Westboro, Ottawa - August 2026 Real Estate Report

Westboro Real Talk: Two Very Different Stories Depending on What You Own

If you live on a tree-lined street in Westboro and you haven't checked your home's value lately, now is the time to pay attention. The market here is not moving in one direction - it's splitting. Houses and condos are telling completely different stories right now, and which one you're in matters a lot for what you do next.

The Vibe: Houses vs. Condos in Westboro

Let's be straight with each other. If we own a house in Westboro, we're in a market that's taking a breather. The average HonestDoor Price for houses sits at $1,261,810, down 2.13% from the previous period. The 3-month moving average is $1,316,124, and the predicted value is now $1,289,212 - so the trend line is pointing downward. On the neighbourhood growth leaderboard, houses in Westboro rank 84 out of 100 comparable neighbourhoods in Ottawa. That puts us near the bottom of the pack for growth right now. Not a crisis, but not something to ignore either.

• Average HonestDoor Price (Houses): $1,261,810
• Recent price change: -2.37%
• 3-month moving average: $1,316,124
• Estimated monthly rent: $4,978
• Rental yield: 4.38%
• Growth rank: 84 out of 100 in Ottawa

Condos are a completely different conversation. If we own a condo in Westboro, we're actually in one of the better-performing pockets in the city. The average HonestDoor Price is $1,017,387, up 2.93% from the previous period. The predicted value of $988,383 is sitting above the 3-month moving average of $940,548 - meaning momentum is building, not fading. On the leaderboard, Westboro condos rank 27 out of 104 comparable neighbourhoods. That's above average, and it's worth knowing.

• Average HonestDoor Price (Condos): $1,017,387
• Recent price change: +3.55%
• 3-month moving average: $940,548
• Estimated monthly rent: $3,890
• Rental yield: 3.37%
• Growth rank: 27 out of 104 in Ottawa

For context, nearby Wellington Village has an average house HonestDoor Price of $1,316,733 and Laurentian sits at $1,502,879 - both slightly ahead of us on the house side. On the condo side, Westboro is actually the most expensive of the three nearby neighbourhoods, with Laurentian at $394,848, Wellington Village at $477,153, and Carlington at $695,816. Our condos are commanding a serious premium.

The Secret Sauce: Why Your HonestDoor Price Beats Your Tax Assessment Right Now

Here's the thing about your city assessment - it's a snapshot from the past. The Municipal Property Assessment Corporation updates values on a cycle, which means the number on your tax bill could be reflecting a market that no longer exists. In a neighbourhood like Westboro, where houses and condos are moving in opposite directions within the same few months, that lag is not just inconvenient - it can cost you real money.

The HonestDoor Price is a real-time estimate. It's recalculated regularly using current sales data, so it reflects what a buyer would actually pay today - not what someone guessed two years ago. If you're a house owner watching values dip, your assessment might still be pegged to a higher number, which could mean you're overpaying on property tax. If you own a condo and values are climbing, you want to know that now - not when the next assessment cycle catches up. Either way, checking your HonestDoor Price is the move.

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

If you own a house in Westboro and you're thinking about listing this summer, the data is telling you not to wait and hope for a rebound. Values have slipped 2.37% recently and the growth rank of 84 out of 100 suggests this isn't a market with a lot of upward pressure right now. That doesn't mean you can't sell well - Westboro is still a desirable address and a $1.26 million average is nothing to dismiss. But pricing it right from day one matters more than it did a year ago. Overpricing in a softening market just means sitting on the listing and eventually dropping anyway.

If you own a condo, your timing looks better. A 3.55% recent gain, a growth rank of 27 out of 104, and a predicted value climbing above the moving average - that's a market with some energy behind it. Buyers looking at Westboro condos are not finding cheaper options nearby. Laurentian, Wellington Village, and Carlington all come in well below our condo prices, which means Westboro is holding a real premium. If you've been on the fence, this summer could be a solid window.

One more number worth knowing: Westboro ranks 6th in all of Ottawa for Airbnb potential on the house side, with an estimated $244 per night. If you're not selling and you're not renting long-term, that short-term income option is genuinely competitive. The rental estimate of $4,904 per month for houses and $3,932 for condos also makes Westboro one of the stronger income-generating neighbourhoods in the city if you're holding and renting instead.

Bottom line - know your number before you make any move. Check your HonestDoor Price today.

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.