Bell's Turn, St. John's - August 2026 Real Estate Report

Bell's Turn, St. John's: Your Neighbour Just Asked If Now Is a Good Time to Sell

Here's the honest answer. It depends on what you own. Bell's Turn is telling two very different stories right now - one for house owners, one for condo owners. Let's break it down so you know exactly where you stand.

The Vibe: Houses vs. Condos in Bell's Turn

If we own a house here, the market is taking a breather. The predicted value sits at $316,471, which is running a bit below the 3-month moving average of $323,815. Values have dipped 3.13% recently, and on the neighbourhood leaderboard, our houses rank 58 out of 92 comparable areas in St. John's. That puts us in below-average territory for growth right now. Not a crisis - just a cooling-off period worth watching.

• Average HonestDoor Price (Houses): $325,444 - up 2.84% from the previous period
• Predicted market value: $316,471
• 3-month moving average: $323,815
• Recent value change: -3.13%
• Growth rank: 58 out of 92 neighbourhoods in St. John's
• Average rental estimate: $1,725 per month
• Rental yield: 5.96% - that is a strong return
• Airbnb estimate: $86 per night

Now, if we own a condo here, the story is completely different. Condo values have moved 42.85% recently, and we rank 2 out of 94 comparable neighbourhoods in St. John's. That is not a typo. Second place on the leaderboard. The predicted value is $248,547, climbing well above the 3-month moving average of $227,899. Condo owners in Bell's Turn are sitting on some serious momentum right now.

• Average HonestDoor Price (Condos): $265,836 - up 6.96% from the previous period
• Predicted market value: $248,547
• 3-month moving average: $227,899
• Recent value change: +42.85%
• Growth rank: 2 out of 94 neighbourhoods in St. John's
• Average rental estimate: $1,419 per month
• Rental yield: 4.27%
• Airbnb estimate: $71 per night

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

Here is the thing about your city assessment - it is a snapshot from the past. The city looks at sale data from a fixed date and locks that number in. By the time it lands in your mailbox, the market has already moved on.

The HonestDoor Price is updated in real time. It is pulling from current sales, current trends, and what buyers are actually paying right now in Bell's Turn and the streets around us. For condo owners especially, that gap between your old assessment and your HonestDoor Price could be significant - given that 42.85% recent value change, your assessment is almost certainly behind the curve.

For house owners, the HonestDoor Price is your real-world check. If your assessment came in high and the market has softened slightly, you want to know that before you price a listing or make a financial decision based on a stale number.

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

If you own a condo in Bell's Turn, this summer is worth a serious conversation. Ranking second in St. John's for growth is rare. Buyers notice momentum, and right now the numbers are working in your favour. Getting your HonestDoor Price today gives you a real baseline before you talk to an agent.

If you own a house, do not panic - but do pay attention. The rental yield of 5.96% is genuinely strong, which means if selling feels uncertain, holding and renting is a real option. Nearby neighbourhoods like Halley Drive ($537,822) and Parliament Street ($456,247) are priced significantly higher, which tells us Bell's Turn still has room to grow relative to the area around us.

Either way, the worst move right now is relying on last year's assessment to make a 2024 decision. Check your HonestDoor Price first - it takes about 30 seconds and gives you the number that actually reflects today's market.

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.