If you own on Queen Street, the market is sending mixed signals depending on what you own. Houses and condos are telling two very different stories right now - and knowing which story is yours could save you from leaving money on the table or pricing yourself out of a sale.
Let's be straight with you. House values on Queen Street are sliding. The HonestDoor Price for houses sits at $230,644, down 3.19% from the previous period. The 3-month predicted value is tracking at $238,905, but that number is falling - it's down from a moving average of $250,016. That's a real gap, and it matters if you're thinking about timing a sale.
On the neighbourhood leaderboard, our houses rank 8 out of 9 for growth in Stephenville. That puts us near the bottom of the pack right now. Not a panic moment, but not a reason to wait around either.
The silver lining? If you're not selling, you're sitting on a rental asset that works. Estimated rent comes in at $1,289 per month with a rental yield of 6.06%. That's a strong return. Short-term rental potential adds roughly $64 per month on the Airbnb side, with Queen Street ranking 7th in Stephenville for Airbnb performance.
For context, New Mexico Drive houses are priced higher at $276,718 and Stephenville Land Assembly sits well above us at $325,464. Hillview Avenue comes in below at $219,782. We're in the middle of the pack on price, but lagging on momentum.
Condo owners on Queen Street have had a more dramatic few months. The HonestDoor Price jumped 10.45% to $413,633 - that's a real pop. But the predicted market value right now is $374,500, and it's falling hard from a 3-month moving average of $520,389. That's a -14.80% recent change. So yes, condos ran up fast, and now they're correcting.
On the leaderboard, condos rank 6 out of 9 for growth - below average for Stephenville. The momentum has cooled.
Rental income is still decent. Estimated rent is $2,160 per month with a 4.06% yield - moderate, but not as punchy as the house numbers. Airbnb potential sits at $107 per night, ranking 4th in Stephenville. That's a solid short-term rental position if you're set up for it.
Nearby condos are close in price - New Mexico Drive at $416,780, Hillview Avenue at $370,180, and Stephenville Land Assembly at $398,250. We're competitive, but the downward trend is something to watch.
Here's the thing about your city assessment - it's a snapshot from the past. It doesn't know what happened to values last month, last quarter, or even last year in real time. The HonestDoor Price is updated continuously using actual market signals. It's the real-world check against a number the city calculated months ago using data that's even older than that.
Right now, with house values on Queen Street sliding and condo values correcting sharply, your tax assessment could be telling you your home is worth more than the market will actually pay today. That gap matters. If you're making any financial decision - refinancing, selling, even just understanding your net worth - the HonestDoor Price is the number to start with, not the one on your assessment notice.
For house owners: the window is tightening. Values are down 3.19% and the trend is pointing lower. If you've been sitting on the fence, this summer is not the time to wait for a rebound that isn't showing up in the data yet. Pricing sharp and moving fast beats chasing a falling market in the fall.
For condo owners: the HonestDoor Price looks strong at $413,633, but the predicted value and the recent -14.80% change are telling you the market has already started to pull back from the peak. If you bought in the last run-up, this summer could still be a decent exit - but the longer you wait, the more of that gain you risk giving back.
Bottom line for all of us on Queen Street: check your HonestDoor Price before you do anything. It's the most current read on what a buyer would actually pay today - not what the city thinks your home was worth a year ago.
queen street | stephenville | july 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.