CARP REAL ESTATE
Diamondview Estates, Carp: Community Guide and Homes
Last updated: September 2026
Diamondview Estates is Carp’s largest new-home community: a master-planned neighbourhood on the edge of Carp village with townhomes, bungalows and two-storey single-family homes, built since 2017 by Phoenix Homes, Mattino Developments and Sheldon Creek Homes. It offers new construction on lots mostly 50 to 65 feet wide, with walking paths beside a tributary of the Carp River, its own water and sewage treatment systems, and quick access to Highway 417 and Kanata.
This guide covers the community, its homes and servicing, and what to know whether you’re buying new, buying a resale, or selling.
What Is Diamondview Estates?
Diamondview Estates is being developed by Sheldon Creek Developments, which describes a master plan of about 800 homes built in phases over many years. The first homes launched in 2017, and building continues today.
What sets it apart is the combination: new-construction homes, including townhomes that are rare in rural Ottawa, in a planned neighbourhood beside a small historic village, with countryside and golf courses all around. For buyers who want a new home without moving to a large suburb, there’s little else like it in the west end.
Where Diamondview Estates Is
Diamondview Estates is in Carp, beside Carp village in Ottawa’s rural northwest, and takes its name from Diamondview Road. Its builders highlight access to Highway 417, Kanata’s shopping and business districts, the Canadian Tire Centre, and nearby golf at Irish Hills and Greensmere.
From the community, Carp village’s main street, school, health centre, library and farmers’ market are a short drive or, for some homes, a walk. Kanata is roughly 15 to 20 minutes away. See commuting from Carp for drive times, and the Carp village guide for what’s nearby.
Who Builds in Diamondview Estates?
Several builders have built in Diamondview, each with its own product line. Their offerings change as phases open and sell out, so check each builder’s current availability.
Townhomes
Mattino Developments and Phoenix Homes have offered townhomes in Diamondview, giving buyers a lower-priced entry into a new home in Carp. Townhomes are rare in rural Ottawa, and they appeal to first-time buyers, young families and downsizers who want less upkeep.
Bungalows
Phoenix Homes offers bungalow designs, such as a model with a main-floor mudroom and laundry, alongside its two-storey homes. New bungalows in a village setting are especially popular with downsizers. See bungalows for sale in Carp.
Two-storey singles
Phoenix Homes, Mattino and Sheldon Creek Homes have all built two-storey single-family homes in Diamondview. Phoenix describes its plans as ranging from about 1,500 to 4,000 square feet across 14 floor plans, with craftsman and modern exteriors.
Lots and Layout
Most Diamondview lots are about 50 to 65 feet wide, larger than a typical new suburban lot, with some larger lots of 70 feet or more in later phases backing onto Carp Creek. The community includes walking pathways around its perimeter and beside the Carp River tributary.
Lot position affects both lifestyle and price. Lots backing onto the creek, green space or the pathway usually carry a premium from the builder and command more on resale. Corner and pie-shaped lots differ too. When comparing homes, compare the lot as well as the house.
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How Is Diamondview Estates Serviced for Water and Sewage?
Unlike most rural Carp properties, Diamondview homes don’t each have their own well and septic system. According to the developer, the community is serviced with its own water services and a private sewage treatment plant.
For buyers, that’s convenient: no private well to test or septic bed to pump. It also means you should understand how the systems are owned, operated and paid for. Ask the builder or your lawyer:
- Who owns and operates the water and sewage systems now, and who will in future?
- What fees do homeowners pay, and how are future repairs or upgrades funded?
- Are there agreements or obligations registered on title?
Your real estate lawyer should review these before you sign or firm up. Carp village itself is served by the City’s Carp communal well system and sewer, which is a different arrangement.
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Buying New vs Buying a Resale in Diamondview
Because Diamondview has been building since 2017, you can buy either a brand-new home from a builder or a resale from an owner.
Buying new from a builder:
- You choose the lot, plan and finishes
- The home comes with Ontario’s new-home warranty through Tarion
- You may qualify for the Ontario Enhanced New Housing Rebate on agreements signed between April 1, 2026 and March 31, 2027
- Closing dates can move, and you’ll pay closing adjustments and lot premiums
Buying a resale in Diamondview:
- You know the price, the closing date and exactly what you’re getting
- Landscaping, fencing, window coverings and sometimes a finished basement are already done
- A home a few years old may still have the balance of its Tarion warranty
- There’s no need to plan around a builder’s construction schedule
The right choice depends on your timeline and how much you want to customize. The guide to new construction homes in Carp covers rebates, Tarion and builder agreements, and new build vs resale weighs the trade-offs.
Living in Diamondview Estates
- Schools: Huntley Centennial Public School in Carp village (JK–8, English and Early French Immersion), then West Carleton Secondary School. Catholic students attend St. Michael in Corkery and All Saints in Kanata. Confirm the school zone for any address. See Carp schools.
- Everyday needs: the village’s grocery store, pharmacy, cafés, bakery, creamery, brewery and the Saturday Carp Farmers’ Market.
- Healthcare: the West Carleton Family Health Team in the village.
- Recreation: walking paths in the community, Hidden Lake Park and the Carp Hills nearby, and several golf courses in the area.
- Shopping and work: Kanata’s shopping, Tanger Outlets and the Kanata tech park are a short drive.
Who Buys in Diamondview?
- Young families who want a new home and a small-town elementary school
- First-time buyers, especially for townhomes
- Move-up buyers from Kanata and Stittsville who want more space and a village setting
- Downsizers who want a new bungalow close to village services, without a well or septic to manage
Questions to Ask Before You Buy
- Which phase is the home in, and what’s planned next to it? In a community planned for hundreds of homes, construction may continue nearby for years.
- How are the water and sewage systems run and funded, and what will you pay for them?
- What’s included in the price, and what closing adjustments and lot premiums apply?
- For resales, what’s left on the Tarion warranty, and have any claims been made?
- What’s registered on title, including easements, development agreements or restrictions?
- Where exactly does the lot back onto, and could that change?
- Is the builder licensed, and what’s its record? Check the Home Construction Regulatory Authority directory.
Selling a Home in Diamondview Estates
When you sell a resale home in Diamondview, you’re competing with builders selling new homes nearby, often with incentives. To stand out:
- Emphasize what a buyer doesn’t have to do. Finished landscaping, fencing, upgrades and a firm closing date are real advantages over a new build.
- Price against both resales and current builder pricing, with an honest view of what a buyer would pay to build the same home today once upgrades and closing costs are included.
- Document your upgrades and any remaining warranty coverage.
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Talk to Jason About Diamondview Estates
Considering a new or resale home in Diamondview Estates, or selling one? Call or text Jason at (613) 601-9333 or email polonskiottawa@gmail.com. He’s available seven days a week. Bring him to your first sales-centre visit. Browse Carp homes for sale or explore the Carp real estate guide.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Diamondview Estates
The community is being developed by Sheldon Creek Developments, and homes have been built by Phoenix Homes, Mattino Developments and Sheldon Creek Homes. Check each builder for current availability.
Townhomes, bungalows and two-storey single-family homes, on lots mostly about 50 to 65 feet wide, with some larger lots in later phases backing onto Carp Creek.
No. According to the developer, the community is serviced with its own water services and a private sewage treatment plant. Ask how these systems are operated and funded before you buy.
The developer describes a master plan of about 800 homes built over multiple phases, so construction will continue in parts of the community for some time.
Huntley Centennial Public School in Carp village, which teaches JK to Grade 8. Confirm the school zone for any address with the school board.
Yes. Because the community has been building since 2017, resale homes come up alongside new builds, and some may still have part of their Tarion warranty.
