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3 min
To Parliament
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52%
University Educated
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97
Walk Score
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LRT
3 Stations
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↑ 9.2%
YoY Growth

Section 02 — Communities

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Section 02 — Communities

Neighbourhoods &

Communities

From the Glebe's tree-lined streets to Sandy Hill's Victorian walk-ups — every pocket of Ottawa Central, mapped

Historic · Boutique · Canal
The Glebe
Ottawa's most coveted address. Tree-lined streets, Bank St boutiques, Lansdowne Park, and direct Rideau Canal access.
Luxury Homes Canal Views Top Schools
Urban · Condo · Government
Centretown
Ottawa's urban core. High-rise and boutique condos steps from Parliament Hill, Elgin St dining, and multiple LRT stations.
Professionals LRT Direct Walkable
Quiet · Family · Canal
Old Ottawa South
Peaceful streets between the Rideau River and the Canal. Charming detached homes, excellent schools, and a tight-knit community.
Families Riverside Established
University · Vibrant · Value
Sandy Hill
Dense, walkable neighbourhood adjacent to uOttawa. Strong rental demand, Victorian architecture, and Strathcona Park green space.
Investors Student Rental uOttawa
Emerging · Multicultural · Transit
Lowertown
Rapidly gentrifying neighbourhood with strong appreciation. Rideau St corridor, LRT at Rideau Station, and diverse food scene.
Appreciation LRT Access Up & Coming
Entertainment · Tourism · Lively
ByWard Market
Ottawa's most iconic neighbourhood. World-class restaurants, galleries, and nightlife. Strong short-term rental potential.
Short-Term Rental Dining Iconic

Urban · Walkable · Luxury

Westboro

From Westboro's walkable main street to Kanata's tech corridors — every pocket of Ottawa West, mapped.

Walkable Young Professionals Boutique Retail NCC Pathways

Urban · Walkable · Luxury

Westboro

From Westboro's walkable main street to Kanata's tech corridors — every pocket of Ottawa West, mapped.

Walkable Young Professionals Boutique Retail NCC Pathways

Urban · Walkable · Luxury

Westboro

From Westboro's walkable main street to Kanata's tech corridors — every pocket of Ottawa West, mapped.

Walkable Young Professionals Boutique Retail NCC Pathways

Urban · Walkable · Luxury

Westboro

From Westboro's walkable main street to Kanata's tech corridors — every pocket of Ottawa West, mapped.

Walkable Young Professionals Boutique Retail NCC Pathways

Urban · Walkable · Luxury

Westboro

From Westboro's walkable main street to Kanata's tech corridors — every pocket of Ottawa West, mapped.

Walkable Young Professionals Boutique Retail NCC Pathways

Urban · Walkable · Luxury

Westboro

From Westboro's walkable main street to Kanata's tech corridors — every pocket of Ottawa West, mapped.

Walkable Young Professionals Boutique Retail NCC Pathways

SECTION 03 — DEMOGRAPHICS

Ottawa Central

by the numbers

A thriving urban community with strong owner-occupancy, diverse households, and above-average incomes driving consistent real estate demand.
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Household Composition
Single Person42%
Couples without Children28%
Couples with Children18%
Other Households12%
Age Distribution
Under 1814%
18 – 3438%
35 – 5430%
55 +18%

Section 04 — Property Types

Housing &

Property Types

Every category available in Ottawa Central — from Glebe character homes to Centretown high-rise condos, with typical price ranges to help you self-qualify fast.

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Detached Homes
Detached Homes
$1.1M – $3.2M+
Victorian and Edwardian character homes in the Glebe and Old Ottawa South. Premium lots, rarely listed.
02
Semi-Detached
Semi-Detached
$780K – $1.3M
Most common property type in the core. Many updated with open-concept layouts and private yards.
03
Townhomes
Townhomes
$640K – $980K
Boutique freehold and condo towns throughout Centretown and the Glebe. Low maintenance, high demand.
04
Condos
Condos
$380K – $1.1M
High-rise luxury towers and boutique mid-rise buildings. Concierge, amenities, unobstructed city views.
05
Multi-Unit / Income
Multi-Unit / Income
$850K – $2.1M
Triplexes and duplexes in Sandy Hill and Lowertown with exceptional rental demand from students and professionals.
06
New Development
New Development
Pre-Sale Available
Boutique infill and high-rise pre-constructions in the core. Limited allocations — first access through Brady.

01

Detached Homes

$950K – $2.4M+

Classic and contemporary homes on generous lots. Many luxury infills newly built.

01

Detached Homes

$950K – $2.4M+

Classic and contemporary homes on generous lots. Many luxury infills newly built.

01

Detached Homes

$950K – $2.4M+

Classic and contemporary homes on generous lots. Many luxury infills newly built.

01

Detached Homes

$950K – $2.4M+

Classic and contemporary homes on generous lots. Many luxury infills newly built.

01

Detached Homes

$950K – $2.4M+

Classic and contemporary homes on generous lots. Many luxury infills newly built.

01

Detached Homes

$950K – $2.4M+

Classic and contemporary homes on generous lots. Many luxury infills newly built.

Market Performance

& Trends

$987K
↑ 9.2% YoY
Average Sale Price
14
↓ Faster than 2023
Avg Days on Market
98.1%
↑ Seller's Market
List-to-Sale Ratio
38
↑ 18% vs Last Year
Sales This Quarter
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↑ 8.4% YoY

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↑ 8.4% YoY

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AI Market Insight
"Ottawa Central commands a significant premium over suburban markets due to its walkability, proximity to government employment, and the scarcity of freehold inventory. The Glebe and Old Ottawa South remain among the most resilient micro-markets in Canada — properties here have not posted a single quarter of negative appreciation in over 12 years."

Section 06 — Education

Schools &

Education

Key schools serving families across Ottawa Central — including two of Ottawa's highest-ranked secondary schools, from public elementary to walking-distance university.

Public Elementary
Mutchmor Public School
JK–Gr 6 · 9.4/10
The Glebe
Glashan Public School
Gr 7–8 · 9.1/10
Centretown
Elmdale Public School
JK–Gr 6 · 8.8/10
Old Ottawa South
Hopewell Avenue PS
JK–Gr 6 · 8.6/10
Old Ottawa South
Catholic Elementary
St. Anthony Catholic
JK–Gr 8 · 8.9/10
The Glebe
St. Patrick's Catholic
JK–Gr 8 · 8.5/10
Lowertown
Secondary Schools
Lisgar Collegiate Institute
Gr 9–12 · 9.6/10
Top-ranked in Ottawa
Glebe Collegiate Institute
Gr 9–12 · 9.2/10
The Glebe
Immaculata High School
Gr 9–12 · 8.8/10
Old Ottawa South
Post-Secondary
University of Ottawa
Walking distance
Sandy Hill campus
Carleton University
10 min by LRT
Direct O-Train
Algonquin College
22 min by car
Woodroffe Campus

Section 07 — Transportation

Transportation &

Commuting

Parliament Hill
3 min
By foot or bike
Rideau Centre / ByWard
8 min
By LRT or foot
Ottawa Airport
18 min
By car via Airport Pkwy
Gatineau QC
8 min
Via Alexandra Bridge
Kanata North (Tech Park)
35 min
By car via Hwy 417

Section 08 — Lifestyle

Amenities &

Lifestyle

What makes Ottawa Central worth a premium — the Canal, the culture, the food, and the walkability that no other Ottawa neighbourhood can match.

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Rideau Canal & Parks
UNESCO World Heritage Canal, Dow's Lake, Commissioner's Park, and Lansdowne Park greenspace.
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Shopping & Markets
Bank St boutiques, ByWard Market, Rideau Centre mall, and Ottawa Farmers' Market at Lansdowne.
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Restaurants & Cafés
Atelier, ZenKitchen, The Whalesbone, Fauna, and Ottawa's best patios along Elgin and Bank St.
🎭
Arts & Culture
National Gallery of Canada, NAC, Ottawa Art Gallery, Museum of History, and the Glebe's indie arts scene.
IDEAL FOR
First-Time Buyers Families Professionals Investors Downsizers

"Westboro offers the best of urban Ottawa —
world-class dining, nature access, and real estate
that holds its value."

Investment & Rental Outlook

Rental demand, typical rents, and cash flow commentary for Ottawa Central — from downtown condos to Sandy Hill multi-units with some of Ottawa's lowest vacancy rates.

Property Type Avg Rent Demand Vacancy Cash Flow
1-Bed Condo $2,050/mo High 0.8% +$290/mo
2-Bed Condo $2,750/mo High 1.1% +$340/mo
Semi-Detached $3,400/mo High 0.6% +$390/mo
Multi-Unit / Triplex $5,800/mo High 0.4% +$620/mo
Student Rental (Sandy Hill) $900/room Seasonal 3.2% +$510/mo

Section 10 — Growth

New Developments

& Growth

What's coming to Ottawa Central — LRT Phase 2 impacts, Lansdowne 2.0, infill intensification, and long-term growth drivers for the core.

March 4, 2016

Best areas for families with kids

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May 28, 2014

The top neighborhoods

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May 27, 2014

Seller’s Guide

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Section 11 — Features

Who It's For

Central Ottawa

Every category available in Ottawa West — with typical price ranges to help you self-qualify fast.

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Government Professionals
Walk or bike to Parliament, DND, and federal departments. Zero commute stress.
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Investors
Sub-1% vacancy in the Glebe and Centretown. Strongest rental fundamentals in Ottawa.
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Families
Lisgar and Glebe CI are among Canada's top public high schools. Parks and Canal at your door.
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Downsizers
Lock-and-leave condos with concierge services. World-class restaurants and culture at street level.
🎓
Student Investors
Sandy Hill multi-units steps from uOttawa. Consistent demand and strong per-room yields.

Section 12 — MLS / IDX Feed

Featured Listings

in Ottawa Central

Live from Ottawa MLS. Use Elementor Pro Loop Grid + IDX plugin (e.g. Showcase IDX or iHomeFinder) to make this dynamic.

Featured
For Sale
Sold

Villa with panoramic view

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5 Bedrooms · 3 Bathrooms · Size 250 ft2
$ 5,500,000
Featured
For Sale
Sold

Townhouse for sale

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3 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms · Size 150 ft2
$ 210,000
Featured
For Sale
Sold

Family house for sale

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2 Bedrooms · 5 Bathrooms · Size 29,000 ft2
$ 100,000
Featured
For Sale
Active

Gorgeous studio for rent

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5 Bedrooms · 6 Bathrooms · Size 190 ft2
$ 770,000
For Rent
Sold

Awesome family apartment

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3 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms · Size 1,300 ft2
$ 5,500,000
For Sale
Sold

Modern home for sale

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5 Bedrooms · 6 Bathrooms · Size 190 ft2
$ 775,000
For Rent
Active

Apartment space for rent

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2 Bedrooms · 4 Bathrooms · Size 500 ft2
$ 800 / month
For Sale
Sold

Spacious home for sale

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2 Bedrooms · 4 Bathrooms · Size 500 ft2
$ 800,000
For Sale
Active

Apartment with ocean view

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2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms · Size 700 ft2
$ 1,500,000

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