If you own property in Lyndhurst and you haven't looked beyond your city assessment lately, you're probably leaving money on the table - or at least walking around with the wrong number in your head. Here's what's actually going on in our corner of Burnaby right now.
The two property types in Lyndhurst are telling very different stories right now, and it's worth knowing which one you're sitting in.
Houses: We're in a bit of a breather. The average HonestDoor Price for a house sits at $1,197,703 - up 1.46% from the previous period, which is a healthy sign. But the predicted market value of $1,180,424 is dipping slightly below the 3-month moving average of $1,192,943, and recent property value change is sitting at -1.37%. That's not a crash - it's the market catching its breath. Sales volume is thin, with only 2 houses sold recently at an average of $782,500, coming in at roughly $679 per square foot. On the neighbourhood leaderboard, Lyndhurst houses rank 15 out of 36 for growth in Burnaby - solidly above average, not leading the pack, but holding ground. For rental income, we're looking at an estimated $4,648 per month with a 4.55% yield, which is a respectable return in this market.
Condos: This is where things get interesting for us. Condo values are actually trending up - the predicted market value of $957,390 is climbing past the 3-month moving average of $936,043, and recent growth clocks in at 5.25%. On the neighbourhood leaderboard, Lyndhurst condos rank 6 out of 37 for growth in Burnaby. That puts us in the top performers category. Two condos sold recently at an average of $532,500, or about $753 per square foot. Rental potential sits at $3,549 per month with a 3.55% yield. Not as punchy as houses for yield, but the price appreciation story right now belongs to condos.
Here's the thing about your city assessment - it's a snapshot from the past. BC Assessment locks in values based on data from July 1 of the prior year. By the time that number lands in your mailbox, the market has already moved on.
For houses in Lyndhurst, the average assessed value is $1,188,985. The HonestDoor Price is $1,197,703. That's a gap of about $8,718 - and it's a live number, not a frozen one. For condos, the gap is even more striking. The average assessed value is $550,612, while the HonestDoor Price is $932,826. That's 69.42% higher than what the city has on the books. If a condo owner in Lyndhurst is making any financial decision - refinancing, selling, even just understanding their net worth - using the assessed value would give them a wildly inaccurate picture.
The HonestDoor Price is the real-world check. It updates continuously using actual market signals, not a once-a-year government snapshot. For us in Lyndhurst, that difference isn't academic - it's thousands of dollars in real equity you might not even know you have.
If you're a house owner in Lyndhurst weighing a summer sale, the honest read is this: the market is stable but not surging. You're sitting above average on the Burnaby growth leaderboard, and your HonestDoor Price is nudging above the city's assessment. That's a decent position. But with only 3 house transactions recorded in 2026 so far, buyer competition is limited. Pricing sharp and marketing well matters more than ever in a thin-volume market. The $4,698 monthly rental estimate also means holding the property as an income asset is a legitimate alternative worth running the numbers on.
If you own a condo in Lyndhurst, the summer picture looks a bit brighter. Values are trending up, you're ranked 6th out of 37 comparable neighbourhoods in Burnaby for growth, and your HonestDoor Price is climbing past the 3-month average. That momentum is real. With 7 condo transactions already in 2026 and your sale price sitting above nearby Cameron ($487,500) and Cariboo-Burquitlam ($455,000), Lyndhurst condos are holding a competitive edge in the local market.
Bottom line - whether you're a house or condo owner here, the smartest first move before listing is checking your HonestDoor Price. Not your assessment. Not what your neighbour thinks their place is worth. The live number. That's where the real conversation starts.
lyndhurst | burnaby | september 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.