The Uplands, Edmonton - October 2026 Real Estate Report
The Uplands, Edmonton: Prices Are Holding, But the Market Is Taking a Breather
The Vibe Right Now
If you've been watching the "For Sale" signs in The Uplands, here's what's actually happening. Houses are selling at an average of $623,731 this month - that's a big jump on paper, up 41.1% from last month. But before you get too excited, listings are sitting at $507,400 on average, and homes are spending around 176 days on the market. That's a slow burn. Buyers are also paying about 97.52% of the list price, which means they're negotiating. This is a market where sellers need to price smart, not just price high.
The predicted market value for a house in The Uplands sits at $588,542 right now, and that number is drifting down - it's below the 3-month moving average of $598,077. Neighbourhood growth is a modest 0.05% year over year. Not a freefall, but not a rocket either. The market is taking a breather.
- Average sale price (houses, this month): $623,731
- Average listing price (houses, this month): $507,400
- Price per square foot: $322
- Average days on market: 176 days
- Sales-to-list ratio: 97.52%
- Properties sold this month: 6
- Predicted market value: $588,542
- 3-month moving average: $598,077
- Recent value change: -1.58%
The Neighbourhood Leaderboard
Here's where The Uplands stacks up against the rest of Edmonton. On price, we rank 101 out of 285 neighbourhoods - that puts us solidly above average. On growth, we rank 112 out of 285, which is also above average, though not leading the pack. The number that should get your attention is days-on-market: we rank 111 out of 116 neighbourhoods tracked. That means homes here are sitting longer than almost everywhere else in the city. Buyers have options, and they know it.
Compared to our neighbours, Edgemont is slightly pricier at an average HonestDoor Price of $586,144 but growing at the same slow pace. Stillwater is cheaper at $489,266 but actually growing faster at 0.17%. Rivers Edge comes in at $533,751. The Uplands is holding its value better than both Rivers Edge and Stillwater, but the competition is real.
The Secret Sauce - Why Your HonestDoor Price Matters More Than Your Tax Assessment
The city's assessed value for the average home in The Uplands is $583,985. The average HonestDoor Price is $581,926. That's a difference of about $2,059 - and it's already moved 0.97% lower since the last period. Here's the thing: your city assessment is a snapshot from months ago. It doesn't know what happened in the market last week, last month, or even this season.
The HonestDoor Price is updated in real time using actual transaction data. Right now, 567 properties in The Uplands were assessed this year, and there were 40 transactions in 2026. That's real activity feeding a live number. If you're making a decision about selling, refinancing, or even just understanding what your home is worth today, the HonestDoor Price is the real-world check - not a number a government office locked in last January.
- Average assessed value: $583,985
- Average HonestDoor Price: $581,926
- HonestDoor Price change from previous period: -0.97%
- HonestDoor Price vs. Edmonton average assessed value: -0.35%
- Properties assessed this year: 567
- Transactions in 2026: 40
The Rental Angle
If you're thinking about holding rather than selling, the numbers are decent. Estimated rent comes in at $2,800 per month on the neighbourhood average, and the predicted rental figure for houses specifically is $2,824. That works out to a rental yield of 5.47% - that's a strong return by Edmonton standards. Airbnb potential is around $139 to $140 per night, though The Uplands ranks 133rd in Edmonton for Airbnb income, so short-term rental isn't exactly the neighbourhood's superpower. Long-term tenants are the better play here.
So What - Should You Sell This Summer?
Here's the straight talk. If you're thinking about listing this summer, you're not in a bad spot - but you need to go in with clear eyes. Prices are above average for Edmonton, and we rank in the top third of the city on value. That's real. But homes here are taking a long time to sell, and the predicted value is trending down slightly from recent highs. Buyers know they have leverage.
The move right now is to check your HonestDoor Price before you do anything else. Don't rely on last year's tax assessment to set your expectations. The market has shifted since that number was locked in, and pricing your home based on stale data is the fastest way to sit on the market for 176 days like the current average. Price it based on what's actually happening today, and you give yourself the best shot at a clean sale before the fall slowdown hits.
The Uplands is a solid neighbourhood with above-average prices and a real rental story. The window this summer is open - just don't leave it too long.
the uplands | edmonton | 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.