Stittsville has grown from a quiet village into one of Ottawa’s most desirable family suburbs, blending small-town warmth, modern amenities, trails, schools, and quick access to Kanata’s tech hub.
View Stittsville Homes for Sale Get Local Buyer AdviceBy Kyle Dawson, Broker, HouseSigma Inc., Brokerage · Updated
Stittsville is a fast-growing suburban community in Ottawa’s west end, about 20 km west of downtown and directly beside Kanata (postal code K2S). Once a village in Goulbourn Township, it became part of the City of Ottawa in 2001, and Stittsville Ward had 40,889 residents in the 2021 Census. In September 2026, detached homes for sale in Stittsville had a median asking price of about $899,000, and townhomes about $629,000.
Prices are asking prices of MLS® listings in September 2026. See the full price table below.
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Stittsville blends small-town charm with suburban convenience just west of Kanata.
Families are a major driver of Stittsville’s growth, with options across all four school boards.
Stittsville offers established homes in the north and newer developments toward the south.
| Home type | Median asking price | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Detached house | $899,000 | $795,000 – $1,100,000 |
| Townhome | $629,000 | $580,000 – $674,000 |
| Bungalow (any type) | $710,000 | $630,000 – $820,000 |
| Condo apartment | $375,000 | $340,000 – $415,000 |
| All residential | $720,000 | $630,000 – $900,000 |
Source: active MLS® listings in Stittsville North, Central, South and surrounding area in September 2026. “Typical range” is the middle half of listings. Bungalows are also counted in their home type. These are asking prices; sold prices can be higher or lower. Ask me for recent sold prices.
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Stittsville borders Kanata and offers practical access to Highway 417, tech employment, and west-end amenities.
Stittsville has a strong local scene with trails, parks, restaurants, community events, and nearby recreation.
Many buyers shortlist both. They sit side by side, so the difference is mostly feel, housing mix and commute.
| Stittsville | Kanata | |
|---|---|---|
| Feel | Village roots and a walkable Main Street; smaller and quieter | Larger suburb with more of a city feel |
| Housing | Mostly detached homes and townhomes, with newer builds in the south end | Wider mix, including more condos and a range of neighbourhood ages |
| Shopping | Hazeldean Road retail and Stittsville Main Street shops | Kanata Centrum, Tanger Outlets and Hazeldean Road |
| Work & commute | One step further west; plan Highway 417 access via Carp Road or Hazeldean Road | Closer to Highway 417 and home to the Kanata North tech park |
| Postal codes | K2S | K2K, K2L, K2M, K2T, K2V, K2W |
Read the Kanata community guide, or browse other areas: Barrhaven · Carleton Place · West Carleton · All communities
Stittsville is ideal for buyers who want community warmth, newer housing options, good schools, and access to Kanata and west Ottawa amenities.
For many buyers, yes, especially families. Stittsville combines a small-town Main Street and community events with newer housing, schools across all four Ottawa school boards, the Trans Canada Trail and quick access to Kanata’s shopping and tech employment. The trade-off is distance: it sits on Ottawa’s western edge, so a downtown commute takes longer than from inner suburbs.
In September 2026, detached homes listed for sale in Stittsville had a median asking price of about $899,000, with most between $795,000 and $1,100,000. Townhomes had a median asking price of about $629,000, and condo apartments were mostly between $340,000 and $415,000. These are asking prices; sold prices can differ, so ask a local agent for recent sales.
Yes. Stittsville was the main village of Goulbourn Township until 2001, when Goulbourn amalgamated into the new City of Ottawa. Today it is its own ward, Stittsville Ward, with its own city councillor, and it uses Ottawa city services and OC Transpo.
Stittsville is about 20 km west of downtown Ottawa. Most drivers reach Highway 417 via Carp Road or Hazeldean Road, and OC Transpo routes connect toward Kanata transit hubs. Rush-hour travel times vary a lot, so test your route at commute time before you buy.
They are neighbours in Ottawa’s west end. Stittsville is smaller, with village roots and a walkable Main Street, and its housing is mostly detached homes and townhomes. Kanata is larger, closer to Highway 417 and home to the Kanata North tech park, with a wider mix of homes including more condos.
Stittsville has schools from all four Ottawa-area boards: the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board, the Ottawa Catholic School Board, and the two French-language boards (CEPEO and CECCE). Examples include Stittsville Public School, Guardian Angels and Holy Spirit Catholic schools, Sacred Heart High School and École élémentaire catholique Paul-Desmarais. Boundaries are changing as the area grows, so confirm the catchment for a specific address before you make an offer.
Mostly detached family homes and townhomes. Established streets such as Crossing Bridge are in the north, and newer subdivisions such as Fernbank Crossing and Abbottsville are in the south. There are also bungalows, custom and executive homes in select pockets, and a small number of condos near Stittsville Main Street and Fernbank.
Some do. Homes in certain newer subdivisions and on private roads can carry monthly association or common-element fees for road maintenance, snow removal or shared areas. Ask for the fee amount and what it covers, and have your lawyer review the documents before your offer becomes firm.
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