If you've been glancing at your city tax assessment and wondering if it still reflects reality, the short answer is: probably not. Here's the real picture for Guernsey homeowners in 2024, broken down the way a neighbour would explain it over the fence.
We're looking at two pretty different stories depending on what you own here.
Houses are holding their ground. The average HonestDoor Price sits at $844,174, up 5.00% from the previous period. That's real, measurable momentum. The predicted market value right now is $803,959, which is slightly below the 3-month moving average of $821,407 - meaning we're seeing a modest cooling from the recent peak, but nothing alarming. Think of it as the market catching its breath after a solid run.
That 5.06% rental yield on houses is worth paying attention to. If you're an investor or thinking about renting your place out, Guernsey is punching above its weight compared to a lot of Hamilton neighbourhoods.
Condos are a different conversation. The average HonestDoor Price is $502,823, up just 0.28% - essentially flat. The predicted market value is $501,441, and it's sitting below the 3-month moving average of $527,686. Condo values here have dipped 8.00% recently, and the growth rank of 125 out of 195 puts us in below-average territory for Hamilton right now.
To put the condo picture in context - we're sitting just above nearby Poplar Park ($497,012) but below Westmeria ($534,738). Not a bad spot, but the trend line is something condo owners should watch closely.
Here's the thing about city assessments - they're snapshots from the past. By the time that number lands in your mailbox, the market has already moved. The HonestDoor Price is updated in real time, pulling from actual sales data and current market signals. It's the difference between checking yesterday's weather forecast and stepping outside right now.
For Guernsey house owners specifically, that gap matters. Your assessment might be sitting well below the $844,174 average HonestDoor Price - which means you could be making financial decisions based on a number that undersells what you actually own. Whether you're refinancing, thinking about selling, or just want to know where you stand, the HonestDoor Price is the number to use as your real-world check.
Condo owners, this works both ways. If your assessment hasn't caught up to the recent 8.00% dip, you might actually be over-assessed - and that's worth knowing too.
If you own a house in Guernsey and you've been sitting on the fence about listing, the data gives you a reasonable case to move. A 5.00% price increase, a growth rank in the top half of Hamilton, and strong rental demand at $3,745 per month all signal that buyer interest is real. You're not selling into a ghost town.
The slight dip from the 3-month moving average tells us the absolute peak of this run may have just passed - which is actually a reason to act sooner rather than later if selling is on your mind. Waiting for "a little higher" sometimes means watching the window close.
For condo owners, summer 2024 calls for a more honest gut-check. With values down 8.00% recently and a below-average growth rank, this isn't the strongest seller's moment in Guernsey's condo market. If you don't need to sell, holding and collecting that $2,542 monthly rental estimate while the market stabilizes is a reasonable play.
Bottom line - Guernsey is a solid neighbourhood sitting in a mixed moment. Houses are your strength here. Condos need patience. Either way, pull your HonestDoor Price before you make any moves. It's the most current number you've got.
guernsey | hamilton | june 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.