If you've been glancing at your last property tax assessment and wondering if it still means anything, the short answer is: not really. Here's what's actually happening on the ground in Hillendale right now.
We're seeing a split market in Hillendale, and it matters depending on what you own.
On the house side, things are holding steady with a bit of upward momentum. The average HonestDoor Price for houses sits at $581,437, down a tiny 0.56% from last period - barely a blip. More telling is the predicted market value of $584,721, which is already climbing past the 3-month moving average of $579,194. That's a signal the dip is short-lived. Houses here rank 22 out of 44 neighbourhoods in Kingston for growth - right in the above-average tier on the neighbourhood leaderboard. Not leading the pack, but solidly in the upper half.
Condos are a different conversation. The average HonestDoor Price jumped 5.93% to $447,960 - that's a real move. But the predicted market value of $422,870 is sitting below the 3-month moving average of $432,714, and recent change is down 1.14%. So the assessment price popped, but the forward-looking data is cooling off. Condos rank 31 out of 44 in Kingston for growth - below average on the leaderboard. Worth knowing before you price one to sell.
One more thing worth noting for condo owners: compared to nearby neighbourhoods like Grenville Park, Polson Park, and Calvin Park, Hillendale condos are actually priced higher. We're the premium option in that comparison. House owners, the reverse is true - neighbours in Grenville Park ($669,365), Calvin Park ($617,103), and Polson Park ($585,939) are all edging us out. That gap is worth watching.
Here's the thing about your city assessment - it's a snapshot from the past. It doesn't know what happened to Hillendale prices over the last few months. It doesn't update when the market moves. It just sits there, frozen in time, while your actual home value keeps shifting.
The HonestDoor Price is a real-world check. It pulls current market data and gives you a live estimate of what your home would actually sell for today - not what a government office calculated a year or two ago. For house owners in Hillendale, that difference right now could mean knowing your home is closer to $584,721 than whatever number is sitting on your assessment notice. That's real money. That's negotiating power. That's the difference between pricing your home right and leaving cash on the table.
Check your HonestDoor Price before you do anything else. It takes two minutes and it's free.
If you own a house in Hillendale and you're thinking about listing this summer, the timing isn't bad. Values are ticking upward, the rental yield of 5.47% tells buyers there's real income potential here, and sitting at rank 22 out of 44 in Kingston means we're a credible, above-average neighbourhood - not a hard sell. The short-term dip of 0.56% is noise, not a trend. Price it right and you'll find buyers.
If you own a condo, be a little more careful. Yes, the HonestDoor Price jumped nearly 6%, but the forward-looking predicted value is lower and trending down. Buyers doing their homework will see that. Price aggressively and you might sit on the market. Price it honestly, lean into that Airbnb rank of 16th in Kingston as a selling point, and you'll move it faster.
Bottom line for Hillendale this summer: houses have the wind at their backs, condos need a sharp pricing strategy. Either way, start with your HonestDoor Price - not your assessment - and you'll go into any conversation with the right number in hand.
hillendale | kingston | july 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.