If you've been watching the "For Sale" signs in Immel McMillan lately, here's what's actually happening. The market isn't crashing. It isn't on fire either. It's taking a breather - and that's actually useful information if you're thinking about your next move.
The neighbourhood saw 14 property transactions in 2026 across 2,763 assessed properties. That's a relatively tight number of sales, which means every deal that closes carries real weight in setting local prices. Growth dipped a modest 0.03% year over year - basically flat. But here's the thing: flat isn't falling. And the data underneath tells a more interesting story.
For those of us in houses, the numbers are holding up better than the headlines might suggest.
That growth rank is worth paying attention to. On the Abbotsford neighbourhood leaderboard, Immel McMillan houses sit in the top half for momentum. The predicted value is creeping toward $1 million, and the 3-month trend is pointing up. For a house owner, that's a quiet signal that the floor is holding.
Compare that to nearby neighbourhoods - Historic Downtown, Whatcom, and Hazelwood all carry higher price tags and are actually growing slower. We're the more affordable option that's keeping pace better. That's a solid position to be in.
The condo side of Immel McMillan is a thinner market - only 1 sale last period - so take individual transactions with a grain of salt. But the trend lines are worth knowing.
Condos here are sitting above nearby Whatcom ($477,363) and below Historic Downtown ($517,585). That middle-of-the-pack position, combined with a 1.93% recent price bump and an above-average growth rank, suggests condos in Immel McMillan are quietly doing their job. Rental yield at 3.90% is moderate - not a home run, but not a reason to panic either.
Here's something most homeowners in Immel McMillan don't realize. The city's assessed value for houses here averages $978,412. That number was calculated months ago using data that's even older. It's a snapshot of the past.
The HonestDoor Price - currently $981,138 for houses - is updated in real time using actual market activity. It's already 0.28% higher than the city's assessment. That gap might sound small, but on a home worth nearly a million dollars, even a fraction of a percent is thousands of dollars. If you're making any financial decision - refinancing, selling, even just benchmarking your net worth - using a stale government number is leaving money on the table.
The HonestDoor Price is the real-world check. It moves when the market moves. Your assessment doesn't.
Straight talk: this is not a seller's market on fire. But it's also not a bad time to sell - especially if you've been sitting on the fence.
Here's why this summer could work in your favour. The predicted house value of $998,229 is trending up from recent months. Nearby neighbourhoods are pricier and growing slower, which means buyers who get priced out of Historic Downtown or Whatcom will look here next. That's organic demand coming your way.
With only 6 house sales last period, inventory is tight. Tight inventory with steady demand is the basic recipe for holding your price. You're not going to get into a bidding war frenzy, but you're also unlikely to have to slash your number to move the property.
For condo owners, the calculus is similar but more cautious. One sale per period means the market is thin. Pricing it right from day one matters more here than anywhere else - an overpriced condo in a low-volume market just sits.
Bottom line: check your HonestDoor Price before you call an agent, before you set a list price, and before you assume the city's assessment tells you what your home is actually worth. In Immel McMillan right now, those two numbers are close - but close isn't the same as accurate.
immel mc millan | abbotsford | 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.