Taradale, Calgary - October 2026 Real Estate Report
Taradale Real Talk: Your Home Is Worth Less Than the City Thinks - And That Matters Right Now
If you own a home in Taradale and you have not checked your HonestDoor Price lately, here is the short version: the city's assessment is running hot compared to what buyers are actually paying. That gap is real money, and it affects every decision you make about your property this summer.
The Vibe: What Is Actually Happening in Taradale Right Now
Houses - Taking a Breather
We saw 22 house sales this month, and prices are sliding. The average sale price sits at $523,382, down 2.7% from last month. Listings are coming in around $495,686. That gap between list and sale is worth noting - buyers are closing at 96.35% of asking price, which means if you list at $500,000, expect offers closer to $481,750. Plan for that.
- Average sale price: $523,382 (down 2.7% month over month)
- Average list price: $495,686
- Price per square foot: $434
- Days on market: 31 days (faster than nearby Homestead at 32 days)
- Sale-to-list ratio: 96.35%
- Predicted market value: $561,636
- Rental yield: 5.52%
- Estimated monthly rent: $2,766
The predicted value of $561,636 is creeping up from the 3-month moving average of $557,197, so there is a floor forming here. We are not in freefall - we are just cooling off. On the neighbourhood leaderboard, Taradale houses rank 59 out of 221 Calgary neighbourhoods for growth. That puts us solidly above average. Days on market ranks 27 out of 82, meaning our houses move faster than most. For price, we sit at 188 out of 221 - one of the more affordable options in the city, which is actually a selling point for attracting buyers priced out of other areas.
Condos - A Different Story
Our condo market is a smaller pool - only 2 sales this month - so read these numbers with that in mind. The average sale price came in at $247,250, down 1.9% from last month. The interesting wrinkle: listings are averaging $255,000, meaning condos are selling below asking at 97.02% of list price. The predicted value of $264,860 is actually dipping below the 3-month moving average of $270,345, which is a signal worth watching.
- Average sale price: $247,250 (down 1.9% month over month)
- Average list price: $255,000
- Price per square foot: $254
- Days on market: 17 days
- Sale-to-list ratio: 97.02%
- Predicted market value: $264,860
- Rental yield: 4.25%
- Estimated monthly rent: $1,431
On the leaderboard, Taradale condos rank 153 out of 207 for growth - below average. But here is the flip side: days on market ranks 15 out of 81. Our condos sell fast, even if prices are softening. Buyers are still showing up, they just are not paying a premium. Compared to nearby Saddle Ridge condos at $306,485 and Martindale at $334,617, Taradale condos are genuinely affordable - and that keeps demand alive.
The Secret Sauce: Why Your HonestDoor Price Is the Number That Actually Matters
Here is the thing about your city assessment. It is a snapshot from the past. It does not update when the market shifts, and it does not reflect what a buyer sitting across the table from you today will actually pay.
For houses in Taradale, the average assessed value is $611,530. The average HonestDoor Price is $552,487 - that is 9.65% lower. That is a $59,043 gap between what the city says your home is worth and what the real-world market is telling us. The HonestDoor Price pulls from actual transaction data, recent sales, and live market signals. It is updated in real time, not once a year.
For condos, the gap is even wider. The average assessed value is $324,987. The HonestDoor Price is $267,368 - a difference of 17.73%, or roughly $57,619. If you are pricing a condo based on your assessment notice, you are starting from the wrong number entirely.
The HonestDoor Price for houses is down 1.63% from the previous period. For condos, it is actually up 0.95%. Those two trends are moving in opposite directions, and knowing which one applies to your property type is the difference between a smart decision and an expensive mistake.
The So What: Should You Sell in Taradale This Summer?
If you own a house and you are thinking about selling, the window is open but it is not wide open. Prices are down slightly, buyers are negotiating below asking, and 31 days on market means you have time - but not unlimited time. The predicted value of $561,636 is higher than current sale prices, which suggests the market has not fully corrected yet. Listing now, priced right, puts you ahead of any further softening.
Taradale houses also ranked 20th in Calgary for total transaction volume - 177 sales in 2026 across 3,714 assessed properties. That is real activity. Buyers are here. They are just pickier than they were a year ago.
If you own a condo, be honest with yourself about timing. Values are dipping, the predicted price is below the 3-month average, and the growth rank of 153 out of 207 is not a confidence booster. That said, condos here sell in 17 days on average - 15th fastest in Calgary. If you price it right from day one, you can still move it quickly. Price it based on your assessment and you will sit.
The bottom line for both property types: pull your HonestDoor Price before you do anything else. It is the real-world check that your assessment cannot give you. Taradale neighbourhood growth is essentially flat at -0.01% year over year for houses, and 0.08% for condos. We are not in a boom, but we are not in a bust either. This is a market that rewards people who know their actual numbers - and punishes those who guess.
taradale | calgary | 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.