If you live on Adams Avenue and you're still going off your last city assessment, you're probably working with a number that doesn't reflect what's happening on the street today. Here's the real picture.
We've got a split market on Adams Avenue right now, and it matters which side of that split your property sits on.
Houses are taking a breather. The average HonestDoor Price sits at $311,390 - up 1.75% from the previous period, which is a positive sign. But the predicted value for houses has dipped to $306,039, sitting below the 3-month moving average of $313,573. Short-term, values have shifted by -4.76%. On the neighbourhood leaderboard, house growth ranks 78 out of 92 comparable areas in St. John's. That puts us near the bottom of the pack for growth right now. No sugarcoating it.
Condos are a completely different conversation. The average HonestDoor Price is $668,804 - up 2.58% - and the predicted value of $651,994 is actually running well above the 3-month moving average of $593,313. That's momentum. Condo values have moved up 39.44% recently, and the Airbnb rank for condos sits at 12 in all of St. John's. That's a top-tier short-term rental position. Growth ranks 50 out of 94 - squarely in the middle of the pack, but trending the right way.
Here's the thing about city assessments - they're a snapshot from the past. By the time that number lands in your mailbox, the market has already moved. The HonestDoor Price is updated in real time, pulling in current sales data and market signals to give us an actual read on what a buyer would pay today.
For condo owners on Adams Avenue, this gap is especially important right now. A 39.44% recent value change means your city assessment is almost certainly lagging behind your real-world equity. If you're making any financial decision - refinancing, selling, even just understanding your net worth - the HonestDoor Price is the number to start with, not the one the city mailed you last year.
For house owners, the HonestDoor Price gives you an honest heads-up that the short-term dip is real. Better to know now than to be surprised at the negotiating table.
If you own a condo on Adams Avenue, this summer looks interesting. Values are climbing, the predicted price is above the recent average, and that Airbnb rank of 12 in St. John's tells buyers there's real income potential here. That's a story worth telling to the right buyer.
If you own a house, be realistic. The growth rank of 78 out of 92 means we're not in a bidding-war market right now. That doesn't mean you can't sell well - it means pricing sharp and leaning on the rental yield story (5.98% is genuinely strong) will matter. Investors are still paying attention to Adams Avenue for exactly that reason.
Either way, check your HonestDoor Price before you do anything else. It's the fastest way to know where you actually stand - not where you stood 18 months ago.
adams avenue | st. johns | august 2026This 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.