Chris Smith Real Estate Blog

  St. Lawrence River Waterfront Homes Lately I’ve been getting a lot of requests for showings on waterfront properties along the St Lawrence River. And it makes sense. The St Lawrence River is not just another quiet lake or small inland river. It is one of North America’s great waterways, connecting the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean. It carries international shipping traffic, supports hydroelectric generation, and runs through some of the most historic and scenic communities in Eastern Ontario. Owning here is different. In many ways, it is special. But it also comes with unique considerations that buyers need to understand before making a move. Property Values and Market Trends Below is the 5 year average sale price chart for St Lawrence River waterfront homes (data from the Ottawa Real Estate Board). As you can see: 2021: $1,206,940 2022: $946,898 2023: $1,014,029 2024: $1,101,619 2025: $1,073,044 There was a correction in 2022 as interest rates rose, but...

Claridge Homes Proposal: Urban Boundary Expansion West of Stittsville The City has received a significant proposal from Claridge Homes to expand the urban boundary west of Stittsville by redesignating rural land for future residential development. This proposed change, referred to as the Stittsville West Urban Expansion Area, represents one of the more consequential planning files affecting the west end in recent years. What Is Being Proposed? Claridge Homes has submitted an application to the City of Ottawa to amend Ottawa’s Official Plan and expand the urban boundary to include lands at: • 6435 Fernbank Road • 6437 Flewellyn Road These parcels total approximately 112 hectares, or about 277 acres, immediately west of the current urban limit adjacent to Stittsville. If approved, the land would be redesignated from Rural Countryside to Neighbourhood to support residential development. The conceptual plan for the site includes a mix of housing types, potentially ranging from single f...