Starling, Edmonton - August 2026 Real Estate Report

Starling, Edmonton: Your Neighbour Just Got a Reality Check on Their Home Value

If you own a home in Starling and you're still looking at your city assessment to know what your place is worth, you're working with old news. Here's what's actually happening on the ground right now.

The Vibe: Houses vs. Condos

Houses - Taking a Breather

We saw only 3 house sales this period, down 50% from last month. That's a thin slice of data, so take the month-over-month numbers with a grain of salt. The average sale price came in at $452,300, and homes are sitting on the market for about 44 days before selling. Buyers are paying roughly 98% of list price, so sellers are giving up a little ground but not a lot.

• Average sale price: $452,300
• Average list price this month: $461,567
• Price per square foot: $213
• Average days on market: 44
• Sale-to-list ratio: 98.14%
• Predicted market value: $559,995
• 3-month moving average: $554,129 (trending up)
• Rental yield: 5.52%
• Estimated monthly rent: $2,706

Here's the interesting part - while the sales market is quiet, the predicted value of $559,995 is actually climbing above the 3-month average of $554,129. That gap between what houses are selling for right now and what they're predicted to be worth is worth paying attention to. On the neighbourhood leaderboard, Starling houses rank 93 out of 292 Edmonton neighbourhoods for growth - solidly above average. Days on market ranks 42 out of 108, meaning we're not the fastest market, but we're not the slowest either.

Condos - Quietly Holding Strong

Our condo market is a different story. Only 2 sales this period, but the numbers are steady. Average sale price is $325,250, essentially flat. Condos are moving in about 31 days, which is faster than houses, and buyers are paying 98.67% of list price.

• Average sale price: $325,250
• Average list price this month: $329,900
• Average days on market: 31
• Sale-to-list ratio: 98.67%
• Predicted market value: $359,287
• 3-month moving average: $345,245 (trending up)
• Rental yield: 4.10%
• Estimated monthly rent: $1,900

The condo growth story is actually the headline here. Starling condos rank 17 out of 302 Edmonton neighbourhoods for growth. That puts us in the top tier of the city. The predicted value of $359,287 is running well ahead of the 3-month average, and recent value change is sitting at 5.84%. For a condo owner, that's a number worth knowing.

The Secret Sauce: Why Your HonestDoor Price Matters More Than Your Tax Assessment Right Now

Your city assessment is a snapshot taken months ago, frozen in time. It does not update when the market shifts, when interest rates move, or when your neighbour sells for more than expected. The HonestDoor Price is a real-time estimate that adjusts as the market moves - and right now, the gap between the two is telling us something useful.

For houses, the average assessed value in Starling is $559,643. The HonestDoor Price is $557,828 - down 0.39% from last period and sitting just 0.32% below the average assessed value across Edmonton. That's a tight gap, which means the assessment is reasonably close to reality right now. But that can change fast. A few slow months of sales and the assessment starts to look optimistic.

For condos, the HonestDoor Price is $337,839 - and it has dropped 5.97% from the previous period. If you're a condo owner relying on last year's assessment to know your equity position, you could be off by a meaningful amount. The HonestDoor Price is the real-world check that the city's static number simply cannot give you.

With 842 properties assessed in Starling this year and 52 total transactions in 2026, there's enough activity here to make the HonestDoor Price a reliable signal - not just a guess.

The "So What?" - Thinking About Selling This Summer?

If you're a house owner eyeing a summer sale, here's the honest read. The market is taking a breather. Sales volume is low, days on market are creeping up, and buyers have a little more leverage than they did. That said, the predicted value trend is moving up, and Starling sits above average on the Edmonton neighbourhood leaderboard for growth. You're not in a bad position - you just need to price sharp. Homes selling at 98% of list price means overpricing by even $15,000 will cost you time and probably money.

If you own a condo, the picture is actually more interesting. Growth ranking of 17 out of 302 is a real asset when you're marketing a listing. Buyers looking at Trumpeter Area or Kinokamau Plains are paying slightly more for similar product. Starling condos are competitively priced and moving faster than houses. If you've been sitting on the fence, this summer is worth a serious conversation.

For both property types, the rental numbers are worth a look if selling isn't the plan. A house renting at $2,706 per month with a 5.52% yield, or a condo at $1,900 with 4.10% - those are real returns in a city where a lot of neighbourhoods can't say the same.

Bottom line: check your HonestDoor Price before you do anything else. It takes two minutes and it's a better starting point than any number the city mailed you last spring.

This 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.