Jonquiere, Saguenay - October 2026 Real Estate Report
Jonquiere Real Estate Right Now: Steady, With a Few Things Worth Watching
If you own a home in Jonquiere and you haven't checked your property value lately, now is a good time to look. The market isn't on fire, but it isn't falling apart either. Here's the straight story on what's happening in our corner of Saguenay.
The Vibe: Houses vs. Condos
For houses, we're sitting at an average HonestDoor Price of $310,130 - down a tiny 0.43% from last period. That's not a crash, that's a market taking a breather. The predicted market value for a house right now is $311,479, which is actually sitting slightly above the 3-month moving average of $312,279. So values are easing off just a touch, but we're not talking about anything dramatic.
One number that should catch your eye: the rental yield on houses is 5.97%. That's a strong return. With average rent estimated at $1,618 per month, Jonquiere houses are pulling real income for landlords. On the neighbourhood leaderboard, our house growth rate ranks 3 out of 6 in Saguenay - solidly above average. And for price? We rank 1 out of 1 among comparable areas, meaning we're the most affordable option in that comparison set. That's a real selling point for buyers coming from pricier spots.
Condos are telling a slightly different story - and it's a good one. The average HonestDoor Price for condos is $301,732, up 0.75% from last period. The predicted value is $299,499 and it's climbing, sitting above the 3-month moving average of $296,305. That upward trend matters. Condo rental yield comes in at 4.17% with estimated rent around $1,549 per month - moderate, but consistent. Condos also rank 3 out of 6 for growth in Saguenay, putting us in the above-average camp.
- House average HonestDoor Price: $310,130 (down 0.43%)
- House predicted market value: $311,479
- House rental yield: 5.97% - strong returns
- House average rent estimate: $1,618 per month
- House price per square foot: $302
- Condo average HonestDoor Price: $301,732 (up 0.75%)
- Condo predicted market value: $299,499 and rising
- Condo rental yield: 4.17% - moderate returns
- Condo average rent estimate: $1,549 per month
- Airbnb estimate: $80 per night for houses, $78 per night for condos
- Jonquiere Airbnb rank in Saguenay: 5th
The Secret Sauce: Why Your HonestDoor Price Beats Waiting for a Tax Assessment
Here's the thing about government assessments - they're snapshots from the past. By the time the city mails you that paper, the number is already old. The HonestDoor Price is updated in real time, pulling from actual market activity right now. If your house has gone up since your last assessment, you're leaving money on the table by quoting an outdated number to buyers. If it's dipped slightly - like we're seeing with houses this period - you want to know that before you price yourself out of the market by going too high.
For Jonquiere owners specifically, the gap matters. Our predicted house value of $311,479 is already higher than nearby Lac-Kenogami at $264,281. That's a $47,000 difference. Your city assessment won't tell you that story. The HonestDoor Price does.
The "So What?" - Thinking About Selling This Summer?
If you're a house owner thinking about listing this summer, the honest answer is: conditions are reasonable but not explosive. You're in a market where values are essentially flat - the average sale price is holding at $310,000. Only one house sold in the tracked period, so we're not dealing with a flood of competition, but we're also not seeing a bidding war frenzy. Price it right and you'll find a buyer. Price it based on a two-year-old assessment and you might sit longer than you want to.
If you own a condo, the timing looks a bit more interesting. Values are ticking up, the 3-month trend is positive, and you're in the above-average growth tier for Saguenay. That's a decent position to be in heading into summer.
Either way, the smartest first move is checking your HonestDoor Price today - not next year when the city gets around to reassessing. Knowing your real number is the difference between a confident listing and a guess.
jonquiere | saguenay | october 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.