If you've been glancing at your city assessment and assuming that's the number that matters, it's time for a reality check. The market on Colville Road has been quietly doing its own thing - and the real story is in the HonestDoor Price, not the government's paperwork.
Let's break it down by property type, because houses and condos are telling two very different stories right now.
We're sitting in a stable spot. Houses on Colville Road are averaging a sale price of $935,500, with current listings at $947,500. Buyers are paying about 98.67% of list price - so yes, there's a little room to negotiate, but not much. Sellers are still holding strong.
Fourteen days on market is genuinely fast. That tells us buyers are paying attention to this street. On the neighbourhood leaderboard, our houses rank 2 out of 6 for days-on-market speed - that puts us among the fastest-selling spots in Esquimalt. For price, we rank 7 out of 8, meaning we're one of the more affordable options in the area. That's not a bad thing - it means there's upside here that other streets have already used up.
Growth rate ranks 3 out of 8 in Esquimalt - above average. We're not leading the pack, but we're ahead of most of the neighbourhood. West Bay next door is slightly pricier and growing a touch faster, so keep an eye on that comparison if you're thinking about timing a sale.
This is where things get interesting. Condo data on Colville Road is being pulled in two directions - actual sale prices are modest, but the HonestDoor Price and predicted values are significantly elevated, reflecting unique or high-value units in the mix. Take the broader condo numbers as context rather than a direct comparison to a typical unit.
On the neighbourhood leaderboard, condos here rank 1 out of 8 for growth in Esquimalt - that's the top spot. Days on market rank 3 out of 7, which is solidly mid-range. And at a price rank of 3 out of 7, we're above average in Esquimalt for condo pricing. Condos here are also selling faster than West Bay (48 days) and Craigflower (43 days), which signals real demand even with a slower pace than houses.
Here's the thing about your city assessment - it's a snapshot from the past. It doesn't know what sold last month, what buyers are actually offering, or where the market is heading. It's a static number doing a slow job.
The HonestDoor Price for houses on Colville Road sits at $902,085 - that's 1.85% higher than the average assessed value of $885,720. That gap is real money. For a homeowner, that difference could mean thousands of dollars left on the table if you price based on the assessment alone.
Yes, the HonestDoor Price has dipped 4.18% from the previous period - the market is taking a breather. But it's still tracking above what the city says your home is worth. That's the real-world check you need before making any decisions. With 330 properties assessed in the area this year, there's solid data behind that number - it's not a guess.
If you're weighing a summer sale on Colville Road, here's the honest read:
The market here isn't on fire, but it's not stalling either. Two transactions in 2026 so far and a total transaction rank of 2 in Esquimalt means Colville Road is one of the more active streets around. Sellers who price smart and move now are in a better spot than those waiting for a market that may not heat up further before fall.
Check your HonestDoor Price before you do anything else. It takes two minutes and it's the most current number you'll find - no waiting for next year's assessment to tell you what your home was worth twelve months ago.
colville road | esquimalt | 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.