Emily, Kawartha Lakes - August 2026 Real Estate Report

Emily, Kawartha Lakes: Your Neighbour Just Asked What Their Place Is Worth. Here's the Real Answer.

The Vibe Right Now

If you own a house in Emily, the market is sending mixed signals - and you need to know which ones actually matter. The average HonestDoor Price for houses sits at $836,059, down about 5% from the previous period. That sounds like bad news. But here's the thing: the predicted market value is $879,661, and it's climbing above the 3-month moving average of $858,980. Translation? The short-term dip looks like a pause, not a collapse. We're seeing the kind of breather that happens before a market finds its footing again.

On the neighbourhood leaderboard, Emily houses rank 6 out of 14 in Kawartha Lakes for growth. That puts us solidly in above-average territory. Not leading the pack, but not chasing it either. For a community like ours, that's a healthy place to be.

Condos are a different story. The average HonestDoor Price for condos is $395,894 - up 4.69% recently, which sounds encouraging. But the predicted market value has slipped to $378,164, falling below the 3-month moving average of $399,933. Condo values have shifted by -6.47% in the recent window, and on the growth leaderboard, Emily condos rank 11 out of 13 in Kawartha Lakes. That puts condos among the bottom performers in the region right now. Worth knowing before you make any moves.

• House HonestDoor Price: $836,059 (down 4.96%)
• House predicted market value: $879,661 (above 3-month average of $858,980)
• House growth rank: 6 out of 14 in Kawartha Lakes - above average
• House rental estimate: $3,704 per month - rental yield of 4.93%
• House Airbnb estimate: $184 per night - ranked 3rd in Kawartha Lakes
• Condo HonestDoor Price: $395,894 (up 4.69%)
• Condo predicted market value: $378,164 (below 3-month average of $399,933)
• Condo growth rank: 11 out of 13 in Kawartha Lakes - bottom performers
• Condo rental estimate: $2,030 per month - rental yield of 4.06%
• Condo Airbnb estimate: $100 per night

How Emily Stacks Up Against the Neighbours

Here's something house owners in Emily should feel good about. Lindsay houses average $640,966. Jackson Creek sits at $743,412. Kawartha comes in at $647,531. Our average of $836,059 clears all three by a significant margin. Emily is not the cheap option in this part of Kawartha Lakes - and that premium reflects what people are actually paying to live here.

For condo owners, the picture flips. Lindsay condos average $681,966, Jackson Creek hits $477,284, and Kawartha sits at $539,238. Emily condos at $395,894 are the most affordable in the comparison group. That can attract budget-conscious buyers, but it also means less pricing power if you're selling.

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

Your municipal assessment was set using data that is already old. It does not update when interest rates shift, when a new listing sells down the street, or when seasonal demand kicks in. The HonestDoor Price is a real-time estimate - recalculated constantly using actual market activity. Right now, for Emily house owners, there is a gap between the static government number and what buyers are genuinely willing to pay. That gap is your leverage. Knowing your HonestDoor Price means you walk into any conversation - with a buyer, a bank, or a real estate agent - with current numbers, not last year's guess.

For condo owners especially, checking your HonestDoor Price right now is critical. If your assessment is higher than the current predicted value of $378,164, you could be paying more in property taxes than your unit's real-world value justifies. That is a conversation worth having with your municipality.

So What Does This Mean If You're Thinking About Selling This Summer?

For house sellers, the window is real but it requires timing. The predicted value of $879,661 is trending up, and sitting at rank 6 on the growth leaderboard means buyer interest in Emily houses is above average for the region. If you price sharp and list before the summer inventory surge hits, you are in a strong position. The Airbnb rank of 3rd in Kawartha Lakes also means buyers looking for short-term rental income will have Emily on their radar - that expands your buyer pool beyond just families looking to settle down.

For condo sellers, be honest with yourself about the timing. A growth rank of 11 out of 13 and a predicted value trending below the moving average means this is not the moment to push for top dollar. If you need to sell this summer, price competitively and lean into the affordability angle - because at $395,894, Emily condos are the entry point into this market. That is a real selling point for first-time buyers who have been priced out of Lindsay and Kawartha.

Bottom line: Emily is not one market right now - it is two very different ones depending on what you own. Know your number, check your HonestDoor Price, and make your move with current data in hand.

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.