Highwood, Calgary - September 2026 Real Estate Report

Highwood, Calgary: Your Home Is Worth More Than the City Thinks

If you've been glancing at your latest city assessment and wondering if that number is actually what your place is worth - it isn't. The average assessed value in Highwood sits at $694,825, but the average HonestDoor Price is $723,773. That's nearly $29,000 more sitting on the table that the city's paperwork hasn't caught up to yet.

The Vibe: What's Actually Happening in Our Neighbourhood

Highwood had 26 property transactions in 2026 across 829 assessed properties. That's not a flood of activity, but the deals that are happening are telling a real story - especially when you split it out by property type.

Houses: Fast, Expensive, and Buyers Are Still Paying Up

If you own a house in Highwood, here's the honest picture. The average sale price hit $1,625,000 this month - up 34.9% from last month. That's a big jump, and yes, it's worth noting that only 1 house sold, so take the percentage with some context. But the direction is clear: Highwood houses are sitting in the top tier of Calgary pricing, ranking 26th out of 220 neighbourhoods on price alone.

• Average sale price: $1,625,000
• Average list price this month: $1,650,000
• Price per square foot: $882
• Sale-to-list ratio: 98.48% - buyers paid just under asking
• Average days on market: 13 days - ranking 12th out of 82 Calgary neighbourhoods for speed
• HonestDoor predicted value: $723,202 (up from the 3-month average of $722,668)
• Estimated monthly rent: $3,359 with a 5.21% rental yield

Thirteen days on market is genuinely fast. That ranks us near the very top of Calgary for speed - 12th out of 82 neighbourhoods. Sellers are not waiting around. The growth rank of 151st out of 238 means we're not leading the city in appreciation right now, but the combination of high prices and quick sales tells us demand is real.

Condos: Sellers Have the Upper Hand

The condo side of Highwood is a different animal. One condo sold at $530,000, and it sold for 106.02% of the asking price. Buyers paid over list. That's a sellers' market signal, full stop. Listings are averaging $499,900, so the fact that the sale cleared $530,000 means competition is real even in a low-volume month.

• Average sale price: $530,000
• Average list price: $499,900
• Price per square foot: $324
• Sale-to-list ratio: 106.02% - buyers paid above asking
• Average days on market: 19 days
• HonestDoor predicted value: $1,103,830 (up from the 3-month average of $1,097,091)
• Estimated monthly rent: $4,323 with a 2.89% rental yield
• Airbnb rank in Calgary: 19th - that's top tier for short-term rental potential

That Airbnb rank of 19th in all of Calgary is worth a second look for condo owners. At $211 per night, Highwood condos have real short-term income potential that most neighbourhoods can't touch.

The Secret Sauce: Why Your HonestDoor Price Matters Right Now

Here's the thing about city assessments - they're a snapshot from the past. The city looks at sale data from a specific window and applies it broadly. Your HonestDoor Price is a live, real-world check that updates with the market as it moves.

In Highwood, that gap is already $29,000 on the house side - and the HonestDoor Price is 4.17% higher than the average assessed value across Calgary. If you're making any financial decision based on your tax assessment alone - whether that's refinancing, listing, or just knowing your net worth - you're working with an outdated number. The HonestDoor Price is what a buyer in today's market is actually thinking about.

Compared to nearby neighbourhoods, Cambrian Heights is running an average HonestDoor Price of $849,649 for houses - higher than Highwood's $723,773. North Haven comes in at $677,137, which is cheaper but growing slightly faster at 0.02% year over year. Highwood's growth is flat at 0.00%, which puts us on the neighbourhood leaderboard at 151st out of 238 Calgary neighbourhoods for growth. We're not the fastest climber right now, but we're holding value in a high-price bracket.

The So What: Should You Sell in Highwood This Summer?

If you own a house and you've been sitting on the fence, the case for listing this summer is pretty straightforward. Homes are selling in 13 days on average. Buyers are paying 98.5 cents on every dollar of asking price. And your actual market value is likely higher than your assessment suggests.

If you own a condo, the over-asking sale data is your green light. One sale doesn't make a trend, but buyers paying 106% of list price means there's more demand than supply right now. That's leverage for a seller.

The honest summary: Highwood isn't the fastest-growing neighbourhood in Calgary right now, but it's one of the most expensive and one of the fastest to sell. That combination - high prices, quick sales, and a HonestDoor Price that beats the city's assessment - means this summer is a reasonable window if selling is on your radar. Check your HonestDoor Price first. Know your real number before you make any move.

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.