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March Property Statistics

Ottawa MLS® Market Shows Early Signs of a Buzzing Spring Market
April 4, 2024

The number of homes sold through the MLS® System of the Ottawa Real Estate Board totaled 1,165 units in March 2024. This was an increase of 10% from March 2023.

The average price of homes sold in March 2024 was $682,078 increasing 5.1% from March 2023. The more comprehensive year-to-date average price was $659,828, increasing by 3.2% from the first three months of 2023. The benchmark price for single-family homes was $719,000, up 2.6% on a year-over-year basis in March. By comparison, the benchmark price for a townhouse/row unit was $489,800, up slightly at 0.9% compared to a year earlier.

“Ottawa’s real estate market is overall healthy, providing fertile ground for an active spring and summer ahead,” says OREB President Curtis Fillier. “The increases in new and active listings indicate that sellers are feeling more confident, boosted by the rise in showing activity. Buyers, however, aren’t acting as quickly as they perhaps should be — likely because affordability and supply are still roadblocks.”

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Properties Sold

10%

Increase in Homes Sold

$719,000

Benchmark price (residential)

$489,800

Benchmark price (condos)

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