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    Dunrobin, Ottawa - August 2026 Real Estate Report

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

    Ottawa, Dunrobin

    Dunrobin Real Estate Right Now: Your Neighbour's House Might Be Worth More Than You Think

    The Vibe in Dunrobin

    If you live on a quiet road out here in Dunrobin, you already know this place is different from the rest of Ottawa. Big lots, real space, and a price tag to match. But the market is sending some mixed signals right now, and it depends a lot on what type of property you own. Let us break it down.

    Houses: Strong Price, Taking a Breather

    The average HonestDoor Price for a house in Dunrobin sits at $1,430,077 - up 4.03% from the previous period. That is a strong number. But if we zoom in on the short-term trend, the 3-month moving average is $1,414,837, and the current predicted value of $1,374,734 is sitting below that. Values have dipped 1.47% recently. So yes, houses here are worth serious money, but the momentum has cooled a little.

    On the neighbourhood leaderboard, Dunrobin houses rank 64 out of 100 comparable Ottawa neighbourhoods for growth. That puts us in below-average territory for right now. It does not mean the sky is falling - it just means we are not leading the pack at this exact moment.

    • Average HonestDoor Price (Houses): $1,430,077
    • 3-Month Predicted Value: $1,374,734
    • Recent Value Change: -1.47%
    • Average Rental Estimate: $5,331 per month
    • Rental Yield: 4.24% - moderate but real
    • Airbnb Estimate: $265 per night - ranked 4th in all of Ottawa
    • Growth Rank: 64 out of 100 in Ottawa

    That Airbnb number deserves a second look. A rank of 4th in Ottawa for short-term rental potential is genuinely impressive. If you have a property out here with space and privacy, that $265 per night figure is not something most Ottawa neighbourhoods can touch.

    Condos: The Surprise Story

    Here is where it gets interesting. Dunrobin condos are showing a 54.29% increase in HonestDoor Price from the previous period, landing at an average of $598,047. The 3-month predicted value is $387,607, which is actually trending upward from the $378,626 moving average. Recent value change is up 3.48%. Condos here are moving in the right direction.

    On the leaderboard, Dunrobin condos rank 28 out of 104 Ottawa neighbourhoods for growth. That puts us in above-average territory - a solid position heading into summer.

    • Average HonestDoor Price (Condos): $598,047
    • 3-Month Predicted Value: $387,607
    • Recent Value Change: +3.48%
    • Average Rental Estimate: $2,917 per month
    • Rental Yield: 4.05% - moderate returns
    • Airbnb Estimate: $145 per night - ranked 27th in Ottawa
    • Growth Rank: 28 out of 104 in Ottawa - above average

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

    Here is the thing about your city assessment - it is a snapshot from the past. The city looks at sale data from a fixed reference date and applies it broadly. It does not know what happened to your street last month, or that a comparable property two doors down just sold for a number that changes everything.

    The HonestDoor Price is updated in real time. It pulls from current market activity, not a government spreadsheet that is already 12 to 24 months old. For a house worth over $1.4 million, even a 2% gap between your assessment and your real market value is a $28,000 difference. That is not a rounding error - that is a real conversation to have before you price, sell, or even refinance.

    Check your HonestDoor Price now. Do not wait for the city to tell you what your home is worth. They are working with old data. You do not have to.

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

    If you own a house in Dunrobin and you are thinking about listing this summer, the honest answer is: the window is open, but it is not wide open. Prices are still strong at over $1.4 million on average, but the short-term trend is softening slightly. Timing matters. Getting ahead of any further cooling by listing sooner rather than later is worth considering.

    If you own a condo here, the story is more encouraging. Values are ticking up, the growth rank is above average for Ottawa, and you are sitting in a less crowded part of the market. That can work in your favour.

    Either way, compare what you think your home is worth against your HonestDoor Price before you have a single conversation with an agent. It is the real-world check that puts you in the driver's seat - not the city, not a guess, and not a number from two years ago.

    dunrobin | ottawa | 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.

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