Taunton, Oshawa - July 2026 Real Estate Report

Taunton Real Estate Check-In: Your Home Is Worth More Than the City Thinks

The Vibe Right Now

If you live in Taunton and you haven't looked at your HonestDoor Price lately, now is the time. The city's assessment is a snapshot frozen in the past. The market is moving - and not always in the direction you'd expect. Here's the real picture, broken down by property type.

Houses: Still the Most Expensive Address in Oshawa

Let's be straight with each other. House prices in Taunton are taking a breather. The average HonestDoor Price sits at $1,001,259, down 2.16% from the previous period. The predicted market value is $1,023,354, which is also drifting slightly below the 3-month moving average of $1,029,712. We're not in freefall - but we're not climbing either.

The sale data backs this up. The one house that sold went for $891,000, and buyers paid about 95.82% of the list price. That means sellers are giving up roughly $38,000 from their asking price at the negotiating table. Listings are sitting at an average ask of $929,900, and homes are moving in just 7 days - so demand is still real, even if buyers have a little more leverage than they did a year ago.

• Average HonestDoor Price: $1,001,259
• Average sale price: $891,000
• Average list price: $929,900
• Sale-to-list ratio: 95.82%
• Average days on market: 7
• Price per square foot: $376
• Estimated monthly rent: $4,290
• Rental yield: 4.62%
• Growth rank: 10 out of 20 in Oshawa - above average
• Price rank: 1 out of 8 - among the most expensive in Oshawa
• Days-on-market rank: 1 out of 8 - fastest-selling in Oshawa

That last point matters. Even in a cooling stretch, Taunton houses sell faster than anywhere else we track in Oshawa. That's not luck - that's location doing its job.

For landlords or anyone thinking about renting out, a $4,290 monthly rent estimate with a 4.62% yield is a solid middle-ground return. Not flashy, but dependable. And if short-term rentals are on your radar, Taunton ranks 5th in Oshawa for Airbnb potential at around $210 per night.

Condos: The Quiet Outperformer

Here's something worth paying attention to. While houses are softening, Taunton condos are quietly doing the opposite. The predicted market value for condos is $699,922 - and that number is climbing above the 3-month moving average of $672,453. That's a 2.18% recent change in the right direction.

The average HonestDoor Price for condos is $697,254. Yes, it's down a tiny 0.38% from last period, but the forward-looking predicted value tells a different story. The momentum is building, not fading.

• Average HonestDoor Price: $697,254
• Predicted market value: $699,922
• 3-month moving average: $672,453
• Recent value change: +2.18%
• Estimated monthly rent: $3,294
• Rental yield: 3.45%
• Airbnb estimate: $163 per night
• Airbnb rank in Oshawa: 2nd - near the top
• Growth rank: 5 out of 19 in Oshawa - solidly above average

Compared to nearby neighbourhoods, Taunton condos are the most expensive option in the area. Pinecrest comes in at $575,386, Kedron at $492,600, and Samac at $429,890. If you own a condo here, you're sitting at the top of the local leaderboard. That premium is real, and it's holding.

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

Here's the thing about your city assessment - it's old news by the time it hits your mailbox. It doesn't know what sold on your street last month. It doesn't factor in rate changes, buyer demand shifts, or what your neighbour just listed for. It's a bureaucratic estimate built for tax purposes, not for real-world decisions.

The HonestDoor Price is updated in real time. It pulls from actual market activity and gives you a current number you can act on - whether you're refinancing, selling, or just trying to figure out if your insurance coverage still makes sense. For Taunton houses, that number is $1,001,259. For condos, it's $697,254. Those are the numbers a buyer's agent is working with right now. You should be too.

Don't wait for the next assessment cycle to find out what your home is actually worth. Check your HonestDoor Price today and get ahead of the conversation.

The So What - Thinking About Selling This Summer?

If you own a house in Taunton and you're thinking about listing this summer, here's the honest take. The market is stable, not surging. Buyers are active - 7 days on market proves that - but they're negotiating. Expect to land somewhere around 95% to 96% of your list price if you price it right from day one. Overpricing will cost you more than the 4% gap you're trying to avoid.

The good news is you're still in the most expensive and fastest-selling neighbourhood in Oshawa. That's a strong hand to play. Price it sharp, present it well, and you'll move it quickly.

If you own a condo, the timing looks even better. Values are trending up, your growth rank puts you in the top quarter of Oshawa neighbourhoods, and you're priced well above every comparable area nearby. A buyer looking at Pinecrest, Kedron, or Samac will see Taunton as the premium option - and right now, the data supports that story.

Bottom line: Taunton is not a neighbourhood in trouble. It's a neighbourhood catching its breath after a big run. If you're a seller, use that window. If you're a buyer, the slight softening on the house side is about as close to an entry point as this area offers.

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.