What is the average home price in Avalon?

Detached homes generally trade near the broader Orléans South market, with townhomes and condos priced below. Because Avalon is still building out, pricing can vary by phase as much as by pocket — ask me for current comps.

Is Avalon a good place to live?

It holds up as a livable Orléans South option, with schools, parks, and amenities all reachable and resale demand staying steady. The right fit depends on your commute, schools, and target housing type.

What are the schools like in Avalon?

OCDSB, OCSB, CEPEO, and CECCE schools all serve the area, with catchments that shift by year. Confirm the assigned schools for the specific address you're touring before making decisions around it.

How is the commute from Avalon to downtown Ottawa?

Budget 15 to 35 minutes by car outside peak hours, with bus and LRT options available for transit riders. Rush hour and winter weather on the 417 can stretch that.

What is the housing stock in Avalon?

A mix of detached homes, townhomes, and condos, including both resale and active new-build inventory from Minto and Mattamy. Ask what's currently under construction versus already resold once.

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Avalon Real Estate

By Bo Yu, Broker, Right at Home Realty, Brokerage

Avalon in south Orléans has grown fast, and it's still growing — Minto and Mattamy have been steadily adding phases, which means new construction and resale sit side by side here.

Below: schools, getting around, parks, shopping, and how prices break down by housing type, so you know what to expect before you tour.

Prices, rates, and program rules change often. Treat the figures here as general guidance, not advice for your specific situation. Ask Bo for current OREB comparables, and confirm program eligibility with your lender or lawyer.

On the market

Homes for sale in Avalon

Condos, townhomes, semis, and detached homes from the Ottawa MLS board, refreshed daily. Commercial, land, and rental listings aren't included here.

Listing information is supplied by third-party brokerage and listing data sources. Status, price and details can change without notice, are believed reliable but are not guaranteed, and must be independently verified. Shown for personal, non-commercial use. Not intended to solicit properties already listed with another brokerage. Full disclosures.

Community overview

Avalon covers a wide stretch of south Orléans, with a planned street layout, neighbourhood parks, and everything from detached homes to townhomes and condos depending on the phase. Newer sections look different from the earlier ones — pricing follows lot size, build age, and how close a given street sits to schools and transit.

Beautiful brick home glowing at golden hour in an Ottawa neighbourhood — An Ottawa home at golden hour — the kind of place this market was built for.

Schools in Avalon

The OCDSB, OCSB, CEPEO, and CECCE boards all serve Avalon, but which school your kids attend depends on the exact address and can change as enrolment shifts. Confirm the assigned schools before you commit to an offer.

Transportation & commute

From Avalon, downtown Ottawa is roughly 15 to 35 minutes by car outside rush hour, using the nearest arterial into Highway 417. OC Transpo bus routes and LRT connections handle transit riders. The specific route varies by street, so it's worth checking before you buy.

Rideau Canal beside the Château Laurier in summer — The Rideau Canal — a UNESCO World Heritage site running through the city.

Parks & recreation

Avalon has the parks, schoolyards, and pathway network typical of a newer planned Ottawa community. The Ottawa River and other NCC greenspace are a short drive away, depending which part of Avalon you're in.

Shopping & amenities

Everyday errands — groceries, pharmacy, a quick meal, the gym — are covered by the nearest commercial strip. For bigger retail or a wider selection, expect a short drive into neighbouring Orléans communities.

Tree-lined Ottawa street of century brick homes in autumn — Central Ottawa's century homes and mature maple canopy.

Lifestyle

Family life sets the tone here: quiet streets, parks that get used, and a community feel that leans on the newer phases still filling in. Worth touring more than once, since each section reads a bit differently.

Real estate market

New construction keeps arriving in Avalon, so resale activity sits alongside active builder inventory. That new-build pipeline tends to shape resale pricing block by block as phases complete.

Average home prices

Housing type and phase both drive the number here. Recent Ottawa Real Estate Board data has detached homes trading roughly with the wider Orléans South market, townhomes below that, and condos below townhomes. I can pull live comps for whatever you're targeting.

Who should live in Avalon

Avalon works for buyers drawn to a growing Orléans South community with an active new-build option alongside resale — first-time buyers, families, and investors all find a fit, depending on the phase and product type.

Questions People Ask

A few common questions

What is the average home price in Avalon?: Detached homes generally trade near the broader Orléans South market, with townhomes and condos priced below. Because Avalon is still building out, pricing can vary by phase as much as by pocket — ask me for current comps.
Is Avalon a good place to live?: It holds up as a livable Orléans South option, with schools, parks, and amenities all reachable and resale demand staying steady. The right fit depends on your commute, schools, and target housing type.
What are the schools like in Avalon?: OCDSB, OCSB, CEPEO, and CECCE schools all serve the area, with catchments that shift by year. Confirm the assigned schools for the specific address you're touring before making decisions around it.
How is the commute from Avalon to downtown Ottawa?: Budget 15 to 35 minutes by car outside peak hours, with bus and LRT options available for transit riders. Rush hour and winter weather on the 417 can stretch that.
What is the housing stock in Avalon?: A mix of detached homes, townhomes, and condos, including both resale and active new-build inventory from Minto and Mattamy. Ask what's currently under construction versus already resold once.

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