FIVE DISTRICTS TO NOTE:

BELLS CORNERS $433,425

Average selling price in May 2018.

+13%

Change from May 2017 to May 2018 . One of several western districts benefitting from the relocation of DND headquarters to 60 Moodie Dr.

BARRHAVEN $440,000

Average selling price in May 2018.

+7.5%

Change from May 2017 to May 2018 . The second busiest district last month for sales with 174. Sales were highest in Kanata where 189 properties changed hands.

OTTAWA WEST, TUNNEY’S PASTURE $890,750

Average selling price in May 2018.

-4.8%

Change from May 2017 to May 2018 . Average prices slipped thanks to a slightly different mix of million-dollar homes.

VANIER $412,900

Average selling price in May 2018.

+23.4%

Change from May 2017 to May 2018 . The proposed Salvation Army centre, along with the anticipated nearby light rail service, could be pushing up prices.

CARLSBAD SPRINGS $321,125

Average selling price in May 2018.

+39.6%

Change from May 2017 to May 2018 . Prices may be getting a lift from the likely construction by Amazon of a distribution centre in the area.