What is the average home price in Findlay Creek?

Detached homes in Findlay Creek typically trade in the high $700,000s to low $1Ms, with larger upgraded singles pushing higher. Townhomes usually sit in the high $500,000s to low $700,000s, depending on age, layout, and parking.

Is Findlay Creek good for families?

Yes — newer homes, parks, sports fields, schools, and the Findlay Creek Boardwalk make it a strong family suburb. The main trade-off is that retail and transit are still maturing compared with older communities like Alta Vista or Nepean.

How is the commute from Findlay Creek to downtown Ottawa?

Driving downtown usually takes 25–35 minutes outside peak via Bank, Hunt Club, Riverside, or Airport Parkway. The Trillium Line stations at Leitrim and Bowesville improve transit options, especially for trips toward Carleton, Bayview, and downtown transfers.

What builders are active in Findlay Creek?

Findlay Creek has seen major activity from builders such as Tartan, Tamarack, Claridge, and eQ, with singles, towns, and smaller-format homes released across different phases. I can compare current resale value against any active builder release.

How does Findlay Creek compare with Riverside South?

Findlay Creek is generally a little more established around Bank Street retail and often offers better value, while Riverside South has stronger direct LRT branding and a larger master-planned growth pipeline. Many buyers tour both before choosing.

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Findlay Creek Real Estate

Findlay Creek is one of south Ottawa's most active newer suburbs, built around Bank Street, Leitrim Road, and the protected Findlay Creek Boardwalk wetlands. It offers newer detached homes, townhomes, growing retail, and quick access to the airport, Riverside South, and the Greenbelt.

If you want a newer family home without going as far south as Greely or as far west as Barrhaven, Findlay Creek belongs on your shortlist.

Community overview

Findlay Creek is a master-planned south Ottawa community with most housing built from the mid-2000s onward. The neighbourhood is anchored by Findlay Creek Drive, Bank Street, Kelly Farm, Diamond Jubilee Park, and the wetlands boardwalk, with ongoing infill and subdivision phases continuing south and east.

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Schools in Findlay Creek

Findlay Creek families use schools through the OCDSB, OCSB, CECCE, and CEPEO, including Vimy Ridge Public School, St. Bernard Catholic, and nearby French-language options. Catchments have shifted as the community has grown, so confirm boundaries street by street before buying.

Transportation & commute

Bank Street and Leitrim Road connect Findlay Creek to Hunt Club, Riverside South, and Highway 417. The airport is roughly 10 minutes away, downtown is typically 25–35 minutes by car outside peak, and the Trillium Line at Leitrim / Bowesville gives the area a stronger transit option than many newer suburbs.

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Parks & recreation

Findlay Creek's signature amenity is the wetland boardwalk and surrounding natural area. Diamond Jubilee Park, Kelly Farm Park, splash pads, sports fields, and the nearby Greenbelt create a strong outdoor base for families.

Shopping & amenities

Findlay Creek Centre and the Bank Street retail corridor cover groceries, pharmacies, restaurants, banks, gyms, and everyday services. South Keys, Gloucester, and Riverside South add larger retail within a short drive.

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Lifestyle

The lifestyle is newer-suburb family living: attached garages, playgrounds, newer schools, cul-de-sacs, and weekend sports. The wetlands and trails give Findlay Creek a greener identity than many master-planned communities.

Real estate market

Findlay Creek is a strong resale and new-build market because buyers get newer inventory at prices generally below comparable Riverside South and Barrhaven homes. Detached homes and townhomes dominate, with steady demand from airport-area workers, young families, and federal employees.

Average home prices

Detached homes in Findlay Creek typically trade in the high $700,000s to low $1Ms depending on size, lot, and finish level. Townhomes usually land in the high $500,000s to low $700,000s, while stacked and smaller-format options can start lower.

Who should live in Findlay Creek

Findlay Creek suits families who want newer housing, buyers who commute to the airport or south/east Ottawa, and first-time move-up buyers who want suburban space with better nature access than a typical subdivision.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Findlay Creek?: Detached homes in Findlay Creek typically trade in the high $700,000s to low $1Ms, with larger upgraded singles pushing higher. Townhomes usually sit in the high $500,000s to low $700,000s, depending on age, layout, and parking.
Is Findlay Creek good for families?: Yes — newer homes, parks, sports fields, schools, and the Findlay Creek Boardwalk make it a strong family suburb. The main trade-off is that retail and transit are still maturing compared with older communities like Alta Vista or Nepean.
How is the commute from Findlay Creek to downtown Ottawa?: Driving downtown usually takes 25–35 minutes outside peak via Bank, Hunt Club, Riverside, or Airport Parkway. The Trillium Line stations at Leitrim and Bowesville improve transit options, especially for trips toward Carleton, Bayview, and downtown transfers.
What builders are active in Findlay Creek?: Findlay Creek has seen major activity from builders such as Tartan, Tamarack, Claridge, and eQ, with singles, towns, and smaller-format homes released across different phases. I can compare current resale value against any active builder release.
How does Findlay Creek compare with Riverside South?: Findlay Creek is generally a little more established around Bank Street retail and often offers better value, while Riverside South has stronger direct LRT branding and a larger master-planned growth pipeline. Many buyers tour both before choosing.

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