On October 12, 2026, 276 cottages were listed for sale in Ottawa Valley & Madawaska and half of them were priced under $419,450. Here is what is on the market, where it is, and what it tells buyers and sellers this month.
Ottawa Valley & Madawaska cottage prices in October 2026
The median asking price for a cottage in Ottawa Valley & Madawaska is $419,450, so half of the cottages for sale are listed above it and half below. The middle half of listings are priced between $225K and $800K, and the full range runs from $105K to $3M. Using the size ranges in the listings, that works out to a median of about $534 per square foot.
Ottawa Valley & Madawaska sits 34% below the median of $635,000 for all 8,473 cottages for sale on Cottage Connect. Of the 16 areas in this month's reports, it is the 2nd-most affordable by median asking price.
| Asking price | For sale | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Under $500K | 137 | 57% |
| $500K to $800K | 46 | 19% |
| $800K to $1.2M | 29 | 12% |
| $1.2M to $2M | 26 | 11% |
| $2M and up | 4 | 2% |
Prices by type of cottage
Land listings are the most common in Ottawa Valley & Madawaska right now, with 124 listed at a median of $225K. Waterfront cottages and homes follow with 111 at a median of $759K.
| Type | For sale | Median asking price |
|---|---|---|
| Land | 124 | $225K |
| Waterfront cottage or home | 111 | $759K |
| Off-water cottage or home | 6 | $1.14M |
What each size costs
By size, the median asking prices in Ottawa Valley & Madawaska are 1 or 2 bedrooms at $489K, 3 bedrooms at $700K and 4 or more bedrooms at $999K. The step up from one size to the next is roughly what the extra bedroom costs, which is worth knowing before you decide how much space you need.
| Size | For sale | Median asking price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 or 2 bedrooms | 37 | $489K |
| 3 bedrooms | 41 | $700K |
| 4 or more bedrooms | 39 | $999K |
Where the cottages are in Ottawa Valley & Madawaska
Madawaska Valley has the most cottages for sale (51), followed by Greater Madawaska (37) and McNab/Braeside (27). Among the busiest towns, Greater Madawaska has the lowest median asking price ($300K) and McNab/Braeside the highest ($649K).
| Town | For sale | Median asking price |
|---|---|---|
| Madawaska Valley | 51 | $419K |
| Greater Madawaska | 37 | $300K |
| McNab/Braeside | 27 | $649K |
| Whitewater Region | 23 | $550K |
| Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan | 20 | $385K |
| Bonnechere Valley | 17 | $309K |
| Horton | 15 | $400K |
| North Algona Wilberforce | 12 | $487K |
Waterfront and off-water prices in Ottawa Valley & Madawaska
Almost every cottage and home for sale in Ottawa Valley & Madawaska is on the water: 111 of 117, at a median asking price of $759K. The typical waterfront listing that states its frontage has about 102 feet of shoreline. Frontage, the slope down to the water, which way the shore faces and whether the water is deep off the dock all move the price as much as the cottage itself.
Lakes with the most cottages for sale in Ottawa Valley & Madawaska
Ottawa River has the most listings right now (34, median $674K), followed by Madawaska River (14, median $800K). Each lake has its own market, so compare a cottage with the others on the same lake before you compare it with the region.
| Lake | For sale | Median asking price |
|---|---|---|
| Ottawa River | 34 | $674K |
| Madawaska River | 14 | $800K |
| Kamaniskeg Lake | 5 | $898K |
| Golden Lake | 4 | $800K |
| Calabogie Lake | 4 | $874K |
| Bonnechere River | 3 | $425K |
| Muskrat Lake | 3 | $675K |
| Black Donald Lake | 3 | $765K |
How fast cottages are moving in Ottawa Valley & Madawaska
The typical cottage for sale in Ottawa Valley & Madawaska has been listed for 85 days. That is a slower pace, which usually gives buyers time to compare and room to negotiate on price and conditions. 55 of today's listings (20%) came on the market in the last 30 days, 12 of them in the last week.
What it means if you are buying or selling
Buyers: Use the tables above to see where your budget goes furthest in Ottawa Valley & Madawaska, then browse all 276 cottages for sale in Ottawa Valley & Madawaska. Listings change through the day, so an email alert is the easiest way to see new ones first.
Sellers: These 276 cottages are your competition. Buyers will compare yours with the ones in the same price band and town, so price against what is listed now and what has sold recently. Find out what your cottage is worth.
- On waterfront, confirm whether there is a shore road allowance between the cottage and the water, and whether it has been closed and bought. It decides who owns the shoreline.
- Seasonal and four-season cottages are financed and insured differently. Ask your lender early if the place is not winterized or sits on a seasonal road.
- Buyers compare your cottage with the others on the same lake first, so price against what is listed on your lake now and what has sold there recently.
Browse Ottawa Valley & Madawaska cottages
More October 2026 cottage market reports
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- Bruce Peninsula & Lake Huron North
- Bancroft & Hastings County
- Land O' Lakes & Frontenac
Frequently asked questions
How many cottages are for sale in Ottawa Valley & Madawaska?
On October 12, 2026 there were 276 cottages for sale in Ottawa Valley & Madawaska on Cottage Connect, 55 of them listed in the last 30 days. The number changes through the day as homes are listed and sold.
What is the median asking price for a cottage in Ottawa Valley & Madawaska?
$419,450 as of October 12, 2026. The middle half of listings are priced between $225K and $800K.
How long do cottages take to sell in Ottawa Valley & Madawaska?
The cottages for sale on October 12, 2026 had been listed for a median of 85 days. Well-priced homes in popular towns often go faster than that.
Which Ottawa Valley & Madawaska town has the most cottages for sale?
Madawaska Valley, with 51 listed at a median asking price of $419K.
Are these sold prices?
No. Every figure in this report is an asking price for a property that is for sale. Sold prices are shown to members of The Inner Circle on each listing page, or ask us and we will send you recent sales on the lake or road you are looking at.
How this report is made: every figure comes from the cottages for sale in Ottawa Valley & Madawaska on Cottage Connect on October 12, 2026, from active MLS® listings. Prices are asking prices, not sold prices. Listings under $100,000 are left out of the price figures. Time listed is the median number of days since each home came on the market.