If you have been watching the "For Sale" signs around Gondola Point lately, here is what is actually happening. The market is taking a breather. The average HonestDoor Price for a home here sits at $411,900 - and that number has dropped 14.29% from the previous period. That is not a small dip. That is a real shift, and it matters for every homeowner on your street.
Over in Quispamsis, the picture for houses is similar. The predicted market value is $510,153, but that number is already sliding below the 3-month moving average of $524,184. A recent change of -7.32% confirms we are not just seeing a blip. On the neighbourhood leaderboard for growth in Quispamsis, Gondola Point ranks 9 out of 9. Dead last. That is the honest truth, and it is exactly the kind of number you need before making any big decisions.
Here is a quick look at where Gondola Point sits compared to nearby neighbourhoods. Spoiler: we are the most affordable option in the area, but affordability cuts both ways when values are falling.
In Quispamsis, the gap is a bit tighter. Gondola Point houses at $510,153 sit above Hillhurst ($453,418) and Sherwood Park ($490,426). So depending on which side of the border you are on, the story changes a little - but the downward trend is consistent across both.
Here is the thing about your city assessment: it is a snapshot from the past. By the time that number lands in your mailbox, the market has already moved. In a stable or rising market, that lag is annoying. In a market that has dropped 14.29%, that lag can cost you real money.
The HonestDoor Price is updated in real time. It reflects what buyers are actually willing to pay today - not what a government formula calculated months ago. If your assessment still shows a number from a stronger market cycle, you could be making decisions - about selling, refinancing, or even just budgeting - based on a value that no longer exists. Pull your HonestDoor Price now and get a real-world check on where you actually stand.
If you are thinking about listing this summer, here is the straight talk. Prices are moving in the wrong direction right now. A 14.29% drop in Kingston and a -7.32% recent change in Quispamsis means the window from the peak has already closed. Waiting to see if values bounce back is a gamble, not a strategy.
That said, there is a silver lining if you are flexible. Gondola Point has the top Airbnb rank in Kingston - number 1. With an estimated $105 per night in Kingston and $123 per month in Quispamsis, short-term rental income is a real option while you decide your next move. The rental yield on the Quispamsis side is 5.60%, which is genuinely strong and worth factoring in if holding the property is on the table.
Bottom line: do not price your home based on last year's assessment or last year's optimism. Check your HonestDoor Price, talk to someone who knows this specific market, and make a decision based on what the numbers are saying today - not what you hoped they would say.
gondola point | kingston | july 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.