Kanata and Stittsville are the engine of Ottawa's west-end growth — master-planned subdivisions built around the Kanata North tech park, family amenities, and the Canadian Tire Centre. The corridor is dominated by freehold houses and townhouses, much of it newer construction, which makes townhouses one of the most representative property types here. Townhouses are also one of Ottawa's most actively traded segments. For buyers, that means an active corridor where new-build and resale options compete directly for attention, and where comparable sales are plentiful.
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Real estate market data
Figures for the Ottawa Real Estate Board (OREB) area as a whole, which includes Kanata–Stittsville. In August 2026, the MLS® benchmark price across the Ottawa Real Estate Board (OREB) area stood at $637,700, up 1% year over year. The average price, all property types combined, was $688,253. By property type: single-family $698,400 (−2.3%), townhouse $554,700 (−3.2%), and apartment $384,700 (−4.4%). There were 1,002 sales during the month, 18.6% fewer than a year earlier. With 4.5 months of inventory, the market is balanced by the standard board convention (under 4 months: sellers; 4 to 6: balanced; over 6: buyers). Homes took an average of 29 days to sell.
Source: OREB, August 2026
Frequently asked questions
Should I buy new construction or resale in Kanata–Stittsville?
Both are plentiful given the corridor's ongoing development. New builds price separately by builder and phase, with their own closing timelines and upgrade packages; resale homes offer immediate possession and established landscaping. Compare warranty coverage, upgrades and closing dates, not only the headline price.
How are townhouse and other home prices moving across the Ottawa area?
In August 2026, across the Ottawa Real Estate Board (OREB) area, by property type: single-family $698,400 (−2.3%), townhouse $554,700 (−3.2%), and apartment $384,700 (−4.4%). Source: OREB, August 2026.
Is the tech-park location reflected in home values?
Proximity to Kanata North employment supports steady demand, particularly for family homes within easy reach of the tech park. Street-level comparables from a local broker are the best guide, since values differ between older Kanata neighbourhoods and newer Stittsville subdivisions.