Northwood, Oshawa - August 2026 Real Estate Report

Northwood, Oshawa: Your House Is Worth More Than You Think - Your Condo, Less

The Vibe Right Now

If you live on a house-lined street in Northwood, you are sitting on something serious. If you own a condo here, it is time for an honest conversation. The two markets in this neighbourhood are moving in completely opposite directions, and knowing which side you are on changes everything about your next move.

Houses: The Neighbourhood Leaderboard Leader

Northwood houses are ranked number 1 out of 20 comparable neighbourhoods in Oshawa for growth. That is not a typo. Out of 20 neighbourhoods tracked, this one is at the top of the list right now.

• Average HonestDoor Price: $1,456,503
• Predicted market value: $1,525,157
• 3-month moving average: $1,427,000 - and the predicted value is climbing above it
• Recent value change: up 7.76%
• Estimated monthly rent: $5,279
• Rental yield: 4.22%
• Airbnb rank in Oshawa: 2nd out of all neighbourhoods
• Airbnb income estimate: $262 per month

Yes, the average HonestDoor Price dipped 4.50% from the previous period. But here is the thing - the predicted value of $1,525,157 is sitting above the 3-month moving average of $1,427,000. The market is not falling apart. It took a short breather and is pushing back up. For house owners in Northwood, that is a very different story than the headline number suggests.

Compare that to nearby neighbourhoods. Northglen houses average $941,394. Windfields sit at $853,826. Samac comes in at $805,693. Northwood houses are priced significantly higher than all three - and the growth rank backs up why.

Condos: A Harder Truth

We have to be straight with you here. Northwood condos are ranked 19th out of 19 comparable neighbourhoods in Oshawa for growth. Dead last. And the numbers back that up.

• Average HonestDoor Price: $230,575
• Predicted market value: $248,275
• 3-month moving average: $256,983 - and the predicted value is falling below it
• Recent value change: down 9.04%
• Estimated monthly rent: $1,348
• Rental yield: 4.26%
• Airbnb rank in Oshawa: 18th out of all neighbourhoods
• Airbnb income estimate: $68 per month

What makes this sharper is that nearby condo markets are priced much higher. Windfields condos average $581,632. Northglen sits at $461,582. Samac is at $412,784. Northwood condos are not just underperforming - they are priced well below every comparable neighbourhood around them. If you own a condo here, the trajectory right now is not your friend.

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

Here is the problem with your city assessment. It is a snapshot taken months or even years ago, frozen in time, and it does not care what the market did last quarter. The HonestDoor Price is updated in real time using actual market signals. It reflects what is happening right now - not what was happening when a government assessor last ran the numbers.

For Northwood house owners, that gap matters. Your assessment might be sitting well below the $1,525,157 predicted market value we are seeing today. That difference is not just a number on paper - it is equity you may not even know you have. Checking your HonestDoor Price right now gives you a real-world anchor before you make any decision about selling, refinancing, or even just understanding what you actually own.

For condo owners, it works the other way. If your assessment feels high relative to what units are actually selling for, your HonestDoor Price will reflect that reality too. Better to know now than to be surprised later.

So What - Should You Sell in Northwood This Summer?

If you own a house in Northwood, the case for listing this summer is real. You are in the top-ranked neighbourhood for growth in Oshawa. Predicted values are climbing above the 3-month average. Buyers looking at Northglen, Windfields, or Samac are seeing lower prices - which means serious buyers who want this specific area are coming to you. That is leverage.

The short-term dip of 4.50% in the HonestDoor Price is worth watching, but it does not change the bigger picture. A 7.76% recent value change and a number 1 growth rank say this market has momentum. Summer inventory tends to be competitive in Oshawa - getting your home in front of buyers before the fall slowdown is a smart play.

If you own a condo in Northwood, summer 2025 is a time to be cautious. Values are trending down, the 3-month average is above where predicted values are heading, and you are in the bottom-ranked neighbourhood for condo growth in the city. That does not mean you cannot sell - it means you need to price it right from day one. Overpricing a condo in a declining segment is the fastest way to sit on the market and lose ground. Pull your HonestDoor Price, get a realistic number, and make a clear-eyed decision from there.

Bottom line - Northwood is two very different markets wearing the same postal code. Know which one you are in.

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.