Darlington, Clarington - September 2026 Real Estate Report

Darlington, Clarington: Your Neighbour Just Got a Raise. Did You?

If you own a home in Darlington and you haven't checked your property value lately, you're probably leaving money on the table. The numbers are moving, and not in a quiet way. Here's the real picture - no fluff, no spin.

The Vibe: Houses vs. Condos

Let's start with houses, because that's where the good news lives for most of us.

The average HonestDoor Price for a house in Darlington is sitting at $898,911 - up 4.27% from the previous period. That's not a rounding error. On a home worth nearly $900K, a 4.27% bump is roughly $37,000 in added value. The predicted market value is $862,098, which is already climbing past the 3-month moving average of $853,741. The market here isn't stalling - it's quietly grinding higher.

• Average sale price: $880,000
• Average list price this month: $891,000
• Price per square foot: $437
• Homes selling at 98.77% of list price - buyers are close to full ask, but have a little room to negotiate
• Average days on market: 24 days
• Rental yield: 4.93% - that's a solid return if you're thinking income property
• Estimated monthly rent: $3,826
• Growth rank: 8 out of 47 neighbourhoods in Clarington - that puts Darlington houses in the top tier on the leaderboard
• Price rank: 2 out of 12 - we're near the top of the price range in Clarington

One thing worth noting - only 1 house sold in the tracked period. That's a thin data slice, so treat the sale price as a directional signal, not gospel. The HonestDoor Price, which pulls from a broader pool of data, gives us a more reliable read.

Now, condos. We'll be straight with you here - the condo picture is a bit more mixed.

The average HonestDoor Price for a condo is $590,475, up a strong 8.72% from the previous period. That headline number looks great. But the predicted market value of $543,112 is actually dipping slightly below the 3-month moving average of $545,946, and recent value change is down 9.22%. The growth rank for condos is 28 out of 39 neighbourhoods - that's below average on the Clarington leaderboard.

• Average HonestDoor Price: $590,475
• Predicted market value: $543,112
• 3-month moving average: $545,946 (current value is trending below this)
• Estimated monthly rent: $2,718
• Rental yield: 3.76%
• Airbnb rank in Clarington: 10 - strong short-term rental potential
• Growth rank: 28 out of 39 - below average right now

The condo market in Darlington is taking a breather. The HonestDoor Price is still healthy, but the short-term momentum has softened. If you own a condo here, now is the time to watch closely - not panic, but pay attention.

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

Here's something most homeowners don't think about until it's too late. Your municipal tax assessment was likely set a while ago - and in a market that has moved as much as Darlington's has, that number is basically a snapshot from the past. It doesn't reflect the 4.27% gain on houses or the shifting condo values happening right now.

The HonestDoor Price is updated in real time. It pulls from actual market activity, current listings, and comparable sales - not a government spreadsheet that gets refreshed every few years. For a house in Darlington, the HonestDoor Price of $898,911 versus a predicted market value of $862,098 gives you two live data points to work with. That's your real-world check before you price, sell, refinance, or even just have a conversation with your mortgage broker.

If your neighbour sold last month and you're still relying on your assessment notice, you're flying blind. Check your HonestDoor Price. It takes about 30 seconds and it's free.

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

For house owners in Darlington, the timing argument for selling this summer is real. Here's why.

You're sitting in a neighbourhood ranked 8th out of 47 in Clarington for growth. Listings are averaging $891,000 right now, and buyers are paying 98.77% of ask - meaning if you price it right, you're not leaving much on the table. At $437 per square foot, Darlington houses are among the priciest in Clarington (ranked 2nd out of 12). That's a strong position to be in when you're negotiating.

Compare that to nearby neighbourhoods - Worden is sitting at an average HonestDoor Price of $778,911 and Courtice West Shopping District at $856,556. Darlington's $898,911 average means buyers who want this area are already paying a premium to be here. That's leverage.

For condo owners, the calculus is a little different. The short-term value trend is negative right now. If you don't need to sell this summer, waiting to see if momentum stabilizes is a reasonable call. If you do need to sell, price sharp - buyers have options and they know it.

Bottom line: Darlington is one of the stronger-performing pockets in Clarington right now, especially for house owners. The market isn't on fire, but it's steady, it's ranked well, and the HonestDoor Price tells a better story than whatever number is sitting on your last assessment notice. Go check 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.