Taunton, Oshawa - September 2026 Real Estate Report

Taunton, Oshawa: Your Home Is Worth More Than the City Thinks

The Vibe Right Now

If you live in Taunton and you haven't checked your home's value lately, you're probably leaving money on the table. This neighbourhood is quietly sitting at the top of Oshawa's leaderboard - and most people don't know it yet.

Here's the split between houses and condos, because they're telling two very different stories right now.

Houses: Taunton Is Winning

Let's start with the good news for house owners. The HonestDoor Price for a house in Taunton is sitting at $1,160,690 - up 8.97% from the previous period. That's not a small bump. That's real equity showing up in your net worth.

On the neighbourhood leaderboard, Taunton houses rank 1 out of 20 for growth across Oshawa. First place. Not top five - first. The predicted market value for houses is $1,065,174, up from a 3-month moving average of $1,029,919, and property values have moved 6.39% recently. The direction is clear.

The actual sales data backs this up too. The average sale price for houses came in at $891,000, with listings averaging $929,900 this month. Homes are selling at about 95.82% of list price, which means buyers have a little room to negotiate - but not much. Properties are moving in an average of 7 days. That is not a slow market.

• HonestDoor Price (Houses): $1,160,690 - up 8.97%
• Average Sale Price: $891,000
• Average List Price: $929,900
• Price Per Square Foot: $376
• Sale-to-List Ratio: 95.82%
• Average Days on Market: 7
• Estimated Monthly Rent: $4,403 - rental yield of 4.56%
• Growth Rank: 1 out of 20 in Oshawa
• Price Rank: 1 out of 9 in Oshawa (most expensive)

For context, the closest neighbours aren't even close. Kedron houses are sitting at a HonestDoor Price of $1,043,267. Pinecrest is at $977,912. Samac is at $838,063. Taunton house owners are ahead of the pack by a significant margin.

Condos: Taking a Breather

We'll be straight with you here - the condo picture in Taunton is a bit softer. The HonestDoor Price for condos is $670,117, up a modest 1.03%. But the predicted market value of $663,258 is actually sitting below the 3-month moving average of $683,697. Values have dipped 4.29% recently, and the growth rank for condos is 12 out of 19 in Oshawa - below average.

That doesn't mean condos are a bad investment here. Rental income is estimated at $3,171 per month with a yield of 3.52%, and Taunton condos still beat nearby Pinecrest ($584,394 predicted value) on price. But if you own a condo and were thinking about selling, the data is telling you the window may be tighter than it was a few months ago.

• HonestDoor Price (Condos): $670,117 - up 1.03%
• Predicted Market Value: $663,258
• 3-Month Moving Average: $683,697
• Recent Value Change: -4.29%
• Estimated Monthly Rent: $3,171 - rental yield of 3.52%
• Growth Rank: 12 out of 19 in Oshawa

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

Here's something most homeowners don't think about until it's too late. Your city tax assessment is a snapshot from the past. It gets updated on a slow government schedule and almost never reflects what your home is actually worth today.

The HonestDoor Price is different. It pulls from real-world data - recent sales, current market movement, what buyers are actually paying right now - and updates in real time. For Taunton house owners, that gap is significant. The city's assessment is likely trailing the real number by a wide margin, especially with an 8.97% jump in the HonestDoor Price this period alone.

Think of it this way: if you were selling a car, you'd check what it's actually selling for today - not what a guidebook said it was worth two years ago. Your home deserves the same treatment. The HonestDoor Price is that real-world check.

So What Does This Mean If You're Thinking About Selling This Summer?

For house owners in Taunton, the timing is genuinely good. You're sitting in the most expensive and fastest-growing neighbourhood in Oshawa by the numbers. Homes are selling in a week. Buyers are paying close to full list price. If you've been on the fence, this summer is not the time to wait and see.

A few things to keep in mind before you list:

• Your HonestDoor Price of $1,160,690 is your starting point for understanding real value - not your last tax bill.
• Buyers are negotiating a small discount (about 4% off list), so price it right from day one.
• At $376 per square foot, knowing your square footage matters when you're setting expectations.
• If you're not selling but want income, a rental estimate of $4,659 per month makes holding the property a solid play too.

For condo owners, the honest advice is this: watch the next 60 days closely. The market is taking a breather on condos right now. If you need to sell, you can still get a strong price - but the momentum that house owners are riding isn't quite there for condos at the moment.

Either way, the first step is knowing your actual number. Check your HonestDoor Price before you make any moves.

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.