Kentley, Hamilton - September 2026 Real Estate Report

Kentley, Hamilton: Your Home Is Probably Worth More Than Your Tax Bill Says

The Vibe Right Now

If you live in Kentley and you haven't checked your HonestDoor Price lately, now is the time. The neighbourhood is quietly punching above its weight in Hamilton's market, and the numbers back that up.

Here is the quick split between what is happening with houses versus condos in Kentley right now.

Houses in Kentley

Our houses are sitting at an average HonestDoor Price of $674,551. Yes, that is down a modest 1.44% from the previous period - the market is taking a breather - but do not let that small dip distract you from the bigger picture. The predicted market value for houses is already climbing back to $684,413, which is above the 3-month moving average of $676,674. That upward trend matters.

• Average HonestDoor Price: $674,551
• Predicted Market Value: $684,413
• 3-Month Moving Average: $676,674
• Recent Value Change: up 1.69%
• Average Rental Estimate: $3,206 per month
• Rental Yield: 5.28% - that is a strong return
• Airbnb Estimate: $159 per night
• Growth Rank: 33 out of 201 neighbourhoods in Hamilton

That growth rank is the stat we should all be talking about. Out of 201 comparable neighbourhoods across Hamilton, Kentley houses land in the top 17%. That is not a fluke - that is a neighbourhood leaderboard position worth paying attention to.

For context, nearby Mcquesten East averages $520,482 and Riverdale West sits at $562,828. We are priced above both. Nashdale is in a different league at $1,588,458, but that is a different buyer entirely.

Condos in Kentley

Condos here are a different story, and honestly a pretty good one for investors. The average HonestDoor Price is $381,204, up 0.38% from the previous period. The predicted market value is $379,772, which is tracking right alongside the 3-month moving average of $375,677 - a sign of steady, stable momentum rather than a spike or a slide.

• Average HonestDoor Price: $381,204
• Predicted Market Value: $379,772
• 3-Month Moving Average: $375,677
• Recent Value Change: up 1.47%
• Average Rental Estimate: $1,985 per month
• Rental Yield: 4.06% - moderate but consistent
• Airbnb Estimate: $99 per night
• Growth Rank: 32 out of 188 neighbourhoods in Hamilton

Condos rank 32 out of 188 comparable Hamilton neighbourhoods. That puts us in the top 17% again - almost identical to where houses land. Kentley is consistent across property types, which is actually a sign of a healthy, well-rounded neighbourhood rather than one trick pony pricing.

The Secret Sauce - Why Your HonestDoor Price Beats Your Tax Assessment

Here is the thing about your city assessment: it is a snapshot from the past. The city looks at sale data from a fixed point in time, runs it through a slow process, and mails you a number that may be 12 to 24 months out of date by the time it lands in your mailbox.

The HonestDoor Price is updated in real time. It pulls from current sales, current market signals, and current neighbourhood trends. When houses in Kentley are showing a predicted value of $684,413 and trending upward from a 3-month average of $676,674, that is information your tax assessment simply cannot give you.

If you are making any financial decision - refinancing, selling, even just figuring out if your insurance coverage makes sense - your HonestDoor Price is the real-world check. Your assessment is the old receipt at the bottom of your junk drawer.

The So What - Thinking About Selling This Summer?

Summer is historically when Hamilton buyers get serious. Here is what the Kentley data tells us heading into that window.

For house sellers, the momentum is in your favour. Values dipped slightly but the predicted price is already recovering above the moving average. A top-17% growth rank in Hamilton means buyers looking at comparable neighbourhoods will land on Kentley. At $3,206 per month in estimated rent, your home is also attractive to investors who are running the numbers - and a motivated investor buyer can move fast.

For condo sellers, the story is stability. Prices are not spiking, but they are not sliding either. A 4.06% rental yield is enough to attract buy-and-hold investors, and ranking 32nd out of 188 neighbourhoods gives you a real talking point when you are sitting across from a buyer at the table.

Bottom line - if you have been sitting on the fence about listing, Kentley's position on Hamilton's neighbourhood leaderboard gives you something to work with. Check your HonestDoor Price first. Know your number before anyone else does.

This 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.