If you've been watching the "For Sale" signs in Roy Settlement, here's what's actually happening. The average HonestDoor Price sits at $167,981 - up 8.05% from the previous period. That's real money moving in a quiet neighbourhood. But here's the catch: the short-term picture shows a predicted market value of $155,471, which is sliding below the 3-month moving average of $165,254. The market here isn't crashing - it's taking a breather. The question is whether you want to sell on the way down or wait for the next push up.
We're talking about a neighbourhood where houses are the story. There's no condo split to worry about here - what you see is what you get. One property changed hands in 2026 so far, which tells you this is a tight, low-turnover community. That's not a bad thing. It just means when a home does hit the market, it gets attention.
Here's the thing about your city tax assessment: it's a snapshot from the past. It doesn't know what happened on your street last month. The HonestDoor Price is a real-time check on what your home is actually worth today - not what a government office decided it was worth a year or two ago.
With Roy Settlement sitting at $167,981 on the HonestDoor average, there's a meaningful gap between that number and the short-term predicted value of $155,471. That gap is your window. If your tax assessment is lower than your HonestDoor Price, you may be sitting on equity the city hasn't caught up to yet. If you're a buyer, that same gap tells you where negotiating room might exist. Either way, waiting for your next assessment letter is the slowest possible way to understand what your home is worth.
Let's be straight with you. On the Bathurst neighbourhood growth leaderboard, Roy Settlement ranks 13 out of 13. Dead last. That's not a number to ignore - it means nearby areas are outpacing us right now. Look at the neighbours for context:
Bass River is nearly double our average price. Sand Hill is $66,000 ahead of us. Even East Bathurst, the closest comparison, comes in above Roy Settlement. That price gap can work in your favour as a buyer - you get into the Bathurst market at a lower entry point. But if you're a seller, you need to know you're competing against neighbourhoods that are pulling stronger numbers.
Here's the honest read. Roy Settlement has a rental yield of 6.13% - that's a strong return for investors. Average rent sits at $906 per month on the HonestDoor estimate, with the short-term rental figure coming in at $850. Airbnb potential is modest at around $42 to $45 per night, ranking 13th in Bathurst for short-term rental income. This is not an Airbnb goldmine - it's a steady, long-term rental play.
If you're thinking about selling this summer, the window is real but it's not wide open. Values have dipped 5.35% recently and the predicted price is sitting below the 3-month average. That's a soft trend, not a freefall. A well-priced listing in a low-inventory neighbourhood can still move. But overpricing right now - especially with growth ranked last in Bathurst - will leave your home sitting. Check your HonestDoor Price first. Price it sharp. And don't wait for the market to come back to you.
roy settlement | bathurst | august 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.