Bonavista Street West, St. John's - August 2026 Real Estate Report

Bonavista Street West Is Quietly Outperforming - Here Is What Your Home Is Actually Worth Right Now

The Vibe: What Is Happening on Our Street

If you have been walking past "For Sale" signs in Bonavista Street West and wondering whether now is the time to make a move, here is the honest answer: the numbers are looking pretty good for homeowners right now. We are sitting in a spot where house values are climbing and the rental market is holding strong. Let us break it down by property type so you know exactly where you stand.

Houses: A Strong Climb Off the Bottom

Houses in Bonavista Street West have a predicted market value of $379,383 right now. That number is climbing - the 3-month moving average was $366,595, which means values have moved up meaningfully in a short window. Property values have shifted by 3.21% recently, and that is not nothing.

Here is the stat that should make you sit up: our house growth rate ranks 2 out of 92 comparable neighbourhoods in St. John's. That puts us near the very top of the leaderboard city-wide. Most of our neighbours do not know that.

• HonestDoor Price (Houses): $379,278
• Predicted Market Value: $379,383
• 3-Month Moving Average: $366,595
• Recent Value Change: 3.21%
• Growth Rank: 2 out of 92 neighbourhoods in St. John's
• Average Rental Estimate: $1,989 per month
• Rental Yield: 5.86% - that is a strong return
• Airbnb Estimate: $99 per night
• Airbnb Rank in St. John's: 40

A rental yield of 5.86% is genuinely strong. If you own a house here and are thinking about renting instead of selling, the math is working in your favour. Nearby streets like Bellevue Crescent ($404,764), Birmingham Street ($405,570), and Park Avenue East ($396,969) are all priced a bit higher - but we are closing that gap fast.

Condos: Big Momentum, Above-Average Standing

Condos in Bonavista Street West tell a different but still interesting story. The predicted market value sits at $433,750, up significantly from the 3-month moving average of $387,789. That is a 40.59% recent change in property values - a number that demands attention.

• HonestDoor Price (Condos): $430,017
• Predicted Market Value: $433,750
• 3-Month Moving Average: $387,789
• Recent Value Change: 40.59%
• Growth Rank: 32 out of 94 neighbourhoods in St. John's - above average
• Average Rental Estimate: $2,202 per month
• Rental Yield: 3.95% - moderate but steady
• Airbnb Estimate: $110 per night
• Airbnb Rank in St. John's: 32

Condo values here are slightly below Bellevue Crescent ($464,800) and Birmingham Street ($477,891), but the trajectory is pointing up. Ranking 32 out of 94 puts us solidly above average in the city - not at the top, but moving in the right direction.

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

Here is something most homeowners on our street do not realize. Your city tax assessment is a snapshot from the past - sometimes many months old by the time it lands in your mailbox. It does not know what happened to values last quarter. It does not know our house growth rank is sitting at 2 out of 92 right now.

The HonestDoor Price is updated in real time. It pulls in current market signals, not last year's data. For houses, that means the difference between a stale government number and a live market value of $379,383. For condos, the gap between an old assessment and today's predicted value of $433,750 could be the difference between leaving money on the table and pricing your home right.

Think of the HonestDoor Price as the real-world check on what your home is actually worth today - not what a government office thought it was worth when they last got around to looking.

The So What - Should You Sell This Summer?

If you own a house in Bonavista Street West and you have been sitting on the fence, the case for acting this summer is real. We are ranked 2nd out of 92 neighbourhoods for growth. Values are up off the 3-month average. Buyers looking at nearby streets are paying more - which means our street looks like relative value to them right now. That is a good position to sell from.

If you own a condo, the story is a bit more measured. The growth is there - 40.59% recent change is hard to ignore - but the rental yield at 3.95% means holding is still a reasonable play. If you need to sell, the market is moving your way. If you can wait, you are not losing ground.

Either way, the first step is knowing your actual number. Check your HonestDoor Price before you call an agent, before you set a listing price, and definitely before you assume your tax assessment tells the whole story. On Bonavista Street West right now, it almost certainly does not.

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.