If you own on Brazil Street, here is the honest picture. The market is not crashing, but it is not sprinting either. It depends a lot on what type of property you have - and the story for houses versus condos is very different right now.
House values on Brazil Street are cooling off a little. The average HonestDoor Price sits at $274,990, down 1.79% from the previous period. The 3-month predicted value is $280,008, but that number is sliding - it is down from a moving average of $282,899. On the neighbourhood leaderboard, our houses rank 62 out of 92 comparable areas in St. John's. That puts us in below-average territory for growth right now.
That said, if you are a landlord or thinking about becoming one, the numbers still make sense. Estimated rent comes in at $1,498 per month with a rental yield of 6.01%. That is a strong return. For context, nearby Upper Springdale Street averages $315,665 for houses - so Brazil Street is still a more affordable entry point into this part of the city.
Condo owners on Brazil Street, pay attention. This is where things get interesting for us. The average HonestDoor Price for condos is $350,567 - up 6.06% from the previous period. The predicted value is $330,548, and it is climbing above the 3-month moving average of $306,591. That upward momentum is real. On the leaderboard, our condos rank 44 out of 94 in St. John's - above average. The recent value change of 40.12% is a number worth sitting with for a moment.
Rental income for condos averages $1,856 per month. The yield is 4.15%, which is moderate but still respectable. And if short-term rentals are on your radar, the Airbnb rank for condos in St. John's is 48 - a solid mid-table position. Lemarchant Road East condos average $478,831, which tells you there is still room for Brazil Street condo values to grow.
Here is the thing about your city assessment - it is a snapshot from the past. It gets updated on a schedule, not in real time. The market does not wait for that schedule. Values on Brazil Street have been moving, and not always in the direction you might expect.
The HonestDoor Price is a live, real-world check on what your property is actually worth today - not what a government office decided it was worth months or years ago. If your tax assessment is sitting at a number that does not reflect the current shift in house values, or the upward run in condo prices, you could be making decisions - about selling, refinancing, or even just budgeting - based on stale information. Check your HonestDoor Price now. It costs you nothing and it gives you the real number.
For house owners, the honest answer is: do not wait for the market to come back to you. Values are drifting down slightly right now. If you have been on the fence, this summer is a reasonable window - but pricing it right from day one matters more than ever. Buyers in this range are paying attention, and an overpriced listing will sit.
For condo owners, the timing looks better. Values are trending up, momentum is on your side, and you are sitting above average on the St. John's growth leaderboard. If you have been thinking about cashing out, the next few months could be a good moment to have that conversation.
Either way, start with your HonestDoor Price. Know your real number before you talk to anyone. That is just good sense.
brazil street | st. johns | august 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.