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    Mcrae, Whitehorse - August 2026 Real Estate Report

    2026-08-15 00:00 · Your HonestDoor Team

    Whitehorse, Mcrae

    Mcrae, Whitehorse: Your Home Is Worth More Than You Think - But the Window May Be Narrowing

    The Vibe Right Now

    If you own a house in Mcrae, you are sitting on some serious real estate. The average HonestDoor Price here is $2,099,958 - and that number climbed 9.13% from the previous period. That is not a small jump. For context, that kind of gain puts real dollars in your pocket, not just a better number on paper.

    That said, we are also watching a short-term cooldown worth knowing about. The predicted market value for houses right now sits at $1,924,308, which is running below the 3-month moving average of $2,045,349. Values have dipped 6.76% recently. So what does that mean for us? The longer trend is still strong, but the market is taking a breather. Timing matters if you are thinking about making a move.

    • Average HonestDoor Price: $2,099,958
    • Period-over-period growth: up 9.13%
    • Predicted current market value: $1,924,308
    • 3-month moving average: $2,045,349
    • Recent value change: -6.76%
    • Average rental estimate: $7,094 per month
    • Rental yield: 3.85%
    • Airbnb estimate: $352 per night
    • Airbnb rank in Whitehorse: 1st

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

    Here is the thing most Mcrae homeowners do not realize. Your city assessment is a snapshot from months ago - sometimes longer. It does not know about the 9.13% run-up your neighbourhood just had. It does not update in real time. It is basically a photograph of a market that has already moved on.

    The HonestDoor Price is the real-world check. It pulls current data and reflects what buyers are actually paying right now - not what a government office calculated last year. For a home in Mcrae, the gap between your old assessment and your HonestDoor Price could easily be six figures. That is money you might be leaving on the table if you price based on stale numbers.

    Check your HonestDoor Price before you do anything else. It takes two minutes and it could completely change how you think about your next move.

    The Neighbourhood Leaderboard

    On the growth leaderboard, Mcrae ranks 20 out of 41 comparable neighbourhoods in Whitehorse. That puts us in the above-average tier - not leading the pack, but solidly ahead of the middle. And when you look at the neighbours, Mcrae is in a league of its own on price.

    • Mount Sima Industrial average HonestDoor Price: $686,845 - roughly one-third of Mcrae
    • Fox Haven average HonestDoor Price: $1,016,300 - still about half of Mcrae
    • Whitehorse Copper average HonestDoor Price: $869,432 - also significantly cheaper

    Mcrae is not just another Whitehorse neighbourhood. It is the premium address in this corner of the city, and the numbers back that up.

    The So What - Should You Sell This Summer?

    If you are thinking about selling, here is the honest read. The big-picture story is good - 9.13% growth over the previous period is real momentum. But the short-term data shows a pullback from the 3-month peak. That gap between $2,045,349 and $1,924,308 is the market catching its breath.

    Sellers who move before that gap closes further are in the stronger position. Waiting for the market to climb back to its recent peak is a gamble. Listing while Mcrae still holds its premium status - and while it sits at number one for Airbnb potential in all of Whitehorse - gives you a genuine edge with buyers who are doing the math on both lifestyle and investment.

    At $352 per night in Airbnb potential and $7,094 in monthly rental estimates, a buyer can justify a premium price here. That is your selling story. Use it.

    mcrae | whitehorse | august 2026

    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.

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