If you live in North Ridge and you haven't checked your home's value lately, you might be sitting on more than you think - or less than the city's paperwork suggests. Here's the straight story on what's actually happening on our streets right now.
We've seen the average sale price for houses come in at $581,500 this period, which is down 25.9% from last month. That sounds alarming, but context matters. Listings are sitting at an average ask of $524,933, and homes are still selling at 98.04% of list price. Buyers are getting a slight discount, but sellers aren't getting crushed. Think of it as the market catching its breath after a strong run.
Seven sales, up 40% from last month - that tells us buyers are still showing up. Homes are moving in 18 days on average, which is only one day slower than Jensen Lakes next door. That's not a cooling market, that's a normal one. We're ranked 6th in St. Albert for total transactions, which means North Ridge stays on buyers' radar.
On the leaderboard, our house growth rate ranks 9 out of 22 comparable neighbourhoods in St. Albert. That puts us solidly in the above-average half of the city. We're not leading the pack, but we're not chasing it either.
The condo side of North Ridge is a different story - and honestly, a more interesting one right now. Only one condo sold this period, so we keep the grain-of-salt handy, but that unit sold at 101.45% of list price. Someone paid over asking. That's a sellers' market signal, full stop.
Condos here are moving faster than Jensen Lakes (14 days vs. 17 days). Our condo days-on-market ranks 3rd out of 15 neighbourhoods in St. Albert - that's very fast-selling territory. And on the growth leaderboard, North Ridge condos rank 7th out of 23 comparable neighbourhoods. Above average, with momentum building.
Here's the thing about your city assessment - it's a snapshot from months ago, built on broad formulas, not your actual street. The HonestDoor Price updates in real time using current sales, local trends, and real market activity. That's the difference between a photo from last year and a live video feed.
Right now, the average HonestDoor Price for a house in North Ridge is $677,254 - and the predicted market value sits at $675,768, up from a 3-month moving average of $652,669. That's a 3.49% recent change baked in. Your tax assessment almost certainly doesn't reflect that climb.
For condos, the HonestDoor Price is $493,032, with a predicted value of $515,019 - up from the 3-month average of $486,399. That's a 9.96% recent change. If you're a condo owner in North Ridge and you're relying on last year's assessment, you could be underestimating your own equity by a meaningful margin.
The HonestDoor Price is your real-world check. Use it before you make any decision - selling, refinancing, or just knowing where you stand.
If you're a house owner in North Ridge weighing a summer sale, here's the honest read. The market is taking a breather. Prices dipped this month, but buyer activity jumped 40%. Homes are still moving in under three weeks. You're not in a panic-sell environment - you're in a price-it-right environment. Come in sharp and you'll move fast. Overprice it and you'll sit.
Your HonestDoor Price of $677,254 is a strong anchor. Compare that to Deer Ridge Park next door at $566,250 and Lacombe Park at $645,908 - North Ridge commands a premium. That's a real selling point when you're talking to buyers who are shopping the whole city.
If you own a condo, the setup is arguably better right now. Buyers are paying over asking, properties are selling in two weeks, and your growth rank puts you in the top third of St. Albert. If you've been waiting for a signal, that's a pretty clear one.
One more number worth knowing for condo owners - a rental yield of 3.86% and estimated monthly rent of $2,510 means if you're not ready to sell, holding and renting is a legitimate play. For house owners, that rental yield jumps to 5.29% with estimated rent of $3,195 per month. That's strong by any measure.
Bottom line - North Ridge is not a neighbourhood in trouble. It's a neighbourhood in transition, and right now, the data favours the prepared seller over the hesitant one. Check your HonestDoor Price, know your number, and make your move with confidence.
north ridge | st. albert | 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.