Chicoutimi, Saguenay - August 2026 Real Estate Report

Chicoutimi Real Estate Right Now: Your Neighbour Knows, Do You?

The Vibe in Chicoutimi

If you own property in Chicoutimi, here is the honest picture. The market is not on fire, but it is not stalling out either. It is moving - just carefully. And depending on whether you own a house or a condo, the story is a little different for each of us.

Houses: Holding Steady With a Small Pause

The average HonestDoor Price for a house in Chicoutimi sits at $404,776 - up 1.79% from the previous period. That is real, measurable growth. But the short-term predicted value of $397,651 is sitting just below the 3-month moving average of $398,302, which tells us the pace has taken a small breather recently. We are talking a -0.25% dip in the near term. Not a crash. Just a market catching its breath.

• Average HonestDoor Price: $404,776 (up 1.79%)
• Predicted Market Value: $397,651
• 3-Month Moving Average: $398,302
• Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,986
• Rental Yield: 5.84% - that is a strong return
• Airbnb Estimate: $100 per night - ranked #1 in Saguenay for short-term rental potential
• Neighbourhood Growth Rank: 4 out of 6 in Saguenay - below average, but not the bottom

That 5.84% rental yield is the number landlords should be circling. It means if you own a house here and rent it out, your money is working harder than it would in a lot of other Saguenay neighbourhoods. And that Airbnb rank of #1 in Saguenay? Chicoutimi houses are the top pick for short-term rental income in the region. That is not nothing.

Compared to nearby neighbourhoods, we are ahead. Laterriere sits at a predicted $375,152, La Baie at $334,735, and Tremblay at $336,408. Chicoutimi houses are priced higher - and for good reason.

Condos: A Quieter Story With a Bright Spot

Condo owners, here is our update. The average HonestDoor Price is $312,192, up 1.80% from the previous period. The predicted value of $306,659 is actually climbing above the 3-month moving average of $304,990 - so the short-term trend is pointing up, even though the recent value change shows -1.90%. That sounds like a contradiction, but it just means we had a dip and the market is starting to recover from it.

• Average HonestDoor Price: $312,192 (up 1.80%)
• Predicted Market Value: $306,659
• 3-Month Moving Average: $304,990 (predicted value is above this - a good sign)
• Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,607
• Rental Yield: 4.17% - moderate but respectable
• Airbnb Estimate: $81 per night - ranked #4 in Saguenay
• Neighbourhood Growth Rank: 2 out of 6 in Saguenay - above average

That growth rank of 2 out of 6 is the real headline for condo owners. On the Saguenay neighbourhood leaderboard, Chicoutimi condos are punching above average. If you own a condo here, you are in a better competitive position than most of the region right now.

The Secret Sauce: Why Your HonestDoor Price Matters More Than Your Tax Assessment

Here is the thing about your city tax 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. Prices move month to month, and your assessment can be thousands of dollars off from what your home would actually sell for today.

The HonestDoor Price is updated continuously using real market data. For houses in Chicoutimi, that means a current read of $404,776 - not a number from a valuation cycle that started two years ago. If you are making any financial decision - refinancing, selling, even just understanding your net worth - you want the number that reflects today, not last year.

Think of the HonestDoor Price as your real-world check. It is what the market is actually saying your home is worth right now, not what a government office decided it was worth on a fixed date.

So What Does This Mean If You Are Thinking About Selling This Summer?

For house sellers - the window is open. You are sitting at the top of the local leaderboard on price compared to Laterriere, La Baie, and Tremblay. The short-term value has dipped slightly, but the overall HonestDoor Price trend is still up 1.79%. Buyers looking in Saguenay will compare your listing to those cheaper neighbourhoods. Your job is to price it right - not based on your assessment, but based on where the market actually is today.

For condo sellers - your growth rank of 2 out of 6 in Saguenay is a selling point. Use it. The predicted value is trending upward against the 3-month average, which suggests momentum is building. If you have been waiting for a signal, this is a reasonable one to act on.

Bottom line - Chicoutimi is not the hottest market in Quebec, but it is holding its own and offering real returns for both long-term landlords and short-term rental owners. If you have not checked your HonestDoor Price lately, now is the time to do it. Your assessment is not telling you the full story.

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.