If you own a place in Brackendale and the last number you checked was your BC Assessment notice, you are leaving real money on the table. Here is what is actually happening on the ground in 2026.
Brackendale is a quiet achiever. We do not have the flashy sales volume of some Squamish neighbourhoods, but the values here are holding up - and in some corners of the market, they are genuinely running hot.
The headline number for us: 575 properties were assessed this year, and the average HonestDoor Price across the neighbourhood sits at $1,533,783. That is already 5.14% above the average government assessment of $1,458,830. The city's number is a snapshot from the past. The HonestDoor Price is what buyers are actually thinking about today.
If you own a house in Brackendale, here is the honest read. The average sale price came in at $1,215,000, with price per square foot around $846. Sales activity was light - 1 property sold last month, essentially unchanged from the month before. Three total transactions in 2026 so far tells you this is not a high-churn market.
The takeaway on houses: we are priced well compared to most of Squamish, but growth has taken a breather. Nearby Eagle Run is growing faster at 0.03% year over year, and Cheekye houses are predicted slightly higher at $1,652,163. Dentville is the budget option at $1,170,825 with slower growth. Brackendale sits comfortably in the middle - strong price, modest momentum.
This is where things get interesting for us. Brackendale condos are not just holding - they are leading the pack in Squamish right now.
For context, nearby condo markets are not even close. Eagle Run averages $758,576. Garibaldi Highlands sits at $576,438. Brackendale condos are in a completely different weight class right now, and the growth rate backs that up.
Your BC Assessment is calculated once a year using data that is already months old by the time it lands in your mailbox. It is a tax tool, not a selling tool. The HonestDoor Price updates in real time, pulling in actual market signals - recent sales, demand shifts, comparable listings - to give you a number that reflects what a buyer would actually pay today.
In Brackendale, that gap is real. The average HonestDoor Price for houses is $1,533,783 against an assessed value of $1,458,830. That is a $74,953 difference. If you are making any financial decision - refinancing, selling, even just figuring out your net worth - using the assessment number means you are working with incomplete information. Check your HonestDoor Price first.
Here is the straight answer. It depends on what you own.
If you own a condo in Brackendale, the timing argument is genuinely strong. Values are up 8.44% recently, the predicted value is climbing above the 3-month average, and you are sitting in the No. 1 growth spot in Squamish. Buyers looking at Squamish condos are not finding anything close to this in Eagle Run or Garibaldi Highlands at this price point. You have a real edge right now.
If you own a house, the picture is more measured. Values are solid and you are priced above most of Squamish, but the predicted value is dipping slightly below the 3-month average and growth ranks 8 out of 11. That is not a reason to panic - it is a reason to price sharp and not wait for the market to come back to you. With only 3 transactions in the neighbourhood so far in 2026, each listing gets attention. Use that.
Either way, your first move is the same: pull your HonestDoor Price, compare it to your assessment, and know the real number before you have a single conversation with an agent. That is just good homework.
brackendale | squamish | 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.