Homes For Sale In Findlay Creek, Ottawa β Your 2026 Guide
Findlay Creek has emerged as one of Ottawaβs fastest-appreciating south-end communities in 2026. With 57 active listings and steady new construction, this master-planned community south of the Airport offers modern housing stock at prices that still make sense for dual-income families. Whether youβre a first-time buyer looking for a new-build townhome with no renovation risk, a growing family wanting turn-key living near expanding retail and schools, or an investor betting on the Bank Street South corridor β Findlay Creek rewards buyers who move before the infrastructure catches up to the population.
Findlay Creek Real Estate Market β Spring 2026 Snapshot
- Average detached home price: $700,000β$830,000
- Townhomes (freehold & condo): $480,000β$600,000
- New construction townhomes: From $499,000 (Tamarack, Minto, EQ Homes)
- Days on market: 21β30 days
- Active listings: 57 homes currently active β healthy supply for buyers
Why Buyers Are Choosing Findlay Creek in 2026
Findlay Creek is what Barrhaven was 15 years ago β a growing family suburb with expanding infrastructure and pre-appreciation pricing. The Findlay Creek Village retail plaza now anchors daily needs with a FreshCo, Shoppers Drug Mart, LCBO, and multiple quick-service restaurants. Vimy Memorial Bridge provides direct access to Barrhaven and the 416 in under 10 minutes. The Leitrim Park & Ride connects to downtown via express bus (30β35 minutes), and the future O-Train Stage 3 extension to Leitrim Station will be a game-changer for commute times. New schools are actively being built: the Findlay Creek Elementary School expansion and a new Catholic elementary are both in development. For outdoor buyers, the Leitrim Wetland Conservation Area and Findlay Creek Boardwalk Trail offer greenspace that newer subdivisions rarely deliver.
Neighbourhoods Weβre Watching in 2026
- Findlay Creek Village (Phase 1β2): Mature section. 2005β2015 builds, larger lots, established landscaping. $680Kβ$820K.
- Findlay Creek South (Phase 3β4): Active new construction. Tamarack, Minto, EQ Homes building townhomes and singles. Towns from $499K, singles from $720K.
- Kelly Farm / Leitrim: Adjacent development area. Upcoming builder releases. Pre-construction pricing available.
- Sawmill Creek: Executive and estate homes along the creek corridor. $850Kβ$1.1M.
Buying a Home in Findlay Creek β What to Know
New construction is the dominant segment here. Builder appointments are competitive β pre-register, get pre-approved, and be ready to go to contract on release day. Lot premiums range from $5,000β$20,000 depending on pie lots, walkout basements, and park-facing positions. Development charges and HST on new builds add $40,000β$65,000 to the sticker price β I can show you the all-in number before you present an offer. Resale buyers: most homes are under 15 years old. Inspection is still non-negotiable β newer doesnβt mean flawless, and Tarion warranty may have expired on early-phase homes. Commute to downtown is 25β35 minutes; not the shortest in the city, but comparable to Stittsville or Orleans and trending down as Bank Street widening continues.
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