If you own on Hayward Avenue, here is the honest picture. The market is not on fire, but it is not sitting still either. Houses and condos are telling two very different stories right now, and which one applies to you matters a lot if you are thinking about making a move this summer.
The average HonestDoor Price for a house on Hayward Avenue sits at $336,238. Down a tiny 0.44% from last period - basically flat. But look a little closer and the momentum is actually pointing up. The predicted market value for houses is $337,740, which is already ahead of the 3-month moving average of $335,914. That is the market quietly ticking upward.
That growth rank is the number we should all be paying attention to. Sitting at 11 out of 91 puts Hayward Avenue houses in the top tier of St. John's neighbourhoods right now. That is not a small thing. It means this street is outperforming the vast majority of the city on momentum alone.
For landlords or anyone thinking about renting, a 5.92% yield is genuinely strong. At $1,773 a month in estimated rent, a house here is pulling real income. Compare that to nearby Harbour Drive at $1,863 or Harvey Road at $1,482 - we are sitting in a solid middle ground with better yield potential than some of the pricier streets nearby.
Condos on Hayward Avenue are a different conversation. The average HonestDoor Price is $632,021, which is down 7.65% from the previous period. That sounds like a red flag, but here is the thing - the predicted market value is $684,364, well above the 3-month moving average of $638,607. The market is already correcting upward from that dip.
That Airbnb rank of 15 in St. John's is worth noting. If you own a condo here and are not at least thinking about short-term rental income, you are leaving money on the table. The demand signal is there.
Compared to neighbours, Harbour Drive condos average around $610,480 and Harvey Road sits at $755,477. Hayward Avenue condos are priced right in between - not the cheapest, not the most expensive, which is actually a comfortable spot to be in when buyers are shopping around.
Here is something most homeowners on Hayward Avenue do not think about until it is too late. Your city tax assessment is a snapshot from months ago - sometimes longer. It does not know that house values here just ranked 11th out of 91 neighbourhoods in St. John's. It does not know the predicted value for your home is already ahead of the 3-month average. It is essentially a rear-view mirror.
The HonestDoor Price is updated in real time. It reflects what is actually happening on your street right now - not what happened last year. If you are a house owner on Hayward Avenue, there is a real chance your home is worth more than your assessment says. If you are a condo owner, the gap between the HonestDoor Price and the predicted value of $684,364 tells you the market is already moving past that recent dip. Your assessment will not catch up for a while. HonestDoor already has.
For house owners, the timing is genuinely decent. You are in a neighbourhood ranked 11th in St. John's for growth. Values are ticking up. Buyers looking at Harbour Drive at $357,560 or Water Street East at $356,668 will find Hayward Avenue houses at $336,238 look like a smart buy - and smart buyers know that. That price gap works in your favour as a seller because it gives buyers a reason to choose your street.
For condo owners, the story is about patience and positioning. The 7.65% dip in the HonestDoor Price is already being offset by a predicted value of $684,364 and a recent change of up 7.29%. If you list now, price it based on where the market is heading, not where it just came from. An agent who only looks at the last sale price will underprice you. Your HonestDoor Price gives you the real-world number to anchor that conversation.
Bottom line - Hayward Avenue is not shouting from the rooftops, but it is quietly doing well. Houses are in the top 12% of St. John's for growth. Condos have short-term rental demand that most streets in this city would envy. If you have been sitting on the fence, this summer is worth a serious look.
hayward avenue | 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.