Rutherford, Edmonton - August 2026 Real Estate Report

Rutherford Real Estate Right Now: Steady Hands in a Shifting Market

If you live in Rutherford and you haven't checked your home's actual market value lately, you're probably working off a number that doesn't tell the full story. Here's what's really going on in our corner of south Edmonton.

The Vibe: Houses vs. Condos - Two Very Different Stories

We're seeing a real split in Rutherford right now, and it matters depending on what you own.

Houses are holding strong. The average sale price for a house hit $483,331 this period - up 9.2% from last month. That's not a typo. Listings are sitting at $486,438 on average, and homes are selling at 99.27% of list price. Translation: buyers are paying almost exactly what sellers are asking. With 8 sales and an average of 51 days on market, things are moving at a measured pace. The predicted market value for a Rutherford house sits at $525,699, which is trending up from the 3-month average of $521,161. That upward momentum is real.

• Average house sale price: $483,331 (up 9.2% from last month)
• Price per square foot: $391
• Days on market: 51
• Sale-to-list ratio: 99.27%
• Predicted market value: $525,699
• Rental yield: 5.59% - that's a strong return
• Growth rank: 108 out of 292 Edmonton neighbourhoods - above average

Condos are taking a breather. The average condo sale price dipped to $246,200, down 2.8% from last month. Only 5 condos sold - a 37.5% drop from the month before. Buyers paid 96.51% of list price, meaning there's a bit more room to negotiate. The predicted value of $241,468 is actually sitting slightly below the 3-month moving average of $242,461, so the short-term trend is softening. Not a crash - just a cooling.

• Average condo sale price: $246,200 (down 2.8% from last month)
• Price per square foot: $246
• Days on market: 51
• Sale-to-list ratio: 96.51%
• Predicted market value: $241,468
• Rental yield: 4.26% - moderate but workable
• Growth rank: 159 out of 302 Edmonton neighbourhoods - below average right now

The Secret Sauce: Your HonestDoor Price vs. That Government Assessment

Here's the thing about your city assessment - it's a snapshot from months ago, based on data that's even older. The market doesn't wait for paperwork.

For houses in Rutherford, the average city assessment sits at $516,730. The HonestDoor Price is $522,632 - that's 1.14% higher than what the assessment says your home is worth. If you're a homeowner making decisions based on that assessment number alone, you're leaving real money on the table in your thinking.

For condos, it actually flips. The average assessed value is $245,755, but the HonestDoor Price is $240,786 - about 2% lower. That gap matters if you're a condo owner who thinks the assessment reflects what a buyer would actually pay today. It doesn't. The HonestDoor Price is the real-world check - updated regularly, not once a year.

• House HonestDoor Price: $522,632 (vs. assessment of $516,730)
• Condo HonestDoor Price: $240,786 (vs. assessment of $245,755)
• 2,597 houses assessed in Rutherford this year
• 1,726 condos assessed in Rutherford this year

With 92 house transactions and 72 condo transactions already recorded in 2026, there's enough real sales data flowing through Rutherford to make the HonestDoor Price genuinely useful - not just a guess.

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

If you own a house in Rutherford and you've been sitting on the fence, the data is nudging you toward action. Prices are up, buyers are paying close to asking, and your predicted value is climbing past the 3-month average. Rutherford ranks 12th in all of Edmonton for total transaction volume - meaning buyers are actively shopping here. That's a real advantage when you list.

Compare that to neighbours like Callaghan and Blackmud Creek - both are priced slightly higher for houses ($550,000 and $626,762 respectively), which means Rutherford still looks like value to a buyer doing their homework. You're competitive without being the cheapest option on the block.

If you own a condo, summer 2025 calls for a bit more patience or sharper pricing. With fewer sales, a softening predicted value, and buyers negotiating harder, you'll want to list tight and clean. The good news - Rutherford condos still rank 4th in Edmonton for total condo transactions. Demand exists. It just needs the right price to show up.

Bottom line: check your HonestDoor Price before you call an agent, before you set an asking price, and definitely before you assume your tax assessment tells you what your home is worth. In a market moving this fast, a number from last year is already old news.

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.