HonestDoor

    Donsdale, Edmonton - August 2026 Real Estate Report

    2026-08-15 00:00 · Your HonestDoor Team

    Edmonton, Donsdale

    Donsdale, Edmonton: Your Home Is Worth More Than the City Thinks

    If you own a house in Donsdale and you have not looked at your HonestDoor Price lately, you are leaving real money on the table. The city's assessment says your home is worth around $964,697. The HonestDoor Price says $1,047,432. That is an $82,735 gap - and it matters more than you might think.

    The Vibe: What Is Actually Happening on Our Streets

    Houses - The Premium End of the Market

    Donsdale houses sit in the top tier of Edmonton real estate. We are talking a price rank of 20 out of 285 neighbourhoods - that puts us among the most expensive addresses in the city. That is not a fluke. These are large, well-built homes in a quiet pocket of the southwest, and the numbers back it up.

    • Average HonestDoor Price: $1,047,432 (up 0.67% from last period)
    • Average assessed value: $964,697
    • Average sale price: $958,000
    • Current listings averaging: $657,450
    • Price per square foot: $453
    • Properties sold at 96.36% of list price - buyers are negotiating, not panicking
    • Average days on market: 169 days - rank 101 out of 108 in Edmonton
    • 5 sales recorded in 2026 so far
    • Estimated monthly rent: $4,269
    • Rental yield: 4.77%
    • Neighbourhood growth: 0.07% year over year - ranks 165 out of 292 on the Edmonton leaderboard

    Here is the honest read: houses in Donsdale are not flying off the shelf. An average of 169 days on market is slow - one of the slowest in the city. Buyers have options and they know it. That said, the homes that do sell are moving close to asking price, and the predicted market value of $1,040,427 is ticking upward from the 3-month average of $1,039,324. This market is not falling - it is just patient.

    Condos - A Different Story Altogether

    The condo picture in Donsdale is more complicated, and we should be straight about it. The HonestDoor Price for condos sits at $297,281 - which is actually 29.62% below the city's average assessed value of $422,409. That is a significant gap, and not in the direction homeowners want to see.

    • Average HonestDoor Price: $297,281 (up 1.00% from last period)
    • Average assessed value: $422,409
    • Average sale price: $756,000
    • Current listings averaging: $775,000
    • Price per square foot: $466
    • Properties sold at 97.55% of list price
    • Average days on market: 27 days - rank 21 out of 111, one of the fastest-selling in Edmonton
    • Only 1 sale recorded in 2026 so far
    • Estimated monthly rent: $1,426
    • Rental yield: 4.09%
    • Predicted market value: $294,326 - down from the 3-month average of $303,183
    • Recent value change: -3.94% - ranks 277 out of 302 on the Edmonton growth leaderboard

    One sale is a very thin data set, so take the condo numbers with some caution. What we can say is that condo values here are taking a breather - the predicted value is dipping and the growth rank puts us near the bottom of the city leaderboard right now. The one bright spot: when a condo does list, it sells fast. 27 days on market is sharp compared to the rest of Edmonton.

    The Secret Sauce: Why Your HonestDoor Price Is the Number That Actually Matters

    The city assesses your property once a year using data that is already months old by the time it lands in your mailbox. It is a snapshot of the past, not a read on today's market. The HonestDoor Price pulls from real-time sales activity, current listing trends, and live market signals - so it reflects what a buyer would actually pay right now, not what a government formula calculated six months ago.

    For Donsdale house owners, that difference is $82,735. If you are making any financial decision - refinancing, selling, even just understanding your net worth - using the assessed value is like navigating with an old map. The HonestDoor Price is the updated GPS.

    Compared to nearby neighbourhoods, Donsdale houses hold a clear premium. Dechene sits at $562,036 and Jamieson Place at $496,288. We are nearly double those prices, and our growth rate, while modest at 0.07%, is still ahead of both neighbours.

    The So What: Thinking About Selling This Summer?

    If you own a house in Donsdale and you are thinking about listing this summer, here is the straight talk.

    • Your home is likely worth more than your tax assessment suggests - closer to $1,047,432 than $964,697.
    • Buyers are active but selective. At 169 average days on market, pricing sharp from day one is not optional - it is the whole strategy.
    • Buyers are paying about 96 cents on the dollar. Build that into your expectations and price accordingly.
    • Rental demand is real. At $4,269 per month estimated rent and a 4.77% yield, investors are a legitimate buyer pool for your home.
    • Donsdale sits in the top 7% of Edmonton for price. That is a selling point worth putting front and centre in any listing.

    For condo owners, patience is the word. Values are softening right now and the growth rank of 277 out of 302 is a signal worth watching. If you do not need to sell, waiting for the trend to stabilize makes sense. If you do need to sell, the good news is that condos here are moving quickly once listed - 27 days on average is genuinely fast for this city.

    Bottom line: Donsdale is one of Edmonton's most expensive addresses, and that does not happen by accident. But right now, the market rewards sellers who price with current data - not last year's assessment. Check your HonestDoor Price before you make any move.

    donsdale | edmonton | august 2026

    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.

    Sign up for our newsletter

    REALTOR®, REALTORS®, and the REALTOR® logo are certification marks that are owned by REALTOR® Canada Inc. and licensed exclusively to The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA). These certification marks identify real estate professionals who are members of CREA and who must abide by CREA's By-Laws, Rules, and the REALTOR® Code. The MLS® trademark and the MLS® logo are owned by CREA and identify the quality of services provided by real estate professionals who are members of CREA.

    Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the REALTORS® Association of Edmonton.Copyright 2025 by the REALTORS® Association of Edmonton. All Rights Reserved.

    Core

    Home

    REALTOR®, REALTORS®, and the REALTOR® logo are certification marks that are owned by REALTOR® Canada Inc. and licensed exclusively to The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA). These certification marks identify real estate professionals who are members of CREA and who must abide by CREA's By-Laws, Rules, and the REALTOR® Code. The MLS® trademark and the MLS® logo are owned by CREA and identify the quality of services provided by real estate professionals who are members of CREA.


    © 2026 HonestDoor, Inc. All rights reserved.