Rothwell Heights - Beacon Hill North, Ottawa - August 2026 Real Estate Report

Rothwell Heights - Beacon Hill North: Your Home Is Worth More Than the City Thinks

The Vibe Right Now

If you live in Rothwell Heights or Beacon Hill North, here is the honest picture. The market is taking a breather, but do not mistake a small dip for a slide. This neighbourhood is still sitting well above everything around it, and the fundamentals are solid.

Let us break it down by property type so you know exactly where you stand.

Houses: Still the Top of the Food Chain

The average HonestDoor Price for a house here is $946,867. Yes, that is down 1.33% from last period - but zoom out for a second. The predicted market value sits at $959,585, which is already climbing past the 3-month moving average of $956,809. That upward trend matters.

• Predicted Market Value: $959,585
• 3-Month Moving Average: $956,809 (and rising)
• Estimated Monthly Rent: $3,925
• Rental Yield: 4.97%
• Neighbourhood Growth Rank: 24 out of 100 in Ottawa - top quarter

For context, our nearest neighbours are not even close. Beacon Hill South - Cardinal Heights houses average $652,956. Carson Grove - Carson Meadows comes in at $689,551. Wateridge Village sits at $847,193. We are the price leader on this part of the map, and that gap does not close overnight.

On the rental side, $3,925 a month with a nearly 5% yield is a real number. That is not a stretch - that is a landlord's comfort zone. And if you are curious about short-term rentals, the Airbnb estimate runs around $195 per night, with Ottawa ranking us at number 33 city-wide for Airbnb potential.

Condos: A Quiet Comeback Story

The condo picture here is actually more interesting than the headline suggests. The average HonestDoor Price is $364,882, down 2.89% recently - but the predicted value has jumped to $375,740, well above the 3-month moving average of $364,522. That is a 3.78% recent change moving in the right direction.

• Predicted Market Value: $375,740
• 3-Month Moving Average: $364,522 (value trending above it)
• Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,967
• Rental Yield: 4.06%
• Neighbourhood Growth Rank: 24 out of 104 in Ottawa - above average
• Airbnb Estimate: $95 per night (Ottawa rank: 69)

Compare that to Carson Grove - Carson Meadows condos at a predicted $333,200, or Beacon Hill South at $280,846. Our condos are holding a clear premium. If you own one here, that gap is working in your favour.

The Secret Sauce: Your HonestDoor Price vs. Your Tax Assessment

Here is the thing about city assessments - they are a snapshot from the past. Ottawa's property assessments can lag real market movement by a year or more. By the time the city updates your file, the market has already moved on.

The HonestDoor Price is updated in real time using actual sales data and market signals. Right now, houses here are predicted at $959,585 and condos at $375,740. If your tax assessment is sitting below those numbers - and for many homeowners in Rothwell Heights and Beacon Hill North, it is - you are looking at a gap that matters when you price a listing, negotiate a sale, or even just understand your own net worth.

Do not wait for the city to tell you what your home is worth. Check your HonestDoor Price now. It is the real-world number, not the government's best guess from 18 months ago.

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

If you are weighing a summer sale, here is the straight talk. A 1.33% dip on houses sounds alarming until you see that the predicted value is already recovering and trending upward past the moving average. The market is not falling - it caught its breath and is finding its footing again.

Buyers shopping in this price range are comparing you directly to Wateridge Village and Beacon Hill South. You have a built-in premium over both. That is your leverage at the negotiating table.

For condo owners, the story is even cleaner. Values are climbing above the recent average, rental demand is real at nearly $2,000 a month, and you are priced above every comparable neighbourhood nearby. Summer inventory tends to be competitive - getting your HonestDoor Price dialled in before you list means you are not leaving money on the table.

• Houses growth rank: 24 out of 100 Ottawa neighbourhoods - top quarter on the leaderboard
• Condos growth rank: 24 out of 104 Ottawa neighbourhoods - above average on the leaderboard
• Both property types are priced above every nearby neighbourhood in the comparison set
• Rental yields are in the moderate-to-solid range for both houses and condos

Bottom line - Rothwell Heights and Beacon Hill North are not cheap, and they are not supposed to be. If you own here, you are sitting on one of Ottawa's stronger addresses. Know your number, price it right, and do not let an outdated assessment be the thing that costs you.

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.