What does a home in Westboro cost?

Detached homes in Westboro typically trade in the mid $1Ms to low $2Ms, with premium streets near the river pushing higher. Modern infill singles and semis fall in a similar band. Condos along Richmond and Scott generally land between the high $500,000s and high $800,000s.

Is Westboro a good family neighbourhood?

Yes — Broadview PS, Churchill Alternative, and Nepean HS are all strong, and the river, pathways, and Westboro Village make daily life easy. Trade-offs are price and the heritage-lot footprint compared to suburban detached.

How does Westboro compare to the Glebe?

Both are heritage neighbourhoods with strong schools and walkable retail. The Glebe is canal-side and tighter; Westboro is river-side, slightly larger, and has more infill and new condo inventory. Westboro tends to offer more variety in price point because of the new builds.

How is the LRT commute from Westboro?

Westboro and Tunney's Pasture stations on the Confederation Line put downtown roughly 10–15 minutes away by train. Walking distance varies by street — south Westboro is a longer walk to LRT but closer to Carling and the Civic Hospital campus.

Are Westboro condos a good investment?

Westboro condos have appreciated steadily and rent quickly to professionals and Civic Hospital staff. I screen status certificates, fees, and rental-policy bylaws building-by-building before recommending an investment purchase.

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Westboro Real Estate

Westboro is Ottawa's lifestyle west-end neighbourhood — Westboro Village's Richmond Road retail, the Ottawa River, the Kichi Zibi Mikan pathway, and direct Confederation Line LRT access. It's where heritage singles, infill, and new mid-rise condos all meet.

If you're targeting Westboro for the lifestyle, the schools, or the strong appreciation track record, here's what to know.

Community overview

Westboro runs along Richmond Road between Island Park Drive and Woodroffe, from the Ottawa River south to Carling. Housing mixes early-1900s singles, mid-century bungalows, modern infill, and new mid-rise condos along Richmond and Scott.

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Schools in Westboro

Westboro is served by Broadview Public, Churchill Alternative, Hilson Avenue Public, Notre Dame High School, and Nepean High School — Nepean HS is one of Ottawa's most academically strong public high schools.

Transportation & commute

The Confederation Line's Westboro and Tunney's Pasture stations sit on the northern edge, putting downtown roughly 10–15 minutes by train. Richmond Road, Scott Street, and the Sir John A. Macdonald Parkway provide fast driving routes.

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Parks & recreation

Westboro Beach, the Kichi Zibi Mikan pathway, Westboro Kiwanis Park, Hampton Park, and the Ottawa River shoreline frame the neighbourhood. The pathway connects directly to downtown and the Gatineau Park trails.

Shopping & amenities

Westboro Village (Richmond Road between Island Park and Tweedsmuir) is one of Ottawa's strongest independent retail strips — MEC, design and lifestyle shops, restaurants, cafés, and seasonal markets.

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Lifestyle

Westboro is the active-lifestyle pick — beach, pathways, ski-hill access, Nepean Sailing Club, and one of Ottawa's deepest restaurant scenes. It draws professionals, families, and downsizers who want urban amenity with river access.

Real estate market

Westboro's resale market is consistently among Ottawa's strongest. Heritage and infill singles hold value, and new condo releases along Richmond and Scott have steadily expanded the lower-priced entry point.

Average home prices

Detached homes in Westboro typically trade in the mid $1Ms to low $2Ms, with premium streets pushing higher. Modern infill semis fall in a similar band. Condos along Richmond and Scott generally land between the high $500,000s and high $800,000s.

Who should live in Westboro

Westboro suits established professionals, federal executives, active families who prioritize river and pathway access, and downsizers who want urban amenity without ByWard Market intensity.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What does a home in Westboro cost?: Detached homes in Westboro typically trade in the mid $1Ms to low $2Ms, with premium streets near the river pushing higher. Modern infill singles and semis fall in a similar band. Condos along Richmond and Scott generally land between the high $500,000s and high $800,000s.
Is Westboro a good family neighbourhood?: Yes — Broadview PS, Churchill Alternative, and Nepean HS are all strong, and the river, pathways, and Westboro Village make daily life easy. Trade-offs are price and the heritage-lot footprint compared to suburban detached.
How does Westboro compare to the Glebe?: Both are heritage neighbourhoods with strong schools and walkable retail. The Glebe is canal-side and tighter; Westboro is river-side, slightly larger, and has more infill and new condo inventory. Westboro tends to offer more variety in price point because of the new builds.
How is the LRT commute from Westboro?: Westboro and Tunney's Pasture stations on the Confederation Line put downtown roughly 10–15 minutes away by train. Walking distance varies by street — south Westboro is a longer walk to LRT but closer to Carling and the Civic Hospital campus.
Are Westboro condos a good investment?: Westboro condos have appreciated steadily and rent quickly to professionals and Civic Hospital staff. I screen status certificates, fees, and rental-policy bylaws building-by-building before recommending an investment purchase.

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