Quinsam Heights, Campbell River - September 2026 Real Estate Report

Quinsam Heights Real Talk: Your Home Is Worth Less Than the City Thinks

If you have been glancing at your latest property assessment and feeling pretty good about yourself, hold on. The real-world numbers are telling a slightly different story right now - and knowing the gap could save you from a costly mistake whether you are buying, selling, or just keeping score.

The Vibe Right Now

Quinsam Heights is not crashing. It is not on fire either. It is taking a breather - and that matters depending on which side of a deal you are on. Here is how houses and condos are stacking up for us right now.

Houses: Steady, But Buyers Are Holding the Cards

If you have been watching the "For Sale" signs in Quinsam Heights, here is what is actually happening on the house side of things.

• Average sale price: $729,167 - essentially flat
• Active listings averaging: $749,633
• Price per square foot: $449
• Homes are selling at 97.76% of list price - meaning buyers are consistently paying below ask
• Average days on market: 27 days
• Properties sold in 2026 so far: 3 this period, 17 total transactions recorded
• Predicted market value: $732,944
• Rental yield: 5.20% - that is a strong return if you are thinking landlord
• Estimated monthly rent: $3,299

That 97.76% sale-to-list ratio is the number to watch. It tells us buyers are negotiating and winning. Compare that to Merecroft, where homes are moving in 20 days versus our 27 - we are a touch slower, which gives buyers a bit more breathing room at the table.

On the neighbourhood leaderboard, Quinsam Heights houses rank 5 out of 9 for growth in Campbell River - squarely in the below-average tier right now. Price rank sits at 3 out of 8, so we are above average in value compared to most of the city. Days-on-market rank is 3 out of 8, which means homes here still move at a moderately healthy pace relative to the rest of Campbell River.

Condos: Cooling Off and Worth Watching

The condo picture in Quinsam Heights is a bit more cautious. Values are drifting down, not dramatically, but the trend line is pointing the wrong direction for sellers.

• Average HonestDoor Price: $495,338 - down 0.36% from last period
• Predicted market value: $497,132
• 3-month moving average: $501,467 - current value is below this, meaning the slide is real
• Estimated monthly rent: $2,462
• Rental yield: 3.83% - moderate, not a home run
• Airbnb estimate: $122 per night
• Growth rank: 7 out of 9 in Campbell River - near the bottom of the leaderboard

That growth rank of 7 out of 9 is the honest truth for condo owners here. It does not mean panic - it means eyes open. If you are holding a condo and thinking about your next move, the window for top dollar is not getting wider right now.

The Secret Sauce: Why Your HonestDoor Price Matters More Than Your Tax Assessment

Here is the thing about your city assessment. It is a snapshot taken months ago, using data that is even older than that. It does not know what happened on your street last Tuesday. The HonestDoor Price updates in real time, pulling from actual market activity - and right now, it is telling a different story than the city's number.

For houses in Quinsam Heights, the average assessed value sits at $741,884. The average HonestDoor Price is $715,239. That is a gap of roughly $26,600 - and it is 3.59% lower than what the city has on the books. If you are pricing a home based on your assessment, you could be setting yourself up for a longer sit on the market and a frustrating negotiation.

The HonestDoor Price is your real-world check. It is what the market is actually willing to pay today - not what a government formula calculated last year. With 1,520 properties assessed in this neighbourhood, there is plenty of data feeding that number. Use it.

So What Does This Mean If You Are Thinking About Selling This Summer?

Straight talk: summer 2026 in Quinsam Heights is a workable market for sellers, but it rewards the realistic ones.

• Price sharp from day one - buyers are paying 97.76% of list, so if you list high hoping to negotiate down, expect to sit for a while
• 27 days on market is manageable, but Merecroft is moving faster - price and presentation matter more than ever
• The HonestDoor Price of $715,239 for houses is your anchor - not the $741,884 assessment
• If you own a condo, the 3-month trend is drifting down - waiting is not obviously your friend here
• Rental demand is real - a 5.20% yield on houses means if selling feels wrong right now, holding and renting is a legitimate play

The neighbours in Downtown are sitting at an average HonestDoor Price of $826,540. Merecroft is at $661,518. Quinsam Heights houses at $715,239 sit in a solid middle ground - above average in price for Campbell River, with real rental income potential backing up the value. That is a story worth telling to the right buyer this summer.

Check your personal HonestDoor Price at honestdoor.com - it takes about 30 seconds and it is the most current number you will find on what your home is actually worth today.

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.