What is the average home price in Blackburn Hamlet?

Detached homes typically trade from the mid $600,000s to high $800,000s, while townhomes and smaller properties can start in the high $400,000s to high $500,000s. Renovation level moves pricing substantially.

Is Blackburn Hamlet a good family neighbourhood?

Yes. Schools, parks, mature streets, and Greenbelt trails make it a strong family option, with a more established, community-driven feel than a lot of newer suburbs.

How is the commute from Blackburn Hamlet?

Outside peak, downtown usually runs 20–30 minutes by car via Innes, Blair, or Highway 174. Blair LRT station is the main rail connection and just a short drive or bus ride away.

Are homes in Blackburn Hamlet older?

Most were built between the 1960s and 1980s, so inspections, mechanical age, insulation, windows, and renovation quality all matter. In exchange, you get larger lots and mature construction that's hard to find in newer suburbs.

What makes Blackburn Hamlet different from Orléans?

Blackburn Hamlet is smaller, older, and surrounded by Greenbelt, with a village feel. Orléans is larger and more suburban, with a broader range of newer housing and retail corridors.

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Blackburn Hamlet Real Estate

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

Ringed by the NCC Greenbelt, Blackburn Hamlet feels more like a village than a suburb — even though it's well within city limits. Most homes went up in the 1960s through 80s, so you get mature trees, roomier lots, and a mix of schools and trails that many newer subdivisions can't match.

It's a solid pick if you want established housing and easy nature access, but still need a reasonable commute.

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.

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Homes for sale in Blackburn Hamlet

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

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Community overview

The community sits between Innes Road, Navan Road, and the Greenbelt, east of Blair and west of Orléans. It runs almost like a self-contained village, with schools, parks, a community association, and local retail all woven into the residential streets.

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 Blackburn Hamlet

Glen Ogilvie Public School and Emily Carr Middle School serve the area, alongside public, Catholic, and French options nearby in Gloucester and Orléans. Catchments shift by street and program, so check immersion and secondary boundaries before you commit.

Transportation & commute

Innes Road and Highway 174 get you to downtown and Orléans. Blair LRT station is a short drive or bus ride away and doubles as the main rail connection for most residents. Outside peak, downtown usually runs 20–30 minutes by car.

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

Parks & recreation

The Greenbelt is the draw here — trails, woods, and conservation land wrap the entire neighbourhood. Add in local parks, sports fields, and playgrounds, and the outdoorsy, family feel makes sense.

Shopping & amenities

A few local plazas cover everyday needs, and Innes Road, Gloucester Centre, Blair, and Orléans retail are all close by. It's quieter than the big-box suburbs, but you're still minutes from major shopping.

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

Lifestyle

This is small-town living inside the city: community events, mature trees, local schools, and Greenbelt trails set the pace. Buyers tired of cookie-cutter subdivisions tend to gravitate here.

Real estate market

Detached homes and townhomes from the 1960s–80s dominate, and plenty carry renovation upside. Lot sizes and Greenbelt access keep demand steady, while prices still sit below Alta Vista or the west end's mature pockets.

Average home prices

Detached homes typically run from the mid $600,000s to high $800,000s depending on condition and lot. Townhomes and smaller homes can start in the high $400,000s to high $500,000s.

Who should live in Blackburn Hamlet

Families, nature-focused buyers, renovators, and east-end commuters all land here for the mature streets and Greenbelt access at a more approachable price.

Questions People Ask

A few common questions

What is the average home price in Blackburn Hamlet?: Detached homes typically trade from the mid $600,000s to high $800,000s, while townhomes and smaller properties can start in the high $400,000s to high $500,000s. Renovation level moves pricing substantially.
Is Blackburn Hamlet a good family neighbourhood?: Yes. Schools, parks, mature streets, and Greenbelt trails make it a strong family option, with a more established, community-driven feel than a lot of newer suburbs.
How is the commute from Blackburn Hamlet?: Outside peak, downtown usually runs 20–30 minutes by car via Innes, Blair, or Highway 174. Blair LRT station is the main rail connection and just a short drive or bus ride away.
Are homes in Blackburn Hamlet older?: Most were built between the 1960s and 1980s, so inspections, mechanical age, insulation, windows, and renovation quality all matter. In exchange, you get larger lots and mature construction that's hard to find in newer suburbs.
What makes Blackburn Hamlet different from Orléans?: Blackburn Hamlet is smaller, older, and surrounded by Greenbelt, with a village feel. Orléans is larger and more suburban, with a broader range of newer housing and retail corridors.

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