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Why are Westboro and Hintonburg pricier than much of Ottawa?
The corridor's land value drives teardown-and-rebuild infill, which lands above the city-wide average — OREB's April 2026 Ottawa average was $712,184. Buyers are paying for location, walkability, and new construction rather than for the original housing stock.
What's the housing mix here?
A deliberate blend: renovated century homes, narrow new-build singles and semis, and small boutique condo projects. That variety means the single OREB city-wide average is only a rough anchor — pricing swings widely by street and by whether a property is original or rebuilt.
Is now a good time to find something in this corridor?
Possibly more than in recent years. OREB reported active listings up 16.0% in April 2026 and balanced conditions overall, so a corridor that usually sells before it hits the market is seeing slightly more options reach buyers.