FAQ’s

Whether you’re looking for a starter home in Barrhaven, your dream home, or a luxury townhouse, your first step should be finding an agent who is intimately familiar with all that Barrhaven has to offer. The MacDonald Property Group are a team of skilled real estate agents with a rich knowledge about the hottest real estate deals in Barrhaven, as well as:

• Best neighbourhoods in Barrhaven,
• School systems, parks, and playgrounds in Barrhaven,
• Transportation, entertainment, dining, and shopping in Barrhaven, and
• Real estate trends and prices in Barrhaven.
  Our agents know how to hunt down the best deals on homes for sale in Barrhaven, while still finding the best kitchens, bathrooms, master suites, and neighbourhood amenities that the Barrhaven real estate market has to offer.

The MacDonald Property Group is heavily engaged in the community through hosting events, holding major fund raisers and volunteer work.

• Make use of garage space
  If emphasized well, a front garage can become a real asset. It can be used as storage or living space and can hugely increase your home’s value, especially where private parking space is precious. It can also be used as an office space, especially in the time of COVID-19.
• Paint, Patch & Repair
  Even if your home is not a new home but a well cared for home, it will show pride of ownership. Doing minor paint, patch and repairs are one of the biggest ways to get the best return on your home.
• Decluttering
  The home should look like a model home – liveable but not lived in. Create flow by opening spaces and arranging furniture to compliment the layout. Remove all personal items, plaques, pictures, awards & diplomas.
• Cleaning
  Eliminate odours with a top to bottom cleaning including windowsills, patio door tracks, ceiling dust bunnies, ceiling fans, light switches, and baseboards. Remove everything off the counters in the kitchen and include a decorative item such as a fruit bowl.
• Light it Up
  Bright is beautiful. Showcase your home like a product in a store. Lighting creates a feeling of warmth, clarity, and comfort.
• Think About Your Buyer
  Who is the typical buyer in Ottawa? Ask your chosen realtor in Ottawa, such as those from the MacDonald Property Group, about which types of people your home may be likely to attract and then play to your strengths, trying to give those buyers exactly what they want.
• Timing
  You can sell a home any time of the year. The two best times are spring and fall, because they are the most active markets. Although, with changes in technology and demographics, any time of the year outside of large holidays are the best for sale. Discuss with your realtor what is the best time for you.

If you’re having a hard time selling off your house, hire a professional to do it for you, such as those from the MacDonald Property Group.

• Location, Location, Location
  Proximity to important facilities such as train stations, bus stations, schools and shopping malls play a huge role in your property’s market value. People who live far away from these places should price their property lower than those near them.
• Curb Appeal
  You’ve heard the old saying “judging a book by its cover”. Take good care of the landscaping around your home. Ensure that the grass is cut in the summer, the leaves are picked up in the fall, the driveway is cleared of snow in the winter and that the hedges are manicured, and trees are pruned.
• Condition
  The condition of your home will be considered when a buyer decides how much they will be willing to pay for it. A home in pristine condition is practically guaranteed to earn top dollar than one in a less than ideal state.
• Amenities
  Public transit, parks, schools, recreation centers, shopping, employment will all be taken into consideration to determine the value of your home.

Barrhaven Elementary Schools:

• Adrienne Clarkson Elementary
• Barrhaven Public
• Berrigan Elementary
• Farley Mowat Public
• Jockvale Elementary
• Mary Honeywell Elementary
• Chapman Mills Public
• Half Moon Bay Public
• Monsignor Paul Baxter Elementary
• St. Andrew
• Benedict Catholic Elementary
• St. Cecilia School
• St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
• St. Emily
• St. Luke
• St. Monica
• Ottawa Christian School
• St. Patrick
• École Michaëlle Jean (French)
• École Élémentaire Catholique Sainte-Kateri (French)
• École Élémentaire Catholique Piere Elliot Trudeau (French)
• École Élémentaire Catholique Jean Robert Gauthier (French)

Barrhaven Intermediate Schools:

• Cedarview Middle School

Barrhaven Secondary Schools:

• John McCrae Secondary School
• Longfields-Davidson Heights Secondary School
• Mother Teressa Catholic High School
• St. Joseph Catholic High School
• South Carleton High School
• École Secondaire Catholique Pierre-Savard (French)

• Barrhaven splits into several areas.

  Old Barrhaven

  • The westernmost part of Barrhaven
  • Located between Cedarview Road and Greenbank Road

  Knollsbrook/The Triangle

  • Located east of Greenbank between Fallowfield Road and the railway tracks

  Longfields

  • Located south of The Triangle towards Strandherd and east to Woodroffe Avenue

  Barrhaven on the Green

  • Located between Jockvale Road, Greenbank and Strandherd

  Davidson Heights

  • Located east of Woodroffe Avenue next to the Rideau River

  Chapman Mills

  • A new community located south of Strandherd and east of Greenbank

  Stonebridge

  • Located near Prince of Wales Drive and Jockvale
  • Next to the Stonebridge Golf & Country Club

  Half Moon Bay

  • Along Cambrian Road, west of Greenbank, east of Highway 416, south of the Jock River and north of Barnsdale Road

At the MacDonald Property Group, we will recommend that you include a clause in your offer, allowing you to conduct a home inspection and being satisfied with the outcome. For more information, please contact the MacDonald Property Group.

When listing a home an agent charges a certain percentage of the sale of your home.