What is the average home price in Rothwell Heights?

Executive homes typically trade between $1.4M and $3M+, with rebuilt estate homes on the largest treed lots clearing higher. Lot size and canopy drive pricing more than square footage.

How big are the lots in Rothwell Heights?

Many lots are half an acre or more — substantially larger than almost anything else in inner Ottawa. Some original lots have been severed over time, so confirm exact size and frontage on title before you write.

Can I cut trees on a Rothwell lot?

Tree protection is taken seriously here, both by city by-laws and by the active property owners' association. Confirm what's permitted before you plan a rebuild — heritage trees on a lot can meaningfully shape what's buildable.

How is the commute from Rothwell Heights?

10–15 minutes to downtown via the Aviation Parkway or 174 outside peak. Blair and Cyrville LRT stations are the nearest rail options.

How does Rothwell compare to Rockcliffe Park?

Rothwell offers larger, more wooded lots at meaningfully lower prices than Rockcliffe, but without the heritage village feel, the private-school proximity, or the diplomatic concentration. Rockcliffe is denser and more walkable; Rothwell is greener and more private.

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Rothwell Heights Real Estate

Rothwell Heights is one of Ottawa's quiet luxury enclaves — large wooded lots, executive homes, and a tucked-away location between the Aviation Parkway, Montreal Road, and the Ottawa River.

If you want acreage feel within city limits and quick access to downtown, Rothwell is one of a very short list of Ottawa neighbourhoods that delivers.

Community overview

Developed primarily from the 1950s onward, Rothwell Heights is defined by oversized treed lots (often half an acre or more), winding streets, and a low-density character that feels unlike anywhere else in inner Ottawa. The Rothwell Heights Property Owners' Association is active in protecting the wooded character.

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

Schools in Rothwell Heights

Manor Park PS, Colonel By SS (IB program), and Lycée Claudel (private French) are the headline options. Ashbury and Elmwood are minutes away in Rockcliffe.

Transportation & commute

The Aviation Parkway, Montreal Road, and the 174 put downtown 10–15 minutes away by car outside peak. There's no LRT inside the neighbourhood; Blair and Cyrville stations on the Confederation Line are the nearest options.

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

Parks & recreation

The neighbourhood backs onto the Ottawa River pathways and the Rockcliffe Parkway. Many lots are themselves treed park-like settings. The Montfort Woods and CSE forest are minutes away.

Shopping & amenities

Beechwood Village, Montreal Road, and the Gloucester Centre handle daily life; St. Laurent Centre is a short drive for full shopping.

ByWard Market produce stalls in downtown Ottawa — ByWard Market — Ottawa's historic downtown shopping district.

Lifestyle

Quiet, private, and outdoorsy. Many residents value the wooded lots above almost everything else, and the neighbourhood has a noticeable share of senior executives, federal deputy ministers, and military leadership tied to nearby CFB Ottawa.

Real estate market

Thin inventory — Rothwell rarely has more than a handful of active listings at any time. Tear-down-and-rebuild activity is steady but managed, with significant tree protection and lot-coverage considerations.

Average home prices

Executive homes in Rothwell Heights typically trade between $1.4M and $3M+, with rebuilt or estate-grade homes on the larger lots clearing higher. Lot size and tree canopy drive pricing more than square footage.

Who should live in Rothwell Heights

Senior federal executives, military leadership, established professionals, and buyers who want acreage-feel privacy within Ottawa city limits.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Rothwell Heights?: Executive homes typically trade between $1.4M and $3M+, with rebuilt estate homes on the largest treed lots clearing higher. Lot size and canopy drive pricing more than square footage.
How big are the lots in Rothwell Heights?: Many lots are half an acre or more — substantially larger than almost anything else in inner Ottawa. Some original lots have been severed over time, so confirm exact size and frontage on title before you write.
Can I cut trees on a Rothwell lot?: Tree protection is taken seriously here, both by city by-laws and by the active property owners' association. Confirm what's permitted before you plan a rebuild — heritage trees on a lot can meaningfully shape what's buildable.
How is the commute from Rothwell Heights?: 10–15 minutes to downtown via the Aviation Parkway or 174 outside peak. Blair and Cyrville LRT stations are the nearest rail options.
How does Rothwell compare to Rockcliffe Park?: Rothwell offers larger, more wooded lots at meaningfully lower prices than Rockcliffe, but without the heritage village feel, the private-school proximity, or the diplomatic concentration. Rockcliffe is denser and more walkable; Rothwell is greener and more private.

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