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Lincoln Heights, Ottawa: Condos and Homes Between Mud Lake and Carling
By Jason Polonski, REALTOR® with Right at Home Realty · Last updated: November 2026
Lincoln Heights is a small west-end neighbourhood on the Ottawa River, tucked between Mud Lake, the Kichi Zibi Mikan parkway and Britannia. It mixes 1960s detached homes with some of the west end’s best-known condo and apartment towers, many with river views, and it sits next to Lincoln Fields station, which will become the transfer point between O-Train Lines 1 and 3.
For buyers, Lincoln Heights is mostly a condo market, with a smaller number of houses on quiet streets. This guide covers where it is, how it developed, what to check in a condo or an older house, schools, transit, and how it compares with the neighbourhoods around it. For other communities, see the Ottawa neighbourhoods guide.
Where Is Lincoln Heights?
The name is used two ways, and it helps to know which one a listing means:
- The community association area. The Lincoln Heights-Parkway Community Association defines the neighbourhood as the land between the Ottawa River and Starflower Lane (formerly Regina Lane), from Croydon Avenue east to the Kichi Zibi Mikan, the parkway once called the Sir John A. Macdonald Parkway.
- The broader area. In everyday use, and in many listings, Lincoln Heights stretches south to Carling Avenue and west toward Greenview Avenue, overlapping the edge of Britannia.
From the Magee Farm to a River-View Neighbourhood
In 1958 Assaly Construction announced a luxury subdivision on the former Magee farm, and building started on Regina Street around 1960. After the Canadian Pacific Railway line was removed, where Plover Lane runs today, the neighbourhood grew north in the early 1970s with the construction of Lincoln Heights Road. The Lincoln Fields Shopping Centre, long the area’s main retail stop, closed in 2019.
Lincoln Heights Homes and Housing Types
- High-rise condos and apartments, including towers along Richmond Road and near the river. These make up most of what comes up for sale.
- Townhouses, often in condo corporations, for buyers who want more space than an apartment.
- 1960s detached homes on the original subdivision streets around Regina Street, which come up for sale less often.
Views, floor, building age, fees and the health of the condo corporation drive condo prices here as much as square footage does. Jason compares recent sales within the same building and in similar buildings nearby before suggesting a price.
Buying a Condo in Lincoln Heights
Many of the towers here are several decades old, which makes the paperwork as important as the unit. Before you firm up, Jason reviews:
- The status certificate, including the reserve fund study, budget and any special assessments.
- Planned major work, such as balcony, window, elevator or garage repairs, and how it will be paid for.
- What the monthly fee covers, and how it has changed over recent years.
- Rules on rentals, pets and renovations that affect how you plan to use the unit.
The Condominium Authority of Ontario explains owners’ rights and how condo corporations work. For a broader overview, read buying a condo in Ottawa.
What Jason Checks in a Lincoln Heights House
With a background in the construction and electrical trades, Jason looks at the same things in a 1960s house here as anywhere in the west end: the electrical panel and wiring, including any aluminum branch wiring the Electrical Safety Authority advises having inspected, original plumbing, the foundation and drainage, insulation, and the age of the roof, windows and furnace.
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Living in Lincoln Heights
Mud Lake and the River
Lincoln Heights backs onto some of the best nature in the city. Mud Lake, managed by the NCC, is one of Ottawa’s most popular birding spots, with trails through forest and wetland. Dogs and bikes are not allowed on its trails. The riverside pathway along the Kichi Zibi Mikan runs east to Westboro Beach and downtown, and west to Britannia Beach.
Community
The Old Forge Community Resource Centre, in a historic building in the neighbourhood, is a key community hub, and the Lincoln Heights-Parkway Community Association represents residents on local issues.
Shopping and Everyday Needs
Carlingwood Shopping Centre, at Carling and Woodroffe, is the closest mall, and Richmond Road and Carling Avenue cover groceries and services. Westboro Village is a short drive or bike ride east. The former Lincoln Fields Shopping Centre site sits next to the new station, so ask about current plans for the site when you are buying, since what gets built there will shape the area.
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Schools Near Lincoln Heights
Confirm any address with the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board or the Ottawa Catholic School Board before you buy, because catchments shift from street to street.
- Regina Street Public School, close to Mud Lake, has operated as an alternative school, and its future programming has been under discussion with the board. Check its current status if it matters to your plans.
- Other elementary and secondary options nearby depend on the address, so use each board’s school locator.
Getting Around: Transit and Commute
- Transit. Lincoln Fields station is the area’s main transit hub today. When the Stage 2 west extension opens, it becomes the transfer point between Line 1, toward Algonquin, and Line 3, toward Moodie. The City is targeting 2027. Check OC Transpo for the latest timeline, and see living near the O-Train west extension. For how new transit tends to affect prices, see will the neighbourhood go up in value?
- Driving. The Kichi Zibi Mikan and Carling Avenue lead downtown, and the Queensway is a few minutes south.
- Cycling. The riverside pathway is one of the best bike commutes into downtown.
- Employment hubs. Downtown, Tunney’s Pasture and the Carling Campus are all within easy reach.
Who Lincoln Heights Suits
- Downsizers who want a condo with river views and elevator access, close to services.
- First-time buyers looking for an entry point in an established west-end area.
- Transit commuters who want to be close to Lincoln Fields station.
- Walkers, cyclists and birders who want Mud Lake and the riverside pathway on their doorstep.
- Families who find one of the detached homes on the original subdivision streets.
Buying in Lincoln Heights
Treat each condo building as its own market. Two similar units in different towers can carry very different fees, reserve funds and repair plans. Get pre-approved, review your borrowing limits with the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada’s mortgage guidance, and budget for Ontario’s land transfer tax, which offers a refund for eligible first-time buyers. Jason’s buyer cash back offer can help with closing costs on qualifying purchases.
Selling a Lincoln Heights Home
Condo buyers will ask about fees, the reserve fund and upcoming work, so having the status certificate ready early shortens conditions and protects your price. For houses, documented updates make the difference. Jason helps sellers prepare that information, choose the right improvements and price against the most relevant comparable sales. Start with what your home is worth, and if you are moving into something smaller, his downsizing guide covers timing and costs.
See Homes for Sale in Lincoln Heights
Current MLS® listings filed under Lincoln Heights and the adjoining Britannia area, where many Lincoln Heights condos are listed:
230 Lincoln Heights Road
Ottawa, Ontario
1007 – 415 Greenview Avenue
Ottawa, Ontario
2654 Conn Street
Ottawa, Ontario
506 – 2625 Regina Street
Ottawa, Ontario
331 Britannia Road
Ottawa, Ontario
408 – 415 Greenview Avenue
Ottawa, Ontario
2110 – 415 Greenview Avenue
Ottawa, Ontario
1209 – 2625 Regina Street
Ottawa, Ontario
1109 – 2625 Regina Street
Ottawa, Ontario
Listings update automatically from the MLS® feed and use MLS® community names, which do not always match community association boundaries. Ask for the status certificate early on any condo, and budget for Ontario’s land transfer tax.
Explore Nearby Neighbourhoods
- Britannia, with the beach, Britannia Village and the yacht club just west
- Queensway Terrace, south of Carling, for 1960s detached homes
- Carlingwood, Woodpark and Whitehaven, to the east
- Westboro, a short trip east along the river
For more on living in the city as a whole, read Jason’s guide to living in Ottawa.
Work With a Lincoln Heights REALTOR® Who Reads the Fine Print
In a condo-heavy area, the documents matter as much as the view. Jason Polonski is a REALTOR® with Right at Home Realty and more than 15 years of experience in Ottawa real estate. His background in the construction and electrical trades helps him spot building and unit issues, and he reviews status certificates with buyers before they commit. He also holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Concordia University with a double major in Marketing and Finance, which guides how he prices and markets every home he lists.
If you are thinking about buying or selling in Lincoln Heights, call or text Jason at (613) 601-9333, or send him a message.
Lincoln Heights FAQs
Lincoln Heights is in Ottawa’s west end, on the Ottawa River between Mud Lake and the Kichi Zibi Mikan. The community association area runs from the river south to Starflower Lane and from Croydon Avenue east to the parkway, while the broader area is often taken to reach Carling Avenue.
Most homes for sale in Lincoln Heights are condos and apartments, many in towers with river views. There are also townhouses and a smaller number of 1960s detached homes on the original subdivision streets.
Review the status certificate, including the reserve fund, budget and any special assessments, and ask about planned major repairs and how fees have changed. Many buildings here are several decades old, so this matters as much as the unit itself.
The Lincoln Fields Shopping Centre closed in 2019. The site sits next to Lincoln Fields station, so check current plans for it if you are buying nearby.
Yes. Lincoln Fields station becomes the transfer point between O-Train Lines 1 and 3 when the Stage 2 west extension opens, which the City is targeting for 2027. Check OC Transpo for the latest timeline.
No. Dogs and other pets, as well as cycling, are not allowed in the Mud Lake conservation area because the wetland and trails are fragile.
