Members of the Ottawa Real Estate Board sold 2,296 residential properties in May through the Board’s Multiple Listing Service® System, compared with 1,342 in May 2020, an increase of 71%.

“Although Ontario was in a lockdown in both May 2020 and May 2021, the impact they had on Ottawa’s resale market was quite different – with this year’s number of transactions being well over the five-year average. Undoubtedly, enhanced safety measures and vaccine adoption rates have enabled potential Buyers and Sellers to feel more protected and comfortable in their home buying and selling process,” states Ottawa Real Estate Board President, Debra Wright.

May’s average sale price for a condominium-class property was $424,843, an increase of 24% from last year, while the average sale price for a residential-class property was $741,206, an increase of 35% from a year ago. With year-to-date average sale prices at $736,241 for residential and $420,074 for condominiums, these values represent a 35% and 21% increase over 2020, respectively.*

OREB Members also assisted clients with renting 1,837 properties since the beginning of the year compared to 1,207 at this time last year.

Here’s a breakdown of the average sale prices & year & over-year increases/decreases in Ottawa:

If you’re a potential home buyer or seller, and in a situation where it is essential that you buy or sell a property right now, there are means to do this in a safe and prudent manner. Do not hesitate to contact one of our agents to discuss-plan and protect you through this unique period. We have been working hard to move the majority of our business online so your entire real estate transaction can be completed virtually and safely. Get the scoop of our featured listings here.

Disclaimer: The Board cautions that the average sale price can be useful in establishing trends over time but should not be used as an indicator that specific properties have increased or decreased in value. The calculation of the average sale price is based on the total dollar volume of all properties sold. Price and conditions will vary from neighbourhood to neighbourhood.