Here is the honest answer. De Beckett is one of the priciest addresses in Sherbrooke, and the numbers right now tell two very different stories depending on whether you own a house or a condo. Let us break it down.
If you own a house here, we are in a market that is taking a breather. The average sale price sits at $666,767, and the HonestDoor Price is $615,135 - down about 2% from last period. Only 3 houses sold recently, which is a thin market. On the neighbourhood leaderboard, De Beckett houses rank 20 out of 20 for growth in Sherbrooke. That is bottom of the class. The flip side? We rank 1 out of 4 for price, meaning our homes are the most expensive in the comparison group. High price, slow growth - that is the honest read.
Condo owners, we have a better story. The HonestDoor Price for condos is $600,181, and while it dipped slightly - under 1% - the predicted market value of $606,151 is actually climbing past the 3-month average of $598,230. Five condos sold recently, and on the growth leaderboard, De Beckett condos rank 6 out of 18 in Sherbrooke. That puts us in above-average territory. The rental yield on condos is 3.87%, which is moderate but real money every month.
Your city assessment is a snapshot from the past. It gets updated on a schedule, not when the market moves. The HonestDoor Price is recalculated in real time using actual sales data and market signals. Right now, with house values slipping 2% and condo values nudging upward, the gap between what the city thinks your home is worth and what a buyer would actually pay can be significant. If you are sitting on a De Beckett house and your tax assessment still reflects last year's peak, you could be making decisions - whether to sell, refinance, or renovate - based on a number that no longer exists. Check your HonestDoor Price today. It is the real-world check, not the government's best guess from 18 months ago.
One more thing worth knowing: De Beckett holds the number 1 Airbnb rank in all of Sherbrooke for houses. At an estimated $141 per night, this neighbourhood pulls short-term rental interest that most of Sherbrooke cannot match. That is a real asset if you are weighing your options.
For house owners, the honest talk is this: you are in a high-price, low-momentum market right now. Selling into a thin pool of buyers - only 3 recent sales - means your pricing strategy has to be sharp. Overpricing will cost you time, and time in a slow market costs you money. The strong rental yield of 5.44% and that top Airbnb ranking do give you leverage when marketing to investor buyers, so lean into that angle.
For condo owners, the picture is more encouraging. Values are ticking up, the growth rank is solid, and you are in a more active segment with 5 recent sales. If you have been waiting for a signal to list, this summer is a reasonable window.
Either way, your first move is the same - get your current HonestDoor Price and compare it to what your neighbours sold for. That 10-minute check could be the difference between leaving money on the table and walking away with the right number in your pocket.
de beckett | sherbrooke | october 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.