If you own a home in Stave Falls and you haven't checked your HonestDoor Price lately, you're probably leaving money on the table. The average HonestDoor Price here sits at $2,239,300 - up 3.54% from the previous period. That's not a small move. While a lot of Metro Vancouver neighbourhoods are flat or cooling off, Stave Falls is holding its ground and then some.
Let's break it down for us locals, because houses and condos are telling two different stories right now.
Houses - Steady at the Top
We're sitting at an average sale price of $1,569,000, with a price per square foot around $718. One property sold last month, which keeps the volume low but the prices firm. The predicted market value is $1,560,300 - just a hair under the 3-month moving average of $1,561,225, so values are essentially flat right now, not falling off a cliff. That's a market taking a breather, not one losing steam.
That last point is worth repeating. Houses here rank number one for price in Mission. We're not chasing the market - we're leading it.
Condos - The Quiet Outperformer
If houses are steady, condos are the surprise of the bunch. The predicted market value is $395,200, and that's up from a 3-month moving average of $385,100. Values have moved 3.37% recently, and that earns Stave Falls condos a growth rank of 1 out of 9 comparable neighbourhoods in Mission. First place. That's not a fluke - that's momentum.
Here's the thing about government assessments - they're a snapshot from last July. A lot has changed since then. The HonestDoor Price updates in real time using actual market signals, not a once-a-year government estimate that's already stale by the time it lands in your mailbox.
With the average HonestDoor Price in Stave Falls at $2,239,300 and climbing 3.54%, your BC Assessment number is almost certainly not telling the full story. If you're making any decision - refinancing, selling, even just figuring out if your insurance coverage makes sense - you want the real-world number, not the government's best guess from six months ago.
Compare that to neighbours in Ruskin, where the HonestDoor Price is $1,533,913, or Blue Mountain at $1,800,264. Stave Falls is in a different weight class. Knowing that gap is exactly the kind of edge a smart seller - or buyer - needs.
If you've been sitting on the fence, here's the honest read. Houses are priced at the top of Mission, volume is low, and values are holding. Low inventory with firm prices is a seller's setup. You're not competing with a flood of listings - you're one of the few options for a buyer who wants this area.
On the rental side, $5,546 per month in estimated rent and a 4.19% yield gives you a real fallback if you're not in a rush. And if you're thinking short-term rental, the Maple Ridge Airbnb rank for this area is 4, with an estimated $370 per night - that's not nothing.
For condo owners, the growth momentum is real. Ranking first in Mission for condo value growth means you're selling from a position of strength, not desperation. If you've been waiting for the right moment, the data is pointing at now.
Bottom line - check your HonestDoor Price before you do anything else. It's the number that actually reflects what a buyer would pay today, not what a government office calculated last summer.
stave falls | maple ridge | 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.