Hayward Avenue, St. John's - July 2026 Real Estate Report

Hayward Avenue, St. John's: What Your Home Is Actually Worth Right Now

The Vibe on the Street

If you own on Hayward Avenue, the story depends a lot on what you own. Houses and condos are telling two very different stories right now - and knowing which one is yours could change what you do next.

Houses: Holding Steady With Upside

The average HonestDoor Price for a house on Hayward Avenue sits at $334,789. Yes, that is down 4.30% from the previous period - the market is taking a breather. But here is the part worth paying attention to: the predicted market value for houses is $349,830, and that number is climbing above the 3-month moving average of $336,288. That gap tells us momentum is quietly building back up.

• Average HonestDoor Price: $334,789
• Predicted Market Value: $349,830 (trending up)
• 3-Month Moving Average: $336,288
• Recent Value Change: +2.83%
• Neighbourhood Growth Rank: 25 out of 90 in St. John's - above average
• Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,832
• Rental Yield: 5.90% - strong returns for landlords
• Airbnb Estimate: $91 per night
• Airbnb Rank in St. John's: 58

A growth rank of 25 out of 90 puts Hayward Avenue houses in the top third of St. John's neighbourhoods. That is not nothing. Compared to nearby streets, we are priced below Harbour Drive ($359,050) and Water Street East ($351,584), which means buyers looking for value in this pocket of the city are going to land here first.

Condos: A Bumpy Ride Worth Watching

The condo picture is more complicated. The average HonestDoor Price jumped to $593,593 - a 41.89% increase from the previous period. That sounds exciting. But the predicted market value is $418,336, and it is sitting well below the 3-month moving average of $612,488. That kind of gap is a signal to pay close attention, not pop the champagne.

• Average HonestDoor Price: $593,593
• Predicted Market Value: $418,336 (trending down)
• 3-Month Moving Average: $612,488
• Recent Value Change: -33.73%
• Neighbourhood Growth Rank: 84 out of 94 in St. John's - bottom performers
• Estimated Monthly Rent: $2,911
• Rental Yield: 3.98% - moderate returns
• Airbnb Estimate: $145 per night
• Airbnb Rank in St. John's: 15 - top tier short-term rental potential

That Airbnb rank of 15 in all of St. John's is genuinely impressive. If you own a condo here and are not thinking about short-term rental income, that number deserves a second look. On the resale side though, a growth rank of 84 out of 94 means condo values here are under pressure compared to the rest of the city. Nearby Harvey Road condos average $715,634 and Water Street East hits $936,895 - so we are priced well below the competition, which cuts both ways depending on whether you are buying or selling.

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

Here is the thing about your city assessment - it is a snapshot from the past. It does not know what happened on your street last month, or what buyers are actually offering right now. The HonestDoor Price is updated in real time using current sales data, so it reflects the market as it actually is, not as it was 12 to 18 months ago when the city last looked.

For house owners on Hayward Avenue, your assessment is likely trailing the real-world number. For condo owners, the spread between the HonestDoor Price and the predicted value right now is wide enough that you genuinely need a current read before making any decisions. Waiting for the next tax notice is not a strategy - it is a delay.

So What Does This Mean If You Are Thinking About Selling This Summer?

For house sellers - the timing is not bad. Predicted values are rising above the moving average, the neighbourhood ranks above average in St. John's growth, and buyers priced out of Harbour Drive and Water Street East are going to be looking your way. Price it right and you have a real window here.

For condo sellers - move with more caution. The predicted value is significantly below where the HonestDoor Price sits, and the growth rank puts us near the bottom of the city leaderboard right now. That does not mean do not sell - it means do not overprice and sit. A well-priced condo with that Airbnb rank as a selling point could still attract the right buyer. But the market will not do the work for you this summer.

Bottom line: check your HonestDoor Price before you do anything else. It is the most honest number you have got right now.

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.