Discover the perfect home in Ottawa!
Explore cozy bungalows, spacious 2-storey residences, and stylish townhomes that cater to your unique preferences. Experience the convenience of condominium living or consider the flexibility of a duplex arrangement.
We put together a list of all the home styles that buyers might typically find in the Ottawa area, helping you find the ideal bungalow, 2-storey, townhome, condominium, or duplex to call home. Explore the possibilities and make your dream home a reality in the heart of Ottawa's thriving housing market.
![]() | A bungalow is a small, one-storey house or cottage with a low-pitched roof and wide front porch. Many have a basement level which may be finished into additional living space. A lower level walk-out includes a door to the exterior. |
![]() | A half-story house, also known as a "one-and-a-half-storey" house typically has a sloping roof and a second-floor living space that is partially located within the roofline. Dormer windows provide additional light and ventilation. This home offers two complete levels of living space. The lower level is usually designated for living spaces such as the living room, dining room, and kitchen, while the upper level houses the bedrooms. There may be an additional basement level. Browse Storey and a Half Homes in Ottawa |
![]() | This home offers two complete levels of living space. The lower level is usually designated for living spaces such as the living room, dining room, and kitchen, while the upper level houses the bedrooms. There may be an additional basement level. |
![]() | A townhome, also known as a townhouse or row unit, shares one or more walls with adjacent homes, creating a row or line of connected homes. Townhomes typically have two+ floors, with living spaces on the first floor and bedrooms on the upper floors. |
![]() | A split-level house, also known as a split-entry house, has two or more levels connected by short flights of stairs, with the entryway typically located between the levels. The living spaces may be located on any of the levels. |
![]() | A condo is individually owned within a larger complex or building. Condo owners typically share ownership of common areas, e.g. building exterior, amenities, and landscaping, and pay fees to a homeowners association for maintenance. |
![]() | A semi-detached home shares a common wall with an adjacent home. Semi-detached homes may have one or more floors, typically have different home street addresses and can be owned by two different homeowners. |
![]() | A duplex consists of two or more separate units under one roof. Each unit typically has its own entrance, living space, and bedrooms. A duplex usually has one street address with unit numbers and one property owner. |