What is the average home price in Orléans?

Detached homes in Orléans typically sit in the high $600,000s to high $800,000s, with luxury properties in Fallingbrook and the Avalon-Trim executive streets pushing into seven figures. Townhomes generally trade in the mid $500,000s to high $600,000s and condos start well below $400,000 — this remains one of the best value pockets in Ottawa.

How will the LRT east extension change Orléans?

Stage 2 of the Confederation Line brings five new stations to the east end — Montréal, Jeanne d'Arc, Convent Glen, Place d'Orléans, and Trim. Once service opens, downtown should be about 25 minutes by train from Trim, and Ottawa properties near new LRT stations have historically appreciated above the regional average.

Is Orléans a good fit for Francophone families?

Yes. Orléans is the heart of Ottawa's Francophone community, with unusually deep CECCE and CEPEO French-first schools — Béatrice-Desloges, Garneau, École élémentaire catholique Saint-Joseph d'Orléans — plus the Shenkman Arts Centre, MIFO, and French community programming running year-round.

Which Orléans pocket should I look at?

Convent Glen and Queenswood Heights are the established, mature pockets; Chapel Hill and Fallingbrook lean upscale-family; Avalon and Notting Hill are mid-2000s family streets with strong schools; Cardinal Creek and the Trim Road frontier are where the new-build action is happening. Price band and feel shift noticeably between them.

What new construction is available in Orléans?

Minto, Tamarack, Claridge, and Caivan are active around Cardinal Creek, Avalon, and the Trim Road growth corridor, releasing singles, towns, and stacked towns throughout the year. I can send you the current builder pipeline and assignment opportunities on request.

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Orleans Real Estate

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

The heart of Ottawa's Francophone community sits in the east end, in Orléans, stretching from the established streets of Convent Glen, Chapel Hill, Fallingbrook, and Avalon out to the newer growth around Trim Road and Cardinal Creek. Value is the constant thread running through all of it.

House-hunting the east end? Here's what actually matters about Orléans real estate before you go tour.

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 Orleans

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Community overview

Convent Glen, Queenswood Heights, Chapel Hill, Fallingbrook, Avalon, Notting Hill, Cardinal Creek, and the new-build stretch along Trim and Tenth Line each have their own vintage and character, but the Centrum, Place d'Orléans, and the eastern LRT tie the whole community together.

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Schools in Orléans

Four boards operate here — the OCDSB, OCSB, CECCE, and CEPEO — and French-immersion and French-first programs run unusually deep. Lester B. Pearson, Cairine Wilson, Béatrice-Desloges, and Garneau are among the local options. New schools keep opening in the newer pockets, so confirm the boundary before you buy.

Transportation & commute

The Confederation Line's east extension is bringing LRT stations to Place d'Orléans, Convent Glen, and Trim — a real upgrade to the commute picture. In the meantime, Highway 174 gets you downtown in 20 to 30 minutes outside peak, and OC Transpo's 30-series express routes run the Transitway.

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

Parks & recreation

The Ottawa River, Petrie Island, the Greenbelt, the Cumberland Heritage Village, and a deep network of community parks all sit within easy reach. Waterfront access in particular sets Orléans apart from most other Ottawa suburbs.

Shopping & amenities

Place d'Orléans is the biggest mall in the east end, Innes Road and the Centrum handle big-box needs, and Trainyards and St. Laurent are an LRT ride away. New retail keeps following the growth out toward Trim and Cardinal Creek.

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

Lifestyle

A strong bilingual community, an active arts scene at the Shenkman Centre, and one of the city's most engaged minor-hockey and soccer cultures define daily life. It's family-suburban living with a Francophone tilt you won't find in many other parts of Ottawa.

Real estate market

Detached and townhome prices here remain some of the most attainable in Ottawa, with steady appreciation since the LRT east extension was announced. Minto, Tamarack, Claridge, Caivan, and others keep new inventory flowing along Trim and Cardinal Creek.

Average home prices

Detached homes in Orléans typically sit in the high $600,000s to high $800,000s, with luxury homes in Fallingbrook and Avalon-Trim pushing into seven figures. Townhomes generally trade in the mid $500,000s to high $600,000s, and condos start well below $400,000.

Who should live in Orléans

Francophone families, federal employees, first-time buyers who want space without central-Ottawa pricing, and east-end professionals who want LRT access without high-density living all find a fit in Orléans.

Questions People Ask

A few common questions

What is the average home price in Orléans?: Detached homes in Orléans typically sit in the high $600,000s to high $800,000s, with luxury properties in Fallingbrook and the Avalon-Trim executive streets pushing into seven figures. Townhomes generally trade in the mid $500,000s to high $600,000s and condos start well below $400,000 — this remains one of the best value pockets in Ottawa.
How will the LRT east extension change Orléans?: Stage 2 of the Confederation Line brings five new stations to the east end — Montréal, Jeanne d'Arc, Convent Glen, Place d'Orléans, and Trim. Once service opens, downtown should be about 25 minutes by train from Trim, and Ottawa properties near new LRT stations have historically appreciated above the regional average.
Is Orléans a good fit for Francophone families?: Yes. Orléans is the heart of Ottawa's Francophone community, with unusually deep CECCE and CEPEO French-first schools — Béatrice-Desloges, Garneau, École élémentaire catholique Saint-Joseph d'Orléans — plus the Shenkman Arts Centre, MIFO, and French community programming running year-round.
Which Orléans pocket should I look at?: Convent Glen and Queenswood Heights are the established, mature pockets; Chapel Hill and Fallingbrook lean upscale-family; Avalon and Notting Hill are mid-2000s family streets with strong schools; Cardinal Creek and the Trim Road frontier are where the new-build action is happening. Price band and feel shift noticeably between them.
What new construction is available in Orléans?: Minto, Tamarack, Claridge, and Caivan are active around Cardinal Creek, Avalon, and the Trim Road growth corridor, releasing singles, towns, and stacked towns throughout the year. I can send you the current builder pipeline and assignment opportunities on request.

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