Hillcrest, Airdrie - September 2026 Real Estate Report

Hillcrest, Airdrie: Here's What Your Home Is Actually Worth Right Now

If you live in Hillcrest and you're still going off your city assessment to figure out what your place is worth, you're working with old information. The market has moved. Here's the real picture.

The Vibe: Houses vs. Condos in Hillcrest

Houses - Taking a Breather

We've seen some softening on the house side lately. The average sale price sits at $538,400 this month, which is down 8.4% from last month. Homes are sitting on the market for an average of 48 days - that's nearly three weeks longer than South Point, where houses are moving in 27 days. Buyers in Hillcrest right now are negotiating, with homes selling at about 97.33% of list price. That gap between ask and sold matters when you're pricing your home.

That said, the longer-term picture is more encouraging. The HonestDoor predicted value for houses is $637,691, which is climbing above the 3-month moving average of $626,193. Property values have moved up 3.47% recently, and Hillcrest ranks 18 out of 48 comparable Airdrie neighbourhoods for growth. That puts us solidly above average on the neighbourhood leaderboard.

• Average HonestDoor Price: $642,399 (up 0.74%)
• Average sale price this month: $538,400
• Average listing price: $555,471
• Price per square foot: $327
• Days on market: 48
• Sold-to-list ratio: 97.33%
• Estimated monthly rent: $3,065
• Rental yield: 5.37%
• Properties sold in 2026: 58
• Airdrie transaction rank: 8th

Condos - A Different Story Entirely

The condo side of Hillcrest is behaving like a completely different market. One condo sold this month, and it went for $444,000 - above the list price. Buyers paid 101.06% of asking, which tells us demand is real when the right unit hits the market. Properties are moving in just 12 days on average, faster than South Windsong's 18-day average. When something good comes up, people are jumping.

Hillcrest condos rank 5th out of 26 Airdrie neighbourhoods on price - meaning we're near the top of the leaderboard for condo values. The HonestDoor predicted value sits at $479,743, ahead of nearby South Windsong ($462,617) and South Point ($416,052).

• Average HonestDoor Price: $477,639 (down 0.44%)
• Average sale price this month: $444,000
• Average listing price: $499,900
• Price per square foot: $302
• Days on market: 12
• Sold-to-list ratio: 101.06%
• Estimated monthly rent: $2,447
• Rental yield: 3.88%
• Airdrie days-on-market rank: 2nd out of 18

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

Here's the thing about your city assessment - it's a snapshot from months ago, sometimes longer. It doesn't know that house prices in Hillcrest shifted 8.4% in a single month. It doesn't track what buyers are actually paying on the street right now.

The HonestDoor Price is updated in real time using actual transaction data. For houses, that number is $642,399. For condos, it's $477,639. These figures reflect what the market is doing today - not what a government office calculated last fall. If you're making any financial decision tied to your home's value - refinancing, selling, even just knowing where you stand - the HonestDoor Price is the number to use.

Hillcrest also holds its own against the neighbours. South Point, South Windsong, and Windsong all come in cheaper on both houses and condos. That price premium is real, and your assessment likely doesn't capture it accurately.

The So What: Thinking About Selling This Summer?

If you own a house in Hillcrest and you're thinking about listing this summer, the honest answer is: price it right from day one. Homes are sitting 48 days on average, and buyers are getting deals at 97% of list. Overpricing right now will cost you time and negotiating power. The good news - your HonestDoor Price of $642,399 is still above what most neighbours can get in South Point or Windsong. You have a real advantage, but you have to use it smartly.

If you own a condo, the summer outlook is more straightforward. Demand is strong, days on market are low, and buyers have been willing to go over asking. A well-priced condo in Hillcrest right now has a real shot at a clean, fast sale.

Either way, the first step is knowing your actual number. Check your HonestDoor Price before you call an agent, before you set a price, and before you assume your assessment tells the whole story. It doesn't.

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.