North Gower Real Estate:
A Spring 2026 Snapshot
A review of residential real estate activity in the North Gower area for the period January 1 to April 20, 2026 — prepared by The Scharf Real Estate Team for our neighbours and friends in the community.
What Is the Market Telling Us?
Between January 1 and April 20, 2026, ten residential homes sold in the North Gower area through MLS. That compares to sixteen sales over the same period in 2025 — a noticeable slowdown in transaction volume, even as prices have moved meaningfully upward.
The average sale price of $973,150 in 2026 represents a significant increase from the $801,931 average seen in the same period last year — a jump of approximately 21%. Several high-value sales contributed to this: four of the ten homes sold at $1,000,000 or above. The median sale price of $970,000 confirms that strong pricing is not simply a result of a few outliers at the top.
"Four of ten homes sold at or above their asking price — a sign that well-priced, well-presented homes still attract serious buyers."
Sellers who priced their homes competitively were rewarded. The average sale-to-list ratio was 98.1%, and four properties sold at full asking price or above. The fastest sale closed in just 7 days; the longest took 146 days, underscoring the importance of pricing and presentation from day one.
Homes That Sold (Jan 1 – Apr 20, 2026)
Bungalows dominated the sales activity, with six of the ten sales being single-storey homes averaging $990,417 — reflecting continued demand for main-floor living among buyers. Three two-storey detached homes sold at an average of $863,333. Days on market ranged from as few as 7 days to 146 days, with bungalows averaging 59 days and two-storey homes averaging 48 days.
Four of the ten homes — including a bungalow on Maple Forest Drive, a two-storey on Michelangelo Court, and a bungalow on Relin Way — sold at or above their asking price. The remaining six sold between 94.9% and 99.1% of list price, reflecting realistic, well-researched pricing by sellers.
It was interesting to see two vacant land properties also change hands during this period — a segment that has historically been slow to move. Given that vacant land in our area has been averaging over 300 days to sell, these two sales in the first quarter of 2026 are a welcome sign of broadening buyer interest in North Gower.
Active Residential Listings
As of April 20, 2026, six residential properties are actively listed for sale in the North Gower area, ranging from $699,900 to $1,949,000. Buyers currently have a variety of choices including bungalows, two-storey homes, and a sidesplit — at a range of price points.
In addition to residential homes, 19 vacant lots are currently or were recently listed in the area, with prices ranging from $199,900 to $999,000. Vacant land continues to be a slow-moving segment — as we reported in our 2025 year-end edition, land is taking an average of over 300 days to sell.
A Quieter Spring — But Buyers Are Ready
The North Gower market in early 2026 reflects patterns we see across the Ottawa region. Fewer transactions compared to the same period last year, but stronger average prices suggest that motivated, qualified buyers are acting decisively when the right home comes along.
The Bank of Canada's rate reductions through 2025 have improved affordability for many buyers, particularly those who purchased at peak rates during the 2022–2023 period and are now approaching renewal. We are seeing renewed confidence among buyers who were waiting on the sidelines through the uncertainty of 2025.
For sellers, the message is consistent: homes that are well-prepared, accurately priced, and professionally marketed are still finding buyers within reasonable timeframes. The 40% of sales that closed at or above asking price confirms there is genuine demand in our community.
If you are thinking about buying or selling — or simply curious about what your home might be worth in today's market — we are always happy to have a conversation. No pressure, no obligation.
Area: North Gower Village and surrounding area, approximately bounded by Century Road, Malakoff Road, Donnelly Road, the Rideau River, and Highway 416.
Properties: Includes properties available for sale on OREB MLS at any time between January 1 and April 20, 2026. Private and off-market sales are not included.
Produced by The Scharf Real Estate Team for the residents of the North Gower area. Not intended to solicit properties that are under contract. Data is believed to be accurate but is not warranted.
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