If you've been glancing at your property tax assessment and feeling pretty good about it, hold on. The real numbers tell a more interesting story - and depending on whether you own a house or a condo, your next move looks very different.
Let's break down what's happening on our streets right now, because houses and condos are not moving in the same direction.
Our houses are in a solid spot. The average HonestDoor Price sits at $1,525,979, and the forward-looking predicted market value is already climbing to $1,550,604 - above the 3-month moving average of $1,532,445. That upward trend matters. It means the market is moving in the right direction for sellers.
Ranking 14 out of 33 neighbourhoods in North York puts our houses in the upper half of the leaderboard. We are not leading the pack, but we are ahead of most. For context, our houses are priced well below Willowdale West ($2,222,885) and Newtonbrook East ($2,155,518), which means buyers priced out of those streets are looking at us. That is not a bad position to be in.
The condo picture is more cautious. The average HonestDoor Price is $520,412, down 2.77% from the previous period. The predicted market value of $535,216 is actually sitting below the 3-month moving average of $546,671 - a sign the short-term trend is still softening. Condos here rank 18 out of 33 in North York, which puts them in below-average growth territory right now.
Nearby Willowdale West condos are averaging $598,233 and Newtonbrook East is at $513,946. We are sitting in the middle of that range. If you own a condo here, the rental yield at 3.77% means it is still working as an income property - but the appreciation story is not the headline right now.
Here is the thing about your city assessment - it is a snapshot from the past. The city looks at sale data from a set period and freezes that number. It does not know what happened on your street last month. It does not adjust for the fact that houses in Newtonbrook West are trending toward $1,550,604 right now.
The HonestDoor Price is updated in real time using current market activity. It is the difference between knowing what your home was worth and knowing what it is worth today. For a house owner here, that gap between the static assessment and a live $1,525,979 to $1,550,604 range could mean tens of thousands of dollars in how you price, negotiate, or plan your next move. Do not leave that money on the table because you trusted a number that was calculated before your neighbour sold last spring.
For house owners, the timing is actually interesting. Values are ticking up, the predicted price is ahead of the moving average, and you are sitting in a neighbourhood that buyers from pricier Willowdale West and Newtonbrook East are eyeing as a relative deal. Summer inventory tends to be competitive - getting your HonestDoor Price now gives you a real baseline before you talk to an agent.
For condo owners, patience is the word. The market is taking a breather and the trend is still dipping. If selling is not urgent, watching that predicted value relative to the moving average over the next 60 to 90 days will tell you a lot. If you need to sell, price sharp - buyers have options and they know it.
Either way, the smartest first step is the same: check your HonestDoor Price today. Not your assessment. Not what your neighbour thinks their place is worth. The real number, right now.
newtonbrook west | north york | 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.