If you live on the water side of Clarington, you already know Port Darlington is not your average neighbourhood. The numbers back that up. Let's break down what is actually happening for houses and condos right now, because the two stories are pretty different.
The average HonestDoor Price for a house in Port Darlington sits at $1,034,885. Yes, it dipped a tiny 0.21% from last period - that is not a slide, that is a rounding error. The more interesting number is the predicted market value of $1,037,063, which is climbing above the 3-month moving average of $1,030,406. The trend is pointing up.
On the neighbourhood leaderboard, Port Darlington houses rank 22 out of 47 comparable neighbourhoods in Clarington for growth. That puts us solidly in the above-average tier - not the flashiest number on the board, but well ahead of the pack. And with a 1.36% recent value change, the momentum is real.
Compare that to nearby neighbourhoods and the picture gets even clearer. Wilmot is sitting at $530,673. Port Newcastle is at $959,151. Lakeview comes in at $668,133. Port Darlington houses are the most expensive in the area - by a wide margin. If you own a house here, you are at the top of the local leaderboard.
The condo story is a bit more nuanced. The average HonestDoor Price is $662,662, which is down 5.83% from the previous period. That is a real dip and worth paying attention to. But here is the thing - the predicted market value jumps to $703,672, well above the 3-month moving average of $653,769. The short-term data says the market is already correcting upward.
On the growth leaderboard, Port Darlington condos rank 14 out of 39 in Clarington. That is a strong above-average position. And with an 8.03% recent value change, this segment has more momentum than the headline dip suggests.
That Airbnb rank is worth a second look. Port Darlington condos rank 3rd in all of Clarington for short-term rental potential, at an estimated $157 per night. If you own a condo here and are not thinking about that income stream, you are leaving money on the table.
Here is the honest truth. Your municipal tax assessment is a snapshot from the past. It does not update in real time. It does not know that your street just got more desirable, or that the predicted value for houses here just crossed $1,037,000. It is a static number doing a dynamic job badly.
The HonestDoor Price is the real-world check. It pulls from current market activity and updates continuously. Right now, for houses, it is showing a predicted value above the recent moving average - meaning the market is leaning up, not down. For condos, the gap between the HonestDoor Price and the predicted value is nearly $41,000. That gap is information. It tells you where the market thinks things are heading.
If you are making any financial decision - refinancing, selling, or just figuring out if your insurance coverage makes sense - use the HonestDoor Price. Not the number on your tax bill from two years ago.
If you own a house in Port Darlington and have been sitting on the fence, the data is nudging you. Values are above the 3-month average, the neighbourhood ranks above average in Clarington, and you are priced well above every comparable area nearby. Buyers looking at Port Newcastle or Lakeview and stretching their budget will land on your street. That is a real advantage heading into summer.
For condo owners, the short-term dip is real but the predicted value recovery is also real. If your timeline is flexible, the 8.03% recent change and that top-3 Airbnb ranking give you a strong story to tell a buyer. If you need to move now, price it sharp and lean on the rental income angle - $3,330 a month in estimated rent at a 3.44% yield is a compelling pitch for an investor.
Bottom line - Port Darlington is not a neighbourhood that goes on sale quietly. Check your HonestDoor Price today, know what you actually have, and make the call from a position of real information.
port darlington | clarington | october 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.