Stittsville is a beautiful growing suburban community within the City of Ottawa. It offers many types of properties such as detached homes, townhouses, and condos that will appeal to both families and couples. Houses for sale in Stittsville vary greatly in price depending on the neighbourhood and the age of the property.
If you’re looking to live in a place that’s close to many activities and amenities, has a community feel and small-town charm, look no further than Stittsville.
The People
While Stittsville has been growing in leaps and bounds into an active and bustling neighbourhood, those living in the area are committed to keeping it a community of caring people. Considered in spirit to still be a village, Stittsville offers its residents a warm, open, and family-friendly area in which to live. It’s home to people of all ages and families of all kinds and offers those in the area a plethora of fantastic local community groups and organizations.
There are a variety of housing styles and communities that have been built and grown over the years, these include:
North Stittsville (North of Hazeldean Road): Jackson Trails, Bryston Gate, Echowoods, Timbermere, Fairwinds, Poole Creek, Potter’s Key, Connections
South Stittsville (South of Hazeldean Road): Amberwood, Amberlakes, Fringewood, Forest Creek, Wyldewood, Crossing Bridge, Westridge, Cypress Garden, Deer Run, Traditions, Blackstone
Today there are a number of active builders expanding South Stittsville. These communities include Abbotsville Crossing, Fernbank Crossing, Bradley Commons, Westwood, Rathwell Landing, and Edenwylde.
Stittsville A Brief History
First settled in 1824, Stittsville in its early days was nothing but vast wetlands and swamps, and developed over time into a farming community that was based upon the area’s rich and fertile soil. The area was named after Jackson Stitt – a man who was not only Stittsville’s first postmaster and the one to own the most land in the area, but who was responsible for raising the town in the early 1950s. The town’s site was originally located at the intersection of Carp Road and Hazeldean Road, and was comprised of a few homes, a small inn, a local general store and a post office.
Stittsville’s location changed, however, after the Great Carleton Fire ravaged the area in 1870. The fire burned for nearly a week, swallowing over 250,000 acres of land throughout Ottawa, Carleton Place and Smiths Falls, leaving the area in utter devastation. Once regrowth began happening later that decade, the community was rebuilt two kilometers south of its original location, which is where it remains today. What started out as a sleepy outpost town comprised of little more than a train station, grain elevators, and a few hotels became a full-fledged village in 1961, offering residents all sorts of local businesses and services.
The quiet farming community of Stittsville, which at one time was home to fewer than 500 residents, quickly became a busier, bustling town after Highway 417 was extended in the 1970s and residents were able to travel to and from Ottawa with ease; and the expansion of Ottawa’s high tech industry facilitated rapid growth and development throughout Stittsville, increasing its population steadily and turning it into the vibrant suburb that it is today.
Stittsville Today
As Stittsville is located just a stone’s throw from bustling communities in neighbouring areas of Kanata and Ottawa’s downtown core, Stittsville residents have a world of fantastic local resources and amenities right at their fingertips. Ranging from great opportunities for shopping and recreation to all kinds of churches, local schools and top-quality public transit services, Stittsville is today a vibrant and charming town with much to offer its residents and visitors alike.
Within Stittsville’s borders you’ll find a variety of public and Catholic schools; all kinds of local health resources in the way of various medical clinics, pharmacies and dentists; and a wealth of recreational opportunities throughout Stittsville’s Goulbourn Recreation Complex, baseball diamonds, sports fields, arenas, local youth centre, public parks and trails and so much more. Residents can also take advantage of the area’s great shopping along Stittsville Main Street, Hazeldean Road with the Grant Crossing Shopping Center. Tanger Outlets with over 80 stores is also a short drive or bus ride away. Discover a preliminary list of services and places Stittsville offers below.
Ottawa’s OC Transpo bus lines provide Stittsville residents with efficient, affordable and convenient public transit and park & ride services; with the help of its plethora of local bus routes, OC Transpo provides all those in the Stittsville area with the ability to travel seamlessly throughout the neighbourhood and the greater Ottawa area.
Growth
While the Stittsville area was for many years a small, quiet farming community, its growth has been steady since its conception. From 1899 to the mid-1950s, Stittsville had only grown from a population of 205 to roughly 500; however, once Ottawa’s high tech sector began its rapid development, Stittsville grew to nearly 10,000 residents by 1993 and today there is just over 12,000 households and 35,000 residents in 2017.
Till this day, the community continues to grow with many new home developments in progress. You’ll also find many existing houses for sale in Stittsville that are in move-in condition. From charming turn-of-the-century homes to contemporary single-family homes and townhouses, Stittsville is a great place to live. Contact our team of REALTORS® for assistance in finding the perfect property for you and your family.
Another interesting Ottawa neighbourhood that you should consider if you have a family, is Barrhaven. This community offers similar home prices, amenities, and lifestyles as Stittsville. Take a look at houses for sale in Barrhaven and learn more about this community.
Types of Houses for Sale in Stittsville
Stittsville offers many different types of properties for families and couples who want the convenience of being close to major centers without the inconvenience of living there. You will find bungalows for sale in Stittsville as well as townhouses, semi-detached homes, and condos.
Growing families will especially appreciate Stittsville. They will find bungalows and single-family houses for sale that are more spacious than in the larger Ottawa centers on larger lots. Whether you are looking for a new home or an older property, there is a good chance that you will find what you are looking for in Stittsville.
If you would like more information on houses for sale in Stittsville or would like to discuss the advantages of living in Stittsville, please do not hesitate to contact us. As experienced REALTORS® in Stittsville and many other neighbourhoods in Ottawa, including Kanata Lake and Barrhaven, we will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
Stittsville Photo Galleries
