Kirkness, Edmonton - October 2026 Real Estate Report
Kirkness, Edmonton: Your Home Is Worth More Than the City Thinks
If you own a place in Kirkness and you have not checked your HonestDoor Price lately, you are probably leaving money on the table. The city's assessment is one number. What buyers are actually paying is another. Right now, those two numbers are not the same - and the gap is in your favour.
The Vibe: What Is Actually Happening in Kirkness Right Now
Kirkness is a steady, no-drama neighbourhood. We are not seeing the kind of wild swings that make headlines, but we are also not sitting still. Here is the split between houses and condos, because they are telling two pretty different stories right now.
Houses: Prices Are Up, But Take a Breath
The average house sale price hit $401,067 this month - that is a 22.5% jump from last month. Before you pop the champagne, know that only 6 homes sold, so one or two higher-end sales can move that number fast. The more reliable signal is the HonestDoor predicted value sitting at $397,266. That is your real-world number to watch.
- Average sale price this month: $401,067 (up 22.5% from last month)
- HonestDoor predicted value: $397,266
- 3-month moving average: $402,071 (values are taking a slight breather)
- Price per square foot: $287
- Homes sold for 98.80% of list price - buyers are negotiating, but not by much
- Average days on market: 38 days
- Rental yield: 5.82% - that is a strong return for investors
- Estimated monthly rent: $2,066
- Days-on-market rank: 35 out of 116 neighbourhoods - we sell faster than most
- Growth rank: 118 out of 285 - solidly above average in Edmonton
Houses here are not the cheapest in the city (price rank 226 out of 285), but they are moving at a decent clip. The 38-day average is not lightning fast, but it is not a slow crawl either. If your house is priced right, it is finding a buyer.
Condos: The Quiet Overachiever
This is where Kirkness is genuinely punching above its weight. Our condos are ranked 27 out of 297 neighbourhoods for growth in Edmonton. That puts us in the top tier of the city. Eight condos sold this month, they averaged just 12 days on market, and they sold at 100% of list price. No discounts. No games. Buyers are paying exactly what sellers are asking.
- Average condo sale price: $150,766 (up 6.5% from last month)
- HonestDoor predicted value: $203,981
- 3-month moving average: $199,513 (and climbing)
- Price per square foot: $179
- Sold at 100% of list price - a balanced, confident market
- Average days on market: 12 days - very fast by Edmonton standards
- Days-on-market rank: 7 out of 113 neighbourhoods - top 10 in the city
- Growth rank: 27 out of 297 - top performers in Edmonton
- Rental yield: 4.31% with estimated rent at $1,113 per month
- HonestDoor Price up 4.95% from the previous period
Compare that to nearby Hairsine ($184,950 predicted) and Ebbers ($195,366 predicted) - Kirkness condos are outpricing both neighbours and still selling faster. That is a combination worth paying attention to.
The Secret Sauce: Why Your HonestDoor Price Matters More Than Your Tax Assessment
Here is the thing about your city assessment. It is calculated once a year using data that is already months old by the time it lands in your mailbox. It is a snapshot of the past, not a picture of today.
The HonestDoor Price updates in real time using actual sales data, market trends, and what buyers are genuinely paying right now. For Kirkness houses, the average city assessment sits at $383,581. The HonestDoor Price is $397,853 - that is a $14,272 difference, and it is 3.72% higher than the Edmonton average assessment. For condos, the gap is even sharper: assessed at $204,380, but the HonestDoor Price is $214,072 - up 4.95% from last period alone.
If you are making any financial decision based on your tax assessment - whether that is refinancing, selling, or just knowing what you own - you are working with a number that is already behind the market. The HonestDoor Price is the real-world check.
The "So What?" - Thinking About Selling This Summer?
Here is the straight talk for anyone in Kirkness thinking about listing this summer.
On the house side, the market is active but not frenzied. Buyers are paying close to list price (98.80%), which means overpricing will cost you. Price it sharp and you will find a buyer within five or six weeks. The 22.5% month-over-month jump in average sale price looks exciting, but with only 6 sales, do not build your retirement plan around that single number. Use the HonestDoor Price of $397,266 as your anchor.
On the condo side, the story is genuinely good. Top-10 in Edmonton for days on market. Top-10% for growth. Selling at full list price. If you own a condo in Kirkness and you are thinking about selling, this summer is a real window. The 3-month moving average is trending up, and with only 374 assessed properties in the neighbourhood, supply is limited. Limited supply plus fast-moving buyers equals pricing power for sellers.
One more thing worth knowing - Kirkness ranked 40th in Edmonton for total transaction volume (64 house transactions in 2026 so far). This is an active neighbourhood. Buyers know where we are. That is not nothing.
- Thinking of selling a house? Price near $397,000 and expect 5 to 6 weeks on market
- Thinking of selling a condo? Conditions are strong - top growth rank, fast sales, full list price offers
- Thinking of renting instead? Houses yield 5.82%, condos yield 4.31% - both are solid
- Want the most accurate value for your property today? Check your HonestDoor Price - not last year's assessment
Kirkness is not the flashiest neighbourhood in Edmonton. But right now, it is one of the more honest ones - steady growth, real buyer demand, and prices that are quietly outpacing what the city says your home is worth. That is worth knowing.
kirkness | edmonton | 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.