If you live in Linkside and you've been casually watching the market, here's the honest version of what's happening. Houses here are sitting at the top of the Spruce Grove price leaderboard - ranked 1 out of 18 neighbourhoods for price. That's not nothing. The average sale price for houses hit $678,500 this period, up 7.5% from last month, and listings are sitting around $689,000. On the surface, that looks great.
But dig a little deeper and you'll see the market is sending a few mixed signals. Only 2 houses sold, and properties are taking an average of 11 days to move - slightly slower than nearby Fieldstone at 10 days. Buyers are also paying about 98.55% of list price, which means they're negotiating a small discount. That's not a crash, but it's not a feeding frenzy either. We'd call this a market that's catching its breath.
Here's where Linkside stands against the neighbours. For price, we're at the top of the pile. For growth, we're ranked 14 out of 19 - that puts us in below-average territory compared to other Spruce Grove neighbourhoods. That gap between a high price rank and a low growth rank is worth paying attention to. It means Linkside homes cost more, but they aren't appreciating as fast as some other areas right now.
Here's the thing about your city assessment - it's a snapshot from months ago, sometimes longer. It doesn't know what happened on your street last week. The HonestDoor Price for Linkside houses is currently sitting at $584,529, and it's updating in real time based on actual market activity. The 3-month moving average is $594,790, which tells us values have dipped slightly in the short term - down about 3.22% recently.
Your tax assessment won't reflect that shift. The HonestDoor Price will. If you're making any financial decision - refinancing, selling, even just figuring out if your insurance coverage makes sense - the HonestDoor Price is the real-world check that your assessment simply can't give you right now.
If you're thinking about listing this summer, the timing has some real advantages - but go in with clear eyes. The good news: Linkside is the most expensive neighbourhood in its peer group, days on market are still very fast at 11 days, and your home will get serious attention from buyers who want this area specifically. Spruce Grove Airbnb activity is also strong here - Linkside ranks 3rd in the city for Airbnb potential, with an estimated $142 per month, and rental income is estimated at $2,860 per month with a 5.47% yield. That story attracts investors, not just end-users.
The caution: buyers are negotiating. They're not paying full ask. And with values down slightly from the 3-month average, pricing your home right from day one matters more than ever. An overpriced listing in this market will sit, and sitting is the one thing you don't want your home doing when the competition is tight.
Bottom line - Linkside is still a strong address. Price it sharp, lean on the HonestDoor Price as your anchor, and you've got a real shot at a clean sale before the summer winds down.
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.