Carlington, Ontario, Canada
As of August 12, 2026, the median asking price in Carlington is $699,900, across 21 active MLS® listings.
Those listings have been on the market an average of 69 days.
5 new listings came to market in Carlington in the last 30 days.
Detached homes in Carlington are listed at an average of $699,027 across 11 active listings.
Bungalows, bike lanes, hospital shifts
Carlington sits just west of Ottawa’s downtown core, a practical, lived-in neighbourhood shaped by post-war building booms and decades of steady turnover. Streets of tidy bungalows and duplexes are punctuated by low-rise rental blocks, while newer infill—often slim, modern semis and rebuilt singles—signals a market that’s quietly tightening. With a walk score around 83, it’s the kind of place where errands can be done on foot, and a quick bike or bus ride gets you to the city’s biggest employment and study hubs.
The neighbourhood’s energy is grounded in everyday routines: hospital staff finishing late shifts, students balancing budgets, and young families prioritizing space over spectacle. Carlington’s proximity to The Ottawa Hospital Civic Campus and the Central Experimental Farm makes it a favourite for people who want “near-everything” without the price tag of the trendier central neighbourhoods. You’ll find a distinctly multicultural feel—local shops and restaurants reflecting the newcomers who’ve helped define modern Carlington—alongside long-time residents who remember when most homes here were first built.
Real estate in Carlington tends to be about value and options: entry-level ownership in older detached homes, investor-friendly duplexes and small multi-unit properties, and infill that caters to buyers who want new finishes without moving far from the core. The area’s mix of housing stock means prices can vary block by block, with renovated bungalows and new builds commanding premiums while well-kept originals still appeal to hands-on buyers. It’s not a postcard neighbourhood; it’s a functional, connected one—where the market is driven by proximity, transit access, and the enduring demand for “close to the hospital, close to downtown.”
Carlington currently has 32 active for-sale listings with a median asking price of $679,900 and an average of $277 per square foot. Homes are taking about 68 days on market on average, suggesting buyers have time to compare options and negotiate, though 7 new listings in the past 30 days indicate a steady flow of fresh inventory. For investors, the $/sqft level and moderate pace point to a market that’s priced with some stability, where deal quality will hinge on property condition and rent potential rather than rapid appreciation.
Walk Score 83 · Transit Score 53 · Bike Score 86
The median asking price in Carlington is $699,900, across 21 active MLS® listings as of August 12, 2026. The average asking price is $762,614. These are list prices on homes currently for sale, not sale prices.
There are 21 active MLS® listings in Carlington as of August 12, 2026. 5 of them came to market in the last 30 days.
Homes currently listed in Carlington have been on the market an average of 69 days as of August 12, 2026. This measures how long active listings have been available so far, not how long they take to sell.
Of the 21 homes currently listed in Carlington, 52% detached houses, 10% duplexes, 10% vacant land, 5% multi-family homes.
Carlington has a Walk Score of 83 out of 100, which Walk Score classifies as Very Walkable — most errands can be accomplished on foot. Transit Score is 53. Bike Score is 86.