If you've been glancing at your city assessment and feeling pretty good about it, hold on. The numbers on the ground in Braeheid Survey tell a more complicated story - and depending on whether you own a house or a condo, your next move looks very different.
Let's start with houses, because that's where things get interesting for us. The average HonestDoor Price for a house in Braeheid Survey sits at $1,081,928 - up 3.27% from the previous period. That sounds great. But dig one layer deeper and you'll see the predicted market value is currently at $1,047,663, which is actually sliding below the 3-month moving average of $1,076,385. Property values have dipped -2.09% recently. So yes, the longer-term trend is up, but the short-term momentum is taking a breather.
On the sales floor, houses here are moving slowly. We're talking an average of 109 days on market - and that days-on-market rank is 41 out of 45 neighbourhoods tracked in Hamilton. That puts us near the very bottom of the speed chart. The one house that sold recently went for $762,000, which was about 95.26% of the list price. Buyers are negotiating. This is a buyers' market right now for houses.
Condos are a different story. Our average HonestDoor Price for condos is $604,479, up a modest 0.33%. The predicted market value is $602,486 and it is actually creeping upward - the 3-month moving average is $599,372, so condos here are quietly gaining ground. A 1.26% recent value change and a growth rank of 96 out of 186 puts condos in the middle of the pack. Not a rocket ship, but stable and moving in the right direction.
Here's the thing about government assessments - they are a snapshot from the past. They do not update in real time, and in a market that has moved as much as Hamilton has over the last few years, that number on your tax bill can be wildly off from what a buyer would actually pay you today.
The HonestDoor Price is a live, data-driven estimate that reflects what is happening right now - not what happened two or three years ago when your assessment was last calculated. For house owners in Braeheid Survey, there is a real gap worth paying attention to. Your HonestDoor Price is sitting at $1,081,928, while the predicted market value based on recent activity is closer to $1,047,663. That gap is your reality check. If you are making any financial decisions - refinancing, selling, even just understanding your net worth - you want the current number, not the stale one.
Condo owners, your HonestDoor Price of $604,479 is actually tracking closely with the predicted value of $602,486. That alignment is a good sign. It means the data is consistent and you have a reliable picture of where you stand.
If you own a house in Braeheid Survey and you are thinking about listing this summer, be honest with yourself about the conditions. Homes here are sitting for over 100 days on average, and buyers are coming in below asking. That does not mean you should not sell - it means you need to price it right from day one. Overpricing in this market is a fast way to watch your listing go stale.
The good news is that nearby neighbourhoods like Rockcliffe Survey (HonestDoor Price $1,269,888) and Mcdonald Court ($1,210,123) are priced higher than Braeheid Survey. That means buyers who get priced out of those areas may look your way. Position your home correctly and you can capture that demand.
For condo owners, the picture is a bit brighter. Values are ticking up, and at $604,479 you are sitting above nearby Waterdown ($569,514), which gives you a competitive edge without being out of reach. If you are thinking about selling or renting, a yield of 3.64% and a rental estimate of $2,924 per month means the numbers work for investors too - which expands your buyer pool.
Bottom line - check your HonestDoor Price before you do anything. It takes two minutes and it is the most accurate real-world number you have access to right now. Your tax assessment is not going to help you negotiate a sale price this summer. Your HonestDoor Price will.
braeheid survey | hamilton | october 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.