Northwood, Oshawa - July 2026 Real Estate Report

Northwood, Oshawa: Your Home Is Worth More Than the City Thinks

The Vibe Right Now

If you own a house in Northwood, you are sitting on something real. The average HonestDoor Price for houses here is $1,525,157 - up 7.76% from the previous period. That is not a small move. On the neighbourhood leaderboard, Northwood houses rank 1 out of 20 comparable areas in Oshawa for growth. First place. That means your street is outpacing almost every other pocket of the city right now.

The 3-month moving average for houses sits at $1,288,681, and the predicted market value is already climbing past that at $1,415,281. The market is moving faster than the averages can keep up. That gap matters if you are thinking about making a move.

Houses vs. Condos - Two Very Different Stories

We have to be straight with you here, because the condo picture looks different.

• House average HonestDoor Price: $1,525,157 (up 7.76%)
• House predicted market value: $1,415,281
• House estimated rent: $5,278 per month
• House rental yield: 4.33%
• House Airbnb estimate: $262 per night - ranked 2nd in all of Oshawa
• House growth rank: 1 out of 20 in Oshawa

• Condo average HonestDoor Price: $248,275 (down 9.04%)
• Condo predicted market value: $272,950
• Condo estimated rent: $1,348 per month
• Condo rental yield: 4.25%
• Condo Airbnb estimate: $68 per night - ranked 18th in Oshawa
• Condo growth rank: 3 out of 19 in Oshawa

Houses in Northwood are pulling ahead hard. Condos are taking a breather - the HonestDoor Price dropped 9.04%, though the predicted value of $272,950 is still running above the 3-month moving average of $233,983. So even in the condo dip, there is some forward momentum underneath. Condo owners are still ranking 3rd out of 19 neighbourhoods for growth, which is not a bad spot to be in.

Compare that to neighbours like Windfields, Northglen, and Samac. For houses, all three come in cheaper than Northwood. For condos, all three are actually priced higher than us right now - which tells you something about where Northwood condos sit in the current cycle.

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

Here is the thing most homeowners do not realize. Your city assessment is a snapshot from the past. It does not update in real time. It does not know that Northwood houses just jumped 7.76%. It does not know your street is ranked number one in Oshawa for growth right now.

The HonestDoor Price is a live, real-world check on what your property is actually worth today - not what a government office decided it was worth a year or two ago. With houses moving from a 3-month average of $1,288,681 up toward a predicted $1,415,281, the gap between your assessment and your real value could be significant. That gap is money on the table - whether you are selling, refinancing, or just want to know where you actually stand.

Check your HonestDoor Price now. Do not wait for the city to catch up.

So What Does This Mean If You Are Thinking About Selling This Summer?

For house owners - the timing is working in your favour. You are in the top-ranked neighbourhood in Oshawa for growth. Buyers looking at Northglen, Windfields, or Samac are finding cheaper options, which means the people who want Northwood specifically are willing to pay for it. An Airbnb rank of 2nd in the city also signals strong demand for the area from people who want to be here.

A rental estimate of $5,278 per month and a 4.33% yield gives buyers a real income story to hold onto if the market softens. That is a selling point, not just a number.

For condo owners - be realistic about the current dip, but do not panic. A growth rank of 3rd out of 19 means you are still in a strong position relative to most of the city. If you are not in a rush, the predicted value trend is pointing upward. If you need to move this summer, price it sharp and move fast.

Bottom line - Northwood is one of the strongest-performing neighbourhoods in Oshawa right now. If you own a house here, you have leverage. Use it.

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.