If you own a home in Downtown Airdrie and you haven't checked your HonestDoor Price lately, now is the time. The market here is telling two very different stories depending on whether you own a house or a condo - and knowing which story is yours could be worth real money this summer.
Here is the honest picture for houses in our neighbourhood. Sales are modest - only 1 property sold recently, with an average sale price of $325,000. Homes are sitting on the market for about 69 days, and buyers are landing deals at roughly 95.62% of list price. That means if you list at $340,000, expect offers closer to $325,000. It is a buyers' market, but it is a stable one - not a freefall.
The bigger number to watch is the HonestDoor predicted value of $545,068, which is trending up from a 3-month moving average of $536,457. That upward movement matters. It tells us the underlying value of houses here is climbing even when actual sale prices look modest. The gap between what homes sell for and what they are actually worth is real, and it is wide.
That growth rank is the stat we want to shout about. Out of 47 comparable neighbourhoods tracked in Airdrie, Downtown houses rank 4th for value growth. We are near the top of the leaderboard. That is not a small thing.
The condo side of Downtown is a different conversation. Values have dipped 3.50% on the HonestDoor Price to $249,819, and the recent property value change sits at -6.72%. The 3-month moving average of $266,124 is higher than the current predicted value of $258,868, which tells us the trend is still pointing down for now.
That said, activity is picking up. Nine condos sold last month - up 28.6% from the month before. Buyers are circling. They are just being patient, landing purchases at 96.53% of list price with units sitting around 60 days before selling.
The one bright spot for condo owners: Downtown is the busiest condo market in all of Airdrie by transaction volume. Ranked 1st out of every neighbourhood tracked. Buyers are here. They are just negotiating hard.
Here is the thing about your city assessment - it is a snapshot from months ago, sometimes longer. It does not know that house values in Downtown Airdrie just ranked 4th in the city for growth. It does not know that condo values have shifted 6.72% recently. By the time that assessment lands in your mailbox, the market has already moved on.
The HonestDoor Price is updated in real time using actual transaction data, current listings, and neighbourhood trends. For house owners here, it is showing a value of $546,584 - a number that reflects what is happening right now, not what happened last year. For condo owners, it is giving you an honest read on a market that is adjusting, so you can make decisions based on today, not yesterday.
Think of it this way: your city assessment tells you what your home was worth. Your HonestDoor Price tells you what it is worth.
If you own a house, the case for selling this summer is real. You are sitting in a top-4 growth neighbourhood out of 47 in Airdrie. Your HonestDoor Price is trending up. The gap between assessed values and actual market value means there is likely more equity in your home than your last tax notice suggested. The catch is that buyers are taking their time - 69 days on market is not fast - so price it right from day one. Overpricing in this market costs you weeks, not just dollars.
If you own a condo, this summer calls for a clear-eyed look at the numbers. Values are cooling and days on market are slow - ranked 15th out of 17 neighbourhoods for how quickly condos move. That is not a reason to panic, but it is a reason to be strategic. If you need to sell, price aggressively and lean into the fact that Downtown has the highest condo transaction volume in Airdrie. The buyers exist. They just have options.
Either way, the smartest first move is checking your HonestDoor Price today. Know your number before you call an agent, before you set a list price, and before you leave money on the table.
downtown | airdrie | 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.