If you live on St. Claire Avenue and you've been wondering whether the market is still hot, here's the honest answer: it's taking a breather. Values are down across both houses and condos, and the 3-month trend is pointing in the same direction. That doesn't mean panic - it means pay attention.
The average HonestDoor Price for a house on our street sits at $216,188, down 3.02% from the previous period. The predicted market value comes in a bit higher at $222,926, but even that number is slipping - it's down from a 3-month moving average of $226,403. So the direction is clear: we're losing a little ground each month right now.
On the neighbourhood leaderboard, houses here rank 5 out of 9 for growth in Stephenville. That puts us in below-average territory. Not last, but not a market leader either. Worth knowing if you're comparing us to other parts of town.
The silver lining? If you own a house here and it's sitting empty or underused, the rental numbers are genuinely solid. Estimated rent runs about $1,204 per month, with a rental yield of 6.08%. That's a strong return. For context, Beach Street nearby has a much higher average price ($328,805) but the yield math doesn't always favour the pricier streets.
The condo picture is a bit rougher. The average HonestDoor Price for a condo here is $309,600, and that's down a significant 20.61% from the previous period. The predicted value lands at $389,979, which is actually above the HonestDoor average - but it too is trending down from a 3-month moving average of $391,300, with a recent change of -5.07%.
Compared to nearby streets, we sit in the middle of the pack. Hillview Avenue condos average slightly less at $387,540 predicted value, while Beach Street comes in slightly higher at $393,580. We're not the cheapest option and we're not the premium one - we're right in the mix.
Condos here also rank 5 out of 9 for growth in Stephenville - same as houses. Below average, but not at the bottom. The rental yield for condos is 4.05%, which is moderate. Rent estimates come in around $2,048 per month, which is a decent income if you're holding the property as an investment.
Here's the thing about government assessments: they're snapshots from the past. By the time the city mails you that paper, the number is already months - sometimes over a year - out of date. The market on St. Claire Avenue has moved since then, and right now it's moving down.
The HonestDoor Price is updated in real time. It's pulling from actual market activity, not a bureaucratic calendar. If your assessment still shows a number from a stronger period, you might be making decisions - about selling, refinancing, or even just budgeting - based on a value that no longer exists. Check your HonestDoor Price now, not when the next assessment arrives.
For houses, the gap between the HonestDoor average ($216,188) and the predicted value ($222,926) is worth understanding. That spread tells you something about where the market thinks prices are headed versus where recent sales have actually landed. Your HonestDoor Price is the real-world check on both numbers.
Straight talk: this is not the easiest market to sell into right now. Prices on St. Claire Avenue are down, the 3-month trend is still sliding, and our growth rank of 5 out of 9 means other Stephenville neighbourhoods are outperforming us. If you were hoping to wait for a peak, that peak may have already passed for this cycle.
That said, waiting isn't automatically the right move either. If values keep drifting down through the summer, holding on could cost you more than listing now at a competitive price. The 6.08% rental yield on houses does give owners a real option - if selling feels premature, renting out the property while you wait is a legitimate strategy with decent returns.
For condo owners, the 20.61% drop in the HonestDoor Price is a number that deserves a serious conversation with your agent. That's a meaningful shift. Pricing your condo right - not based on what it was worth a year ago, but what the market says today - is the difference between a sale and a listing that sits.
Bottom line: pull your HonestDoor Price, compare it to what you paid and what you owe, and make a decision based on today's numbers. That's the move.
st. claire avenue | stephenville | september 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.