If you live in Old Town and you're still going off your last city assessment, you're probably working with stale numbers. The market has moved. Here's the real picture, broken down so you can actually use it.
Old Town is in a steady, no-drama phase right now. We're not in a frenzy, and we're not in a freefall. Think of it as the market catching its breath after a busy run. Here's how houses and condos are each telling a slightly different story.
If you've been watching the "For Sale" signs around Old Town, here's what's actually happening with houses. The average sale price is sitting at $562,500, and homes are listing around $575,000. Buyers are paying about 97.4% of list price - so yes, there's a little wiggle room to negotiate, but sellers aren't giving things away.
Forty days on market is worth paying attention to. That's not a hot-seller situation. Homes are moving, but buyers are taking their time. The predicted market value of $523,159 is also dipping below the 3-month moving average of $531,295, which tells us prices have softened slightly in the short term. For rental investors, though, a 5.59% yield is genuinely solid - that's not a number to ignore.
The condo side of Old Town is a different animal right now, and we should be honest about it. Values have slipped 6.41% recently, and the growth rank of 35 out of 40 puts condos near the bottom of the Airdrie leaderboard. That said, condos are moving fast - an average of just 14 days on market, ranking 4th out of 19 neighbourhoods for speed. Buyers want them, they just aren't paying a premium for them.
Old Town condos are the most affordable in all of Airdrie right now. If you're a buyer, that's worth a second look. If you're a condo owner thinking about selling, pricing sharp and moving quickly is the play - the 14-day average shows buyers are ready when the price is right.
Here's the thing about city assessments - they're a snapshot from months ago, sometimes longer. They don't know what sold on your block last Tuesday. The HonestDoor Price is updated in real time, pulling in actual recent sales and current market signals. For Old Town houses, that's $532,989 right now. For condos, it's $445,103.
Your tax assessment is what the city uses to calculate what you owe. Your HonestDoor Price is what the market will actually pay. Those two numbers are not always the same - and the gap between them is exactly where smart decisions get made. If you're thinking about selling, refinancing, or just want to know where you stand, the HonestDoor Price is your real-world check.
For house sellers, the window is open but it's not wide open. Here's the honest take:
For condo sellers, speed is your friend. Price it to move, because the data shows buyers will show up fast when the number makes sense. Sitting on the market waiting for a higher offer is a riskier strategy when values are trending down 6.41%.
Bottom line - Old Town is a stable, real neighbourhood with real demand. It's not flashy right now, but it's not broken either. Know your actual number before you make any moves, and check your HonestDoor Price before you talk to anyone about listing.
old town | airdrie | 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.