If you own a place in Hillendale and you're still going off your last city assessment, you're probably working with a number that doesn't reflect what's actually happening on the street right now. Here's the real picture.
Our market is doing two different things at once, depending on what you own. Let's break it down.
If you've been watching the "For Sale" signs around the neighbourhood, here's what's actually happening with houses. The average HonestDoor Price sits at $559,074, and it's down 3.85% from the previous period. That's the market taking a breather. The predicted value comes in a touch higher at $581,437, which is nudging up from a 3-month moving average of $580,660 - so we're not in freefall, but we're not running hot either.
On the neighbourhood leaderboard, Hillendale houses rank 28 out of 44 comparable Kingston neighbourhoods for growth. That puts us in below-average territory for now. Worth knowing before you price anything.
For context, nearby houses in Grenville Park average $636,262, Calvin Park sits at $601,267, and Polson Park is right alongside us at $559,877. We're at the lower end of that comparison group, which matters if you're thinking about what a buyer could get for the same money one neighbourhood over.
Here's where Hillendale gets interesting. Our condos are quietly outperforming. The average HonestDoor Price is $449,334, up 0.31%, and the predicted value of $447,960 is well above the 3-month moving average of $432,853. That gap tells us momentum is building.
The growth rank? Condos sit at 4 out of 44 Kingston neighbourhoods. That puts us in the top performers category - a very different story from the house side of the ledger.
Compared to nearby neighbourhoods, Hillendale condos are actually priced higher than Grenville Park ($287,122), Polson Park ($298,475), and Calvin Park ($385,319). If you own a condo here, you're sitting above the local competition.
Here's the thing about city assessments - they're a snapshot from the past. They don't update in real time, and they don't know what happened on your street last month. The HonestDoor Price is a live, data-driven estimate that moves with the actual market. Right now, with houses dipping and condos climbing, the gap between your old assessment and your real-world value could be significant in either direction.
If your assessment is higher than your HonestDoor Price, you might be overpaying on property taxes. If it's lower, you could be leaving money on the table when you sell. Either way, checking your HonestDoor Price costs you nothing and gives you a number that actually reflects today - not two years ago.
For house sellers, the honest answer is that timing matters right now. A 3.85% dip and a below-average growth rank of 28 out of 44 means buyers have a bit more leverage than they did. That doesn't mean don't sell - it means price it sharp and don't chase the peak. A well-priced house with a rental yield story of 5.48% is still a compelling pitch to investors and owner-occupiers alike.
For condo sellers, the window looks better. A 5.93% recent value change and a top-4 growth rank in all of Kingston means demand is real. If you've been sitting on the fence, this summer is a reasonable time to test the market while that momentum is in your corner.
Bottom line - check your HonestDoor Price before you call an agent, before you set a list price, and before you assume your assessment tells the whole story. In a market moving this fast in different directions, the most dangerous number is an outdated one.
hillendale | kingston | august 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.