Stevens, Whitehorse - September 2026 Real Estate Report

Stevens, Whitehorse: Your Home Is Worth More Than You Think - But the Window Might Be Closing

The Vibe Right Now

If you've been watching the "For Sale" signs in Stevens lately, here's what's actually happening. The average HonestDoor Price for a house here sits at $526,633 - and yes, that's down 7.50% from the previous period. The market is taking a breather. That's the honest truth. But "taking a breather" is not the same as "falling apart," and the difference matters a lot if you're deciding whether to list this summer.

On the predictive side, our model puts the forward-looking value for houses in Stevens at $569,333. That number is edging down from a 3-month moving average of $577,933, so the trend is worth watching. We're not in freefall - but we're not climbing either. Right now, Stevens is sitting at rank 29 out of 41 comparable Whitehorse neighbourhoods for growth. Below average on the leaderboard, but not at the bottom. Think of it as the middle of the pack, trying to find its stride.

• Average HonestDoor Price: $526,633
• Price change from previous period: -7.50%
• Predicted market value: $569,333
• 3-month moving average: $577,933
• Recent value change: 2.02%
• Growth rank: 29 out of 41 Whitehorse neighbourhoods

How Stevens Stacks Up Against the Neighbours

Here's a quick reality check. We're not the priciest block on the street, but we're not the cheapest either. Hidden Valley is running at $820,487 on average - that's a completely different price tier. Macpherson and Mile 2 are both sitting slightly above us, with HonestDoor Prices of $566,357 and $608,350 respectively. On the predictive model, nearby Macpherson comes in at $612,406 - about $43,000 ahead of Stevens.

What does that gap tell us? It tells us Stevens still has room to move up relative to its neighbours. The bones are there. The pricing just hasn't caught up yet.

• Macpherson: $566,357 avg HonestDoor Price / $612,406 predicted value
• Hidden Valley: $820,487 avg HonestDoor Price
• Mile 2: $608,350 avg HonestDoor Price

The Secret Sauce - Why Your HonestDoor Price Matters More Than Your Tax Assessment

Here's the thing about your city assessment. It's a snapshot taken months - sometimes over a year - before you ever see it. By the time that number lands in your mailbox, the market has already moved. In a neighbourhood like Stevens, where prices shifted 7.50% in a single period, that lag is not a small detail. It could mean tens of thousands of dollars in the wrong direction.

The HonestDoor Price is updated in real time. It pulls from actual market activity, not a bureaucratic calendar. Right now, the predicted value of $569,333 is meaningfully higher than the average HonestDoor Price of $526,633 - that gap is your government assessment blind spot in action. If you're making any decision about your home - selling, refinancing, even just understanding your net worth - you want the live number, not the stale one.

Think of the HonestDoor Price as the real-world check. Your assessment tells you what your home was worth. HonestDoor tells you what it's worth now.

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

Let's be straight with each other. The 7.50% dip and a below-average growth rank of 29 out of 41 are not numbers you ignore. If you were planning to sell in Stevens this summer, timing and pricing strategy matter more right now than they did a year ago.

The good news is the rental picture is genuinely strong. Estimated rent comes in at $2,827 per month with a rental yield of 5.51%. That's a solid return. If selling feels rushed given current prices, holding and renting is a real option worth running the numbers on. Short-term rental potential adds another layer - Airbnb income is estimated around $140 per month, and Stevens ranks 38th in Whitehorse for Airbnb performance.

If you do want to sell this summer, price it sharp from day one. Buyers in a softening market have options, and they know it. A home priced right at or just under the $569,333 predicted value will move. A home priced at last year's peak will sit - and a listing that sits starts to look like a problem even when it isn't one.

• Estimated monthly rent: $2,827
• Rental yield: 5.51%
• Airbnb estimate: $132 per night / approx. $140 monthly income
• Airbnb rank in Whitehorse: 38
• Bottom line: Price smart, move fast, or hold and rent - but don't rely on an old assessment to make a big decision.

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.