If you've been watching the "For Sale" signs on Stinson streets, here's what's actually happening. We're in a buyers' market - full stop. That doesn't mean prices have fallen off a cliff, but it does mean sellers need to be sharp. Let's break it down by property type, because houses and condos are telling two very different stories right now.
The honest picture for houses is this: the average sale price is sitting at $405,000, and listings are asking $439,900. Buyers are landing deals at about 92 cents on the dollar - so if you're listing, expect some negotiation. Properties are moving in around 23 days, which is actually decent for Hamilton. That's a moderately fast pace, ranking 15th out of 45 comparable neighbourhoods for days on market.
That growth rank of 162 out of 198 puts Stinson houses near the bottom of Hamilton's neighbourhood leaderboard for appreciation right now. The predicted value is also slipping below the 3-month average. The market is taking a breather. That's not panic territory, but it's worth paying attention to if you're thinking about timing a sale.
One bright spot - if you're holding a house as a rental, a 5.15% yield is genuinely solid. At $3,507 per month in estimated rent, the numbers work for investors even if appreciation is soft.
We'll be straight with you - the condo picture is rougher. One unit sold at $300,000 against an asking price of $329,900. That's a 90.94% sale-to-list ratio, and the average days on market hit 206 days. That is slow. In fact, Stinson condos rank last - 13th out of 13 - for selling speed among comparable Hamilton neighbourhoods.
That -23.05% recent value change and a growth rank of 181 out of 186 on the neighbourhood leaderboard - those are numbers that demand attention. The predicted value has dropped well below the 3-month average. If you own a condo in Stinson, now is the time to get a real-world read on where you actually stand.
Here's the thing about your city assessment - it's a snapshot from the past. It doesn't know what happened on your street last month. The HonestDoor Price is updated in real time using actual sales data, so it reflects what a buyer would genuinely pay today - not what the city guessed two years ago.
For Stinson houses, the HonestDoor Price is $774,592. For condos, it's $702,303. Compare those to recent sale prices of $405,000 and $300,000 respectively, and you can see there's a wide range of outcomes depending on your specific property. Your city assessment won't tell you that. Your HonestDoor Price starts to close that gap.
If your tax assessment is out of date - and in a shifting market like this one, it almost certainly is - you could be making decisions based on stale numbers. Check your HonestDoor Price before you do anything else.
If you own a house in Stinson and you're weighing a summer sale, the clock matters. Values are dipping below their 3-month average, buyers are negotiating below list, and the neighbourhood sits near the bottom of Hamilton's growth leaderboard. That doesn't mean you can't sell well - it means you need to price sharp and present clean. Homes that are priced right are still moving in about 23 days.
If you own a condo, the honest advice is this - be patient or be aggressive on price. At 206 average days on market and a sharp recent value drop, the condo segment is the harder sell right now. Overpricing will cost you months, not just dollars.
For anyone holding either property type as a rental, the house side looks more attractive. A 5.15% yield on houses beats the 3.70% on condos, and the rental estimate of $3,507 per month gives you real income while you wait for the market to find its footing again.
Bottom line - Stinson is affordable relative to most of Hamilton, and the rental income story for houses is genuinely good. But if you're selling, go in with clear eyes and a current HonestDoor Price in hand. That's your edge.
stinson | hamilton | 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.