If you have been eyeing your property tax assessment and feeling pretty good about it, pump the brakes. The market in Quinndale has shifted, and that government number is already out of date. Here is the real picture, straight from the data.
Let us start with houses, because the story here is one we should all pay attention to. The average HonestDoor Price for a house in Quinndale sits at $637,976 - down 0.15% from the previous period. The 3-month moving average is $657,319, and the current predicted value is $638,952. That gap tells us prices have been drifting lower over the past few months, not just holding steady. The recent change clocks in at -3.22%. That is not a crash, but it is a real move in the wrong direction for sellers.
On the neighbourhood leaderboard, Quinndale houses rank 159 out of 198 in Hamilton for growth. That puts us firmly in the bottom quarter of the city. Trenholme, just next door, is pricing houses at $878,030. Templemead is at $733,763. We are the more affordable option in this pocket of Hamilton - which is either a buying opportunity or a heads-up, depending on which side of the transaction you are on.
Condos are a slightly different story - and honestly, a bit more encouraging. The average HonestDoor Price for a condo is $416,293, up 0.65% from the previous period. The predicted value sits at $413,590 against a 3-month moving average of $418,764, so there is still a small downward pull, but the recent uptick in the HonestDoor Price is a green shoot worth watching. The recent change is -1.53% - softer than the house segment.
On the condo leaderboard, Quinndale ranks 136 out of 186 in Hamilton - below average, but not at the bottom. Nearby condos in Randall ($465,530), Trenholme ($477,023), and Templemead ($508,176) are all priced higher, which means Quinndale condos are the entry point for buyers looking at this part of the city.
Here is the thing about your city assessment - it is a snapshot from the past. It does not know that Quinndale house prices have dropped 3.22% recently. It does not know that the 3-month moving average for houses is sitting $18,000 above where the market is pricing things today. That gap between the old number and the real-world number is exactly where homeowners get caught off guard.
The HonestDoor Price is updated in real time using actual market signals. It is the number a buyer's agent is going to use when they sit across the table from you. Knowing it now - before you list, before you refinance, before you make any big financial move - puts you in the driver's seat instead of the passenger seat.
Straight talk - this is not the hottest moment to list a house in Quinndale. Prices are taking a breather, the growth rank puts us near the bottom of the Hamilton leaderboard, and the trend over the past three months has been downward. That does not mean you should not sell. It means you need to price sharp and price right from day one.
Overpricing based on a stale assessment is the fastest way to sit on the market through the summer and end up cutting your price anyway - except now buyers smell blood. If you list at or just below the current HonestDoor Price of $637,976 for a house, you are working with the market instead of against it.
For condo owners, the picture is a little softer on the downside. The -1.53% recent change is manageable, and the rental yield of 4.00% means there is a real investor audience for your unit. If selling feels uncertain, renting at an estimated $2,155 per month is a legitimate hold strategy while you watch the market.
One more thing worth noting - if you are a house owner thinking about short-term rental income while you decide, the Airbnb estimate of $152 per night is real money. Just know that at rank 184 in Hamilton, Quinndale is not the top Airbnb market in the city, so do not bank on full occupancy.
Bottom line: check your HonestDoor Price today, not six months from now. The market is moving, and the number that matters is the one that reflects right now - not last year.
quinndale | hamilton | 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.