La Baie, Saguenay - September 2026 Real Estate Report

La Baie Real Estate Right Now: Your House Is Worth More Than the City Thinks

The Vibe in La Baie

If you own property in La Baie, here is the honest picture. The market is not exploding, but it is not sleeping either. Houses and condos are telling two very different stories right now, and which one you are living in matters a lot for what you do next.

Houses: Steady and Holding Ground

The average HonestDoor Price for a house in La Baie sits at $335,212. That is up 0.14% from the previous period - not a headline number, but a sign the floor is holding. The 3-month moving average is $333,507, and the predicted value is already nudging past that at $334,899. The market is creeping forward, not sliding back.

For us as homeowners, the rental picture is worth paying attention to. Estimated rent is running at $1,687 to $1,688 per month, with a rental yield of 5.94%. That is a strong return. If you have ever thought about renting out your place or a secondary suite, the numbers actually work here.

On the Airbnb side, La Baie ranks 4th in Saguenay for short-term rental potential, with an estimated $84 per night. That is a real number for anyone with a spare space near the fjord.

• Average HonestDoor Price - Houses: $335,212
• Recent price change: +0.42%
• Estimated monthly rent: $1,687
• Rental yield: 5.94%
• Airbnb estimate: $84 per night
• Airbnb rank in Saguenay: 4 out of 6
• Growth rank in Saguenay: 4 out of 6 - below average

On the neighbourhood leaderboard, houses in La Baie rank 4th out of 6 comparable areas in Saguenay for growth. Chicoutimi ($401,472) and Laterriere ($365,063) are priced higher, but La Baie is holding its own and costs less to get into. Tremblay ($336,408) is right in our lane.

Condos: The Surprise Story of the Year

This is where it gets interesting. Condo values took a hit - the average HonestDoor Price dropped 9.86% to $202,021. That sounds rough, and honestly, it is a number worth watching. But here is the flip side: the predicted market value is already bouncing back to $224,114, well above the 3-month moving average of $208,105. The market is signalling a recovery in real time.

Even better - on the neighbourhood leaderboard, La Baie condos rank 1st out of 6 in Saguenay for growth. First. That means right now, while prices look low on paper, the momentum is pointing up faster than anywhere else in the city.

• Average HonestDoor Price - Condos: $202,021
• Recent price change: -9.86% (but recovering fast)
• Predicted market value: $224,114
• Estimated monthly rent: $995
• Rental yield: 4.22%
• Airbnb estimate: $50 per night
• Growth rank in Saguenay: 1 out of 6 - top performer

Compared to condos in Chicoutimi ($308,788), Laterriere ($386,685), and Tremblay ($330,262), La Baie condos are priced significantly lower. For a buyer, that gap is the opportunity. For a condo owner here, the upside is real if you can hold on while the recovery plays out.

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

Here is something most La Baie homeowners do not think about until it is too late. Your city assessment is a snapshot from the past. It gets updated on a schedule, not in real time. By the time that number lands in your mailbox, the market has already moved.

The HonestDoor Price is different. It pulls from current sales data and updates continuously. Right now, for houses in La Baie, it is showing a predicted value of $334,899 - already ahead of where the 3-month average sits. For condos, the gap between the assessed picture and the real-world recovery is even wider. If you are making any financial decision - refinancing, selling, even just understanding your net worth - the HonestDoor Price is the number to use. It is the real-world check, not a government estimate that is already months old.

So What Does This Mean If You Are Thinking About Selling This Summer?

For house sellers, the window is open. Values are stable, rental demand is strong, and buyers looking at Chicoutimi or Laterriere will notice that La Baie offers similar quality at a lower price point. That is your pitch. You are not competing on price alone - you are offering value in a market where value is getting harder to find.

For condo owners, the honest advice is this: if you can wait, wait. The predicted recovery to $224,114 is already showing up in the data. Selling at today's average of $202,021 means leaving money on the table that the market is already moving to give back. If you need to sell now, price it sharp and move fast - the growth momentum is on your side for attracting attention.

Either way, check your HonestDoor Price before you have a single conversation with an agent. Know your number first. Everything else follows from there.

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.