Barrhaven, Ottawa

Barrhaven, Ottawa

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Barrhaven was established in 1960 as part of a new suburban development spread through the Greenbelt National Capital. Mel Barr owned the area at the time and was chosen to develop the land that was later named after him. Barrhaven is affectionately called Far Haven or The Haven because of its location so far south in the city. Over three quarters of the residents of Barrhaven are English speaking with a very small population speaking French or another language. Barrhaven is split into many smaller neighbourhoods including Pheasant Run, Knollsbrook, Cedargrove, Heritage Park, Longfields, Heart's Desire, Stonebridge, and Half Moon Bay.

Housing Statistics

Barrhaven Central

Longfields / Knollsbrook

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Oldest house: Built in 1905.
Average house age: Most houses were built between 1977 to 2004.
Detached homes: 40% of homes are detached. 60% are row and semi-detached homes.
House prices - detached homes*: Recent sales vary from $300,000 to $615,000 with %32 under $400,000.
House prices - semi-detached homes and row houses*: Recent sales vary from $250,000 to $425,000 with 50% under $300,000.

Old Barrhaven

Pheasant Run / Cedargrove / Heritage Park / Barrhaven on the Green

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Oldest house: Built in 1841.
Average house age: Most houses were built between 1967 to 1992 and 2007 to 2011.
Detached homes: 58% of homes are detached. 42% are row and semi-detached homes.
House prices - detached homes*: Recent sales vary from $275,000 to $740,000 with 8% under $300,000 and 68% under $400,000.
House prices - semi-detached homes and row houses*: Recent sales vary from $250,000 to $385,000 with 83% under $300,000.

Barrhaven South

Stonebridge / Half Moon Bay / Heart's Desire / Strandherd

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Oldest house: Built in 1880.
Average house age: Most houses were built between 1967 and 1992 or 2007 and 2011.
Detached homes: 53% of homes are detached. 47% are row and semi-detached homes.
House prices - detached homes*: Recent sales vary from $350,000 to $820,000 with 22% under $400,000 and 50% under $500,000.
House prices - semi-detached homes and row houses*: Recent sales vary from $250,000 to $470,000 with 30% under $300,000.

Barrhaven East

Davidson Heights / Crestway / Barrhaven East

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Oldest house: Built in 1959.
Average house age: Most houses were built between 1993 and 2005.
Detached homes: 40% of homes are detached. 60% are row and semi-detached homes.
House prices - detached homes*: Recent sales vary from $330,000 to $685,000 with 37% under $400,000.
House prices - semi-detached homes and row houses*: Recent sales vary from $250,000 to $375,000 with 50% under $300,000.

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Recreational Opportunities

There are many opportunities for the residents of Barrhaven to relax and enjoy themselves. Baseball diamonds, basketball courts, outdoor rinks, play structures, a tennis court, sledding hills, sports fields,a skateboard park, and an impressive five splash pads are all available. Tree planting, movies in the park, Winter in Barrhaven and a Canada Day Celebration complete with a midway are all part of the fun events hosted in the community. There are also many restaurants and bars in the neighbourhood for the residents to enjoy.

Future Developments

Barrhaven is always looking for ways to improve and become safer. They are currently working with the city on plans for new subdivisions and condos in the neighbourhood. In July 2014 the construction of a new roundabout took place at the intersection of Berrigan Drive and Longfields Drive. Finally, the Minto Recreation Centre is scheduled to be completed in the Fall of 2014 and will include two NHL sized rinks, a swimming pool, a gymnasium, a weight and cardio room and multipurpose rooms.

Reasons That Barrhaven is Awesome:

  • There are many schools across all school boards and ages
  • There are many parks and other recreational facilities for all ages to enjoy

Neighbourhoods in Barrhaven:

  • Pheasant Run
  • Knollsbrook
  • Cedargrove
  • Heritage Park
  • Longfields
  • Heart's Desire
  • Stonebridge
  • Half Moon Bay

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