If you've been glancing at your city tax assessment and feeling pretty good about it, we need to talk. The Centennial market is moving in ways that a once-a-year government number simply won't catch. Here's the real picture.
Centennial is a tale of two property types right now, and the gap between them is worth paying attention to.
Houses - Taking a Breather
Let's be straight with each other. The house market here is cooling. The average sale price sits at $164,550, which is down 20.8% from last month. Only 2 houses sold this month, and they sat on the market for an average of 102 days before finding a buyer. When homes are selling at 93.80% of list price, that tells us buyers have the upper hand right now - they're negotiating, and they're winning.
That growth rank is a honest signal. Out of 193 comparable Winnipeg neighbourhoods, houses in Centennial rank 177th for price growth. We're not at the bottom, but we're close. The 3-month moving average for predicted value is sitting at $371,983, and the current predicted value of $361,913 is trending below that. Prices are drifting down, not spiking up.
Condos - A Different Story
The condo picture is quieter in terms of sales volume - just 1 transaction in 2026 so far - but the numbers point in a more interesting direction. The predicted market value is $2,373,973, which is actually climbing above the 3-month moving average of $2,338,964. That's a rare green arrow in this market right now.
Condos rank 106th out of 190 for growth - solidly middle of the pack. Not a star performer, but not a concern either. And with an Airbnb rank of 51 in Winnipeg, there's real short-term rental potential here if you're thinking about that angle.
Here's the thing about your city assessment - it's a snapshot from the past. It doesn't know what sold on your block last month. It doesn't adjust when buyer demand shifts. It's a static number doing a dynamic job, and it's almost always wrong by the time you read it.
The HonestDoor Price is different. It's a real-time estimate that updates as the market moves. Right now, for houses in Centennial, that number is $368,343 - up 1.78% from the previous period. That's the number a buyer's agent is going to work from. That's the number that matters when you're deciding whether to list, refinance, or just figure out where you actually stand.
Your tax assessment won't tell you that house values are trending below their 3-month average. Your HonestDoor Price will. Check it now, not in six months when the city gets around to updating their records.
If you're a house owner in Centennial with summer selling plans, here's the honest take: the market is not in your corner right now. Homes are sitting for 102 days on average. Buyers are paying below asking. Prices dropped sharply last month. That doesn't mean you shouldn't sell - it means you need to price it right from day one, not from wishful thinking.
Nearby neighbourhoods like China Town, West Alexander, and Logan CPR are all priced lower than Centennial for houses. That's actually a small advantage - we're the step-up option for buyers who've outgrown those areas. But with a growth rank of 177 out of 193, you can't price like it's a hot market. Sharp pricing beats sitting on the market through August.
For condo owners, the picture is a bit calmer. Values are ticking up slightly, and the short-term rental numbers are genuinely strong. If you're not in a rush, holding isn't a bad call. If you do want to move, the Airbnb rank of 51 in Winnipeg is a real selling point to put in front of investors.
Bottom line - pull your HonestDoor Price today. Know your real number. Then make the call.
centennial | winnipeg | 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.