If you've been glancing at your last property tax assessment and feeling pretty good about yourself, hold on. The real numbers tell a more interesting story - and depending on whether you own a house or a condo in Town Centre, that story is very different.
Let's break down what's actually happening on our streets right now.
The average HonestDoor Price for a house here sits at $1,545,536 - up 0.46% from the previous period. That's not a moonshot, but it's holding steady. The 3-month moving average is $1,556,624, and the current predicted value is $1,538,443, which tells us prices are drifting slightly downward in the short term. Not a crash - more like the market catching its breath after a strong run.
That growth rank is worth paying attention to. On the Clarington neighbourhood leaderboard, our houses sit just below the midpoint at 26 out of 47. We're not leading the pack, but we're not at the back either. For a neighbourhood with a $1.5M average price point, holding that position matters.
Compare that to nearby areas - Avondale is averaging $808,305, Emily Stowe $786,578, and Glenview $869,012. We're priced significantly higher than all three. If you own a house in Town Centre, you're sitting at the top of the local food chain.
This is where things get spicy. The average HonestDoor Price for condos jumped 23.33% from the previous period to $644,820. That's a big number. But here's the honest part - the predicted market value right now is $522,860, down from a 3-month moving average of $569,953. Recent value change is -5.61%, and on the Clarington leaderboard, condos rank 32 out of 39. That puts us in the bottom tier for condo growth right now.
The Airbnb rank of 4th in Clarington is genuinely good news for condo owners who are open to short-term rentals. At $155 a night, there's real income potential there. But if you're banking on appreciation right now, the trend line is pointing down in the short term. Nearby Avondale condos are at $515,200 and Emily Stowe at $507,117 - we're slightly ahead, but the gap isn't wide.
Here's the thing about your city assessment - it's a snapshot from the past. It doesn't know what happened to prices last quarter. It doesn't know what your neighbour's place just sold for. It's essentially a photo from a few years ago being used to describe what you look like today.
The HonestDoor Price is updated in real time using actual market signals. For house owners in Town Centre, that means knowing your home is sitting at $1,545,536 right now - not whatever number the city printed on a form. For condo owners, it means seeing that 23.33% jump in the HonestDoor Price while also understanding the predicted value is currently lower, so you have the full picture before making any decisions.
That gap between what the government thinks your home is worth and what the market actually says - that's where real money gets left on the table. Or saved. Depending on which side of the transaction you're on.
If you own a house in Town Centre and you're thinking about listing this summer, the window is real but it's not wide open forever. Prices are up slightly year-over-year, but the short-term trend is softening. Listing sooner rather than later - while the HonestDoor Price is still above $1.5M - gives you more room to negotiate and still walk away strong. At $5,646 a month in rental potential, you also have options if you want to test the market without committing to a sale.
For condo owners, the picture calls for more patience or a sharper strategy. The -5.61% recent change and a bottom-third growth rank mean this isn't the moment to rush a listing hoping for a bidding war. If you need to sell, price it tight and lean into the Airbnb angle as a value-add for buyers who want income potential - that 4th-place Clarington ranking for short-term rental income is a real selling point worth putting in your listing.
Either way, check your HonestDoor Price before you do anything else. It's the most honest starting point you've got.
town centre | clarington | 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.