Kortright Hills, Guelph - September 2026 Real Estate Report

Kortright Hills Real Talk: Your Home Is Worth More Than the City Thinks

The Vibe Right Now

If you've been watching the "For Sale" signs in Kortright Hills, here's what's actually happening. The market is taking a breather - but this neighbourhood is still holding its own better than most of Guelph.

Houses and condos are telling two very different stories right now, so let's break it down for us locals.

Houses: Still the Anchor

The average HonestDoor Price for a house in Kortright Hills sits at $1,034,766. Yes, that's down 2.88% from the previous period, and the predicted value of $1,065,423 is also slipping below the 3-month moving average of $1,075,178. The market is cooling - no sugarcoating that.

But here's the thing that should make house owners feel good: on the neighbourhood leaderboard, Kortright Hills houses rank 5th out of 22 comparable neighbourhoods in Guelph for growth. That puts us firmly in above-average territory. Most of the city is behind us.

• Average HonestDoor Price: $1,034,766
• Predicted Market Value: $1,065,423
• 3-Month Moving Average: $1,075,178
• Recent Value Change: -0.56%
• Average Rental Estimate: $4,312 per month
• Rental Yield: 4.58% - solid, moderate returns
• Airbnb Estimate: $214 per night (ranked 4th in Guelph)
• Growth Rank: 5 out of 22 in Guelph - above average

Compare that to nearby neighbourhoods. Hanlon Creek averages $835,986. Tbd5 comes in at $939,138. Tbd6 sits at $760,112. Kortright Hills houses are the most expensive in this comparison group - and that gap is not an accident. It reflects the streets, the schools, and the demand that keeps buyers coming back here.

Condos: Time to Pay Attention

The condo picture is where we need to be honest with each other. The average HonestDoor Price is $631,765, which is actually up 2.82% - a bright spot. But the predicted value of $614,417 is running below the 3-month moving average of $632,672, and the recent change of -4.43% is a real number that condo owners should not ignore.

On the neighbourhood leaderboard, Kortright Hills condos rank 19th out of 23 neighbourhoods in Guelph. That puts condos in the bottom tier for growth right now. If you own a condo here, this is not the time to assume things are fine and wait it out.

• Average HonestDoor Price: $631,765
• Predicted Market Value: $614,417
• 3-Month Moving Average: $632,672
• Recent Value Change: -4.43%
• Average Rental Estimate: $3,065 per month
• Rental Yield: 3.62% - moderate
• Airbnb Estimate: $152 per night (ranked 5th in Guelph)
• Growth Rank: 19 out of 23 in Guelph - bottom performers

The Secret Sauce: Why Your HonestDoor Price Matters More Than Your Tax Assessment

Here is the thing about your city assessment - it is a snapshot from the past. The city looks at sales data that can be 12 to 24 months old, runs it through a formula, and mails you a number. That number is not what your home is worth today. It is what someone thought your home was worth a while ago.

The HonestDoor Price is updated in real time using current sales, current demand signals, and current market movement. Right now, with house values shifting month to month and condo values showing a -4.43% recent change, the gap between your tax assessment and your actual market value could be significant - in either direction.

If you are a house owner in Kortright Hills, your HonestDoor Price of around $1,034,766 is your real-world check. If you are a condo owner watching that predicted value sit at $614,417, you want to know that number now - not when the city gets around to updating its records.

The "So What?" - Thinking About Selling This Summer?

For house sellers, the window is still open but it is not as wide as it was. Values are drifting down slightly and the 3-month trend confirms that. Listing this summer means getting ahead of further softening. You are still in the top tier of Guelph neighbourhoods, and buyers who want this area know it. Price it right using your HonestDoor Price - not last year's assessment - and you have a real shot at a strong result.

For condo sellers, the honest advice is this: do not wait. A -4.43% recent change and a bottom-tier growth rank of 19 out of 23 means the momentum is not in your favour right now. A summer listing, priced accurately against current data, beats a fall listing where you might be chasing the market down.

For buyers, Kortright Hills houses are priced above the nearby competition for a reason. If you are comparing this neighbourhood to Hanlon Creek or the Tbd areas, the premium is real - but so is the relative stability. On the condo side, there may be room to negotiate given the current trend.

Bottom line: check your HonestDoor Price today. It is the number that reflects what is actually happening on your street - not what happened two years ago.

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.