If you own a home in Olde Caulfield and you haven't checked your HonestDoor Price lately, now is the time. The numbers are moving - and not all in the same direction. Here is what is actually happening on the ground.
We are living in a split market right now, and it depends entirely on what you own.
Houses: Olde Caulfield sits at the very top of the West Vancouver price ladder - rank 1 out of 26 neighbourhoods. That is the good news. The harder truth is that growth ranks 25 out of 26. We are near the bottom of the leaderboard when it comes to momentum. The average HonestDoor Price for a house is $4,844,621, down 2.51% from the previous period. The predicted market value sits at $4,969,466, which is already sliding below the 3-month moving average of $5,191,758. Values have shifted -3.32% recently. Only one house sold last month, with an average sale price of $9,300,000 and a price per square foot of around $1,345. The rental yield comes in at 2.89% - moderate, not exciting. Airbnb potential ranks 6th in West Vancouver, which is a bright spot if short-term income is part of your plan.
Condos: This is where the story flips. Our condo market is actually gaining traction. The predicted value of $641,200 is climbing above the 3-month moving average of $623,833, and recent growth sits at +3.85%. That puts condos at rank 4 out of 19 neighbourhoods - firmly above average in West Vancouver. The average HonestDoor Price is $606,600, though it has dipped 5.40% from the previous period, so watch that gap. Rental yield is 3.55%, which is the stronger income play between the two property types here.
Here is the thing about your BC Assessment notice. It reflects a snapshot from July 1st of the previous year. That is old news. The market has moved since then - and in Olde Caulfield, it has moved downward for houses. If you are sitting on a tax assessment that was set during a stronger period, it is giving you a number that no longer reflects what a buyer would actually pay today.
The HonestDoor Price is updated in real time. It is pulling from current sales data, market shifts, and neighbourhood-level trends. Right now, that means it is showing a house value of $4,844,621 - not the peak number your assessment might still be quoting. That gap matters if you are pricing a listing, negotiating a sale, or even just figuring out where you stand financially. Use the HonestDoor Price as your real-world check before you make any decisions based on a number that is already months out of date.
If you own a house in Olde Caulfield and a summer sale is on your radar, here is the honest take. You own the most expensive real estate in West Vancouver - that is a real asset. But the growth momentum is not on your side right now. Values are drifting lower, sales volume is thin, and the predicted value is sitting below its own 3-month average. That is not a reason to panic, but it is a reason to price sharp and not chase a number from six months ago.
Waiting for the market to bounce back is a gamble. If you need to move, price it based on where the HonestDoor Price is today - not where your assessment says it was. Buyers in this price range are doing their homework, and they will know the difference.
If you own a condo here, the picture is more encouraging. Growth is trending up, yield is solid at 3.55%, and you are outperforming most of your West Vancouver neighbours. A summer listing could work in your favour - just keep an eye on nearby Caulfield condos, which are pricing slightly higher at around $750,189 on the predicted value side. Know your competition before you set your number.
Bottom line - Olde Caulfield is still one of the most prestigious addresses on the North Shore. But prestige and momentum are two different things right now. Check your HonestDoor Price, know what the market is actually doing, and make your move with clear eyes.
olde caulfield | west vancouver | september 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.