If you own a house in The P Patch right now, you are sitting on more than you probably think. The market here is doing two very different things depending on what type of property you own - and knowing which side you are on could change what you do next.
Let us start with houses, because the story there is genuinely interesting. The average HonestDoor Price for a house in The P Patch sits at $467,661. Yes, that is down 5.16% from the previous period - the market is taking a breather. But here is the thing: the predicted market value for houses is $493,118, and that number is climbing past the 3-month moving average of $459,657. Recent property value change clocks in at 9.91%. That is not a neighbourhood that is fading. On the neighbourhood leaderboard for growth, The P Patch houses rank 3rd out of 25 neighbourhoods in Sault Ste. Marie. Top tier.
Condos are a different conversation. The HonestDoor Price for condos jumped 17.53% to $296,840 - that is a serious move in a short period. The predicted market value sits at $252,571, up from a 3-month average of $245,525. Growth is positive, but the condo growth rank is 17th out of 23 neighbourhoods. Decent, not dominant. If we are being straight with each other, condos here are holding their own but are not leading the pack.
Here is the problem with your city assessment. It is a snapshot taken in the past - sometimes years ago. It does not know that house values in The P Patch have moved 9.91% recently. It does not know that condo prices just jumped 17.53%. That number on your tax bill is essentially a history lesson, not a market reality.
Your HonestDoor Price is updated in real time. For house owners, there is already a gap worth paying attention to - the predicted market value of $493,118 is running well ahead of where older assessments likely land. That gap is money. Real money. The kind that changes whether you price your home to sell fast or hold out for what it is actually worth.
Checking your HonestDoor Price right now is not just a curiosity. It is the difference between knowing your position and guessing at it.
For house owners in The P Patch, the timing conversation is real. A 3rd-place growth ranking out of 25 neighbourhoods in the city means buyers are paying attention to this area. Predicted values are rising above the 3-month average. A rental yield of 5.64% means investors are also circling - which adds competition on the buy side and supports your asking price.
The short-term dip of 5.16% in the HonestDoor Price is worth watching, but it does not erase the bigger trend. If you are thinking about listing this summer, you want to price against where the market is heading - not where it was six months ago. That is exactly what the HonestDoor Price helps you do.
For condo owners, the 17.53% price jump is a window. Markets do not always stay generous. If you have been on the fence, this summer is worth a serious look at your numbers before that momentum levels off.
Bottom line - The P Patch is not a neighbourhood to sleep on. Pull your HonestDoor Price, compare it to what your assessment says, and you will have a much clearer picture of where you actually stand.
the p patch | sault ste. marie | 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.