If you live on the east side near the boardwalk, you already know The Beaches commands a premium. But here is what the numbers are actually telling us right now - and why your city assessment is probably lying to you.
We are seeing a split market in The Beaches right now, and it matters depending on what you own.
On the house side, things are steady but not on fire. The average sale price sits at $2,400,000, with listings coming in around $2,499,900. Homes are selling at 96% of list price, which means buyers have a little room to negotiate - not a lot, but some. The one property that sold last month moved in 7 days, so well-priced homes are not sitting around. Growth ranks 31 out of 42 Toronto neighbourhoods, which puts houses here in the below-average tier for appreciation right now. The market is taking a breather.
Condos are a different story. The HonestDoor Price jumped 4.37% recently, and the predicted market value of $1,011,725 is climbing above the 3-month moving average of $977,867. Condo growth ranks 21 out of 44 comparable Toronto neighbourhoods - that puts us in the above-average category. If you own a condo here, that is a number worth paying attention to.
Here is the thing about your city tax assessment - it is a snapshot from the past. The city does not update it in real time. It does not know what sold on your street last month. It does not factor in what buyers are actually paying right now.
The HonestDoor Price is the real-world check. It pulls from current sales data and updates continuously. For house owners in The Beaches, the HonestDoor Price is sitting at $2,015,018. For condo owners, it is $1,055,897 - and that number has moved up 4.37% recently. Your assessment almost certainly does not reflect either of those figures accurately.
Why does this matter to your wallet? Because if you are making any decision - selling, refinancing, even just understanding your net worth - you want the number that reflects today, not two years ago. The HonestDoor Price gives you that.
One more thing worth knowing: The Beaches condos rank 14th in Toronto for Airbnb income potential. If you have a condo here and you are not thinking about short-term rental income, that is a conversation worth having.
Here is the honest read for anyone considering listing this summer.
If you own a house, the market is stable but competitive. Buyers are paying 96 cents on the dollar, so pricing sharp matters. The good news is that well-priced homes are moving fast - 7 days on market is not a slow market. Compare that to nearby Woodbine Corridor at $1,273,510 and Greenwood Coxwell at $1,220,695, and The Beaches still commands a significant premium. That gap is your equity advantage.
If you own a condo, the momentum is on your side. Values are trending up, growth is above average for Toronto, and the rental income story - $4,227 per month estimated rent and a 3.03% yield - gives buyers a reason to pay attention. A condo here is also outpacing nearby East End Danforth ($629,682) by a wide margin, which tells you something about where demand is concentrated.
Either way, the move right now is to check your HonestDoor Price before you do anything else. It is free, it is current, and it will tell you more than any assessment notice sitting in your mailbox.
the beaches | toronto | 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.