Acadia, Calgary - August 2026 Real Estate Report

Acadia Real Talk: Your Neighbour's House Is Worth More Than the City Thinks - But the Gap Is Closing

If you've been watching the "For Sale" signs on your street and wondering what's actually going on, here's the straight story. Acadia is holding its ground in a Calgary market that's shifting under everyone's feet. Prices are moving, the city's assessment numbers are already going stale, and whether you own a house or a condo here, the picture looks pretty different depending on which side of that fence you're on.

The Vibe: Houses vs. Condos in Acadia Right Now

Houses - Solid Bones, But Taking a Breather

We've seen house prices pull back. The average sale price for a house in Acadia sits at $604,800 this month - down 9.5% from last month. That's a number worth paying attention to. Listings are averaging $613,267, and homes are selling at about 98.32% of list price, meaning buyers are getting a small discount at the table. That's a shift from the "over-ask" frenzy we saw not long ago.

• Average house sale price: $604,800
• Average list price: $613,267
• Sale-to-list ratio: 98.32% - buyers are paying below ask
• Price per square foot: $570
• Average days on market: 18 days
• Properties sold this month: 6

The HonestDoor predicted value for houses is $657,166 - and that number is actually climbing against the 3-month moving average of $649,687. So while sale prices dipped this month, the underlying value trend is still pointing up. That gap between what homes are selling for right now and what they're predicted to be worth is something sellers should keep an eye on.

On the leaderboard, Acadia houses rank 52 out of 236 Calgary neighbourhoods for growth. That puts us in the top quarter of the city. Days on market rank is 16 out of 77 - meaning our houses move faster than most. Not bad for a neighbourhood that some people overlook.

Condos - Affordable, Fast-Moving, But Softening

The condo story in Acadia is a bit more mixed. Only one condo sold this month, so we're working with a thin data slice - but what we see is interesting. That one sale went for $176,000, and it sold at 100.25% of list price. Buyers paid over ask. That's a sellers' market signal, even if the overall predicted value trend is dipping.

• Average condo sale price: $176,000
• Sale-to-list ratio: 100.25% - buyers paid above ask
• Price per square foot: $329
• Average days on market: 29 days
• HonestDoor predicted value: $260,226
• 3-month moving average: $263,877 - values are easing back

The predicted value of $260,226 is running below the 3-month average, and the neighbourhood growth rate for condos is down 0.06% year over year. Acadia condos rank 134 out of 216 Calgary neighbourhoods for growth - below average. On price, we rank 170 out of 175 - which means Acadia condos are among the most affordable in the city. For a buyer, that's actually a feature. For a condo owner thinking about selling, timing matters more right now.

Rental yield on condos sits at 4.27% with an estimated $1,304 per month in rent. Moderate, but real income if you're holding and not selling.

The Secret Sauce: Why Your HonestDoor Price Matters More Than Your Tax Assessment Right Now

Here's the thing about your city assessment - it's a snapshot from months ago, calculated using a formula that doesn't know your renovated kitchen or the fact that three houses on your block just sold. It's a tax tool, not a market tool.

The average assessed value for Acadia houses is $663,116. The HonestDoor Price is $653,936. That's a $9,180 difference - and the HonestDoor Price is updated in real time using actual market activity. For condos, the assessed value is $254,065 and the HonestDoor Price is $254,984 - almost identical, but the HonestDoor number reflects what's happening right now, not what happened last year.

If you're making any financial decision - refinancing, selling, even just figuring out if your insurance coverage makes sense - the HonestDoor Price is the number to start with. The assessment is what the city uses to calculate your tax bill. The HonestDoor Price is what the market is actually saying your home is worth today.

With 2,486 properties assessed in Acadia this year and 128 total transactions in 2026, there's enough real data flowing through this neighbourhood to make that HonestDoor number genuinely useful - not just a guess.

The "So What?" - Thinking About Selling This Summer?

If you own a house in Acadia and you're thinking about listing this summer, the honest answer is: the window is open, but it's not as wide as it was. Prices dipped this month, but the predicted value is still above recent sale prices - which means motivated, well-priced listings are still moving. Homes are averaging 18 days on market and selling close to list. That's not a slow market. It's a market that rewards realistic pricing.

For condo owners, the picture calls for a bit more patience or a sharper price. Values are easing, growth is below average for Calgary, and there's only been one sale this month. That said, the buyer who showed up paid over ask - so the right condo at the right price still finds a buyer fast.

• Houses: Price it right and you'll sell. Overreach and you'll sit.
• Condos: Competition is thin right now - use that to your advantage with sharp pricing.
• Rental option: House rental yield is 5.33%. If selling feels rushed, holding and renting is a legitimate play.
• Check your HonestDoor Price first - it's your real-world starting point before you call an agent or set a list price.

Acadia has 128 transactions in 2026 already and ranks 28th in Calgary for total transaction volume. This neighbourhood trades. People want to be here. The fundamentals are solid - just go in with current numbers, not last year's assessment.

This information is all based on our opinions based on the information available to us. Everyone's situation may be different and you should reach out to us for more personalized information.