Westboro's real estate market in 2026 continues to reflect what the neighbourhood has always represented: premium Ottawa real estate in a location that delivers genuine lifestyle value. If you're looking to buy, rent, or invest here, here's what the current landscape looks like.
Detached Homes: $900K and Up
Detached housing in Westboro proper starts around $900,000 and goes up significantly from there. The well-preserved older homes on the residential streets south of Richmond — Hilson, Sherwood, and surrounding blocks — command the highest prices, often exceeding $1.2 million for updated properties on desirable lots. Competition for detached homes remains fierce, with well-priced properties typically receiving multiple offers.
What drives this pricing? Location, primarily. The combination of walkability, LRT access, the river, and the Richmond Road amenity strip creates a package that's difficult to replicate elsewhere in Ottawa.
Condos: The Scott Street Corridor
The Scott Street corridor, running east from Westboro toward Hintonburg and Mechanicsville, has seen substantial condo development over the past decade. New and resale condos in the area typically range from $400,000 for a one-bedroom to $700,000+ for two-bedroom and larger units in newer buildings.
This corridor offers a more accessible entry point into the Westboro lifestyle than detached housing, with LRT stations nearby and walkable access to Richmond Road's amenities. Several new condo developments along Scott and Richmond are currently under construction or in planning stages, which will add supply to this segment over the next few years.
Low Inventory, High Demand
Inventory has remained persistently low in Westboro, which continues to apply upward pressure on prices. The neighbourhood's geography — bounded by the Ottawa River to the north and built-out residential streets in all directions — limits new ground-up development outside of infill and condo towers. New supply is slow to arrive relative to demand.
The LRT Effect
The Confederation Line's Westboro station has meaningfully boosted the neighbourhood's value proposition since its opening. The ability to reach downtown Ottawa in under 15 minutes by transit, without dealing with parking or traffic, is a significant quality-of-life upgrade that buyers are pricing in. Neighbourhoods with LRT access in Ottawa have consistently outperformed those without since the line opened.
Federal Return-to-Office
Ottawa's real estate market has been shaped in recent years by the federal government's evolving return-to-office requirements. As more federal workers are required to be in-person more frequently, neighbourhoods with fast transit connections to downtown have seen renewed demand. Westboro, with its 12-minute LRT ride to the central business district, is well-positioned to benefit from this dynamic.
What to Expect
Buyers entering Westboro in 2026 should expect competition, limited selection, and prices that reflect the neighbourhood's genuine desirability. This is not a market for waiting to see if prices drop — historically, Westboro has held value through Ottawa market cycles better than most neighbourhoods. Work with a local realtor who knows the streets, move quickly on properties that fit, and be prepared to pay for what you're getting.
