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    Capilano, Edmonton - August 2026 Real Estate Report

    2026-08-15 00:00 · Your HonestDoor Team

    Edmonton, Capilano

    Capilano, Edmonton: Your Home Is Worth More Than the City Thinks

    If you own a home in Capilano and you have not looked at your HonestDoor Price lately, you are leaving real money on the table. The city's assessment says the average home here is worth $545,948. The HonestDoor Price says $605,557. That is a gap of nearly $60,000 - and that gap matters when you are making decisions about selling, refinancing, or just knowing where you stand.

    The Vibe: What Is Actually Happening in Our Neighbourhood

    Capilano is holding its own. With 1,060 properties assessed this year and 37 transactions recorded in 2026, we are an active, established pocket of Edmonton. Neighbourhood growth sits at 0.04% year over year - steady, not flashy. Think of it as a market that knows what it is worth and is not in a rush to prove it.

    Here is how we stack up on Edmonton's neighbourhood leaderboard:

    • Average assessed value rank: 89 out of Edmonton neighbourhoods - we are in the upper tier for property values
    • Total transaction rank: 50 in Edmonton - solid buying and selling activity
    • Airbnb rank: 122 in Edmonton

    Houses: A Buyers' Market With Premium Price Tags

    If you have been watching the "For Sale" signs in Capilano, here is what is actually happening with houses right now. The average sale price is sitting at $1,008,750, with current listings averaging $1,029,950. Price per square foot is around $675 - which puts us at rank 53 out of 285 Edmonton neighbourhoods. That means we are among the most expensive areas in the city. That is not a bad place to be.

    The honest part? Buyers are negotiating. Properties are selling at 98.09% of list price, which means sellers are coming down a little. Homes are also sitting on the market for an average of 48 days - our days-on-market ranks 46 out of 108 comparable neighbourhoods, which puts us in the moderately fast-selling category. It is a buyers' market right now, but not a fire sale.

    • Average sale price: $1,008,750
    • Average list price this month: $1,029,950
    • Price per square foot: $675
    • Sale-to-list ratio: 98.09% - buyers are paying just under asking
    • Average days on market: 48
    • Properties sold this period: 2, down 33.3% from last month
    • Predicted market value: $608,958
    • 3-month moving average: $599,786 - values are trending up
    • Recent value change: 1.50%
    • Growth rank: 96 out of 292 Edmonton neighbourhoods - above average
    • Estimated rent: $2,909 per month
    • Rental yield: 5.45% - strong returns for investors

    For context, our neighbour River Valley Highlands has a predicted house value of $729,756. We are more affordable than that, which actually makes Capilano houses an attractive entry point into this corridor of the city.

    Condos: A Different Story Entirely

    Condos in Capilano are playing in a completely different league. The average HonestDoor Price for a condo here is $1,919,940 - and the predicted market value is climbing to $1,973,240, up from a 3-month moving average of $1,904,447. Values have moved 2.66% recently, ranking 76 out of 302 Edmonton neighbourhoods for growth. That is solidly above average.

    • Average HonestDoor Price: $1,919,940 (down 2.70% from previous period)
    • Predicted market value: $1,973,240
    • 3-month moving average: $1,904,447 - trending upward
    • Recent value change: 2.66%
    • Growth rank: 76 out of 302 Edmonton neighbourhoods - above average
    • Estimated rent: $6,014 per month
    • Rental yield: 3.01% - moderate returns
    • Airbnb rank: 14 in Edmonton - top tier short-term rental potential
    • Airbnb estimate: $294 per night

    That Airbnb rank of 14 in all of Edmonton is worth paying attention to. If you own a condo here and you are not thinking about short-term rental income, you are sitting on an option most of the city does not have.

    The Secret Sauce: Why Your HonestDoor Price Is the Number That Actually Matters

    Here is the thing about your city assessment - it is a snapshot taken months ago, based on data that was already old when they printed it. The city's average assessed value for Capilano homes is $545,948. The HonestDoor Price is $605,557. That is 10.92% higher than the city's number.

    The HonestDoor Price updates in real time. It pulls from actual transactions, current listing data, and live market signals - not a once-a-year government process. If you are using your assessment to decide whether to sell, refinance, or even just feel good about your net worth, you are working with a number that is already behind. The HonestDoor Price is the real-world check on what your home is actually worth today.

    For houses, that real-world number is $608,958 in predicted value and trending upward from the 3-month average. For condos, it is $1,973,240 and also climbing. Both are moving in the right direction.

    The So What: Should You Sell in Capilano This Summer?

    Here is the straight answer. It depends on your property type.

    If you own a house, the market is taking a bit of a breather. Volume is down - only 2 sales this period, off 33.3% from last month. Buyers have some leverage right now, getting homes for about 98 cents on the dollar. But prices are not dropping - the predicted value is up from the 3-month average, and at $675 per square foot, Capilano houses are still among the pricier options in Edmonton. If you price it right and you are not in a rush, you can still get a strong result. If you overprice it, expect to sit for a while - 48 days is the current average.

    If you own a condo, the story is more interesting. Values are climbing, the Airbnb potential is top-14 in the city, and rental income at $6,014 per month is genuinely compelling for buyers. A slight dip of 2.70% in the HonestDoor Price is worth watching, but the 3-month trend is moving up. Summer could be a solid window before the fall market heats up with more competition.

    Either way, the first step is knowing your real number - not the city's number. Check your HonestDoor Price, compare it to what is listed on your street right now, and make the call from there. That is how neighbours here make smart moves.

    capilano | edmonton | august 2026

    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.

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