Centretown, Ottawa streetscape

Ottawa · Central Ottawa

Centretown

A well-established pocket of Ottawa.

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Live from the MLS® listings we hold for Ottawa, matched to Centretown where the listing names the community. Blank figures simply mean nothing is listed there right now.

Live market report

Centretown, Ottawa — what the market is doing today

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Living in Centretown

In Ottawa, Centretown is a settled residential pocket — mostly houses, quiet streets, and schools and parks within a short walk. Ottawa itself is a dense, transit-served city where most trips can be made without a car — worth keeping in mind when you compare Centretown with the pockets next to it.

If you're moving to Ottawa from outside the area, Centretown is a sensible place to start: it shows you what local prices buy, and it's easy to compare against the other 47 communities in the city.

What Centretown is known for

  • Schools and parks within walking distance
  • Steady, predictable resale demand
  • Easy access to the nearest shopping strip
  • Established neighbours and quiet evenings

Homes you'll find here

  • Detached homes
  • Townhomes
  • Bungalows

Getting around

  • OC Transpo buses and O-Train, or local transit
  • VIA Rail on the Ottawa–Toronto corridor
  • Highways 417 and 401

Who Centretown suits

First-time buyersFamiliesLong-term owners

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