If you've been watching the "For Sale" signs on Notre Dame Drive, here's what's actually happening. The story splits cleanly depending on what you own - and the two halves look very different.
We're seeing house values ease off a bit. The HonestDoor Price for a house here sits at $276,041 - up a slim 0.48% from last period, which is basically flat. But dig a little deeper and the 3-month trend tells a more honest story. The predicted market value has slipped to $274,728, down from a 3-month moving average of $282,079. That's a -5.19% recent change. On the neighbourhood leaderboard, houses here rank 84 out of 92 for growth in St. John's. That puts us near the bottom of the pack right now.
That said, there's a silver lining for anyone thinking about renting. A 6.03% rental yield is genuinely strong. With estimated rent at $1,478 per month, a house on Notre Dame Drive is working hard as an income property even if the appreciation side is quiet.
Condos on Notre Dame Drive are running a completely different race. Yes, the average HonestDoor Price dipped 5.48% to $456,325 - but the predicted market value is $482,792, and that number is climbing above the 3-month moving average of $420,138. A 40.25% recent change in property values is not a typo. That's a sharp move upward. On the leaderboard, condos here rank 42 out of 94 - above average for St. John's. We're not leading the city, but we're well clear of the bottom.
The rental picture for condos is more moderate. A 3.86% yield with estimated rent at $2,090 per month is decent, not spectacular. But if you're holding a condo here, the value momentum is the real story to watch.
For houses, we sit in a comfortable middle ground. O'Neil Avenue comes in a bit pricier at $290,650, while Blackmarsh Road East ($250,002) and Crosbie Road ($245,570) are both cheaper. Notre Dame Drive is not the bargain basement of the area, but it's not the premium address either. For condos, the gap is striking - neighbouring streets show condo prices well above $1 million. Notre Dame Drive condos at $456,325 look like a very different product category by comparison.
Here's the thing about your city assessment - it's a snapshot from the past. The city looks at sale data from a set valuation date and locks that number in. It doesn't know what happened to the market last month, or last week. The HonestDoor Price is updated in real time using current sales, local trends, and live market signals. For condo owners on Notre Dame Drive right now, that gap between the static assessment and the real-world HonestDoor Price could be significant - especially with values moving as fast as they have been. Waiting for your next tax notice to understand what your home is worth is like checking last year's weather forecast before you leave the house.
If you own a house here and you're thinking about listing, be realistic. The market is taking a breather. Pricing sharp and presenting well matters more right now than it did a year ago. The good news is that buyers looking at Notre Dame Drive are getting solid value compared to O'Neil Avenue, which gives you a genuine pitch to make.
If you own a condo, this summer is a more interesting conversation. Values are moving upward and the growth rank puts us above average in the city. That doesn't mean you list tomorrow without doing your homework - but it does mean the timing is worth a serious look.
Either way, the first step is knowing your actual number. Pull your HonestDoor Price before you call an agent, before you set expectations, and definitely before you rely on a government assessment that may be months or years out of date. That's your real starting point.
notre dame drive | st. johns | august 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.