Acadia, Calgary - September 2026 Real Estate Report

Acadia, Calgary Real Estate: What's Actually Happening on Your Street Right Now

If you've been watching the "For Sale" signs in Acadia and wondering whether the market is heating up or quietly cooling off, here's the honest answer: it depends on what you own. Houses and condos are telling two very different stories right now, and knowing which one applies to you could be worth real money.

The Vibe: Houses vs. Condos in Acadia

Let's start with houses, because that's where things get interesting for us. The average sale price hit $705,671 this month - up 16.7% from last month. That's a big jump. Listings are sitting at $682,450 on average, and homes are selling at 98.32% of list price. Buyers are paying close to full ask, and properties are moving in about 23 days. That's not a slow market. On the neighbourhood leaderboard, Acadia houses rank 22 out of 82 Calgary neighbourhoods for days-on-market - meaning we're in the faster-selling tier. For price, we sit at 139 out of 220, which puts us in the mid-range for Calgary.

Condos are a different conversation. Only 3 sold this month, sitting on the market for an average of 58 days, and buyers paid just 94.72% of list price. That gap between the average sale price of $354,667 and the average listing price of $318,500 suggests some inconsistency in how condos are being priced right now. On the leaderboard, Acadia condos rank 157 out of 216 for growth and 50 out of 75 for days-on-market - slower-selling and below average in price appreciation. If you own a condo here, you need to be realistic about that going in.

• House average sale price: $705,671 (up 16.7% month-over-month)
• House average days on market: 23
• House price per square foot: $619
• House sale-to-list ratio: 98.32%
• Condo average sale price: $354,667
• Condo average days on market: 58
• Condo price per square foot: $284
• Condo sale-to-list ratio: 94.72%
• Total house transactions in 2026: 139
• Total condo transactions in 2026: 35

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

Here's the thing about your city assessment - it's a snapshot from the past. It doesn't know what sold on your block last Tuesday, and it doesn't adjust when the market shifts month to month. That's where the HonestDoor Price comes in. Think of it as your real-world check against a number the city calculated months ago.

For houses in Acadia, the average assessed value is $663,116, but the HonestDoor Price is $651,531 - sitting 1.75% below that assessment. That gap matters. If you're making financial decisions based on your assessment alone, you might be working with a number that doesn't reflect what a buyer would actually pay today. The HonestDoor Price updates in real time, pulling in current sales data so you're not flying blind.

For condos, the story flips. The average assessed value is $254,065, but the HonestDoor Price is $259,320 - running 2.07% above the assessment. So if you own a condo in Acadia and you've only looked at your tax notice, you may actually be underestimating what your unit is worth on paper right now.

• House HonestDoor Price: $651,531 (down 0.37% from last period)
• House assessed value: $663,116
• Condo HonestDoor Price: $259,320 (up 1.70% from last period)
• Condo assessed value: $254,065
• House predicted market value: $653,936
• Condo predicted market value: $255,239

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

If you own a house in Acadia and you're thinking about listing this summer, the timing is worth a serious look. Homes are moving in under four weeks, buyers are paying close to full price, and transaction volume is strong - 139 deals already in 2026 across the neighbourhood. That puts Acadia at rank 30 out of all Calgary neighbourhoods for total transactions. We're not a sleepy market.

The rental picture also gives sellers a useful benchmark. Houses are pulling an estimated $3,116 per month in rent with a 5.34% rental yield. That's a number that attracts investor buyers, which adds another layer of demand to your potential buyer pool.

For condo owners, the honest advice is to price carefully. The market is taking a breather on that side - slower days-on-market, softer sale-to-list ratios, and a predicted value of $255,239 that is trending down from the 3-month moving average of $260,253. That doesn't mean you can't sell, it just means pricing right from day one matters more than ever. Overpricing a condo in this market is the fastest way to sit on the shelf.

Compared to nearby neighbourhoods, Acadia holds its own. Fairview houses are coming in cheaper with slower growth at 0.04% year-over-year. East Fairview Industrial and Fairview Industrial are both cheaper across the board. If a buyer is cross-shopping this pocket of Calgary, Acadia is the stronger address - and the numbers back that up.

• House rental yield: 5.34% - strong by Calgary standards
• Acadia transaction rank in Calgary: 30th - high activity neighbourhood
• House growth rank: 123 out of 238 Calgary neighbourhoods
• Condo growth rank: 157 out of 216 Calgary neighbourhoods
• Neighbourhood year-over-year growth (houses): 0.05%
• Nearby comparison - Fairview house HD Price: $634,363 vs. Acadia $651,531

Bottom line: if you own a house in Acadia, check your HonestDoor Price before you do anything else. The gap between what the city thinks your home is worth and what the market will actually pay right now is the number that should be driving your decisions this summer.

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.