Westboro

Welcome to Westboro

Ottawa’s walkable urban village — river beach, boutique shopping, and LRT to downtown in minutes.

Westboro is one of Ottawa’s most sought-after inner-west neighbourhoods — a lively urban village built around Richmond Road, where independent restaurants, cafés, yoga studios, and flagship retailers like MEC and Lululemon line a genuinely walkable main street. Bordered by the Ottawa River to the north and just west of Wellington Village, Westboro pairs a strong sense of community with big-city convenience, all about ten minutes from downtown.

From early-1900s red-brick character homes to sleek new infills and riverside condos, Westboro offers a rare mix of housing within one connected community. Whether you’re after a detached family home near top-rated schools or a low-maintenance condo steps from the LRT, exploring Westboro Homes for Sale is the best way to see what this neighbourhood has to offer. This guide covers everything from the market and schools to Westboro Beach, transit, and the lifestyle that makes it so popular.

Community Overview & Real Estate Guide

Set in inner-west Ottawa between Wellington Street West and the Ottawa River, Westboro grew from a quiet streetcar suburb into one of the city’s most dynamic urban villages. Richmond Road anchors the neighbourhood with upscale shops, an impressive selection of cafés, wellness studios, and a mix of casual and refined dining. The seasonal Westboro Farmers’ Market, running May through October with more than 60 local vendors, is a beloved community fixture, and Westboro Beach on the Ottawa River gives residents a genuine sandy beach within walking distance.

Housing spans a wide range for a single neighbourhood. Charming early-to-mid-1900s red-brick homes sit alongside modern infill builds, renovated bungalows, semi-detached and row houses, and contemporary condominiums. Detached homes typically range from roughly $1.1M to $1.5M and up, semi-detached and row houses from about $850K to $1.1M, and condos from roughly $450K to $700K. That breadth — combined with excellent transit and walkability — makes Westboro appealing to first-time buyers, downsizers, and families alike.

Key Facts: Westboro at a Glance

Few Ottawa neighbourhoods combine a river beach, a walkable boutique main street, and two-stop LRT access to downtown the way Westboro does. To see how those advantages translate into available property, browse current Westboro Homes for Sale across houses, infills, and condos.

Location & Connectivity

Westboro’s inner-west location is one of its biggest draws. Downtown Ottawa is roughly ten minutes away, and the neighbourhood is served by two O-Train Confederation Line (LRT) stations — Westboro and Dominion — putting Parliament Station just 10 to 12 minutes away by train. For cyclists, the Ottawa River Pathway offers a scenic 20–25 minute ride downtown.

This combination of walkability, rapid transit, riverfront pathways, and quick highway access means many residents can live largely car-light while still reaching the rest of the city with ease.

Add in Gatineau Park roughly 20–25 minutes away for hiking and skiing, and Westboro delivers a rare balance of urban connectivity and easy access to nature.

Real Estate Market Trends (2026)

Ottawa’s housing market in 2026 sits in balanced territory. According to WOWA’s July 2026 report (published August 10, 2026), the city-wide average home price was about $683,308 CAD with a benchmark of $634,000, roughly 3.5 months of supply, and a median 28 days on market — conditions that give buyers more choice than a year earlier while keeping well-priced homes moving. Westboro, as an established premium neighbourhood, trades well above the city average: HonestDoor reported an average Westboro property price around $1,261,810 CAD in August 2026.

Methodology note: Westboro figures are neighbourhood-level averages from HonestDoor (August 2026) and can swing month to month given the small number of local sales; the city-wide rows are WOWA/OREB figures (July 2026) included for context, not Westboro-only closings. Averages are pulled upward by high-value detached sales and differ from medians. Within Westboro, typical asking ranges run roughly $1.1M–$1.5M+ for detached homes, $850K–$1.1M for semis/rows, and $450K–$700K for condos. Sources frequently disagree in a market this localized — treat all figures as directional, and request a comparative market analysis for any specific property.

For buyers, the balanced market and softer year-over-year pricing mean more negotiating room than during the frenzied pandemic years — but Westboro’s desirability and limited inventory keep well-located, move-in-ready homes competitive. For sellers, accurate pricing and strong presentation remain essential.

Lifestyle in Westboro

Life in Westboro blends an active, outdoorsy spirit with a genuine urban-village feel. Here’s a snapshot of what living here is like.

For buyers who want a walkable, transit-connected neighbourhood with a real beach, a lively main street, and quick access to both downtown and nature, Westboro is one of Ottawa’s standout choices.

Schools

Westboro is served primarily by the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB), with Catholic options through the Ottawa Catholic School Board (OCSB) and French-language boards also available. The neighbourhood is known for strong schools and French-immersion programming, a major draw for families. Attendance boundaries change from time to time, so always confirm current catchment for a specific address.

Below are the schools most commonly associated with Westboro and the surrounding inner-west area.

Quick notes for families:

• Public English and French-immersion schools fall under the OCDSB.
• School catchment is address-specific — verify boundaries before purchasing.
• Catholic (OCSB) and French-language board options broaden choices for families.

Investment Potential

Westboro’s fundamentals make it one of Ottawa’s most resilient neighbourhoods for long-term value. Its walkability, LRT access, river beach, and limited land for new housing all support steady demand, and the ongoing wave of infill development continues to modernize the housing stock and lift the neighbourhood’s ceiling.

The relative strengths below reflect the qualities that most support value retention and appreciation here.

• Two-stop LRT access to downtown supports enduring demand from professionals.
• Strong schools and French immersion keep family demand deep.
• Limited land and active infill development support long-run value.
• Walk Score 85+ and Westboro Beach make it a standout rental and resale location.

Rental Snapshot: Westboro draws strong rental demand from professionals and government workers who value the LRT commute and walkable lifestyle; condos and secondary suites can perform well, though returns depend on price paid and current rates.

What Performs Well: Renovated character homes, quality infills, and modern condos near the LRT and Richmond Road tend to attract the deepest buyer and renter interest.

Compliance Checklist: Review municipal zoning and any secondary-suite/short-term-rental (STR) rules with the City of Ottawa, confirm condo status certificates and reserve funds, and budget for land transfer tax and closing costs before purchasing for investment.

Note: Like any established urban neighbourhood, Westboro carries a price premium and limited inventory. Mortgage rates and City of Ottawa rental/zoning rules can affect investment returns, so factor them into your numbers — an experienced local agent can help you model realistic scenarios.