OTTAWA REAL ESTATE
Longfields and Davidson Heights, Barrhaven
By Jason Polonski, REALTOR® with Right at Home Realty · Last updated: October 2026
Longfields and neighbouring Davidson Heights are central Barrhaven’s established family communities, built mostly from the early 1990s onward around Longfields Drive. They offer a practical mix of freehold townhomes and detached homes within walking distance of schools, the Southwest Transitway and Barrhaven’s main shopping. They suit first-time buyers and growing families who want a settled neighbourhood with mature-ish trees, transit access and lower prices than Barrhaven’s newest areas. For the wider community, see the Barrhaven neighbourhood guide.
Where Are Longfields and Davidson Heights?
Longfields sits in the middle of Barrhaven, centred on Longfields Drive and covering about 4.6 square kilometres. It is close to the community’s geographic and commercial centre. Davidson Heights is its neighbour, and the two names are linked in Barrhaven’s best-known school, Longfields-Davidson Heights Secondary School.
Both are part of the Barrhaven East ward (Ward 24), created in the 2022 ward boundary review alongside Knollsbrook, Chapman Mills, Havenlea and Heart’s Desire. On MLS®, most Longfields listings fall under OREB community 7706 – Barrhaven – Longfields.
Longfields was mostly built in the early 1990s, during one of Barrhaven’s major expansion waves, and had about 19,800 residents at the 2016 Census. That makes it one of the larger single neighbourhoods in Ottawa’s suburbs.
Longfields and Davidson Heights is one of five Barrhaven communities compared side by side in Jason’s Barrhaven neighbourhoods guide, which covers housing age, price points and who each area suits.
What Is It Like to Live in Longfields?
Longfields’ main selling point is location within Barrhaven. Schools, parks, the Transitway, Barrhaven Town Centre and the big-box stores around Strandherd are all close, so many daily trips are short. Streets are fully built and landscaped, and the trees planted in the 1990s now give real shade.
The community has a steady, family-oriented rhythm. Many households have lived here for a decade or more, and turnover happens as families move up to larger homes in Stonebridge or Half Moon Bay and first-time buyers move in behind them. That cycle keeps Longfields’ townhome market active through most of the year.
The trade-offs are modest. Longfields Drive and Strandherd Drive are busy, so homes that back onto them sell at a discount, and some 1990s homes are due for a round of updates.
Homes in Longfields and Davidson Heights
| Home type | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Freehold townhomes | The most common home; two-storey units with attached garages, many with finished basements |
| Semi-detached | A modest share, popular with young families |
| Detached | Two-storey homes on standard suburban lots; the 1990s designs typically have three or four bedrooms |
| Condo townhomes | Some complexes with condo fees covering exteriors, roofs and grounds |
Because most homes date from roughly the same era, buyers can compare listings closely: same builder, same model, similar lot. Differences in price usually come down to updates, lot position and finished space.
What Jason Checks in 1990s Barrhaven Homes
Homes from the early-to-mid 1990s have a specific set of issues, and Jason’s construction and electrical trades background helps him spot them during showings:
- Polybutylene (Poly-B) plumbing. This grey plastic water piping was used in Canada until the late 1990s. Many insurers ask about it or limit coverage when it is present. Check the supply lines at the water heater and under sinks.
- Kitec plumbing. This brass-fitted plumbing system was installed in some homes from the mid-1990s to 2007 and has known failure issues.
- Second-generation systems. Many original furnaces and air conditioners have already been replaced once. Check the dates on the units.
- Windows and roofs. Original 1990s windows and second roofs may be due.
- Townhome firewalls and attics. Check separation between units and attic ventilation.
A professional home inspection is the right backstop, and the Electrical Safety Authority has guidance for homeowners on electrical upgrades and permits.
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Schools in Longfields and Davidson Heights
Longfields is home to Longfields-Davidson Heights Secondary School, an Ottawa-Carleton District School Board school that opened in 2009 as Barrhaven’s newest high school at the time. Its catchment and programs are a major reason families target this part of Barrhaven. Elementary schools from the OCDSB, the Ottawa Catholic School Board and the French-language boards serve the surrounding streets. John McCrae Secondary School (OCDSB) and the Catholic secondary schools Mother Teresa and St. Joseph are also in Barrhaven.
Catchments depend on the exact address and program: English, Early French Immersion, Catholic or French-language. Confirm with the OCDSB school locator or Ontario’s Find a school tool, and see the full list in Barrhaven schools.
Transit and Commute From Longfields
Longfields has some of the best transit access in Barrhaven. Longfields station, on OC Transpo’s Southwest Transitway, opened in 2011 and sits alongside Strandherd and Barrhaven Centre stations nearby. Together they connect central Barrhaven by bus rapid transit to the rest of the network. Park-and-ride lots make it practical to drive a short way and ride the rest. Plan a route with the OC Transpo travel planner, and check current fares, which in 2026 are $4.10 for an adult ride and $138.50 for an adult monthly pass (OC Transpo).
By car, Woodroffe Avenue, Greenbank Road, Strandherd Drive and Highway 416 are minutes away. Downtown Ottawa is roughly 20 to 30 minutes off-peak, and VIA Rail’s Fallowfield station is on Barrhaven’s north side for trips to Toronto and Montreal.
A light rail extension into Barrhaven remains part of the City’s long-term plans but is not funded or under construction, so the Transitway will be central Barrhaven’s rapid transit for the foreseeable future.
Parks, Recreation and Shopping
Longfields is threaded with neighbourhood parks and pathways. For indoor recreation, the Walter Baker Sports Centre on Malvern Drive, which opened in 1980 and has two rinks and a pool complex, also houses the Ruth E. Dickinson branch of the Ottawa Public Library. The Minto Recreation Complex – Barrhaven is a short drive south.
Shopping is close in every direction: Barrhaven Town Centre, Chapman Mills Marketplace and Strandherd Crossing for groceries, restaurants and big-box retail, and the Costco at CitiGate near Highway 416. River trails at the Chapman Mills Conservation Area are about 10 minutes east.
Who Longfields and Davidson Heights Suit
- First-time buyers who want a freehold townhome in an established neighbourhood rather than a new-build construction zone
- Families focused on schools, especially Longfields-Davidson Heights Secondary School
- Transit commuters who want to walk or take a short drive to the Transitway
- Investors looking at townhomes with steady rental demand near transit and schools
Buyers who want a bigger lot and mature trees for less money per square foot often compare Longfields with Old Barrhaven; those wanting newer construction look at Chapman Mills or Half Moon Bay.
The Longfields Market
Longfields is driven by its townhome segment. In September 2026, OREB’s city-wide townhouse benchmark was $546,500, down 2.2% year over year, and its Ottawa Suburb South submarket had 4.4 months of inventory (OREB). In this balanced market, updated Longfields townhomes near schools and the Transitway still sell well, while units with original kitchens, older mechanicals or road backing need sharper pricing.
For sellers, a pre-listing review of the issues an inspector will raise, especially plumbing type, furnace age and windows, is the most useful preparation. For buyers, comparing same-model units with different update levels is the clearest way to judge value. See the Barrhaven home value guide, the Barrhaven townhomes guide and the Barrhaven real estate market page.
Selling a Home in Longfields
Longfields sellers usually compete with several similar homes of the same era, often the same builder model. The listings that sell first make the comparison easy for buyers: they have disclosed the plumbing type and furnace age, show updates clearly in photos, and are priced against recent sales of the same model rather than against newer homes in Half Moon Bay. Many Longfields sellers are moving up within Barrhaven, so planning the sale and the purchase together matters as much as the price; see selling your home in Barrhaven.
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All Barrhaven listings are on Barrhaven homes for sale. Budget for Ontario’s land transfer tax on closing, with a refund for eligible first-time buyers, and review mortgage qualification with the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada. First-time buyers can start with Jason’s Ottawa first-time home buyers guide.
Work With a Barrhaven REALTOR® Who Knows Longfields
Jason Polonski is a full-time REALTOR® with Right at Home Realty with more than 15 years of experience across Ottawa’s west and south ends, including Longfields, Davidson Heights and the rest of central Barrhaven. He has been named a Best in Ottawa Top REALTOR® seven years running. He lists homes for a 1% listing commission and offers buyers up to $3,000 cash back at closing on qualifying purchases.
His background in the construction and electrical trades is especially useful with 1990s homes, where the plumbing type, the age of the second-generation mechanicals and the condition of the windows decide what a home is really worth. His Bachelor of Commerce from Concordia University, with a double major in Marketing and Finance, shapes his pricing and negotiation. For Longfields owners moving up, he sequences the sale and purchase first to avoid a timing mistake, as explained in his move-up buyer guide. Call or text Jason seven days a week at (613) 601-9333, or see the Barrhaven REALTOR® page and his Google reviews.
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Longfields and Davidson Heights FAQs
Longfields is in central Barrhaven, centred on Longfields Drive, close to Barrhaven’s main shopping and Transitway stations. It is part of the Barrhaven East ward.
Most of Longfields was built in the early 1990s, during one of Barrhaven’s major expansion periods.
Yes. Longfields-Davidson Heights Secondary School, an OCDSB school that opened in 2009, is in the neighbourhood. Confirm catchment for a specific address with the board.
It is one of Barrhaven’s better areas for transit. Longfields station on the Southwest Transitway opened in 2011, with Strandherd and Barrhaven Centre stations nearby.
Check the plumbing type (Poly-B or Kitec can affect insurance), the age of the furnace and air conditioner, original windows, the roof and, in townhomes, attic separations between units.
Yes. Its freehold townhomes are among Barrhaven’s most accessible ground-oriented homes, close to schools, shopping and transit.
