If you own a home in St Andrews Heights and you're still going off your city assessment, you're probably leaving money on the table - or at least working with the wrong number. Here's what's actually happening on the ground right now.
St Andrews Heights sits in the top tier of Calgary real estate. We're talking a price rank of 29 out of 221 neighbourhoods - that puts us firmly among the most expensive addresses in the city. But the market is sending some mixed signals right now, and it pays to know the difference between houses and condos here.
If you've been watching the "For Sale" signs in St Andrews Heights, here's what's actually happening with houses. Sales are up - 3 homes sold last month, a 50% jump from the month before. And when homes do sell, they're gone fast. We're averaging just 12 days on market, which ranks 9th out of 82 comparable neighbourhoods in Calgary. That's elite territory.
The catch? The average sale price came in at $1,432,000, down 11.2% from last month. That's a notable dip. Buyers are still paying above asking - 103.51% of list price on average - but the overall price trend suggests the sellers' market is cooling off. Think of it as the market catching its breath after a strong run.
The condo side of St Andrews Heights is a quieter market, but there are some interesting numbers buried in here. Only 1 condo sold last month, and it went for $249,000 - below the list price average of $272,400. Buyers paid 96.39% of list, which tells us condo buyers here have some negotiating room. That's a buyers' market dynamic.
On the flip side, condo growth is actually outperforming. The recent value change of 1.30% ranks 38th out of 207 neighbourhoods - putting St Andrews Heights condos among the top performers in Calgary for growth. Properties are taking about 53 days to sell, which is slower than houses but still faster than nearby Parkdale at 78 days.
Here's the thing about your city assessment - it's a snapshot from months ago. The market doesn't wait for paperwork. That's exactly why your HonestDoor Price matters right now.
For houses in St Andrews Heights, the average city assessment sits at $1,437,071. The average HonestDoor Price is $1,475,302. That's a gap of roughly $38,000 - and the HonestDoor Price is 2.66% higher than the assessed value across Calgary. If you're pricing a home, negotiating a sale, or just trying to understand what your property is actually worth today, the assessment is already old news.
For condos, the gap is even more dramatic. The average assessed value is $292,662. The average HonestDoor Price is $348,754 - that's 19.17% higher than the Calgary average assessed value. If a condo owner in St Andrews Heights is making any financial decision based on their assessment alone, they're working with a number that doesn't reflect reality.
The HonestDoor Price updates in real time. Your assessment does not. That difference is your real-world check.
If you're a homeowner in St Andrews Heights considering a summer sale, here's the honest breakdown.
For house sellers - the demand is real. Homes are selling in under two weeks and buyers are still paying over asking. But the month-over-month price drop is a signal worth watching. Pricing sharp and strategic right now matters more than it did six months ago. You're not in a market where you can just throw a number on it and wait. The buyers are there, but they're paying attention.
For condo sellers - you're in a slower-moving segment, but your growth trajectory is actually one of the strongest in the city right now. Patience is part of the play here. With 53 days on market being the norm, plan accordingly and price to the HonestDoor predicted value of $362,620 rather than anchoring to an outdated assessment.
Either way, St Andrews Heights remains one of Calgary's top-12 neighbourhoods by assessed value. Nearby options like Parkdale (HonestDoor Price $1,063,641 for houses) and University Heights ($1,182,746) are both cheaper and growing slower. We're still the premium address in this pocket of the city - the data backs that up.
Bottom line: check your HonestDoor Price before you do anything else. It's the number that reflects today, not last year.
st andrews heights | calgary | 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.