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    Rosslyn, Edmonton - August 2026 Real Estate Report

    2026-08-15 00:00 · Your HonestDoor Team

    Edmonton, Rosslyn

    Rosslyn, Edmonton: Your Home Is Worth More Than the City Thinks

    If you own a home in Rosslyn and you have not checked your HonestDoor Price lately, here is the short version: the city says your house is worth one thing, and the real market says something noticeably different. That gap is worth knowing about - especially if you are thinking about making a move this year.

    The Vibe: What Is Actually Happening in Rosslyn Right Now

    Rosslyn is a neighbourhood that does not make a lot of noise, but the numbers are quietly interesting. We have 970 assessed properties here, 51 transactions recorded in 2026, and a year-over-year growth rate of 0.12%. That is not a headline-grabbing number, but it is steady - and steady beats a rollercoaster when you are talking about where you live.

    Our neighbours in Griesbach and Kensington are priced higher and actually growing slower. That tells us Rosslyn is holding its own without the premium price tag. For buyers, that is an entry point. For sellers, that is a story worth telling.

    Houses: Taking a Breather, But Not Backing Down

    Let us be straight with you. The house market in Rosslyn is cooling off right now. The average sale price this month is $311,500 - down 18.7% from last month. Only 2 homes sold, and buyers are paying about 97.33% of the asking price, so there is a little room to negotiate. Homes are sitting on the market for around 29 days on average.

    But here is the thing - the predicted market value for a Rosslyn house sits at $383,959, which is actually up from the 3-month moving average of $380,251. So while the last couple of sales were soft, the underlying value trend is still pointing upward. That monthly dip is noise. The direction is still positive.

    • Average sale price this month: $311,500
    • Average listing price: $319,950
    • Price per square foot: $275
    • Average days on market: 29
    • Sale-to-list ratio: 97.33%
    • Predicted market value: $383,959
    • 3-month moving average: $380,251
    • Estimated monthly rent: $1,996
    • Rental yield: 5.86%
    • Recent value change: 1.58%
    • Growth rank: 89 out of 292 neighbourhoods in Edmonton - above average
    • Days-on-market rank: 28 out of 108 - moderately fast-selling
    • Price rank: 235 out of 285 - among the most affordable in Edmonton

    That 5.86% rental yield is genuinely strong. If you are an investor or thinking about renting your place out, Rosslyn houses are producing real returns. The Airbnb potential is around $99 per night, which ranks 325th in Edmonton - not the top of the city, but a real number if you want to run a short-term rental on the side.

    Condos: A Different Story Altogether

    The condo picture in Rosslyn is a bit of a head-scratcher compared to the house market, but the data is what it is. The average HonestDoor Price for a Rosslyn condo is $744,474 - and the predicted value sits at $744,578, up from a 3-month moving average of $736,805. Values have moved 1.72% recently, ranking 95 out of 302 comparable neighbourhoods. That is above average growth territory.

    • Average HonestDoor Price (condo): $744,474
    • Predicted market value: $744,578
    • 3-month moving average: $736,805
    • Recent value change: 1.72%
    • Growth rank: 95 out of 302 - above average in Edmonton
    • Estimated monthly rent: $2,860
    • Rental yield: 3.82%
    • Airbnb estimate: $142 per night
    • Airbnb rank in Edmonton: 39 - very strong short-term rental position

    That Airbnb rank of 39 in all of Edmonton is worth paying attention to. If you own a condo in Rosslyn and you are not at least running the numbers on short-term rental income, you are leaving something on the table. The rental yield at 3.82% is moderate, but the nightly rate potential puts Rosslyn condos in a genuinely competitive spot city-wide.

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

    Here is something most homeowners do not realize. The city's assessed value for a Rosslyn house averages $357,672. The average HonestDoor Price is $383,381. That is a gap of over $25,000 - and the HonestDoor Price is 7.19% higher than the city average assessment across Edmonton.

    Your tax assessment is a snapshot taken months ago, based on data that is already old by the time it lands in your mailbox. The HonestDoor Price pulls from real-time market signals - recent sales, current listing activity, and actual buyer behaviour in your neighbourhood right now. It is the difference between what the government recorded and what a buyer would actually pay today.

    If you are making any financial decision - refinancing, selling, even just figuring out where you stand - the HonestDoor Price is the number to start with. The assessment is a tax document. The HonestDoor Price is a reality check.

    The "So What?" - Thinking About Selling This Summer?

    If you are a Rosslyn homeowner eyeing a summer sale, here is the honest read on your situation.

    The market is softer right now than it was a month ago. Two sales, 29 days on market, and buyers paying slightly under asking - that is a buyers' market signal. But the predicted value is still climbing, and Rosslyn's growth rank of 89 out of 292 Edmonton neighbourhoods puts us in the upper tier of the city. We are not a hot market right now, but we are not a struggling one either.

    The play for summer sellers is pricing sharp from day one. With buyers paying 97.33% of list price, an overpriced listing will just sit. Come in at or just under the predicted value of $383,959, and you are in a realistic range that moves. Price above it and you are fighting the data.

    Rosslyn is also one of the most affordable neighbourhoods in Edmonton - ranked 235 out of 285 on price. That is actually a selling point. You are offering buyers a way into Edmonton at a price point that most of the city cannot match, with above-average growth to back it up. Lead with that story when you list.

    Bottom line: Rosslyn is not flashy, but it is solid. Check your HonestDoor Price, price your home honestly, and you have a real shot at a clean sale this summer.

    rosslyn | edmonton | august 2026

    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.

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