If you own property in Manvers, Kawartha Lakes, the numbers are moving fast enough that checking last year's tax assessment is basically useless. Here is what is actually happening on the ground right now.
Let's break it down for us locals, because houses and condos are telling two very different stories right now.
Our houses are sitting at an average HonestDoor Price of $889,384. Yes, that is down 6.06% from the previous period - the market is taking a breather. But here is the part worth paying attention to: the predicted market value is $946,776, and that number is climbing above the 3-month moving average of $919,413. That gap between where prices are and where they are heading is a signal worth watching.
On the neighbourhood leaderboard, Manvers houses rank 3rd out of 14 comparable neighbourhoods in Kawartha Lakes for growth. That puts us firmly in above-average territory. Leskard, Kirby, and Burketon all carry higher price tags - ranging from $1.3M to $1.46M - but Manvers is holding its own on the growth side of the scoreboard.
Condos are a different conversation. The average HonestDoor Price is $445,341, down 7.89% from the previous period. The predicted value of $483,500 is actually sitting just below the 3-month moving average of $484,667 - meaning that momentum is pointing slightly downward right now.
On the condo leaderboard, Manvers ranks 8th out of 13 comparable neighbourhoods - below average for growth in the region. Nearby Lindsay is significantly higher priced at $681,966, while Tyrone and Enniskillen come in cheaper. If you own a condo here, this is not a panic moment - but it is a "pay attention" moment.
Here is the thing about your city assessment - it is a snapshot from the past. It does not know what happened to prices last quarter. It does not track the 7.41% recent change in house values or the softening in the condo segment. It is essentially a photograph of a market that no longer exists.
The HonestDoor Price is a real-world check updated in real time. For Manvers house owners, it is showing a current average of $889,384 with a predicted value pushing toward $946,776. That is a meaningful difference - and it is the number a buyer's agent is going to be working with when they sit across the table from you. You should know it before they do.
If you are a condo owner, the HonestDoor Price is equally important - because it is showing a cooling trend your tax bill will not reflect for months, possibly longer. Knowing where you actually stand today is the only way to make a smart decision.
For house sellers, the timing conversation is genuinely interesting. The market took a short-term dip, but the predicted value is trending back up and Manvers sits in the top 3 for growth across 14 comparable neighbourhoods. Listing this summer means you are entering a market where buyers are still active and your short-term rental potential - ranked 2nd in all of Kawartha Lakes for Airbnb - is a real selling point for investors and lifestyle buyers alike.
For condo sellers, the honest advice is this: do not wait for the market to sort itself out if you have a timeline. The predicted value is slightly below the recent moving average, the growth rank is 8th out of 13, and the Airbnb appeal is limited. Pricing it right from day one matters more here than in almost any other segment.
Either way, pull your HonestDoor Price before you call an agent. Walk into that conversation knowing your number - not the government's old one.
manvers | kawartha lakes | august 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.