If you've been glancing at your latest property assessment and feeling pretty good about yourself, hold on. The city's number and the real-world number are not the same thing in South Fort George right now - and that gap matters a lot if you're thinking about making a move this summer.
We've got a split market happening right here in our neighbourhood, and it's worth paying attention to.
Houses are taking a breather. The average assessed value sits at $362,168, but the HonestDoor Price tells a different story at $335,354. That's a $26,814 gap between what the city thinks your house is worth and what buyers are actually signalling right now. Values have dipped 1.42% recently, and the 3-month moving average of $341,537 confirms the trend is pointing downward. On the neighbourhood leaderboard, our houses rank 27 out of 31 for growth in Prince George - that puts us near the bottom of the pack. The silver lining? If you're a landlord, a rental yield of 5.89% is genuinely strong. At $1,730 a month in estimated rent, the income story is better than the appreciation story right now.
Condos are a completely different conversation. The HonestDoor Price for condos here is $1,693,140 - and yes, that number is real. It sits 425.87% above the average assessed value of $321,972, which tells you the assessment is almost useless as a reference point for condos in South Fort George. Values have moved up 8.60% recently, and the predicted market value of $1,826,155 is climbing past the 3-month moving average of $1,766,163. On the leaderboard, our condos rank 11 out of 30 for growth - solidly above average. Estimated rent of $4,982 to $5,198 a month backs up the demand signal.
Here's a quick look at what's happening on the streets around us. For houses, Fraserview is pulling ahead with an HonestDoor Price of $492,336 and 0.05% growth. Assman sits at $418,934 with the same 0.04% growth we're seeing. Vla is at $375,451 but actually growing slower than us at -0.05%. So while South Fort George houses aren't leading the pack, we're not the worst option on the block either.
For condos, we're the most expensive neighbourhood in the comparison. Vla comes in at $1,240,857 to $1,476,263 depending on the measure, and everyone else is well below us. If you own a condo here, you're sitting at the top of the local market.
Your city assessment is a snapshot taken in the past. It doesn't know what happened in the market last month, last quarter, or even last year in real time. For houses in South Fort George, the assessment is running $26,814 higher than where the market actually is. If you price your home based on that government number, you could be sitting on the market a lot longer than you want to be this summer.
For condo owners, the gap is almost hard to believe - the assessment at $321,972 is nowhere near the HonestDoor Price of $1,693,140. That's not a rounding error. That's the difference between leaving serious money on the table and knowing what you actually have. The HonestDoor Price pulls from real-time market signals, recent sales activity, and current demand - not a bureaucratic formula that gets updated once a year.
Check your HonestDoor Price now. Don't wait for the next assessment letter to tell you what your home is worth.
If you own a house in South Fort George, be honest with yourself about the market. Values are drifting down, our growth rank is 27 out of 31, and nearby neighbourhoods like Fraserview are outperforming us. That doesn't mean you can't sell well - it means you need to price sharp and move with purpose. A house sitting overpriced through July and August is a house that gets stale. Use the HonestDoor Price as your anchor, not the assessment.
If you own a condo, the picture is more encouraging. Short-term values are climbing, you're ranked 11th out of 30 for growth, and demand signals are strong enough to push predicted values above $1.8 million. Summer could be a genuinely good window - but even here, the recent 7.28% dip in the HonestDoor Price from the previous period is worth watching. Don't assume the ceiling is unlimited. Know your number, price it right, and move while the momentum is with you.
Bottom line - South Fort George is a neighbourhood with two very different asset classes performing in two very different ways. Know which one you own, know what it's actually worth today, and make your move with clear eyes.
south fort george | prince george | october 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.