If you own property in St. Lawrence and you haven't checked your HonestDoor Price lately, you're probably leaving money on the table. The city's assessment is a snapshot from the past. The market is moving right now, and the numbers tell an interesting story depending on whether you own a house or a condo.
Let's be straight with you. St. Lawrence houses are sitting at an average HonestDoor Price of $1,109,412 - up 3.88% from the previous period. That's real dollar growth. The average sale price on record sits at $1,900,000, and price per square foot is running around $704. This neighbourhood ranks 1 out of 7 in Kingston for price. You are at the top of the heap.
But here's the honest part. The predicted market value for houses is currently $1,067,963, and that number is drifting down from a 3-month moving average of $1,104,125. Property values have shifted -2.29% recently. On the neighbourhood growth leaderboard, St. Lawrence houses rank 38 out of 44 in Kingston. That puts us near the bottom for momentum right now. The market isn't crashing - it's taking a breather. But the direction matters if you're thinking about timing a sale.
One more thing on the rental side - if you're holding a house here as an investment, a 4.64% rental yield is a decent return in this price range. And landing 4th in Kingston for Airbnb potential is nothing to ignore if short-term rental is on your radar.
Condos here are doing something worth paying attention to. The average HonestDoor Price jumped 10.78% to $433,292. That's a significant move. Compare that to nearby Ravensview condos at $426,800 and we're holding our own. Kingston Mills comes in a touch higher at $464,641, but Greenwood is well below us at $236,278. We're sitting in a competitive spot.
Now for the honest check. The predicted market value for condos is $391,146, and it's running well below the 3-month moving average of $774,600. That gap is wide and worth watching. Recent value change sits at -1.96%. On the growth leaderboard, St. Lawrence condos rank 31 out of 44 - below average, but not at the bottom.
Here's the thing about your city assessment. It's calculated on a fixed cycle. It doesn't know what happened in your neighbourhood last month. It doesn't know that house prices in St. Lawrence are sitting at the top of Kingston's price rankings right now. It definitely doesn't know your condo's HonestDoor Price just moved up nearly 11%.
The HonestDoor Price is a real-world check. It pulls from current market activity and updates in real time. If you're using your tax assessment as a mental anchor for what your home is worth, you could be off by a significant amount - in either direction. Right now in St. Lawrence, the HonestDoor Price is the number you want in your back pocket before you have any conversation about buying, selling, or refinancing.
If you own a house in St. Lawrence, you're holding one of the most expensive properties in Kingston. That's a strong position. But the growth rank of 38 out of 44 tells us the neighbourhood isn't leading the charge right now. Selling into a high price point while momentum is soft means one thing - pricing it right from day one matters more than ever. Overpricing a slow-momentum market is how homes sit unsold through the summer.
If you own a condo, that 10.78% HonestDoor Price increase is a real signal. It suggests buyers are still seeing value here. A 4.05% rental yield also gives you options if selling doesn't feel right - hold it, rent it, and let the market settle.
Either way, the move right now is simple. Check your HonestDoor Price, compare it to what the city thinks your home is worth, and go into any summer selling conversation with the real number - not the outdated one.
st. lawrence | kingston | 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.