Starling, Edmonton - July 2026 Real Estate Report

Starling, Edmonton: Your Neighbour Just Asked If Now Is a Good Time to Sell. Here Is the Real Answer.

If you own a home in Starling and you have been glancing at your city assessment letter wondering if it tells the whole story - it does not. Here is what is actually happening on your street right now.

The Vibe: What the Numbers Are Telling Us

Houses in Starling

We are in a market that is catching its breath. The average sale price for houses sits at $487,780 this month, which is down 17.9% from last month. That sounds alarming, but context matters - listings are averaging $579,900, and homes are still selling at 100% of list price. That means sellers who price correctly are not leaving money on the table. The market is not crashing. It is just getting more selective.

The speed stat here is the one to brag about. Houses in Starling are sitting on the market for an average of just 15 days, which ranks 14th out of 103 Edmonton neighbourhoods for days-on-market. That is a top-15 finish. Buyers are not sleeping on this area.

• Average sale price: $487,780
• Average list price: $579,900
• Sale-to-list ratio: 100%
• Average days on market: 15
• Price per square foot: $279
• Properties sold in 2026: 5 this month, 48 total transactions recorded
• Growth rank: 147 out of 302 Edmonton neighbourhoods - above average
• Days-on-market rank: 14 out of 103 - very fast-selling
• Price rank: 80 out of 285 - above average in price

The predicted market value for a Starling house is $551,545, which is trending up from the 3-month moving average of $547,554. Rental yield is sitting at 5.54% with an estimated rent of $2,675 per month. For investors, that is a strong return by Edmonton standards.

Condos in Starling

The condo side of Starling is a smaller but interesting story. Only 2 condos sold this month, with an average sale price of $325,250. Buyers are paying 98.67% of list price, which means there is a little room to negotiate - but not much. Average days on market is 31, which still ranks 23rd out of 108 Edmonton neighbourhoods. Moderately fast, and solidly above average.

The growth story for condos is actually the stronger one right now. The HonestDoor Price for condos jumped 5.84% from the previous period. That is not a rounding error - that is real momentum. The predicted value sits at $339,448, up from a 3-month average of $337,075.

• Average sale price: $325,250
• Average list price: $329,900
• Sale-to-list ratio: 98.67%
• Average days on market: 31
• HonestDoor Price growth: up 5.84%
• Estimated rent: $1,804 per month
• Rental yield: 4.13%
• Growth rank: 77 out of 296 Edmonton neighbourhoods - above average
• Price rank: 42 out of 220 - among the most expensive in Edmonton for condos

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

Here is the thing about your city assessment. It is a snapshot taken months ago, based on data that is even older. It does not know what sold on your block last Tuesday. It does not adjust for the fact that Starling houses are selling in 15 days flat.

The HonestDoor Price updates in real time. For houses in Starling, it is sitting at $559,995 - up 1.53% from the previous period and sitting 0.06% above the average Edmonton assessed value. For condos, the HonestDoor Price is $359,287, up 5.84%. These are not guesses. They are built from live transaction data, which is exactly what a buyer or their agent is going to use when they make an offer on your home.

If you are making any financial decision - refinancing, selling, even just figuring out if your insurance coverage still makes sense - the HonestDoor Price is the number to start with, not the one on that government letter.

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

Straight talk - Starling is not a neighbourhood where you need to panic-sell or hold out for a miracle. It is a steady, above-average market with some real strengths going for it.

For house sellers, the 15-day average days-on-market is your best friend. Price it right and it moves fast. The 100% sale-to-list ratio tells you buyers are not lowballing here - they are coming in serious. The neighbourhood growth rate of 0.15% year-over-year is not explosive, but it is consistent, and that consistency is what keeps a market healthy.

For condo sellers, the 5.84% jump in HonestDoor Price is a signal worth paying attention to. If you have been sitting on a condo in Starling waiting for the right moment, the data is starting to make a case for sooner rather than later.

Compared to nearby areas, Trumpeter Area is slightly pricier for both houses and condos, and it is growing slower than Starling on the house side. Rural West Big Lake is in a completely different price bracket at an average HonestDoor Price of $921,833. Starling sits in a sweet spot - accessible pricing, fast sales, and above-average rankings across the board.

Bottom line: if you are thinking about listing this summer, get your HonestDoor Price first. Know your real number before you talk to anyone. That is how you walk into a conversation with an agent - or a buyer - without leaving money behind.

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.