
Ottawa · Manotick
Manotick Real Estate
By Bo Yu, Broker, Right at Home Realty, Brokerage
Watson's Mill still sits at the heart of Manotick, and that tells you most of what you need to know: this riverside village south of Barrhaven has held onto its character while Ottawa grew up around it.
Between the historic core, Mahogany, Manotick Estates, and the waterfront lots along the Rideau, it's the first stop for buyers who want space and don't mind a slower pace. Here's what actually matters if you're touring here.
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Homes for sale in Manotick
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Community overview
Manotick isn't one thing — it's Manotick Village (the historic core), Mahogany (Minto's master-planned addition), Manotick Estates, Rideau Forest, and scattered acreage along the river. Each pocket has its own feel, but the village-meets-estate character carries through all of them.

Schools in Manotick
Kids here go to Manotick Public School, St. Leonard Catholic, or South Carleton High School. Some families look at private options in Ottawa or Kemptville too.
Transportation & commute
Plan on 25 to 35 minutes to downtown via Bank Street or Prince of Wales, or about 15 to Barrhaven. OC Transpo service into Manotick is thin, so most people just drive.

Parks & recreation
The river is the whole point: Watson's Mill, Centennial Park, and David Bartlett Park sit right along it, and boating, paddling, and the trail network are all a short walk from Main Street.
Shopping & amenities
Main Street has the boutiques, restaurants, and a Foodland for daily needs. For anything bigger, the Manotick Centre and Barrhaven Town Centre are just a few minutes away.

Lifestyle
This is Ottawa's village pocket — historic storefronts, riverside walks, a fair bit of equestrian culture, and a pace that's noticeably calmer than the suburbs pressing in from every side. Mahogany has brought in more young families without changing that feel much.
Real estate market
Expect a luxury- and estate-heavy resale market: executive detached homes, waterfront, and acreage properties lead the way, with Mahogany supplying most of the newer entry-level stock. Inventory overall stays thin.
Average home prices
Detached homes run from the mid $800,000s up into the multi-millions once you're looking at waterfront or estate lots. Mahogany singles start lower, though the village premium shows up across the board.
Who should live in Manotick
Established families, executives, downsizers, equestrian buyers, and remote workers who don't need to be downtown daily all end up here for the same reasons — space, river access, and character.
Questions People Ask
A few common questions
- What is the average home price in Manotick?
- Detached homes run from the mid $800,000s into the multi-millions for waterfront and acreage properties. Mahogany singles and towns come in below the village estate market, while waterfront on the Rideau and larger estates command real premiums.
- Can I buy waterfront property in Manotick?
- You can — Manotick has some of the best Rideau River waterfront around, from village-edge bungalows to full executive estates. It's thin, slow-moving inventory, so serious buyers need to be ready to act when something comes up. I keep a watch list going for active waterfront searches.
- What is Mahogany in Manotick?
- Mahogany is Minto's master-planned community on the south edge of the village, with newer singles, towns, and bungalow-towns priced well under the surrounding estate market. It's brought a younger family crowd into a traditionally older village-and-estate area.
- What's the commute from Manotick to downtown Ottawa?
- About 25 to 35 minutes via Bank Street or Prince of Wales outside peak hours. There's no LRT and OC Transpo service is limited, so this is a drive-to-everything community — part of why it feels so much quieter.
- Are there acreage and equestrian properties in Manotick?
- Yes. Manotick Estates, Rideau Forest, and the rural roads around the village hold 1- to 10-acre properties, a good number of them set up for horses with stables and paddocks. Greely, just east, is the other main acreage pocket worth comparing.
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