If you've been watching the "For Sale" signs on your street, here's what's actually happening in Mount Dennis. The market is sending two very different signals depending on what you own - and the gap between them matters for your next move.
The average HonestDoor Price for a house in Mount Dennis sits at $923,251 - up 3.43% from the previous period. That's a real number worth paying attention to. But the short-term picture is a little softer. The predicted market value right now is $892,643, which is sliding below the 3-month moving average of $902,684. Values have dipped 1.28% recently, and on the neighbourhood growth leaderboard, Mount Dennis houses rank 9 out of 10 comparable areas in York. That puts us near the bottom of the pack for growth right now.
The good news for landlords and investors: rental income is holding up. Estimated rent comes in at $3,905 per month with a rental yield of 4.88%. That's a decent return in this city. Short-term rental potential sits around $194 per month on Airbnb, and we rank 7th in York for Airbnb performance on the house side.
For context, nearby Rockcliffe-Smythe houses are priced higher at $1,021,367, while Beechborough-Greenbrook comes in cheaper at $891,445. We sit right in the middle of the pack on price, but we're lagging on growth momentum.
The condo story in Mount Dennis is harder to spin. The average HonestDoor Price has dropped 9.92% from the previous period, landing at $534,454. The predicted value is $593,289, down from a 3-month moving average of $596,987, with a recent change of -5.40%. On the condo growth leaderboard, we rank 8 out of 10 in York. Below average, full stop.
Nearby condos in Beechborough-Greenbrook are predicted at $641,554 and Rockcliffe-Smythe at $612,732 - both higher than our $593,289. If you own a condo here, you're not leading the pack right now.
Rental income softens the blow a little. Estimated rent is $2,647 per month with a rental yield of 3.72%. Airbnb potential is around $132 per night, though we rank 9th in York for short-term rental performance on condos. That's the bottom of the board.
Here's the thing most homeowners in Mount Dennis don't realize. Your city assessment is a snapshot frozen in time - often 12 to 24 months out of date by the time it lands in your mailbox. The market doesn't wait for the city to catch up.
The HonestDoor Price is updated in real time using actual sales data, market trends, and comparable properties moving right now. For house owners, that 3.43% increase in the HonestDoor Price is a live signal - not something you'll read about in a government letter next year. For condo owners, the 9.92% drop is exactly the kind of early warning that a static assessment will never give you in time to act on it.
Knowing your real-world number today means you negotiate from a position of strength - whether you're selling, refinancing, or just figuring out if your insurance coverage still makes sense.
For house owners, the longer-term HonestDoor Price trend is still positive at plus 3.43%. But the short-term slide and a growth rank of 9 out of 10 in York tells us the window for peak pricing may not be widening. If you were planning to sell this summer, waiting for the market to "bounce back" is a gamble right now. Pricing sharp and moving fast is the smarter play.
For condo owners, the picture is more urgent. A nearly 10% drop in the HonestDoor Price and a bottom-tier growth rank means sitting on the sidelines costs you real money. If a sale is on your radar in the next 6 to 12 months, the conversation with your agent should start today - not in the fall.
Either way, the first step is knowing your actual number. Check your HonestDoor Price before you do anything else. It's the real-world check that your tax assessment simply cannot give you.
mount dennis | york | 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.