What is the average home price in Beacon Hill?

Detached homes typically trade from the mid $600,000s to low $900,000s, with renovated homes near high-demand school catchments pushing higher. Townhomes and condos offer lower entry points.

Why is Colonel By Secondary School important for Beacon Hill real estate?

Colonel By's IB program is one of Ottawa's most requested academic programs, and buyers often target streets inside the catchment. Always verify the exact school boundary before writing an offer — catchment assumptions can be an expensive mistake.

Is Beacon Hill close to LRT?

Yes. Blair Station is nearby and works as the main Confederation Line connection for residents, though bus routes and park-and-ride habits vary by pocket.

How does Beacon Hill compare with Rothwell Heights?

Beacon Hill is more attainable and school-driven, with smaller lots and a broader housing mix. Rothwell Heights is a luxury enclave with much larger wooded lots and higher prices.

Are Beacon Hill homes older?

Most detached inventory dates to the mid-century or 1970s–80s, so inspections, mechanical updates, windows, insulation, and renovation quality all matter. In return, you get mature lots and established streets.

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Beacon Hill Real Estate

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

Beacon Hill sits close to the Ottawa River, the Aviation Parkway, and Blair Station — a settled east-end community that's stayed one of Gloucester's more consistent family markets. Mature trees and mid-century homes are the backdrop, and the pull for a lot of buyers is Colonel By Secondary School's IB program.

The appeal comes down to balance: fair prices, an easy commute, river pathways, and housing stock that's already established.

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 Beacon Hill

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

The neighbourhood sits north of Montreal Road and east of the Aviation Parkway, split into sub-pockets like Beacon Hill North and South. Expect mostly 1960s–80s detached homes, split-levels, and bungalows, with some townhomes and apartments closer to the transit corridors.

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 Beacon Hill

Colonel By Secondary School and its IB program drive a lot of demand here. Robert Hopkins Public, Le Phare, Thomas D'Arcy McGee, and nearby Catholic and French board schools round things out. Catchments matter a great deal, so confirm them before you buy.

Transportation & commute

Blair Station on the Confederation Line sits nearby, and Highway 174, Montreal Road, Ogilvie, and the Aviation Parkway put downtown roughly 15–25 minutes away by car outside peak. Transit access here beats most east-end suburbs.

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

Parks & recreation

The Ottawa River pathways are a quick trip from most streets, along with Ski Hill Park, Loyola Park, and the Greenbelt. That river and aviation-pathway greenspace is one of the neighbourhood's biggest quality-of-life perks.

Shopping & amenities

Gloucester Centre, Blair, Costco Gloucester, Montreal Road, and Ogilvie Road handle daily shopping, with Beechwood Village and Orléans an easy drive depending on which pocket you're in.

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

Lifestyle

Beacon Hill is settled and family-focused rather than flashy — less show than Rockcliffe or Rothwell, but strong on schools, mature lots, and quick park and transit access.

Real estate market

Demand stays steady because school catchments, LRT proximity, and mid-century lots aren't easy to replicate. Renovated homes near top schools can move fast, while original-condition properties draw buyers looking for a project.

Average home prices

Detached homes typically run from the mid $600,000s to low $900,000s, with premium renovated homes or top-school streets pushing higher. Townhomes and condos offer more attainable entry points.

Who should live in Beacon Hill

Families chasing Colonel By, public servants, east-end commuters, and anyone who wants mature lots and transit access without Rockcliffe or Rothwell price tags.

Questions People Ask

A few common questions

What is the average home price in Beacon Hill?: Detached homes typically trade from the mid $600,000s to low $900,000s, with renovated homes near high-demand school catchments pushing higher. Townhomes and condos offer lower entry points.
Why is Colonel By Secondary School important for Beacon Hill real estate?: Colonel By's IB program is one of Ottawa's most requested academic programs, and buyers often target streets inside the catchment. Always verify the exact school boundary before writing an offer — catchment assumptions can be an expensive mistake.
Is Beacon Hill close to LRT?: Yes. Blair Station is nearby and works as the main Confederation Line connection for residents, though bus routes and park-and-ride habits vary by pocket.
How does Beacon Hill compare with Rothwell Heights?: Beacon Hill is more attainable and school-driven, with smaller lots and a broader housing mix. Rothwell Heights is a luxury enclave with much larger wooded lots and higher prices.
Are Beacon Hill homes older?: Most detached inventory dates to the mid-century or 1970s–80s, so inspections, mechanical updates, windows, insulation, and renovation quality all matter. In return, you get mature lots and established streets.

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