Bexley, Kawartha Lakes - September 2026 Real Estate Report

Bexley Real Talk: Prices Are Sliding - Here Is What You Need to Know Before Summer

If you have been watching the "For Sale" signs around Bexley lately, here is the honest picture. The market is taking a breather - and depending on whether you own a house or a condo, that breather feels very different. Let us break it down.

The Vibe: Houses vs. Condos in Bexley

Houses

Our houses are sitting at an average HonestDoor Price of $703,293 right now. That is down 5.70% from the previous period - not a cliff drop, but a real dip worth paying attention to. The predicted market value comes in a bit higher at $745,774, though even that number is sliding below the 3-month moving average of $767,587. In plain terms, the trend line is pointing down.

On the neighbourhood leaderboard, Bexley houses rank 12 out of 14 comparable neighbourhoods in Kawartha Lakes for growth. That puts us near the bottom of the pack right now. Carden is outpacing us with a predicted value of $848,076 for houses, while Eldon ($703,128) and Laxton ($589,365) are sitting cheaper.

The silver lining? If you are thinking about renting instead of selling, the numbers are genuinely solid. Estimated rent runs $3,459 per month with a rental yield of 5.15%. That is a strong return. Airbnb potential clocks in at $172 per night, and Bexley ranks 8th in Kawartha Lakes for short-term rental performance.

• Average HonestDoor Price: $703,293
• Recent price change: -5.70%
• Predicted market value: $745,774
• 3-month moving average: $767,587
• Estimated monthly rent: $3,459
• Rental yield: 5.15%
• Airbnb estimate: $164 per night
• Growth rank: 12 out of 14 in Kawartha Lakes

Condos

The condo story in Bexley is where things get a little wild. The average HonestDoor Price is $956,200 - but it has dropped 45.25% from the previous period. That is a significant move, and it deserves a serious look before anyone makes a decision based on old numbers. The predicted market value sits at $1,746,400, down from a 3-month moving average of $1,861,900, with a recent value change of -13.36%.

On the leaderboard, Bexley condos rank 11 out of 13 comparable neighbourhoods for growth. Again, near the bottom. Nearby, Laxton condos are priced close at a predicted $1,730,025, while Carden ($536,371 HonestDoor Price) and Eldon ($899,729 HonestDoor Price) are both cheaper on that measure.

Where condos do shine is short-term rental potential. Bexley ranks 2nd in all of Kawartha Lakes for Airbnb performance - that is a top-tier result. At $205 per night, the income opportunity is real for the right owner. Long-term rental yield sits at 1.98%, which is more moderate, but the rent estimate of $6,160 per month is nothing to ignore.

• Average HonestDoor Price: $956,200
• Recent price change: -45.25%
• Predicted market value: $1,746,400
• 3-month moving average: $1,861,900
• Estimated monthly rent: $6,160
• Rental yield: 1.98%
• Airbnb estimate: $205 per night
• Airbnb rank in Kawartha Lakes: 2nd
• Growth rank: 11 out of 13 in Kawartha Lakes

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. It does not know that Bexley house prices have shifted 5.70% recently, or that condo values have moved dramatically. It is working off old data while the real world has already moved on.

The HonestDoor Price is a real-time check on what your property is actually worth today - not what a government office calculated months or years ago. With prices actively changing in Bexley right now, the gap between your assessment and your real market value could be significant. That gap affects everything from how you price a listing to how you think about your equity. Checking your HonestDoor Price costs nothing and takes two minutes. Relying on a stale assessment when the market is moving could cost you a lot more.

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

If selling is on your mind, the honest answer is: timing and pricing are everything right now. Both houses and condos in Bexley are seeing values pull back, and we are sitting near the lower end of the Kawartha Lakes neighbourhood leaderboard for growth. That does not mean you should panic - it means you should be sharp.

Buyers in a softening market have more options and more patience. Overpricing a listing right now is the fastest way to sit on the market through the summer. The sellers who win this season will be the ones who price accurately from day one - and that starts with knowing your real number, not the one on last year's assessment notice.

If you are a house owner with a strong rental yield of 5.15%, holding and renting is a genuinely competitive alternative to selling into a dip. If you own a condo and have Airbnb flexibility, that number-2 ranking in Kawartha Lakes for short-term rental is a real asset worth considering before you put up a sign.

Bottom line - check your HonestDoor Price, know where you actually stand, and make the call from there. That is the move.

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.