Dalhousie, Calgary - August 2026 Real Estate Report

Dalhousie Real Estate Check-In: Your Neighbour's Assessment Is Lying To You

If you own a home in Dalhousie and you've been glancing at your city assessment letter feeling pretty good about yourself, hold on. The real numbers tell a more interesting story - and knowing the difference could save you from a costly mistake this summer.

The Vibe: What's Actually Happening on Our Streets

Houses in Dalhousie

If you've been watching the "For Sale" signs in Dalhousie, here's what's actually happening with houses right now. The average sale price sits at $691,725, which is up 37.6% from last month. Before you get too excited, only 4 homes sold - down 20% from the month before. Big percentage swings on small sample sizes are normal. Don't read too much into it.

What we should pay attention to is this: homes are sitting on the market for an average of 50 days. That's faster than Varsity at 51 days, but slower than Ranchlands at 36 days. We're in the middle of the pack. Buyers are also paying about 97 cents on every dollar of list price, so if you're a seller, expect some negotiation. Current listings are averaging $713,425, and price per square foot is running around $427.

• Average sale price: $691,725
• Average list price this month: $713,425
• Price per square foot: $427
• Average days on market: 50
• Sale-to-list ratio: 97.07%
• Properties sold this period: 4
• Estimated rent: $3,375 per month
• Rental yield: 5.19%
• Growth rank: 117 out of 236 neighbourhoods in Calgary

On the leaderboard, houses in Dalhousie rank 117 out of 236 comparable Calgary neighbourhoods for growth. That puts us in the above-average half of the city - not leading the pack, but not falling behind either. Think of it as a steady mid-table finish.

Condos in Dalhousie

The condo picture is a bit more complicated, and we'd be doing you a disservice to sugarcoat it. Values have shifted -5.44% recently, and the growth rank sits at 190 out of 216 neighbourhoods. That puts Dalhousie condos in the bottom tier of Calgary for growth right now. The market is taking a breather - and that's the honest read.

That said, condos are moving faster than you might expect. Average days on market is 36, which beats Varsity at 51 days and matches Ranchlands. Two condos sold this period at an average of $415,750 - up 41.2% from last month, though again, two sales is a thin sample. Buyers paid 97.25% of list price, so the negotiation dynamic is similar to houses.

One bright spot: if you're an investor, the rental yield on condos comes in at 4.07% with estimated rent at $2,074 per month. That's moderate but real income in a city where a lot of landlords are watching their numbers shrink.

• Average sale price: $415,750
• Average list price this month: $427,500
• Price per square foot: $417
• Average days on market: 36
• Sale-to-list ratio: 97.25%
• Properties sold this period: 2
• Estimated rent: $2,074 per month
• Rental yield: 4.07%
• Growth rank: 190 out of 216 neighbourhoods in Calgary

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

Here's the thing most Dalhousie homeowners don't realize. Your city assessment is a snapshot from the past. It doesn't update when the market shifts, when a new listing pops up down the street, or when buyer demand changes month to month. It's a static number doing a real-time job - and it's not built for that.

For houses, the city's average assessed value is $751,483. The HonestDoor Price - which pulls from current market activity - comes in at $730,089. That's a gap of nearly $21,000. If you're pricing a home based on your assessment, you could be starting the conversation in the wrong place entirely.

For condos, the gap is even more striking - but in the opposite direction. The average assessed value is $288,066, while the HonestDoor Price is $549,858. That's a 90.88% difference. If you're a condo owner who's been looking at your assessment and thinking your property isn't worth much, the real-world market data says otherwise.

The HonestDoor Price is the real-world check. It updates continuously. Your assessment does not. Use the right tool for the job.

The "So What?": Thinking About Selling This Summer?

If you're a house owner in Dalhousie and you're thinking about listing this summer, the conditions are workable but not a slam dunk. Prices are holding, demand is steady, and we're moving homes faster than Varsity. But buyers are negotiating, and 50 days on market means you need to price right from day one - not from your assessment letter.

If you own a condo and you're thinking about selling, the honest advice is to move with intention. Values have dipped recently, and the growth rank puts us near the bottom of Calgary's condo market right now. That doesn't mean you can't sell - it means you need accurate, current pricing to compete. Dalhousie condos are still outselling nearby Varsity on speed, which counts for something.

For both property types, the move right now is to check your HonestDoor Price before you do anything else. It's free, it's current, and it gives you a real starting point - not a number that was calculated before this year's market played out.

• 103 total house transactions recorded in Dalhousie in 2026
• 42 total condo transactions recorded in Dalhousie in 2026
• 2,372 house properties assessed this year
• 1,100 condo properties assessed this year
• Dalhousie ranks 40th in Calgary for total house transaction volume
• Dalhousie ranks 12th in Calgary for total condo transaction volume

That condo transaction rank - 12th in all of Calgary - is worth noting. Dalhousie condos trade hands. There's a real market here. The question is whether you're using the right price to enter it.

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.