If you own a place on Spencer Street and you're still going off your city assessment, you're probably working with the wrong number. Here's the real picture - straight from the data, no spin.
The two property types on our street are telling very different stories right now, and it's worth knowing which one you're in.
Houses: The average HonestDoor Price sits at $259,579 - up 0.41% from last period. That's a modest nudge forward, but the 3-month trend is worth watching. The predicted value of $258,516 is sliding below the 3-month moving average of $265,672, and recent values have dipped 4.72%. That's the market taking a breather. On the neighbourhood leaderboard, our houses rank 77 out of 92 in St. John's for growth - that puts us in the bottom tier right now. Not a panic moment, but not a reason to sit back either. The silver lining? A rental yield of 6.04% is genuinely strong. If you're holding this as an investment, the income side of the equation is working in your favour. Estimated rent runs about $1,390 per month.
Condos: This is where things get interesting for us. The average HonestDoor Price for condos is $416,403 - up 2.04% - and the predicted value of $408,079 is climbing above the 3-month moving average of $371,026. Recent value change? Up 40.73%. That is not a typo. On the leaderboard, Spencer Street condos rank 22 out of 94 in St. John's - that's solidly above average. If you own a condo here, you're sitting in a much stronger position than the house market right now. Estimated rent comes in at $2,166 per month, with a 4.02% rental yield - moderate, but the appreciation story is doing the heavy lifting.
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 from actual sales activity and current market signals. That's the difference between a photo from last year and a live feed.
For house owners on Spencer Street, that gap matters right now. If your assessment was set before the recent 4.72% dip, your city number might be running higher than what buyers are actually paying today. Knowing your real number means you're negotiating from facts, not assumptions.
For condo owners, the story flips. A 40.73% recent value change means your HonestDoor Price could be significantly ahead of whatever the city last assessed you at. That's equity you might not even know you have.
If you own a house on Spencer Street and you're eyeing a summer sale, go in clear-eyed. The market is softer than it was three months ago, and nearby streets like Harvey Road ($305,194) and Edinburgh Street ($283,901) are priced higher. That's useful context - buyers have options close by. Price it right from day one. Overpricing a house in a cooling pocket is the fastest way to sit on the market through August.
If you own a condo, summer 2025 looks like a real window. Values are trending up, your growth rank puts you ahead of most of the city, and buyer demand for condos in central St. John's neighbourhoods has been holding. Getting a current HonestDoor Price before you list means you're not leaving money on the table.
Either way - house or condo - the smartest first move is checking your HonestDoor Price today. Not next month. The market is moving, and your assessment is not keeping up.
spencer street | st. johns | 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.