If you own a home in Darrell Bay and you haven't checked your HonestDoor Price lately, now is the time. The city's assessment and what the market is actually doing are two different conversations - and the gap between them is telling a real story right now.
Darrell Bay is a small, high-value pocket of Squamish. We're talking 244 assessed properties, only 2 transactions recorded in 2026, and prices that sit well above the Squamish average. This isn't a neighbourhood where homes change hands every weekend - and that exclusivity is a double-edged sword.
If you've been watching the "For Sale" signs in Darrell Bay, here's what's actually happening with houses right now.
Houses here are taking a small breather on predicted values, but the 2.33% recent change and a top-3 growth ranking tell us this isn't a market in trouble. It's a market catching its breath. For context, our predicted house value of $1,077,737 beats nearby Squamish at $1,013,566. We're still ahead.
Compare us to the neighbours: Northridge houses are priced higher at $1,468,266 and growing slightly faster, but Squamish overall sits at $1,146,796. Darrell Bay houses are competitive, not cheap - and that's the point.
The condo picture in Darrell Bay is where things get interesting for us. The HonestDoor Price for condos has dropped 7.74% from the previous period, landing at $1,080,145. That's a notable move. But here's the flip side - the predicted market value is $1,170,755, which is climbing above the 3-month moving average of $1,052,215.
That 8.24% recent change and a 2nd-place growth ranking in Squamish suggest the short-term dip in HonestDoor Price may not reflect where condos are actually headed. The predicted value climbing past $1.17M while nearby Squamish condos sit at $1,013,566 says Darrell Bay condos carry a real premium.
Here's the thing about government assessments - they're a snapshot from the past. The city assessed Darrell Bay houses at an average of $1,085,172. The HonestDoor Price right now is $1,082,064. That's a difference of about $3,100 - and it's only 0.29% lower than the assessed value.
That might sound small, but the assessment was set months ago. The HonestDoor Price updates in real time. It's the difference between knowing what your home was worth and knowing what it's worth today. If you're making any financial decision - refinancing, selling, even just benchmarking your net worth - the HonestDoor Price is the number that actually reflects the current market, not a bureaucratic calendar.
With neighbourhood growth down a slight 0.05% year over year, the HonestDoor Price is your early warning system. It catches these micro-movements before the next assessment cycle even starts.
If you're a Darrell Bay homeowner eyeing a summer sale, here's the straight talk.
The window this summer is real but it's not unlimited. Predicted house values are dipping slightly against the 3-month average. That's not a crisis - but it's a signal. If you've been sitting on the fence, checking your HonestDoor Price today gives you the clearest picture of where you actually stand before you make that call.
Darrell Bay isn't a neighbourhood that floods the market. That scarcity is your advantage. Use it wisely.
darrell bay | squamish | 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.