If you've been glancing at your latest property assessment and feeling pretty good about things, hold on. The real numbers tell a slightly different story - and knowing the difference could matter a lot if you're thinking about making a move this summer.
Let's start with houses. The city has us assessed at an average of $362,168, but the HonestDoor Price - which tracks what homes are actually trading for right now - sits at $340,470. That's about 6% below the assessed value. On top of that, the predicted market value for houses is currently $346,458, and it's trending down from a 3-month moving average of $357,431. Values have shifted -3.57% recently. The market is taking a breather, plain and simple.
That growth rank is worth paying attention to. On the Prince George neighbourhood leaderboard, our houses sit near the bottom - 28th out of 31. We're not in freefall, but we're not leading the pack either. For context, nearby Fraserview is growing faster and priced higher at $406,300 for comparable homes. Assman and Vla are also slightly ahead of us on price.
Now, condos are a different conversation entirely - and honestly, a confusing one. The average assessed value is $321,972, but the HonestDoor Price comes in at $1,681,476. That's not a typo. It's 422% above the assessed value. The predicted market value is even higher at $1,790,856. This gap is massive, and it tells us the assessed value for condos here is dramatically out of step with what the market is actually doing. Values have dropped -4.62% recently and are down from a 3-month average of $1,895,305, but the condo segment still ranks 2nd in Prince George for Airbnb potential and 1st for average assessed value rank.
Here's the thing about government assessments - they're a snapshot from the past. By the time that number lands in your mailbox, the market has already moved. For houses in South Fort George, the assessed value is running about 6% higher than what buyers are actually paying. If you price your home based on that assessment, you could be sitting on the market longer than you want to be.
The HonestDoor Price is updated in real time. It pulls from actual sales data and current market signals - not a once-a-year calculation. For our neighbours with condos, the gap between assessment and HonestDoor Price is extraordinary. An assessment of $321,972 versus a real-world value closer to $1.7 million means someone relying only on their tax notice has a wildly incomplete picture of what they actually own.
Checking your HonestDoor Price right now is not just a curiosity exercise. It's the difference between knowing your position and guessing at it.
If you're a house owner in South Fort George and you're eyeing a summer sale, the data is telling you to move with clear eyes. Values are drifting down - not crashing, but softening. The 3-month trend is lower than where we were, and our growth rank of 28 out of 31 means other Prince George neighbourhoods are likely getting more buyer attention right now. Fraserview, in particular, is pulling stronger numbers.
That doesn't mean don't sell. It means price it right from day one. A home priced at the assessed value of $362,168 in a market where buyers are paying closer to $340,000 to $346,000 will sit. A home priced at what the HonestDoor data actually shows will move.
The rental yield of 5.88% on houses is genuinely strong. If selling isn't urgent, holding and renting is a real option worth running the numbers on. At $1,754 per month in estimated rent, this neighbourhood still works as an income property.
For condo owners, the story is more complex. Values are high relative to assessment, but they're also declining from recent peaks. If you've been waiting for the right moment, the window may be narrowing. Get your HonestDoor Price, compare it to what's listed nearby, and make a decision based on today's market - not last year's paperwork.
Bottom line: South Fort George is a steady, established part of Prince George. It's not the fastest-growing corner of the city right now, but it's real, it's livable, and for the right buyer or renter, it still makes sense. Just make sure the number you're working from is the right one.
south fort george | prince george | 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.