If you've been watching the "For Sale" signs in Huntington lately, here's what's actually happening. The market is taking a breather - but it's not falling apart. Prices are softer than a year ago, but the fundamentals for this neighbourhood are holding up better than most people realize.
The story splits pretty clearly depending on what you own, so let's break it down.
The average HonestDoor Price for a house in Huntington sits at $725,497. That's down about 0.92% from the previous period - a small dip, not a crash. The forward-looking predicted value actually comes in a touch higher at $732,201, and that number is trending up against the 3-month moving average of $730,040. In plain English: the floor looks solid.
On the neighbourhood leaderboard, Huntington houses rank 91 out of 201 neighbourhoods in Hamilton for growth. That puts us squarely in above-average territory. Not leading the pack, but not getting lapped either.
Here's where it gets interesting for landlords and investors. A rental estimate of $3,364 per month with a rental yield of 5.20% is genuinely strong. That's not a "maybe it pencils out" number - that's a number that makes a mortgage feel manageable.
How does Huntington stack up against the neighbours? Sherwood is significantly pricier at $1,092,906 - a different market entirely. Hampton Heights comes in just below us at $719,724, and Lisgar is a hair above at $736,667. We're right in the middle of a competitive cluster, which means buyers shopping this price range are absolutely looking at Huntington.
Condos in Huntington tell a different story - and we're not going to sugarcoat it. The average HonestDoor Price is $1,478,102, but that figure has dropped 18.65% from the previous period. That's a significant move. The predicted value of $1,817,032 is also sitting below the 3-month moving average of $1,890,782, which means the trend is still pointing down in the short term.
The rental yield for condos comes in at 2.53% - moderate, not strong. If you own a condo here and you're thinking about your options, now is the time to get a current number, not a year-old one.
One bright spot: Huntington condos rank 94 out of 188 neighbourhoods in Hamilton for growth - still above average. And the Airbnb rank of 15 in Hamilton is genuinely impressive. If short-term rental income is part of your strategy, Huntington condos are near the top of the city for that potential.
Here's the thing about your city tax assessment - it's a snapshot from the past. The city isn't updating your assessed value in real time. It doesn't know what happened to condo prices in the last quarter. It doesn't factor in what your neighbour's place actually sold for last month.
The HonestDoor Price is a live, real-world check. It pulls from actual market activity and updates continuously. Right now, with house values sitting around $725,497 and condo values moving around, the gap between what the city thinks your home is worth and what a buyer would actually pay can be significant - in either direction.
If you're a house owner in Huntington, your HonestDoor Price is likely telling a more optimistic story than your assessment. If you own a condo, it's giving you an honest look at a market that's shifted. Either way, you need the current number - not the stale one.
For house sellers, the timing is reasonable. Values are near the predicted floor, rental demand is strong, and we sit above average on the Hamilton growth leaderboard. Buyers looking in the $720,000 to $740,000 range are actively comparing Huntington to Hampton Heights and Lisgar - and we compete well on value.
For condo sellers, be clear-eyed. The market has repriced. Listing based on what your unit was worth 12 months ago is a strategy that leads to price cuts and longer days on market. Get your HonestDoor Price, price it right from day one, and let the strong Airbnb ranking (#15 in Hamilton) be part of your pitch to buyers who want income potential.
Bottom line: Huntington is not a neighbourhood in trouble. It's a neighbourhood in transition. The people who come out ahead this summer are the ones working with current data - not last year's assessment notice.
huntington | hamilton | september 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.