If you live on one of Alwington's tree-lined streets, here is the honest truth: this neighbourhood is still one of the most valuable addresses in Kingston, and the numbers back that up. But the picture looks very different depending on whether you own a house or a condo - so let's break it down for us locals.
The average HonestDoor Price for a house in Alwington sits at $1,420,078. That is a slight dip of 0.23% from the previous period - basically a rounding error, not a reason to panic. Think of it as the market taking a breath after a strong run.
The forward-looking predicted value is even more encouraging at $1,423,290, which is trending up from the 3-month moving average of $1,419,689. That upward direction matters. It tells us momentum is still on the side of house owners here.
That No. 1 Airbnb ranking is not a small thing. It means Alwington houses have the strongest short-term income potential in the entire city. If you have ever thought about renting out your place for a weekend or a summer month, the market is telling you this is the right address to do it.
For context, compare us to the neighbours. Kingston Penitentiary area homes average $626,000. Portsmouth comes in at $662,115. Queens sits at $1,111,779. Alwington houses are in a different league.
We should be straight with you here. The condo side of Alwington is going through a rougher patch. The average HonestDoor Price for a condo is $966,045, which is down 6.69% from the previous period. The predicted value of $1,035,287 is also sitting well below the 3-month moving average of $1,540,961, and the recent value change of -43.49% signals a significant correction in this segment.
A growth rank of 39 out of 44 puts Alwington condos among the weakest performers in Kingston at the moment. That does not mean the address has lost its appeal - but it does mean condo owners here need current, accurate data before making any decisions. Sitting on an old assessment right now could cost you.
Here is the thing about your city assessment - it is a snapshot from the past. The city looks at sale data from a fixed point in time and applies it broadly. It does not know that Alwington houses are trending up right now, or that the condo market has shifted sharply. It definitely does not know your specific street, your renovated kitchen, or the fact that your neighbourhood just ranked No. 1 in Kingston for Airbnb income.
The HonestDoor Price is updated in real time using current sales, local trends, and live market signals. For a house owner in Alwington, that difference between a stale government number and a live HonestDoor Price could easily be six figures. That is real money - the kind that changes what you can afford to buy next, how you negotiate, and whether you price your home to sell fast or leave cash on the table.
Check your HonestDoor Price now. Do not wait for the city to catch up to what your home is actually worth today.
If you own a house in Alwington and you have been on the fence about listing this summer, the data gives you a reasonable case to move. Values are holding near the top of the Kingston market, the growth rank puts us in the upper quarter of all neighbourhoods, and buyer demand for this address is real. A 0.23% dip is noise, not a trend.
If you own a condo, the honest advice is to go in with eyes open. The market is softer right now and pricing it right from day one matters more than ever. Overpricing a condo in a cooling segment is the fastest way to sit on the market and then have to drop anyway. Get your HonestDoor Price, understand where you actually stand, and price with confidence rather than hope.
Either way, Alwington is still one of Kingston's most desirable addresses. The fundamentals - location, rental income potential, short-term rental demand - are all pointing in the right direction for the long game. Summer 2025 is a moment to be informed, not impulsive.
alwington | kingston | july 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.