Columbus, Oshawa - June 2026 Real Estate Report

Columbus, Oshawa: Your Home Is Worth More Than the City Thinks

The Vibe Right Now

If you live on a quiet street in Columbus and you have been wondering what your place is actually worth - not what the city assessed it at last year - the answer might surprise you. This neighbourhood is sitting at the top of the Oshawa leaderboard, and most homeowners have no idea.

Houses: Still the King of Columbus

The average HonestDoor Price for a house in Columbus is $1,272,196. Yes, that is down 2.48% from the last period, so the market is taking a breather. But here is the number that matters more: the predicted market value is $1,304,543, and it is climbing past the 3-month moving average of $1,270,150. That gap tells us momentum is building back up.

• Average HonestDoor Price: $1,272,196
• Predicted Market Value: $1,304,543
• 3-Month Moving Average: $1,270,150
• Recent Value Change: 9.54%
• Growth Rank: 3 out of 20 neighbourhoods in Oshawa
• Estimated Monthly Rent: $5,013
• Rental Yield: 4.36%
• Airbnb Estimate: $245 per night
• Airbnb Rank in Oshawa: 3rd

That growth rank is the real story. Out of 20 comparable neighbourhoods in Oshawa, Columbus houses land at number 3. We are not in the middle of the pack - we are near the top. And compared to nearby areas, Columbus is commanding a serious premium. Windfields averages $877,610 and Kedron sits at $1,169,037. Columbus is not just keeping up - it is leading.

Condos: A Quiet Comeback

Condos in Columbus are a different story, and honestly a good one. The average HonestDoor Price is $500,040 - up 0.35% from last period. Small move, but it is moving in the right direction. The predicted value of $498,320 is already above the 3-month moving average of $481,973, which means the trend is pointing up.

• Average HonestDoor Price: $500,040
• Predicted Market Value: $498,320
• 3-Month Moving Average: $481,973
• Recent Value Change: 24.95%
• Growth Rank: 5 out of 19 neighbourhoods in Oshawa
• Estimated Monthly Rent: $2,530
• Rental Yield: 3.85%
• Airbnb Estimate: $125 per night
• Airbnb Rank in Oshawa: 8th

A 24.95% recent value change on condos is not a small number. And ranking 5th out of 19 neighbourhoods puts Columbus condos solidly above average in Oshawa. If you own a condo here and you have not checked your HonestDoor Price lately, you are probably underestimating what you have.

The Secret Sauce: Why Your Tax Assessment Is Already Outdated

Here is the honest truth. Government assessments are snapshots frozen in time. By the time that number lands in your mailbox, the market has already moved. The HonestDoor Price is updated in real time using actual sales data, current market signals, and predictive modelling. It is the real-world check your assessment cannot give you.

For Columbus homeowners, this gap matters. With houses trending toward a predicted value of $1,304,543 and condos showing a 24.95% recent swing, relying on a static city assessment to make a financial decision - whether that is selling, refinancing, or just knowing where you stand - is leaving money on the table. Check your HonestDoor Price now, not when the city gets around to updating its records.

The So What - Should You Sell This Summer?

If you own a house in Columbus and you are thinking about listing this summer, here is the straight talk. The short-term dip of 2.48% is not a red flag - it is a normal pause in a neighbourhood that just posted 9.54% recent growth and ranks 3rd in all of Oshawa. Buyers who missed out on Windfields or Kedron are looking at Columbus. You have something they want.

For condo owners, the timing looks even cleaner. Values are rising, the growth rank is strong, and at $500,040 you are priced competitively against nearby options. Kedron condos average $463,700 - Columbus is already ahead of that benchmark.

The rental numbers also give sellers a useful edge in negotiations. A house here can pull $5,013 per month in rent with a 4.36% yield. That is a real number you can put in front of an investor buyer. It makes your listing more than just a home - it makes it an income argument.

Bottom line - Columbus is not a neighbourhood that is cooling off. It is one that is catching its breath before the next move. If your plan is to sell, this summer is worth a serious conversation.

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.