Hatizc-North Hatzic, Mission - September 2026 Real Estate Report

Hatzic-North Hatzic, Mission: Your Neighbour Just Got a Reality Check on Their Home Value

If you own a home in Hatzic-North Hatzic and you're still looking at your BC Assessment notice to figure out what your place is worth, stop. That number is already old. Here's what's actually happening on the ground right now.

The Vibe: What the Market Is Telling Us

Let's be straight with each other - our neighbourhood is taking a breather. Growth is down 0.01% year over year, and we rank dead last on the Mission neighbourhood leaderboard for house price growth, sitting at 12 out of 12. That's not a reason to panic, but it is a reason to pay attention.

The good news? We're still holding our own on price. Houses rank 7 out of 9 in Mission for average value, which puts us in the upper half of the city. That's a decent position to be in.

Houses: The Honest Picture

• Average HonestDoor Price: $1,167,469
• Average assessed value: $1,142,105 - your HonestDoor Price runs about 2.22% higher
• Recent sale price average: $828,722
• Price per square foot: $602
• Predicted market value: $1,199,352 - up slightly from the 3-month average of $1,195,543
• Estimated monthly rent: $4,699 with a rental yield of 4.48%
• Properties sold in 2026 so far: 8 total transactions across the neighbourhood
• 4 houses sold last month - steady, not spectacular

The predicted value is actually ticking upward against the 3-month trend, which is a small but real positive signal. Values have dipped 0.16% recently, but the forward-looking number is climbing. That gap between the $828,722 average sale price and the $1,199,352 predicted value is worth a conversation - it reflects the mix of what's actually changing hands versus the broader pool of homes here.

For context, our closest neighbours tell an interesting story. Cedar Valley sits at $1,197,218 and Ferndale jumps all the way to $1,736,601 - but both are growing slower than us, which means we're not the only ones taking a breather right now.

Condos: Watch This One Closely

• Average HonestDoor Price: $594,372 - down 4.63% from last period
• Predicted market value: $623,220
• 3-month moving average: $673,555 - the predicted value is falling below this trend
• Recent sale price: $490,000
• Price per square foot: $433
• Estimated monthly rent: $2,636 with a rental yield of 3.83%
• Only 1 condo sold last month
• Growth rank: 8 out of 9 in Mission

The condo side of our market deserves a closer look. A 7.36% recent value change and a predicted price that's sliding below the 3-month average are signals worth taking seriously. That said, we still rank 1 out of 2 for condo prices in Mission - so we're the pricier option in a thin market. One sale a month means there isn't a lot of data to work with, and thin markets can swing fast in either direction.

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

Here's the thing about your BC Assessment - it's a snapshot from last July. A lot has moved since then. The HonestDoor Price updates in real time using actual transaction data, current market signals, and what buyers are genuinely paying right now. For houses in Hatzic-North Hatzic, that means your HonestDoor Price is already running $25,364 higher than what the government has on file for you. That's real money sitting in your equity that your assessment isn't capturing.

If you're making any financial decision - refinancing, selling, even just figuring out if your insurance coverage makes sense - the HonestDoor Price is the number to start with, not the assessment.

The "So What?" - Thinking About Selling This Summer?

If you're a homeowner here weighing a summer sale, here's the honest take. The market isn't on fire, but it isn't falling apart either. Eight total transactions in 2026 and 1,433 assessed properties means inventory is tight and actual sales are selective. Buyers who are moving are paying attention to price.

Sitting at the bottom of the Mission growth leaderboard means you don't have a rising tide lifting all boats right now. That puts more pressure on pricing your home correctly from day one - not high hoping and then chasing the market down with price cuts. A well-priced house here, backed by a current HonestDoor Price rather than a stale assessment, is your best tool going into a summer listing.

For condo owners, the picture calls for more caution. Values are sliding and sales volume is thin. If selling is on your radar, sooner is likely better than waiting to see if the trend reverses on its own.

Bottom line - Hatzic-North Hatzic is a solid neighbourhood holding real value in the Mission market. But right now, knowing your actual number matters more than ever. Check your HonestDoor Price before you make any moves.

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.