Orléans Avalon - Notting Gate - Fallingbrook - Gardenway South, Ottawa - July 2026 Real Estate Report

Orlans Avalon Area: Your Neighbour Just Asked What Their House Is Worth - Here's the Real Answer

The Vibe Right Now

If you live in Orlans Avalon, Notting Gate, Fallingbrook, or Gardenway South, the market is sending two very different signals depending on whether you own a house or a condo. Let's break it down so you actually know where you stand.

Houses: Fast, Firm, and Not Messing Around

If you've been watching the "For Sale" signs around here, here's what's actually happening with houses. The one property that sold recently went for $850,000 - right at list price. That's a 100% sale-to-list ratio, which means sellers aren't giving anything away and buyers aren't lowballing successfully. The average days on market? Six days. That's not a typo.

• Average HonestDoor Price: $712,400
• Predicted market value: $717,692
• 3-month moving average: $708,017 (values are climbing)
• Price per square foot: $374
• Average listing price this month: $775,000
• Rental estimate: $3,309 per month
• Rental yield: 5.22% - that's a strong return
• Days on market rank: 2nd out of 17 Ottawa neighbourhoods - near the top of the speed chart
• Growth rank: 37th out of 102 Ottawa neighbourhoods - above average

Houses here are selling fast and holding value. The predicted value is ticking up from the 3-month average, which tells us the momentum is pointing in the right direction for owners. A 1.22% recent value change isn't explosive, but it's steady - and in this market, steady is good.

Condos: Taking a Breather, But Still in the Game

The condo side of our neighbourhood is a different story. Values are up 1.53% from the previous period, which sounds positive - and it is - but the growth rank sits at 65th out of 104 Ottawa neighbourhoods. That puts condos here in below-average territory for growth compared to the rest of the city.

• Average HonestDoor Price: $362,810 (up 1.53%)
• Predicted market value: $357,344
• 3-month moving average: $356,352 (slowly climbing)
• Rental estimate: $1,914 per month
• Rental yield: 4.10% - moderate but still positive
• Airbnb estimate: $95 per night
• Growth rank: 65th out of 104 Ottawa neighbourhoods

Condo owners, your values aren't falling off a cliff - they're just not racing ahead either. The predicted value is slightly below nearby Queenswood Heights condos at $380,115, so if you're thinking about making a move, timing matters more for you than it does for house owners right now.

The Secret Sauce: Why Your HonestDoor Price Matters More Than Your Tax Assessment

Here's the thing most homeowners don't realize. Your city assessment is a snapshot from the past - sometimes years old by the time it lands in your mailbox. The HonestDoor Price is updated in real time using actual market activity. Right now, the HonestDoor Price for houses in our area sits at $712,400, while the predicted market value is already at $717,692 and climbing past the 3-month average of $708,017.

That gap between what the government thinks your home is worth and what a buyer would actually pay today? That's money left on the table if you're relying on old numbers. Check your HonestDoor Price now - not when you're already in the middle of a sale.

The "So What?" - Thinking About Selling This Summer?

For house owners, the case for selling this summer is pretty straightforward. Homes here are moving in six days on average, selling at full list price, and sitting in the top tier for speed across Ottawa. Buyers are serious and they're not dragging their feet. If your house is priced right, you're not going to be sitting on the market through August.

For condo owners, the picture calls for a bit more strategy. Values are inching up, but you're competing in a below-average growth segment right now. That doesn't mean don't sell - it means price it sharp from day one and don't wait for the market to come to you.

Either way, the first step is knowing your real number. Not the assessment. Not a guess. Pull your HonestDoor Price, compare it to what's actually listed and sold nearby, and make your decision from there. That's how neighbours here make smart moves.

This 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.