Orleans Homes for Sale
Detached houses, townhomes and condos across Ottawa's largest east end community. Family-friendly, bilingual and well connected to the city.
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What Makes Orleans So Popular
Waterfront & Trails
The Ottawa River pathway runs along the north edge of Orleans, and Petrie Island offers beaches, kayaking and rare in-city waterfront access.
Strong Bilingual Schools
Public, Catholic and French language boards all serve Orleans, giving families a wide range of school options within the community.
Easy Downtown Commute
Highway 174 and the eastward LRT expansion get you downtown in roughly 20 to 25 minutes, without giving up suburban space.
Variety of Housing
From mature bungalows in Convent Glen to newer builds in Avalon, Orleans offers detached homes, townhomes and condos at nearly every price point.
Everyday Convenience
Place d'Orleans Shopping Centre and the Innes Road corridor cover groceries, dining and daily errands without a trip downtown.
Parks & Recreation
The Ray Friel Recreation Complex and Francois Dupuis Recreation Centre anchor an active, family-oriented lifestyle across the community.
A Community Built for Families
Orleans sits east of downtown Ottawa, bordered by the Ottawa River to the north and stretching south past Innes Road. It is one of the city's largest and most established suburban communities, with housing that developed steadily from the 1980s through today.
Buyers will find detached single family homes, executive properties, townhomes and condos throughout the area. Mature pockets like Convent Glen and Chapel Hill feature larger lots and established landscaping, while Avalon and Cardinal Creek showcase newer construction. If single-level living is more your speed, have a look at Orleans bungalows for sale specifically.
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Explore Orleans One Community at a Time
Avalon
Avalon is one of the newest sections of Orleans, with modern detached homes and townhomes built over the last decade or so. Lots tend to be smaller than in the older pockets of Orleans, but buyers get up to date layouts, energy efficient construction and a planned community feel with parks and pathways woven through.
Fallingbrook
Fallingbrook is a well established family community with a mix of detached homes and townhomes on quiet, tree lined streets. It sits close to schools, parks and everyday shopping, which makes it a consistently popular choice for families who want space without a long commute to amenities.
Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill offers some of the larger, more established lots in Orleans, with mature trees and landscaping that only comes with decades of growth. Homes here tend to be spacious two storey and bungalow properties, popular with move up buyers who want more room inside and out. Quick access to Highway 174 and the 417 also makes it a strong pick for commuters.
Convent Glen
Convent Glen is one of the more mature neighbourhoods in Orleans, known for its established landscaping, larger lots and proximity to the Ottawa River pathway system. It's a strong fit for buyers who want a settled, quiet community with easy access to outdoor recreation.
Cardinal Creek
Cardinal Creek is a newer riverside community offering detached homes with contemporary designs close to the Ottawa River. Buyers drawn to Cardinal Creek are typically looking for newer construction paired with a bit more of a natural, waterfront feeling than the rest of Orleans offers, and it's within walking distance of the LRT for an easy downtown commute.
Queenswood Heights
Queenswood Heights is a long established community close to Place d'Orleans and the Innes Road shopping corridor, making it a practical choice for buyers who want everyday errands and amenities within easy reach. Home styles here range from bungalows to two storey family homes.
Notting Hill
Notting Hill is known for larger executive style homes on generous lots, appealing to move up buyers looking for more square footage and a quieter, more established setting within Orleans.
Spring Ridge
Spring Ridge is a well established pocket within the Cardinal Creek area, known for its walking and bike paths, parks and family-friendly streets. Recent listings in the area have ranged from around $668,000 for smaller homes up to over $1,500,000 for larger executive properties, and residents are close to local spots like Gabriel's Pizza and The Works.
Trailsedge
Trailsedge is a newer Richcraft-built community bordered by Brian Coburn Boulevard, Mer Bleue Road and Renaud Road, with most homes built between 2016 and 2024. It offers a mix of detached homes, townhomes and bungalows, and sits close to Highway 417 for an easy commute.
Bradley Estates
Bradley Estates sits just south of Blackburn Hamlet, about a 20 minute drive to downtown Ottawa. Built by Valecraft Homes, it offers two storey homes and bungalows, and backs directly onto the Mer Bleue Conservation Area, with its boardwalks and nature trails right at your doorstep.
Orleans Homes — FAQ
Homes in Orleans generally range from the mid $400,000s for condos and townhomes to over $1,200,000 for larger detached properties in newer sections like Avalon. Detached bungalows and two storey homes in established pockets typically fall between $550,000 and $900,000.
Orleans is made up of several distinct areas including Avalon, Fallingbrook, Chapel Hill, Convent Glen, Cardinal Creek (including pockets like Spring Ridge), Queenswood Heights, Notting Hill, Trailsedge and Bradley Estates. Each has its own mix of housing styles, from mature bungalows to newer master planned developments.
Yes. Orleans has a strong bilingual school presence across public, Catholic and French language boards, along with parks, the Ottawa River pathway, Petrie Island and recreation centres like the Ray Friel Recreation Complex. It consistently ranks as one of Ottawa's most family oriented suburbs.
Highway 174 connects Orleans to downtown Ottawa in roughly 20 to 25 minutes outside peak hours. The eastward expansion of Ottawa's LRT system has also improved transit options for commuters who prefer not to drive.
It depends on your budget and lifestyle. Detached homes and bungalows offer more space and larger lots, particularly in older pockets like Convent Glen and Chapel Hill. Townhomes and condos near Place d'Orleans and the transit corridors are a common entry point for first time buyers and downsizers who want lower maintenance.
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