Rosedale, Calgary - September 2026 Real Estate Report

Rosedale Real Talk: Your Home Is Worth More Than the City Thinks

If you own a house in Rosedale and you have not looked at your HonestDoor Price lately, here is the short version: the city's assessment is lagging behind reality by nearly five percent. That gap matters, especially if you are thinking about selling this summer.

The Vibe: What Is Actually Happening in Our Neighbourhood

Rosedale is one of the priciest postal codes in Calgary, and the numbers back that up. With 570 properties assessed this year and a price rank of 10 out of 220 neighbourhoods, we are sitting near the very top of the Calgary market. But the story splits pretty cleanly depending on whether you own a house or a condo.

Houses: Expensive, Slow, and Holding Their Ground

The house market in Rosedale is not on fire right now - but it is not falling apart either. Here is what the data is telling us:

• Average sale price: $2,800,000 - essentially flat from last month
• Active listings are averaging $2,995,000
• Price per square foot: $2,361
• Homes are selling at 93.49% of list price - buyers are negotiating, and winning
• Average days on market: 35 days - slightly slower than nearby Sunnyside at 31 days
• Only 1 transaction recorded so far in 2026, with 21 total property transactions across the neighbourhood
• Predicted market value: $1,579,511 - up from the 3-month moving average of $1,552,800
• Estimated rent: $5,650 per month, with a rental yield of 4.22%
• Recent value change: up 2.93%
• Growth rank: 20 out of 238 Calgary neighbourhoods - that puts us in the top tier on the neighbourhood leaderboard

Homes are taking a bit longer to move than some nearby streets, and buyers are not paying full ask. That is the definition of a buyers' market. It does not mean prices are collapsing - it means sellers need to price sharp and present well. The predicted value trending above the 3-month average is a quiet positive signal worth watching.

Condos: A Softer Story

If you own a condo in Rosedale, the numbers are worth a honest look. The HonestDoor Price sits at $337,581 - and it has dropped 6.73% from the previous period. The predicted market value of $361,921 is actually sliding below the 3-month moving average of $379,307, and recent value change is down 3.07%.

• Average HonestDoor Price: $337,581
• Predicted market value: $361,921
• 3-month moving average: $379,307 - and values are moving away from it, downward
• Estimated rent: $1,906 per month, rental yield of 4.09%
• Airbnb potential: roughly $89 per night
• Growth rank: 178 out of 216 Calgary neighbourhoods - that puts condo growth near the bottom of the leaderboard right now

For context, condo prices in neighbouring Sunnyside, Eau Claire, and Hillhurst are all significantly higher - we are talking $470,000 to $585,000 versus our $337,581. That gap is something condo owners here should pay attention to. It suggests Rosedale condos are either undervalued relative to neighbours, or facing their own specific headwinds.

The Secret Sauce: Why Your HonestDoor Price Beats the City's Assessment Right Now

Here is the thing about your city assessment: it is a snapshot taken months ago, using data that was already old when they printed it. The average assessed value in Rosedale sits at $1,481,497 for houses. The average HonestDoor Price is $1,554,807 - that is a $73,310 difference, and it is calculated in real time using actual market activity.

That 4.95% gap between the assessment and the HonestDoor Price is not a rounding error. If you are using your assessment to make a decision about selling, refinancing, or even just understanding your net worth, you are working with a number that is already behind the curve. The HonestDoor Price is the real-world check. It moves when the market moves - not once a year on the city's schedule.

Yes, the HonestDoor Price for houses has dipped 1.41% from the previous period. That is worth knowing too. A good number is not just a high number - it is an accurate one.

The So What: Should You Sell in Rosedale This Summer?

If you own a house in Rosedale and you are thinking about listing this summer, here is the straight talk:

• You are in a top-10 price neighbourhood in Calgary - that is a real advantage
• Buyers are negotiating, so pricing at $2,995,000 and expecting full ask is a stretch - the data says expect closer to 93% of list
• 35 days on market is not alarming, but it is not a frenzy either - plan for a real sales process
• The predicted value is trending up slightly, which is a decent backdrop for a summer listing
• Growth ranks 20 out of 238 neighbourhoods - that is a strong story to tell a buyer

If you own a condo, the calculus is different. Values are sliding, the growth rank is near the bottom of the Calgary leaderboard, and neighbouring hoods are pricing significantly higher. That does not mean do not sell - it means go in clear-eyed, price it right from day one, and do not wait for the market to come back to you.

Either way, the first step is knowing your real number. Check your HonestDoor Price at HonestDoor.com - not the assessment the city mailed you last spring.

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.