What is the average home price in Half Moon Bay?

Detached homes generally trade in line with the wider south Barrhaven market, with townhomes and condos priced below that. Since pricing shifts by pocket, lot size, and build age, I'll pull current comps once I know your target street.

Is Half Moon Bay a good place to live?

It holds up well as a south Barrhaven option — schools, parks, and amenities are all within reach, and resale demand stays steady. Whether it's the right fit comes down to your commute, school priorities, and housing type.

What are the schools like in Half Moon Bay?

OCDSB, OCSB, CEPEO, and CECCE schools all serve the area. Assigned schools shift by catchment and by year, so confirm the specific schools for the address you're touring rather than assuming.

How is the commute from Half Moon Bay to downtown Ottawa?

Most drivers reach downtown in 15 to 35 minutes outside peak hours, with bus and, in some cases, LRT options available too. Add extra time during peak hours or rough winter weather on the 417.

What is the housing stock in Half Moon Bay?

Detached homes, townhomes, and condos in some pockets, spanning both older and newer construction. Have your inspection focus on the systems typical of whichever build era the specific home falls into.

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Half Moon Bay Real Estate

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

Drive through south Barrhaven and you'll notice Half Moon Bay first — the street grid keeps expanding as builders finish off new phases next to older, settled pockets.

This guide walks through schools, transit, parks, shopping, and pricing in Half Moon Bay, plus what to check before you commit to touring a specific street.

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 Half Moon Bay

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

Half Moon Bay covers a wide stretch of south Barrhaven, with a mix of detached homes, townhomes, and condos across pockets built over different years. Lot size, build age, and distance to schools all move the price from block to block.

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 Half Moon Bay

The OCDSB, OCSB, CEPEO, and CECCE all serve Half Moon Bay, but catchment boundaries here have shifted more than once as the area has grown. Confirm the assigned elementary and secondary schools for your address before you write an offer.

Transportation & commute

Getting downtown from Half Moon Bay usually takes 15 to 35 minutes outside peak hours, via the nearest arterial onto Highway 417. OC Transpo buses cover the area, with LRT connections a further ride away — worth checking against your actual commute.

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

Parks & recreation

Expect the usual mix here: neighbourhood parks, schoolyards, and pathways linking one pocket to the next. Larger greenspace, including NCC land and the Ottawa River, is a short drive rather than a walk.

Shopping & amenities

Groceries, pharmacies, and everyday restaurants are covered on the nearest commercial strip. For bigger shopping trips, plan on driving a few minutes further into adjacent Barrhaven retail.

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

Lifestyle

Half Moon Bay leans family-oriented, with quiet streets that back onto parks and schools. Some pockets feel newer and still finishing up construction; others have settled in. Worth touring at a couple different times of day to get a real feel.

Real estate market

Resale here moves at a steady pace, with detached homes, townhomes, and freehold or condo townhouse product all in the mix. New construction nearby can pull resale pricing in either direction depending on what's releasing that season.

Average home prices

Pricing tracks housing type and pocket more than anything else. Per recent Ottawa Real Estate Board data, detached homes sit in line with the wider south Barrhaven market, townhomes come in below that, and condos below townhomes. Send me your target street and I'll pull current comps.

Who should live in Half Moon Bay

Half Moon Bay works well for buyers who want established south Barrhaven infrastructure — schools, parks, transit — at a price point tied to housing type rather than novelty. First-time buyers, families, downsizers, and investors are all represented, depending on the pocket.

Questions People Ask

A few common questions

What is the average home price in Half Moon Bay?: Detached homes generally trade in line with the wider south Barrhaven market, with townhomes and condos priced below that. Since pricing shifts by pocket, lot size, and build age, I'll pull current comps once I know your target street.
Is Half Moon Bay a good place to live?: It holds up well as a south Barrhaven option — schools, parks, and amenities are all within reach, and resale demand stays steady. Whether it's the right fit comes down to your commute, school priorities, and housing type.
What are the schools like in Half Moon Bay?: OCDSB, OCSB, CEPEO, and CECCE schools all serve the area. Assigned schools shift by catchment and by year, so confirm the specific schools for the address you're touring rather than assuming.
How is the commute from Half Moon Bay to downtown Ottawa?: Most drivers reach downtown in 15 to 35 minutes outside peak hours, with bus and, in some cases, LRT options available too. Add extra time during peak hours or rough winter weather on the 417.
What is the housing stock in Half Moon Bay?: Detached homes, townhomes, and condos in some pockets, spanning both older and newer construction. Have your inspection focus on the systems typical of whichever build era the specific home falls into.

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