If you live in Constance Bay and you have not checked your HonestDoor Price lately, now is the time to do it. The numbers on houses and condos are moving in opposite directions, and your city tax assessment is not keeping up with either of them.
Let's be straight with each other. Our market right now is a tale of two property types, and where you land depends entirely on what you own.
Houses: The average HonestDoor Price for a house here sits at $706,317, up 1.19% from the previous period. The predicted market value is $697,994, and that number is climbing - it is up from a 3-month moving average of $687,692. So the trend line is pointing in the right direction, even if the pace is steady rather than explosive. On the rental side, we are looking at an estimated $3,311 per month, with a solid 5.25% rental yield. That is a strong return by any measure. The one honest note: our house growth rate ranks 73 out of 102 comparable Ottawa neighbourhoods. We are in the below-average tier for growth right now. The market is not racing ahead - it is taking a breather.
Condos: This is where things get interesting. The average HonestDoor Price for a condo is $309,073, which is down 4.53% from the previous period on the surface. But look closer. The predicted market value is $323,727, and that is up sharply from a 3-month moving average of $299,773. Recent value change sits at a remarkable 17.73%. Our condo growth rate ranks 9 out of 104 Ottawa neighbourhoods. That puts Constance Bay condos among the top performers in the entire city. If you own a condo here, that is a big deal.
Here is the problem with waiting for your next city assessment. It is a snapshot taken in the past, calculated on a schedule that has nothing to do with what buyers are actually paying today. The condo market in Constance Bay just moved 17.73% recently. Your assessment does not know that yet. Your neighbour's assessment does not know that yet.
The HonestDoor Price is updated in real time using actual market signals. It is the difference between knowing what your home is worth today versus finding out six months from now when the city gets around to telling you. For condo owners especially, that gap between the old assessment number and the current HonestDoor Price could be significant money left on the table - or a missed opportunity to make a smart move.
For house owners, the steady climb from $687,692 to $697,994 on the 3-month trend is exactly the kind of quiet, consistent appreciation that does not make headlines but absolutely shows up when you sell. Your assessment is not tracking that curve in real time. HonestDoor is.
If you own a condo in Constance Bay and you have been on the fence, the data is giving you a clear signal. A top-10 growth rank in Ottawa is not something to ignore. Buyer interest in this price range is real, and the momentum is there. Summer is when foot traffic picks up and listings get eyes on them. Timing matters.
If you own a house, the picture is more measured. Values are rising, the rental yield is strong at 5.25%, and the 3-month trend is moving upward. But we are ranked 73 out of 102 for growth, so this is not a market where you can price aggressively and expect a bidding war. Price it right, and you will find a buyer. Price it on hope, and it will sit.
For context, nearby Dunrobin houses are averaging $1,374,734 and Carp Ridge sits at $935,586. Constance Bay is still a relative value play in the west Ottawa rural corridor - and that story resonates with buyers who have been priced out of those neighbouring areas.
Bottom line: check your HonestDoor Price before you do anything else. It takes two minutes and it will tell you more about your home's real-world value than any assessment letter sitting in your filing cabinet.
constance bay | ottawa | 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.