Emily, Kawartha Lakes - July 2026 Real Estate Report

Emily, Kawartha Lakes: Your Neighbour Just Got a Price Update. Did You?

The Vibe Right Now

If you live in Emily and you haven't checked your home's value lately, now is the time to pay attention. The market here is sending mixed signals depending on what you own - and knowing which signal applies to you could be worth tens of thousands of dollars.

We are not in a one-size-fits-all market right now. Houses and condos are telling two very different stories.

Houses: Strong Asking Price, But Watch the Trend

The average HonestDoor Price for a house in Emily sits at $879,661 - up 6.78% from the previous period. That is a solid number. But here is the honest part: the predicted market value is currently $823,835, and that figure is sliding below the 3-month moving average of $843,253. Property values have shifted -5.68% recently.

What does that mean for us? The peak may have just passed. Houses in Emily rank 11 out of 14 neighbourhoods in Kawartha Lakes for growth right now. That puts us in below-average territory on the neighbourhood leaderboard. Not a crisis - but not a reason to wait around either.

• Average HonestDoor Price (Houses): $879,661
• Predicted Market Value: $823,835
• 3-Month Moving Average: $843,253 - current value is below this
• Recent Value Change: -5.68%
• Growth Rank: 11 out of 14 in Kawartha Lakes
• Estimated Monthly Rent: $3,669
• Rental Yield: 5.03% - strong returns for landlords
• Airbnb Rank in Kawartha Lakes: 4 - top tier short-term rental potential
• Airbnb Estimate: $191 per night

That Airbnb rank of 4 in Kawartha Lakes is worth highlighting. If you own a house in Emily and are not thinking about short-term rental income, you are leaving money on the table. At $191 a night, this area punches well above its weight for cottage-country demand.

Condos: A Different Story Altogether

Condo owners in Emily are looking at a tougher picture on price, but a more stable trend. The average HonestDoor Price is $378,164, down 6.47% from the previous period. However - and this matters - the predicted market value of $404,309 is actually creeping above the 3-month moving average of $403,122. That is a small but real sign of stabilization.

On the neighbourhood leaderboard, Emily condos rank 6 out of 13 in Kawartha Lakes. That puts us in above-average territory for condo growth. Compare that to houses, and you can see why property type matters so much right now.

• Average HonestDoor Price (Condos): $378,164
• Predicted Market Value: $404,309
• 3-Month Moving Average: $403,122 - current value is above this
• Recent Value Change: -3.12%
• Growth Rank: 6 out of 13 in Kawartha Lakes - above average
• Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,938
• Rental Yield: 4.02% - moderate but steady
• Airbnb Rank in Kawartha Lakes: 13 - lowest tier for short-term rental
• Airbnb Estimate: $96 per night

One thing to note for condo owners: nearby neighbourhoods like Lindsay ($662,586), Kawartha ($565,510), and Jackson Creek ($502,877) are all priced significantly higher for condos. Emily is the most affordable condo market in this comparison group. That gap could attract buyers who are priced out elsewhere - which is actually a selling point.

The Secret Sauce: Why Your HonestDoor Price Beats Your Tax Assessment

Here is something most Emily homeowners do not think about until it is too late. Your city assessment is a snapshot frozen in time. It does not know what happened to prices last quarter. It does not know that house values in Emily just dipped 5.68%. It definitely does not know what your neighbour's place sold for last month.

The HonestDoor Price is updated in real time. It pulls in actual market activity and gives you a current number - not a number from whenever the city last got around to updating its records. Right now, with house values moving downward and condo values stabilizing, the gap between your assessment and your real-world value could be significant in either direction.

If you are a house owner, your assessment might be overstating your current value. If you are a condo owner, your assessment might be underselling you. Either way, you need the real number before you make any decisions.

The So What - Should You Sell This Summer?

Here is the straight talk for anyone thinking about listing in Emily this summer.

If you own a house - do not sleep on this. The HonestDoor Price of $879,661 is still strong, but the trend line is pointing down. The predicted value is already $55,000 below that average, and the 3-month moving average is declining. Sellers who move now are working with better numbers than sellers who wait until fall. Waiting for the market to "come back" is a gamble when you are already ranked 11 out of 14 for growth.

If you own a condo - the picture is more patient-friendly. Values are stabilizing, the growth rank is above average for the area, and the predicted value is nudging above the moving average. You are not in a rush, but you are also not in a boom. Price it right and the buyers who cannot afford Lindsay or Jackson Creek will find you.

For anyone thinking about holding and renting - houses in Emily are generating strong rental yields at 5.03% and $3,669 per month. That is a real income story. Condos at 4.02% and $1,938 per month are more modest but still viable.

Bottom line: check your HonestDoor Price today. The market is moving fast enough that a number from six months ago is already out of date. Know what you actually have before you decide what to do with it.

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.