If you've been watching the "For Sale" signs around Notre-Dame Cemetery, here's what's actually happening. The average HonestDoor Price for homes in the neighbourhood sits at $542,867 - up 6.08% from the previous period. That's a real number, not a guess. It means the typical home here has added genuine value, and that matters when you're deciding whether to list, hold, or refinance.
That said, we should be straight with you. The predicted market value for houses specifically comes in at $511,767, and that number is drifting slightly below the 3-month moving average of $529,789. In plain terms, the short-term trend is taking a breather. A 2.14% recent dip is not a crash - it's a speed bump. But it's worth knowing before you price your home.
Here's the honest part. On the Ottawa growth leaderboard, Notre-Dame Cemetery houses rank 86 out of 98 comparable neighbourhoods. That puts us near the bottom of the pack for recent growth momentum. It doesn't mean your home isn't worth good money - it means the neighbourhood isn't leading the charge right now compared to the rest of the city.
Look at what's happening next door. Vanier South homes average $692,251. Beechwood Cemetery comes in at $776,290. Vanier North is sitting at $801,802. Those gaps are significant. If buyers are cross-shopping, they're getting more square footage or more upside perception in those pockets. That's the competitive reality we're working with.
Your city assessment was set on a fixed date. It doesn't know what happened to interest rates last month. It doesn't know what your neighbour's house sold for last week. It's a snapshot from the past being used to describe your present.
The HonestDoor Price is updated in real time using actual market signals. Right now, that means it's catching the 6.08% gain that your tax assessment almost certainly hasn't reflected yet. If you're using your assessment to estimate what you'd walk away with at closing, you're probably working with the wrong number. The HonestDoor Price is the real-world check - the number that accounts for where the market actually is today, not where it was when a government appraiser last drove by.
For a homeowner in Notre-Dame Cemetery, the difference between your assessed value and your HonestDoor Price could be tens of thousands of dollars. That's not a rounding error. That's a renovation budget, a down payment on a next home, or a retirement contribution.
If you're thinking about listing this summer, here's the straight answer. The rental yield of 5.61% is genuinely strong. That tells us there's real demand for housing in this area - people want to live here. That demand supports your sale price.
The short-term price dip of 2.14% is a reason to price smart, not a reason to panic. Homes priced accurately are still moving. Homes priced based on wishful thinking are sitting. With the 3-month average at $529,789 and the predicted value at $511,767, the market is telling you there's a ceiling buyers are respecting right now.
The Airbnb rank of 106 in Ottawa is modest. If you were banking on short-term rental income as a selling feature, it's not your strongest pitch to buyers. Lead with the long-term rental story instead - $2,697 per month in estimated rent is a number an investor can work with.
Bottom line - if your home is in good shape and you price it based on your current HonestDoor Price rather than last year's assessment, you're in a reasonable position to sell. Wait too long hoping for a big rebound, and you're betting against a growth rank of 86 out of 98. The smarter move is to know your real number now and make a decision based on facts, not hope.
notre-dame cemetery | ottawa | september 2026This information is all based on our opinions based on the information available to us. Everyone's situation may be different and you should reach out to us for more personalized information.