Carleton Place, Ontario
As of September 27, 2026, the median asking price in Carleton Place is $649,900, across 61 active MLS® listings.
Those listings have been on the market an average of 41 days.
34 new listings came to market in Carleton Place in the last 30 days.
Detached homes in Carleton Place are listed at an average of $736,291 across 34 active listings.
Townhouses in Carleton Place are listed at an average of $573,300 across 20 active listings.
Riverfront heritage, main-street rhythm
In Carleton Place’s historic core, the Mississippi River is never far from view—or from the town’s story. Stone and brick buildings line Bridge Street like a living archive of the mill era, while Lake Avenue and the surrounding blocks unfold into leafy, established streets where porches, mature maples, and well-worn sidewalks set the pace. With a Walk Score around 84, it’s the kind of place where errands happen on foot: coffee, library books, a hardware run, and a riverside loop before dinner.
Housing here wears its history. Expect older single-detached homes with a mix of renovations, sturdy duplex/triplex options tucked near the core, and the occasional newer infill that slips into the streetscape without changing the neighbourhood’s quiet confidence. Buyers tend to be drawn to character—original trim, deep lots, and proximity to the river—while sellers benefit from steady demand for walkable addresses and turn-key updates. The market feels local and practical: homes that are priced in line with condition move; those that need significant work still attract hands-on buyers looking for long-term value.
The people match the setting: long-time residents who know the town’s rhythms, families who like being close to parks and schools, and a growing share of commuters who want small-town life with access to Ottawa via Highway 7. Weekends revolve around downtown patios, community events, and a stroll past the old mills and murals, where everyone seems to have a story about “how it used to be” and what’s quietly improving now. It’s not flashy—just deeply lived-in, with a main street that still feels like it belongs to the people who walk it.
Carleton Place’s market shows steady choice across the city’s mix of established neighbourhoods near the Mississippi River and newer growth areas on the edges: 61 active for-sale listings with a median asking price of $649,900 and an average of 41 days on market so far. With 34 new listings in the past 30 days, fresh supply is coming online, giving buyers and investors more opportunities to compare everything from smaller in-town homes and townhouses to larger newer builds, while pricing and time-on-market suggest sellers still need to be competitive to stand out.
AI-written commentary on the active MLS® listing snapshot as of September 27, 2026. Not financial advice.
Walk Score 84 · Bike Score 75
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