Which builders are in Findlay Creek?

Six builders are active in Findlay Creek: Tartan Homes and Tamarack Homes in Findlay Creek Village, eQ Homes, Richcraft Homes, and Phoenix Homes in Pathways at Findlay Creek, and Claridge Homes in Lilythorne.

How much is a new townhome in Findlay Creek?

Published starting prices for new townhomes in fall 2026 ranged from $488,407 (Tamarack Homes) to $604,500 (Tartan Homes), with Richcraft Homes from $570,466. Starting prices do not include lot premiums or upgrades, and builders change pricing often.

Is it cheaper to buy new or resale in Findlay Creek?

It depends on the all-in cost. Resale townhomes sold for $546,527 to $645,000 in May 2026 and usually include a fence, appliances, and air conditioning. New townhomes start between about $488,000 and $605,000 before upgrades, lot premiums, and after-closing costs. Compare the total for each, not the starting price.

Are new homes in Findlay Creek covered by a warranty?

Yes. New homes in Ontario come with Tarion warranty coverage: one year for workmanship and materials, two years for major systems such as plumbing and electrical, and seven years for major structural defects.

Is Findlay Creek still being built?

Yes. Findlay Creek Village is planned for about 5,000 homes and Pathways at Findlay Creek for roughly 900, and both are still under construction, along with Lilythorne by Claridge Homes.

New Build vs. Resale in Findlay Creek: Builders and Prices

Findlay Creek is one of the few Ottawa neighbourhoods where you can tour a brand-new model home and a ten-year-old resale on the same afternoon, a few streets apart. That choice is a real advantage for buyers, as long as you compare them properly.

Which Builders Are Building in Findlay Creek?

Six builders are active in Findlay Creek across three developments:

Findlay Creek Village, built by Tartan Homes and Tamarack Homes. This is the original community, launched in 2002 and planned for about 5,000 homes in total. It offers townhomes, bungalows, and two-storey singles, and the homes are Energy Star rated.
Pathways at Findlay Creek, built by eQ Homes, Richcraft Homes, and Phoenix Homes. Launched in 2017 off Bank Street and planned for roughly 900 homes, including townhomes, bungalows, singles, condos, and multi-generational layouts.
Lilythorne, built by Claridge Homes.

Because the community has been building for more than two decades, most of these builders also have plenty of older homes in the resale market. That makes it easy to see how a given builder's work holds up after 10 or 15 years.

What Do New Homes in Findlay Creek Cost?

New townhomes start in the high $400,000s to low $600,000s, and new detached homes start around $800,000 to $1,000,000, depending on the builder. These were the published starting prices in fall 2026:

Tamarack Homes: townhomes from $488,407
Richcraft Homes: townhomes from $570,466, singles from $995,900
Tartan Homes: townhomes from $604,500, bungalows from $794,500, two-storey singles from $808,500
Phoenix Homes: two-storey singles from $869,912

Treat a "from" price as the floor, not the total. It is the smallest model on a standard lot with standard finishes. Lot premiums, structural options, and design-centre upgrades are added on top, and builder pricing and incentives change often. Ask for the full price of the specific home you want, in writing.

What Do Resale Homes in Findlay Creek Cost?

Resale townhomes in Findlay Creek sold for $546,527 to $645,000 in May 2026, and resale detached homes sold for $735,000 to $1,100,000. The area average for 2025 was $709,173.

Those are sold prices, which is the important difference. A resale price is what a buyer actually paid for a finished home, usually with a fence, a deck, window coverings, air conditioning, and appliances already in place. A builder's starting price often does not include those.

The fair comparison is all-in cost to all-in cost. Nick can pull recent sales of the same builder and model so you can see what a new home's resale equivalent is trading for.

What Are the Advantages of Buying New?

You get a home nobody has lived in, built to current code, with a warranty.

Warranty. New homes in Ontario come with Tarion warranty coverage: one year on workmanship and materials, two years on major systems, and seven years on major structural defects.
Choice. You pick the floor plan, the lot, and the finishes.
Lower early maintenance. The roof, furnace, and windows are all new on day one.
A long runway. A closing date many months out gives you time to sell your current home or save more.

The trade-offs: you wait for it, closing dates can move, the street may be a construction zone for a while, and you will likely spend more after closing on things like a fence, landscaping, and window coverings.

What Are the Advantages of Buying Resale?

You see exactly what you are buying, you can negotiate, and you can move in within weeks.

No guessing. You walk through the actual house on the actual street, with the actual neighbours and traffic.
A finished property. Trees have grown in, the yard is fenced, and the basement is often finished.
Room to negotiate. Price, closing date, and inclusions are all on the table, and you can make the offer conditional on a home inspection.
An established location. Older parts of Findlay Creek are closer to existing parks, schools, and the shopping centre.

The trade-offs: no new-home warranty on most resale homes, finishes chosen by someone else, and maintenance items that may be coming due. This is where Nick's renovation background helps, because he can estimate what updating will really involve before you make an offer.

What Should You Check Before Signing With a Builder?

Read the agreement for what is not included, and get help doing it. A builder's agreement of purchase and sale is written by the builder.

Closing adjustments. Ask for a list of extra charges due on closing and whether they are capped.
Occupancy date. Understand how far the date can move and what notice you get.
What "standard" means. Model homes are full of upgrades. Ask which finishes are standard in the model you are pricing.
What gets built next door. Ask what is planned for the land behind and beside your lot.
Your own representation. The sales office represents the builder. Many builders expect your agent to be with you or registered on your first visit, so bring your agent the first time.

Not sure which way to go? Get in touch and Nick will walk you through real numbers for your budget.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which builders are in Findlay Creek?: Six builders are active in Findlay Creek: Tartan Homes and Tamarack Homes in Findlay Creek Village, eQ Homes, Richcraft Homes, and Phoenix Homes in Pathways at Findlay Creek, and Claridge Homes in Lilythorne.
How much is a new townhome in Findlay Creek?: Published starting prices for new townhomes in fall 2026 ranged from $488,407 (Tamarack Homes) to $604,500 (Tartan Homes), with Richcraft Homes from $570,466. Starting prices do not include lot premiums or upgrades, and builders change pricing often.
Is it cheaper to buy new or resale in Findlay Creek?: It depends on the all-in cost. Resale townhomes sold for $546,527 to $645,000 in May 2026 and usually include a fence, appliances, and air conditioning. New townhomes start between about $488,000 and $605,000 before upgrades, lot premiums, and after-closing costs. Compare the total for each, not the starting price.
Are new homes in Findlay Creek covered by a warranty?: Yes. New homes in Ontario come with Tarion warranty coverage: one year for workmanship and materials, two years for major systems such as plumbing and electrical, and seven years for major structural defects.
Is Findlay Creek still being built?: Yes. Findlay Creek Village is planned for about 5,000 homes and Pathways at Findlay Creek for roughly 900, and both are still under construction, along with Lilythorne by Claridge Homes.