If you've been watching the "For Sale" signs around Country Hills Village lately, here's the honest read: the market is sending two very different signals depending on whether you own a house or a condo. The neighbourhood is holding its own, but it's not a slam dunk for sellers right now. Let's break it down.
Our houses are cooling off. The average sale price sits at $391,250, which is down 6.8% from last month. Homes are sitting on the market for about 34 days on average, and buyers are paying around 95 cents on the dollar - meaning sellers are giving up roughly $20,000 from list price at the negotiating table. That's not a crisis, but it's not a seller's paradise either.
The predicted value of $395,571 is actually nudging slightly above the 3-month moving average of $394,968, so there's a floor forming here. On the neighbourhood leaderboard, our houses rank 81 out of 221 Calgary neighbourhoods for growth - that puts us in the above-average tier, which is a solid position to be in. For price, we rank 216 out of 221, meaning we're one of the most affordable house markets in the city. That's a real draw for buyers who've been priced out elsewhere.
One more thing worth noting: our average house sale price of $391,250 is actually slightly ahead of Coventry Hills at $387,500 right now. We're punching above our weight compared to the neighbour next door.
Condos in Country Hills Village are moving fast - and we mean fast. The one condo that sold this month went in just 7 days and sold at exactly 100% of list price. That's a balanced, competitive pocket of the market. The average sale price jumped 22.8% from last month to $379,900, though with only one transaction, take that spike with a grain of salt.
On the condo leaderboard, we rank 5 out of 81 Calgary neighbourhoods for days-on-market speed. That means our condos are among the fastest-selling in the entire city. For growth, we sit at 99 out of 207 - right in the above-average range. The predicted value is dipping slightly below the 3-month moving average of $283,777, so it's worth watching, but the speed of sales tells us demand is real.
Here's the thing most Country Hills Village homeowners don't realize: the city's assessed value and what your home is actually worth in today's market are two very different numbers - and the gap is significant.
For houses, the average assessed value is $421,737. The average HonestDoor Price is $383,409. That's a $38,000 difference. The assessment is down 9.09% compared to the Calgary average, and the HonestDoor Price has decreased 3.07% from the previous period. The city's number is a snapshot frozen in time. The HonestDoor Price is updated in real-time using actual transaction data, market trends, and current conditions.
For condos, the gap is even wider. The average assessed value is $325,754, while the average HonestDoor Price is $285,419 - a difference of over $40,000. The condo HonestDoor Price is 12.38% lower than the Calgary average assessed value, though it has ticked up 0.84% from the previous period, which is an encouraging sign.
If you're making any financial decision - refinancing, selling, buying out a partner, or just figuring out your net worth - using the government assessment is like navigating with last year's map. The HonestDoor Price is the real-world check you need right now.
If you own a house in Country Hills Village and you're thinking about listing this summer, here's the straight talk: price it right from day one. With homes averaging 34 days on market and buyers paying 95% of list price, overpricing will cost you time and money. The good news is our growth rank of 81 out of 221 means we're in a stronger position than most Calgary neighbourhoods. Buyers who can't afford Panorama Hills ($679,009 average HonestDoor Price) or Harvest Hills ($602,728) are going to look our way - and that's a real advantage.
If you own a condo, the urgency is higher. With a days-on-market rank of 5 out of 81, well-priced condos here are not sitting around. If you've been on the fence, summer could be your window before conditions shift.
For everyone else - whether you're staying put or just keeping score - check your HonestDoor Price before you do anything else. With 390 houses and 961 condos assessed in the neighbourhood this year, there's enough data to give you a number you can actually trust. Don't let a stale government assessment be the last word on what your biggest asset is worth.
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.