Convent Glen Homes for Sale in Orleans, Ottawa
One of the most mature neighbourhoods in Orleans. Established landscaping, larger lots and a short walk to the Ottawa River pathway system.
Convent Glen Home Snapshot
Price ranges are general guidance based on recent Convent Glen activity. Condition and updates matter a lot in a neighbourhood this established. For current pricing on a specific home, book a free consultation with Derek.
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What Draws Buyers to Convent Glen
Fully Mature Streetscape
Convent Glen is among the oldest parts of Orleans, and it shows in the best way. Tree canopies are full, hedges are grown in, and the streets have the settled quality that takes decades to develop.
Ottawa River Pathway Access
The Ottawa River pathway system runs along the north edge of Orleans, and Convent Glen's position gives residents easy access to riverside walking and cycling routes.
Everyday Amenities Close By
Convent Glen plaza covers groceries, pharmacy and banking within the neighbourhood, so daily errands do not require a drive across Orleans.
Larger Lots
Like other older parts of Orleans, lots here tend to be more generous than newer subdivisions, giving buyers more yard and more separation between homes.
Transit and 174 Access
Convent Glen sits close to the St. Joseph Boulevard corridor and Highway 174, which keeps both transit and driving options straightforward for downtown commuters.
Quiet and Settled
This is a community that has already been through its growth phase. Buyers looking for a quiet, finished neighbourhood rather than an active construction zone tend to find that here.
One of the Original Orleans Neighbourhoods
Convent Glen is one of the earliest residential communities built in Orleans, developed largely through the 1970s and 1980s during the period when Orleans was transitioning from farmland into one of Ottawa's fastest growing suburbs. It sits in the northern part of Orleans, close to St. Joseph Boulevard and within reach of the Ottawa River.
That timing shapes almost everything about the neighbourhood today. The trees are fully mature, the landscaping is established, and the streets have a settled, finished quality. Homes are mostly detached two-storey and split-level properties, with some townhomes and low-rise apartments mixed in, on lots that are typically more generous than what newer Orleans subdivisions offer.
Convent Glen is often discussed together with Convent Glen North and Orleans Wood, and the community association covers both Convent Glen and Orleans Wood. For buyers, the practical distinction is mostly about which side of St. Joseph Boulevard a given street sits on and which schools serve it.
The trade-off is age. Homes here are generally forty to fifty years old, so buyers should expect to budget for updates unless a property has already been renovated. In exchange, you get location, lot size and a streetscape that newer parts of Orleans will not match for another generation.
If the mature, established feel is what appeals, Chapel Hill and Fallingbrook offer a similar character elsewhere in Orleans. For the full picture, start with Orleans homes for sale.
Convent Glen Homes — FAQ
What is the average price of a home in Convent Glen?
Convent Glen homes typically range from the $500,000s for townhomes and smaller detached properties up to the $900,000s for larger renovated homes. Because most of the housing stock is forty to fifty years old, condition and updates create a wide spread between comparable homes.
Where is Convent Glen in Orleans?
Convent Glen sits in the northern part of Orleans near the St. Joseph Boulevard corridor, within easy reach of the Ottawa River and Highway 174. It is one of the closest Orleans communities to downtown Ottawa.
What is the difference between Convent Glen and Convent Glen North?
They are adjacent pockets of the same broader community, generally distinguished by which side of the main road a street sits on. For buyers the practical differences come down to specific school catchments and which streets back onto green space, both worth confirming for any individual address.
Is Convent Glen a good area for first-time buyers?
It can be. Townhomes and smaller detached homes in Convent Glen often price below newer parts of Orleans, and everyday amenities at Convent Glen plaza plus transit access make it practical without a second car. The main consideration is budgeting for updates on older housing stock.
How old are the homes in Convent Glen?
Most were built in the 1970s and 1980s. Well-maintained homes from this era are solidly built, but buyers should plan for eventual updates to kitchens, bathrooms, windows and mechanical systems if a previous owner has not already handled them.