Queenston, St. Catharines - September 2026 Real Estate Report

Queenston, St. Catharines: Your Neighbour Probably Doesn't Know This Yet

If you own a home in Queenston and you're still going off your last city assessment, you're working with stale numbers. Here's what's actually happening on the ground right now.

The Vibe: Houses vs. Condos

Let's break it down for us locals, because the two sides of this market are telling pretty different stories.

Houses: The average HonestDoor Price for a house in Queenston sits at $561,877 - up 1.67% from the previous period. That's a modest but real gain. The average sale price is $455,000, and here's the part worth paying attention to: homes are selling at 101.98% of list price. That means buyers are going over asking. Even with properties sitting on the market for an average of 92 days, when a deal gets done, sellers are winning on price. The predicted market value for houses is $552,663, which is slightly ahead of nearby Downtown's predicted value of $534,068. Not bad for a neighbourhood that ranks as one of the most affordable in St. Catharines.

• Average HonestDoor Price (Houses): $561,877
• Average Sale Price: $455,000
• Sold at 101.98% of list price - buyers paid over asking
• Average days on market: 92
• Price per square foot: $365
• Rental estimate: $2,687/month
• Rental yield: 5.58% - strong returns for investors
• Airbnb estimate: $133/night

Condos: This is where we need to be honest. The average HonestDoor Price for condos dropped 10.17% to $527,429. The predicted market value is $587,152, but that number is trending down from the 3-month moving average of $592,794. The rental yield sits at 3.78% - moderate, not spectacular. If you own a condo in Queenston, this is not the moment to assume your value held steady. It likely didn't.

• Average HonestDoor Price (Condos): $527,429 - down 10.17%
• Predicted market value: $587,152
• 3-month moving average: $592,794 (trending down)
• Rental estimate: $2,489/month
• Rental yield: 3.78%
• Airbnb estimate: $123/night

The Neighbourhood Leaderboard

Here's how Queenston stacks up against the rest of St. Catharines - think of it as a standings board for your block.

• House growth rate: Ranked 8 out of 14 neighbourhoods - below average, but not at the bottom
• Days on market: Ranked 6 out of 7 - homes here are taking longer to sell than most of the city
• Price rank: 7 out of 7 - Queenston is the most affordable option in its comparison group
• Condo growth rate: Ranked 9 out of 14 - also below average

Compared to nearby neighbourhoods, Merritton houses are running higher at an HonestDoor Price of $614,206, and Fairview-Facer is slightly cheaper at $538,926. For condos, Downtown is nudging above us at $541,820, while Fairview-Facer ($356,603) and Merritton ($519,989) both come in lower.

The Secret Sauce: Check Your HonestDoor Price Before the City Does

Here's the thing about your municipal tax assessment - it's a snapshot from the past. The city isn't updating your home's value in real time. The HonestDoor Price is. It pulls in current sales data, market shifts, and neighbourhood trends to give you a live number, not a number from whenever the assessor last drove down your street.

For house owners in Queenston, that gap matters. Your HonestDoor Price of $561,877 is sitting well above the average sale price of $455,000. That spread tells you something. For condo owners, the 10.17% drop in HonestDoor Price is a signal your assessment almost certainly hasn't caught up with yet - and that affects decisions about selling, refinancing, or even just knowing where you stand.

Don't wait for a letter in the mail to find out what your home is worth. Check your HonestDoor Price now.

The So What - Thinking About Selling This Summer?

If you own a house in Queenston and you're thinking about listing this summer, the data gives you a reasonable case to move. Buyers are paying over asking price, the HonestDoor Price is up slightly, and you're sitting in the most affordable tier of the city - which means you're attracting buyers who've been priced out elsewhere. The catch is the 92-day average on market. Price it right from day one. Overpricing here doesn't get corrected quickly.

If you own a condo, take a breath before listing. The market is taking a breather on that side. Values are down over 10% and still trending lower. That doesn't mean don't sell - it means go in with clear eyes, a sharp price, and a plan. Sitting on the market hoping for a turnaround this summer is a gamble.

Either way, your first move is the same: get your HonestDoor Price, compare it to what's actually selling nearby, and make a decision based on today's numbers - not last year's assessment.

This 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.