Shaw Street, St. John's - July 2026 Real Estate Report

Shaw Street, St. John's: Your Neighbour Just Listed - Here's What You Need to Know

The Vibe on Shaw Street Right Now

If you live on Shaw Street and you haven't checked your home's value lately, now is the time to pay attention. The market here is sending two very different signals depending on what type of property you own - and the gap between those signals is worth real money.

Houses: Steady, But Taking a Breather

The average HonestDoor Price for a house on Shaw Street is $298,273. That's down 3.04% from the previous period, so yes, the house market is cooling slightly. But here's the thing - the predicted market value for houses sits at $307,618, which is actually climbing above the 3-month moving average of $301,370. That tells us buyer interest hasn't disappeared. It's just being more selective.

• Average HonestDoor Price: $298,273 (down 3.04%)
• Predicted Market Value: $307,618
• 3-Month Moving Average: $301,370
• Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,614
• Rental Yield: 5.97%
• Neighbourhood Growth Rank: 65 out of 90 in St. John's

That 5.97% rental yield is genuinely strong. If you're a homeowner thinking about renting instead of selling, the numbers back that up. On the neighbourhood leaderboard, houses here rank 65 out of 90 - below average for growth in St. John's, which is honest context worth knowing before you price your listing.

How does Shaw Street stack up against the neighbours? Craigmillar Avenue houses are averaging $379,489, and Sudbury Street sits at $303,299. Blackmarsh Road East comes in lower at $239,523. Shaw Street is right in the middle of that pack - not the cheapest, not the priciest.

Condos: A Wild Swing Worth Watching

The condo story on Shaw Street is a lot more dramatic. The average HonestDoor Price jumped 40.44% to $285,342. That kind of move gets your attention. But pump the brakes for a second - the predicted market value is $203,180, which is actually down 22.67% recently and sitting well below the 3-month moving average of $263,430. That gap between the HonestDoor Price and the predicted value tells us the condo market here is in flux.

• Average HonestDoor Price: $285,342 (up 40.44%)
• Predicted Market Value: $203,180
• 3-Month Moving Average: $263,430
• Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,029
• Rental Yield: 4.25%
• Neighbourhood Growth Rank: 33 out of 94 in St. John's

On the neighbourhood leaderboard, condos here rank 33 out of 94 - that puts Shaw Street condos in the above-average tier for St. John's. Nearby, Craigmillar Avenue condos are averaging $238,464 and Sudbury Street comes in at $266,627, so Shaw Street condos are priced above both of those right now.

The Secret Sauce: Why Your Tax Assessment Is Already Out of Date

Here's the honest truth about government assessments - they are a snapshot from the past. By the time that number lands in your mailbox, the market has already moved. The HonestDoor Price is updated in real time, pulling from actual sales data and current market signals. For a Shaw Street house, that difference between a stale assessment and a live HonestDoor Price could be thousands of dollars - in either direction. If you're making any decision about your property right now, you want the current number, not last year's guess.

The condo situation makes this even clearer. A 40.44% jump in the HonestDoor Price is not something any annual assessment would have caught in time. Knowing that number now - before your neighbours do - is a real advantage.

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

For house sellers, the window is open but it requires smart pricing. The predicted value of $307,618 is your anchor. Price above that without strong justification and you'll sit on the market. Price it right and the 5.97% rental yield story will attract investors alongside traditional buyers - that's a bigger pool of people competing for your home.

For condo sellers, move with intention. The HonestDoor Price is up sharply, but the predicted value and recent trend are pulling in the opposite direction. Summer 2025 could be a good time to list before that gap closes further - but get your HonestDoor Price pulled today so you know exactly where you stand before you call an agent.

Bottom line - Shaw Street is not a market you want to guess at right now. Check your HonestDoor Price, compare it to what's happening on Craigmillar and Sudbury, and make your move with real numbers in hand.

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.