If you have been watching the "For Sale" signs in Mattson, here is what is actually happening. The market is quiet but not dead. One house sold recently, the average sale price sits at $550,000, and price per square foot is holding at $393. That is a steady, unremarkable number - which in this economy is not a bad thing.
We are a smaller neighbourhood. Only 3 property transactions recorded in 2026 so far, with 149 properties assessed this year. Low volume means each sale carries more weight. One outlier sale can move the needle for everyone on the block.
Here is the part that should get your attention. The city has the average assessed value in Mattson pegged at $564,859. The average HonestDoor Price is $430,105. That is a gap of nearly 24 percent. The city's number is not a lie - it is just old. Assessments are snapshots frozen in time, updated on a slow government schedule. The HonestDoor Price pulls from real-world market activity right now.
Think of it this way. If you walked into a car dealership and the sticker price was 24 percent higher than what the car actually sells for on the street, you would want to know that before you made any decisions. Same idea here. Whether you are refinancing, selling, or just curious what your place is really worth, the HonestDoor Price is your real-world check against a static government number.
The good news - that HonestDoor Price is up 5 percent from the previous period. The predicted market value for houses sits at $409,622, and it is trending upward from the 3-month moving average of $394,944. The direction is right, even if the city's assessment is running ahead of reality.
Mattson punches above its weight on growth. Our growth rate ranks 44 out of 302 Edmonton neighbourhoods. That puts us in the top 15 percent citywide. Not bad for a quiet corner of south Edmonton. Price rank sits at 106 out of 285 - above average, not at the top, but solidly in the mix.
For context, here is how we stack up against the neighbours nearby:
Walker and Orchards are both priced higher than Mattson. Summerside is in a different tier entirely. If buyers get priced out of those neighbourhoods, Mattson becomes the logical next look - and that is a tailwind worth paying attention to.
If you are thinking about listing this summer, here is the honest read. Mattson is not a hot frenzy market right now. Volume is low, which means you need to price sharp and present well. With only a handful of transactions on the books, your listing does not have a lot of competition - but it also does not have a lot of comparable sales to lean on.
The rental picture is worth noting too. Estimated rent comes in at $1,980 per month with a rental yield of 5.82 percent. That is a strong return. If selling feels uncertain, holding and renting is a legitimate play here - the numbers support it.
For sellers, the gap between the city's assessed value and the HonestDoor Price is the conversation to have with your agent before you set a list price. Listing at or near the assessed value of $564,859 when the market is trading closer to $430,000 to $550,000 is a fast way to sit on the market too long. Price it to where buyers are actually writing offers, not where the city thinks you should be.
Bottom line - Mattson is a steady, growth-positive neighbourhood with a real pricing gap that every homeowner here should understand before making any move. Check your HonestDoor Price before you do anything else.
mattson | edmonton | july 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.