Kanata

Kanata, Ontario, Canada

Market snapshot

As of August 12, 2026, the median asking price in Kanata is $649,900, across 428 active MLS® listings.

Those listings have been on the market an average of 57 days.

173 new listings came to market in Kanata in the last 30 days.

Asking prices work out to about $323 per square foot, based on the 20 listings that report floor area.

Detached homes in Kanata are listed at an average of $896,784 across 189 active listings.

Townhouses in Kanata are listed at an average of $557,648 across 179 active listings.

Condos in Kanata are listed at an average of $450,357 across 26 active listings.

Commercial properties in Kanata are listed at an average of $824,984 across 13 active listings.

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About Kanata

Kanata is Ottawa’s west-end suburb with a distinctly modern origin story: a planned community that grew up alongside the Kanata North Business Park—still the area’s gravitational centre for engineers, founders, and commuters in ID badges. Between wide arterials and looping crescents, the neighbourhood feels spacious and quiet, with a weekday rhythm set by school drop-offs, hockey practices, and the morning rush toward March Road.

Life here is intentionally convenient rather than organically walkable (the 17/100 Walk Score tells the truth): errands cluster around Kanata Centrum, Hazeldean Road, and big-box plazas, while everyday recreation lives in greenspaces like the South March Highlands, the Trans Canada Trail connections, and local rinks and fields. Families dominate the demographic mix, but you’ll also see young professionals renting townhomes or condos near transit corridors, and longtime owners who bought early and stayed for the parks, the schools, and the calmer pace.

Real estate skews newer and low-rise—detached homes with double garages, a deep inventory of townhomes and stacked towns, and pockets of condos closer to shopping and major roads. Buyers tend to compare micro-areas (Bridlewood vs. Morgan’s Grant vs. Katimavik, for example) based on school catchments, commute routes, and access to trails. Overall, Kanata trades heritage charm for space, relative affordability (by Ottawa standards), and a housing stock that fits modern family life—finished basements, home offices, and driveways that can handle two cars and a snowblower.

Market pulse

Kanata currently has 613 active for-sale listings with a median asking price of $659,890 and an average of $369/sqft, giving buyers and investors a relatively wide selection across price points. Homes are averaging 65 days on market, and with 222 new listings added in the past 30 days, supply is being replenished—supporting negotiation leverage while still requiring careful pricing and due diligence on value per square foot.

Getting around

Walk Score 17 · Transit Score 25 · Bike Score 32

Frequently asked questions about Kanata

What is the average home price in Kanata?

The median asking price in Kanata is $649,900, across 428 active MLS® listings as of August 12, 2026. The average asking price is $729,869. These are list prices on homes currently for sale, not sale prices.

How many homes are for sale in Kanata?

There are 428 active MLS® listings in Kanata as of August 12, 2026. 173 of them came to market in the last 30 days.

How long do homes stay on the market in Kanata?

Homes currently listed in Kanata have been on the market an average of 57 days as of August 12, 2026. This measures how long active listings have been available so far, not how long they take to sell.

What types of homes are for sale in Kanata?

Of the 428 homes currently listed in Kanata, 44% detached houses, 42% townhouses, 6% condos, 3% commercial properties.

Is Kanata walkable?

Kanata has a Walk Score of 17 out of 100, which Walk Score classifies as Car-Dependent — almost all errands require a car. Transit Score is 25. Bike Score is 32.

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