Auburn Bay, Calgary - July 2026 Real Estate Report

Auburn Bay Real Estate Check-In: The Market Is Taking a Breather

If you've been watching the "For Sale" signs around the lake, here's the straight story. Auburn Bay is still one of Calgary's busiest neighbourhoods for transactions - ranked 2nd in the entire city for total sales volume in 2026. But prices? They're sliding. This is not the time to guess what your home is worth based on last year's numbers.

The Vibe: Houses vs. Condos

Houses - Still Moving, But Cheaper

We saw 55 houses sell last month, which sounds solid until you realize that's down 12.7% from the month before. The average sale price came in at $674,165 - a drop of 8.1% in a single month. Buyers are paying about 98.35% of list price, so they're negotiating, and they're winning. The good news is our homes are still selling faster than Seton (28 days vs. 33 days), which tells you demand hasn't disappeared - it's just gotten pickier.

• Average sale price: $674,165 (down 8.1% from last month)
• Average listing price: $671,140
• Price per square foot: $389
• Average days on market: 28
• Sale-to-list ratio: 98.35%
• Properties sold: 55
• Predicted market value: $739,781
• Estimated monthly rent: $3,374
• Rental yield: 5.19%
• Growth rank: 184 out of 233 Calgary neighbourhoods

That growth rank is the number to pay attention to. On the neighbourhood leaderboard, Auburn Bay houses sit in the bottom third for price growth right now. That's not a disaster - it's a signal to act with current data, not old assumptions.

Condos - A Quieter Story

The condo side of Auburn Bay is thinner. Only 4 units sold last month, down 20% from the month before. The average sale price was $303,375, off 11.3% month-over-month. Buyers paid 97.56% of list price, and values have dipped 0.99% recently. The predicted market value sits at $329,529, which is actually slightly below the 3-month moving average of $329,782 - meaning the trend is still pointing down, not up.

• Average sale price: $303,375 (down 11.3% from last month)
• Average listing price: $311,250
• Price per square foot: $398
• Average days on market: 31
• Sale-to-list ratio: 97.56%
• Properties sold: 4
• Predicted market value: $329,529
• Estimated monthly rent: $1,751
• Rental yield: 4.14%
• Growth rank: 131 out of 216 Calgary neighbourhoods

On the neighbourhood leaderboard, Auburn Bay condos rank 131 out of 216 for growth - below average. For context, nearby Mahogany condos are priced much higher but growing even slower. Seton condos are slightly pricier and holding up a touch better. If you own a condo here, your position in the market is real and it needs a real number attached to it.

The Secret Sauce: Your HonestDoor Price vs. That Government Assessment

Here's the thing most Auburn Bay homeowners don't realize. The city's assessed value for houses here averages $777,686. But the HonestDoor Price - which pulls from actual recent sales and live market signals - comes in at $733,957. That's a gap of 5.62%. For condos, the gap is even wider. The city says $358,937 on average. HonestDoor says $324,864. That's a 9.49% difference.

Why does this matter to your wallet? Because the assessed value is a snapshot frozen in time. It doesn't know that Auburn Bay house prices dropped 8.1% last month. The HonestDoor Price does. If you're making any decision - selling, refinancing, even just understanding your net worth - using a stale government number is like checking last year's weather forecast before a road trip. The HonestDoor Price is the real-world check that reflects what a buyer would actually pay you today.

Both the house and condo HonestDoor Prices have decreased from the previous period - houses down 0.79%, condos down 1.42%. That's the market talking. Listen to it.

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

If selling is on your mind, the window is not closed - but it's narrowing. Here's the honest breakdown.

• Buyers are negotiating. A 98.35% sale-to-list ratio on houses means you need to price sharp from day one, not start high and chase the market down.
• 28 days on market for houses is still respectable. You're not sitting forever. But with 55 sales last month down from the month before, competition among sellers is real.
• The neighbourhood leaderboard ranking of 184 out of 233 for house growth means Auburn Bay is not leading the Calgary recovery right now. Pricing ahead of the market will cost you time and money.
• Condo sellers face a tougher crowd. Only 4 sales last month in a pool of 1,277 assessed properties is a thin market. Pricing at or slightly below the HonestDoor Price of $329,529 gives you the best shot at being one of the few that actually closes.
• The rental yield on houses is 5.19%. If selling feels rushed, holding and renting is a legitimate option worth running the numbers on.

Bottom line - Auburn Bay is still a neighbourhood people want to live in. The lake, the amenities, the transit access - none of that changed. What changed is the price ceiling buyers are willing to hit right now. Know your real number before you list. That's what the HonestDoor Price is for.

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.