If you're looking for established south Ottawa value with genuine transit access, the Airport Area and Hunt Club deliver. Home prices range from $400,000 to $700,000 — well below the Ottawa average of $712,184 — and the Airport Transitway puts downtown within reach without a car. For buyers who want livability without overpaying, Hunt Club is Ottawa's most consistently underestimated community.
What Does Housing Cost in the Airport Area & Hunt Club?
Hunt Club and the Airport Area sit in the $400,000–$700,000 range, making them among Ottawa's strongest value plays for established, fully serviced communities. Here's how that breaks down by housing type:
Bungalows (1960s–1990s stock): $400,000–$550,000 — significantly below the Ottawa-wide average of $712,184 for comparable living space
Semi-detached homes: $450,000–$580,000 — solid entry-level family purchase with room to build equity
Townhouses: $450,000–$620,000 — often newer stock with updated finishes
Larger detached (Hunt Club Park area): $550,000–$700,000 — the premium addresses within the cluster
What makes these figures remarkable is context. The Ottawa median hit $650,000 in April 2026. Hunt Club bungalows regularly trade well below that figure. For buyers who have been priced out of the Glebe, Westboro, or Alta Vista, Hunt Club offers equivalent commute times with a meaningfully lower purchase price.
Property taxes in south Ottawa are consistent with city-wide averages — budget approximately $4,500–$6,500 annually depending on assessed value.
What Are Transportation Costs for Hunt Club Residents?
This is where Hunt Club separates itself from other south Ottawa communities. The Airport Transitway and access to the Baseline Transitway provide serious rapid transit connectivity — a genuine commuting alternative for downtown workers.
OC Transpo monthly pass: approximately $135/month for an adult pass — covers unlimited Transitway and bus access
Downtown commute by transit: 25–35 minutes peak, comparable to many inner-city neighbourhoods
Driving to downtown: 15–20 minutes outside peak hours; 25–30 minutes in morning rush
Airport proximity: Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is essentially in the backyard — for frequent flyers, that means no early morning hotel stays, no long pre-flight drives, and lower overall travel costs
One often-overlooked advantage: Ruby Xue's office is located at 224 Hunt Club Rd Suite 6, right in this community. The Keller Williams ICON Realty team operates out of Hunt Club — a practical signal of how functional and well-connected this corridor actually is.
If you own a car, gas and insurance costs align with city-wide norms. Budget $200–$350/month for a two-car household depending on commuting patterns. But the Transitway access means many Hunt Club households genuinely operate as one-car families.
What Does Groceries and Daily Life Cost Here?
Hunt Club sits at the intersection of several major commercial corridors — Hunt Club Road, Merivale Road, and the Riverside Drive retail nodes. Daily errands are efficient.
Groceries: Major chains (Loblaws, Food Basics, Farm Boy) are all accessible within 5–10 minutes. Budget $800–$1,200/month for a family of four, consistent with Ottawa-wide averages.
Restaurants and dining: The immediate neighbourhood is practical rather than destination-dining. Closer options on Bank Street and Merivale supplement local choices.
NCC Greenbelt access: The southern edge of the area borders the NCC Greenbelt — free cycling, hiking, and cross-country skiing trails that replace gym memberships for active households. Budget $0 for what other neighbourhoods pay $80/month in fitness fees to replicate.
Hunt Club Park: A large green space within the community, suitable for families with children and dog owners.
What Is the Real Monthly Cost of Living in Hunt Club?
For a household purchasing a $500,000 home with a standard 20% down payment:
This compares favourably to comparable households in Barrhaven (where transit is weaker), Orleans (farther from downtown), or Alta Vista (higher purchase prices). Hunt Club's value-to-transit ratio is among the strongest in Ottawa.
Why Is Hunt Club So Often Overlooked?
Buyers consistently underestimate Hunt Club because it lacks the marketing narrative of trendier Ottawa communities. There's no "village feel," no distinct main street culture. What it has instead is practical, provable value:
Purchase prices 15–25% below comparable properties in established Ottawa communities
Transit access most suburban communities in this price range cannot match
NCC Greenbelt at your doorstep for active lifestyle without paying premium property prices
Established infrastructure — schools, parks, community centres — without the new-development premium
For buyers whose priority is financial prudence and commute efficiency over neighbourhood branding, Hunt Club consistently delivers.
Ready to Buy or Sell in the Airport Area or Hunt Club?
Ruby Xue's office is right on Hunt Club Rd — she knows this community street by street. If you're looking for Ottawa's best transit-connected value in south Ottawa, call Ruby at Keller Williams ICON Realty.
Call Ruby Xue: 613-276-7777 Email: ruby@rubyxue.com | Website: rubyxue.com
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