What is the average home price in Richmond?

Detached homes generally trade in line with the broader area south of Stittsville, with townhomes typically priced below. Because pricing depends on whether you're in the village core or a newer subdivision, I'll pull current comps for your exact target.

Is Richmond a good place to live?

Richmond offers small-town character with newer housing options close by, and resale demand has stayed steady through its growth. Whether it fits depends on your commute, schools, and preferred housing type.

What are the schools like in Richmond?

OCDSB, OCSB, CEPEO, and CECCE schools serve the area, with catchments differing somewhat between the older village and newer subdivisions. Confirm the assigned schools for the specific address you're touring.

How is the commute from Richmond to downtown Ottawa?

Most commuters reach downtown in 15 to 35 minutes outside peak hours by car, with some bus service available. This remains largely a driving community, so plan accordingly.

What is the housing stock in Richmond?

A mix of older village homes and newer detached and townhome product from recent Mattamy and Caivan phases. Inspections should reflect the build era of whichever section you're considering.

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Richmond Real Estate

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

Richmond has spent the last few years adding new subdivisions alongside its original village streets, with Mattamy and Caivan both building south of Stittsville.

Here's a practical look at Richmond: schools, commute, parks, shopping, market activity, and where prices tend to sit before you go tour a specific home.

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 Richmond

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

Richmond mixes an older village core with newer subdivisions built out over the last several years. Expect detached homes and townhomes mostly, with pricing tied to how new the section is and how far it sits from the village centre.

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 Richmond

OCDSB, OCSB, CEPEO, and CECCE schools all serve Richmond, though newer subdivisions can fall into different catchments than the older village streets. Confirm the assigned elementary and secondary schools for your address before writing an offer.

Transportation & commute

From Richmond, downtown Ottawa is typically 15 to 35 minutes by car outside peak hours, via the nearest arterial and Highway 417. Bus service runs through the area, but this is still largely a driving community.

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

Parks & recreation

Richmond has village parks and newer subdivision playgrounds, plus rural land and trails within a short drive. Older and newer sections each have a different feel worth checking out in person.

Shopping & amenities

The village core covers groceries, a pharmacy, and a handful of restaurants. For larger retail, Stittsville and Kanata are both a short drive away.

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

Lifestyle

Richmond still carries small-town rhythm — locally run shops, a slower pace — even as new subdivisions bring in younger families. Worth touring both the older streets and newer builds to see which fits.

Real estate market

Resale activity in Richmond includes older village homes and newer freehold or townhouse product from recent Mattamy and Caivan phases. Ongoing new construction nearby can pull resale pricing in either direction.

Average home prices

Pricing depends heavily on whether you're looking at the village core or a newer subdivision. Recent Ottawa Real Estate Board data puts detached homes in line with the broader area south of Stittsville, with townhomes typically priced below. Send me your target street and I'll pull current comps.

Who should live in Richmond

Richmond suits buyers who want small-town character with newer housing options nearby, at a price point tied to build age and location. That includes first-time buyers, growing families, and anyone trading a busier neighbourhood for more room.

Questions People Ask

A few common questions

What is the average home price in Richmond?: Detached homes generally trade in line with the broader area south of Stittsville, with townhomes typically priced below. Because pricing depends on whether you're in the village core or a newer subdivision, I'll pull current comps for your exact target.
Is Richmond a good place to live?: Richmond offers small-town character with newer housing options close by, and resale demand has stayed steady through its growth. Whether it fits depends on your commute, schools, and preferred housing type.
What are the schools like in Richmond?: OCDSB, OCSB, CEPEO, and CECCE schools serve the area, with catchments differing somewhat between the older village and newer subdivisions. Confirm the assigned schools for the specific address you're touring.
How is the commute from Richmond to downtown Ottawa?: Most commuters reach downtown in 15 to 35 minutes outside peak hours by car, with some bus service available. This remains largely a driving community, so plan accordingly.
What is the housing stock in Richmond?: A mix of older village homes and newer detached and townhome product from recent Mattamy and Caivan phases. Inspections should reflect the build era of whichever section you're considering.

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