Highwood, Calgary - August 2026 Real Estate Report

Highwood Is Holding Its Own - And Then Some

If you live in Highwood and you haven't checked your home's actual market value lately, you're probably leaving money on the table. The city's assessment is one number. What buyers are actually paying right now is another. Here's the real picture.

The Vibe: What's Happening on Our Streets Right Now

Highwood is not a neighbourhood that's sitting still. We've got 829 assessed properties and 26 transactions already on the books in 2026. That's real activity. Here's how houses and condos are playing out differently.

Houses: Fast, Competitive, and Climbing

If you've been watching the "For Sale" signs in Highwood, here's what's actually happening with houses right now. Homes are moving in an average of 13 days. That's not a slow market - that's a market where buyers have their offers ready before the open house ends.

• Average sale price: $1,204,333
• Current average list price: $1,650,000
• Price per square foot: $655
• Sale-to-list ratio: 98.48% - buyers are paying just under asking
• Predicted market value: $729,719 - up from the 3-month average of $713,374
• Recent value change: 2.05%
• Rental yield: 5.19% - that's strong
• Estimated monthly rent: $3,382
• Days-on-market rank: 11 out of 77 neighbourhoods - we're one of the fastest-selling in Calgary
• Growth rank: 28 out of 236 - top 12% in the city
• Price rank: 46 out of 220 - solidly above average

That growth rank is worth pausing on. Out of 236 comparable Calgary neighbourhoods, Highwood houses land in the top 12%. That's not luck - that's a neighbourhood people are actively choosing.

Condos: Sellers Have the Upper Hand

The condo story in Highwood is a different kind of interesting. We only had 1 condo sale to look at, so take the volume with a grain of salt - but the price signals are loud. Buyers paid 106.02% of list price. That means a condo listed at $499,900 sold for $530,000. Sellers are getting more than they asked for.

• Average sale price: $530,000
• Current average list price: $499,900
• Price per square foot: $324
• Sale-to-list ratio: 106.02% - buyers are paying over asking
• Predicted market value: $1,110,017 - up from the 3-month average of $1,077,540
• Recent value change: 3.02%
• Rental yield: 2.87% - moderate, but steady
• Estimated monthly rent: $4,349
• Airbnb rank in Calgary: 19 out of all neighbourhoods - top tier short-term rental potential
• Growth rank: 28 out of 216 - again, top performers
• Price rank: 26 out of 175 - among the most expensive condos in Calgary

That Airbnb rank of 19 in all of Calgary is a real number. If you own a condo here and you're not at least thinking about short-term rental income at an estimated $216 per night, that's a conversation worth having.

The Secret Sauce: Your HonestDoor Price vs. That Government Assessment

Here's the thing about your city assessment. It's a snapshot from months ago, built on data that's already stale by the time it lands in your mailbox. The average assessed value for a Highwood house sits at $694,825. The average HonestDoor Price is $723,202. That's a gap of roughly $28,000 - and it's calculated in real time, not once a year.

For condos, the HonestDoor Price comes in at $1,103,830. The city's static number simply can't keep up with a market where values have moved 3.02% recently and condos are selling above list price.

The HonestDoor Price is your real-world check. It pulls from actual transaction data, current listing activity, and live market signals. It's the number a serious buyer's agent is looking at - and it should be the number you're looking at too, not the one on your assessment notice.

Highwood's HonestDoor Price is also 4.08% higher than the Calgary average assessed value. That gap matters when you're deciding whether to sell, refinance, or just figure out where you stand.

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

Straight talk: if you're a Highwood homeowner thinking about listing this summer, the conditions are about as good as they've been. Here's why.

• Houses are selling in 13 days on average - you won't be sitting on the market
• Values are trending up - the predicted price of $729,719 is higher than the 3-month average
• You're in the top 12% of Calgary neighbourhoods for growth - that's a selling point you can actually use
• Condo sellers are getting over asking price right now - 106% of list is not a number you ignore
• Nearby Cambrian Heights has a higher HonestDoor Price at $851,726 but slower growth - Highwood is the better momentum story

The market isn't screaming "sell tomorrow" but it's also not taking a breather. Demand is real, days on market are low, and your HonestDoor Price is tracking above the city's assessment. If you've been waiting for a signal, this is a pretty clear one.

Check your HonestDoor Price at honestdoor.com before you call an agent. Know your number first.

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.