Stinson, Hamilton - July 2026 Real Estate Report

Stinson, Hamilton: Your House and Your Condo Are Telling Two Very Different Stories Right Now

If you own property in Stinson and you haven't checked your numbers lately, this is your sign. The house market and the condo market here are moving in opposite directions - and knowing which side you're on could seriously change what you do next.

The Vibe: Houses vs. Condos in Stinson

Let's start with the good news for house owners. Our average HonestDoor Price for houses sits at $801,200, up 1.92% from the previous period. The predicted market value is $786,108, and that number is creeping upward from a 3-month moving average of $783,604. Small gains, but gains. The direction is right.

On the sales floor, things are steady. One house sold recently at $405,000, with an average list price of $439,900 and a price-per-square-foot of $498. Buyers paid about 92% of asking - so yes, there is room to negotiate, and sellers need to price with that in mind. Properties are sitting for about 23 days, which is actually pretty healthy. On the Hamilton leaderboard, Stinson houses rank 16 out of 45 for days-on-market - that puts us in the moderately fast-selling category, not the "crickets" category.

For affordability, we rank 69 out of 69 in Hamilton - meaning we are among the most affordable house markets in the city. That is a double-edged number. It attracts buyers, but it also tells us we have room to grow. Growth rate sits at 100 out of 203, which puts us just above the midpoint - above average, not leading the pack, but holding our own.

Now, condos. This is where we need to be honest with each other. The average HonestDoor Price for condos is $912,166, but it has dropped 2.81% from the previous period. Worse, the predicted market value of $938,523 is falling away from a 3-month moving average of $1,064,161 - that is a significant gap. Property values have shifted by -17.14% recently, and on the Hamilton growth leaderboard, Stinson condos rank 188 out of 194. That is bottom-of-the-pack territory. The market is taking a real breather here, not just a pause.

• House HonestDoor Price: $801,200 - up 1.92%
• House predicted market value: $786,108 - trending up from $783,604 (3-month average)
• House rental yield: 5.10% - strong returns, estimated $3,534/month rent
• House days on market: 23 days average
• House growth rank: 100 out of 203 in Hamilton - above average
• Condo HonestDoor Price: $912,166 - down 2.81%
• Condo predicted market value: $938,523 - falling from $1,064,161 (3-month average)
• Condo rental yield: 3.61% - moderate, estimated $3,388/month rent
• Condo growth rank: 188 out of 194 in Hamilton - bottom performers

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

Here is the thing about your city assessment - it is a snapshot from the past. It does not know what happened in the last quarter. It does not know that condo values in Stinson have shifted by -17.14% recently, or that house values are quietly climbing. The government's number is essentially a history lesson.

The HonestDoor Price is updated in real time. It pulls from actual market movement, not a bureaucratic cycle that runs every few years. For house owners, that 1.92% uptick is already baked into your HonestDoor Price - your assessment probably has not caught up yet. For condo owners, the HonestDoor Price is giving you an early warning that your city assessment may be overstating your current value. That matters if you are thinking about selling, refinancing, or even just understanding what you actually own.

Check your HonestDoor Price now. Do not wait for a piece of mail to tell you what your home is worth in today's market.

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

If you own a house in Stinson, this summer is a reasonable window. Values are nudging up, days on market are manageable, and that 5.10% rental yield means buyers who are investors are paying attention to this neighbourhood. Price it sharp - remember, recent buyers paid about 92% of list - and you can move it. Stinson houses are among the most affordable in Hamilton, which is actually a selling point right now when buyers are stretched thin across the city.

If you own a condo in Stinson, the honest answer is this - the data is not in your favour right now. A -17.14% recent value change and a growth rank of 188 out of 194 means you are competing in a tough spot. That does not mean you cannot sell, but it does mean pricing aggressively and being realistic about where the market actually is, not where it was a year ago. Waiting for conditions to improve is a gamble when the 3-month trend is pointing downward.

Either way, the first step is the same - know your real number. Pull your HonestDoor Price, compare it to what your neighbour thinks their place is worth, and make a plan based on what the market is actually doing in Stinson today.

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.