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

Shaw Street, St. John's: Here's What Your Home Is Actually Worth Right Now

If you live on Shaw Street and you're still going off your city assessment to figure out what your place is worth, you're working with old information. The market has moved. Here's the real picture.

The Vibe: Houses vs. Condos on Shaw Street

The two property types on our street are telling pretty different stories right now, and it's worth knowing which one you're in.

Houses - The average HonestDoor Price for houses on Shaw Street sits at $292,204, down 1.63% from the previous period. The predicted market value comes in a touch higher at $297,044, but that number is sliding - it's down from a 3-month moving average of $300,979. So the trend is a gentle dip, not a cliff. On the neighbourhood leaderboard, our houses rank 68 out of 92 comparable areas in St. John's. That puts us in below-average territory for growth, but we're holding our own against nearby streets. We're priced higher than Craigmillar Avenue ($243,324 predicted) and Sudbury Street ($289,916 predicted), which is a decent position to be in.

• Average HonestDoor Price: $292,204
• Predicted Market Value: $297,044
• 3-Month Moving Average: $300,979
• Recent Value Change: -0.41%
• Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,534 - $1,556
• Rental Yield: 5.98% - that's a strong return
• Airbnb Estimate: $76 - $77 per night
• Growth Rank: 68 out of 92 in St. John's

Condos - This is where things get interesting. The average HonestDoor Price for condos is $286,571, up 4.54% from the previous period. That's a real positive move. The predicted value sits at $274,138, which is actually climbing - up from a 3-month moving average of $254,220. So while the short-term change shows -3.93%, the longer trend is pointing upward. The catch is the growth rank: condos on Shaw Street sit at 82 out of 92 in St. John's. That puts us near the bottom of the leaderboard for condo growth. Rental yield comes in at 4.22%, which is moderate but not as punchy as what houses are delivering.

• Average HonestDoor Price: $286,571
• Predicted Market Value: $274,138
• 3-Month Moving Average: $254,220
• Recent Value Change: -3.93%
• Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,372 - $1,436
• Rental Yield: 4.22%
• Airbnb Estimate: $72 per night
• Growth Rank: 82 out of 92 in St. John's

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

Here's the thing about city assessments - they're a snapshot from the past. By the time that number lands in your mailbox, the market has already moved on. The HonestDoor Price is updated in real time, pulling in actual sales data and current market signals. It's the difference between checking yesterday's weather forecast and stepping outside to feel the temperature yourself.

For Shaw Street homeowners, this matters right now. A house assessment from last year won't reflect the current dip in values. A condo assessment won't show the recent upward momentum in the 3-month moving average. If you're making any decision - selling, refinancing, even just figuring out if your insurance coverage makes sense - you want the number that reflects today, not 18 months ago.

Think of the HonestDoor Price as your real-world check. It's what a buyer would actually pay right now, not what a government formula calculated before the market shifted.

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

If you own a house on Shaw Street and you're weighing a summer sale, the window is worth paying attention to. Values are softening slightly - that 3-month moving average of $300,979 is higher than where we're sitting today at $297,044. That gap isn't huge, but it's a signal that waiting longer may not work in your favour. A rental yield of 5.98% also tells you that buyers looking at Shaw Street houses as income properties have real reason to be interested. That demand is your friend.

If you own a condo, the picture is a bit more nuanced. The HonestDoor Price is up 4.54%, which is genuinely good news. But the growth rank of 82 out of 92 means we're not leading the pack in St. John's. A summer sale can still make sense, but pricing it right from day one is critical. Overpricing a condo in a below-average growth area is the fastest way to sit on the market longer than you want to.

Either way, the move right now is to check your HonestDoor Price, compare it to what's happening on Sudbury Street and Craigmillar Avenue, and make a decision based on real numbers - not a tax bill from last year.

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.