If you own on Firdale Drive, the market is not treating every property the same way. Houses and condos are moving in opposite directions - and knowing which side you are on could change your summer plans entirely.
Let's be straight with you. If you own a house on Firdale Drive, values are sliding. The average HonestDoor Price sits at $426,373, down 5.09% from the previous period. The 3-month moving average is $457,306, and the predicted value of $449,240 is already trailing that number. That is a -3.14% shift in recent property values.
On the neighbourhood leaderboard, Firdale Drive houses rank 73 out of 91 comparable neighbourhoods in St. John's for growth. That puts us near the bottom of the pack. Not a panic moment, but not a reason to wait around either.
The silver lining? If you are not selling, the rental yield of 5.77% is genuinely strong. Holding and renting makes real financial sense here. And at $109 a night on Airbnb, short-term rental is a legitimate option worth running the numbers on.
How does Firdale Drive stack up against the neighbours? Hall's Road houses are predicted at $442,748 - slightly ahead of us right now. Halley Drive sits higher at $525,744. Major's Path comes in cheaper at $243,728. We are in the middle of the pack on price, but lagging on momentum.
Condo owners on Firdale Drive, this one is for us. Values are actually climbing. The average HonestDoor Price is $554,269, down just 1.41% from the previous period, but the predicted market value of $562,219 is running above the 3-month moving average of $536,250. That upward trend matters.
Recent value change for condos? Up 7.52%. On the neighbourhood leaderboard, Firdale Drive condos rank 34 out of 92 in St. John's. That puts us in above-average territory - a genuinely decent position in this market.
Nearby, Major's Path condos are predicted at $639,118 and Halley Drive at $593,567 - both ahead of us on price. But our momentum is real. We are catching up, not falling behind.
Here is the thing about your city assessment. It is a snapshot from months ago, sometimes longer. It does not know that house values on Firdale Drive dropped 3.14% recently, and it definitely does not know that condo values jumped 7.52%. That number on your tax notice is already old news.
The HonestDoor Price updates in real time. It is pulling in actual market signals right now - not last year's data. If you are a house owner thinking about selling, the gap between your assessment and your HonestDoor Price could mean you are either overpricing and sitting on the market, or leaving money on the table. If you own a condo, your real-world value may already be higher than what the city has on file. Either way, checking your HonestDoor Price today gives you the honest number - not the government's best guess from six months ago.
House owners - do not wait. The trend is pointing down, and sitting on the sidelines hoping for a rebound while ranking 73 out of 91 neighbourhoods is not a winning strategy. If you have been thinking about listing, this summer is the time to move, not next fall.
Condo owners - you are in a stronger spot. Values are rising, momentum is positive, and a rank of 34 out of 92 means you have real options. You could sell into a market that is working in your favour, or hold and collect $2,712 a month in rent. Both are reasonable plays right now.
Either way, the first step is the same. Pull your HonestDoor Price, compare it to what the city thinks your home is worth, and make decisions based on what the market is actually doing today - not what it was doing a year ago.
firdale drive | st. johns | 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.