If you live in Valley Ridge and you haven't checked your HonestDoor Price lately, this is your nudge. The market is moving - and not always in the direction you'd expect, depending on what type of property you own.
We're seeing a split in Valley Ridge right now, and it matters whether you own a house or a condo.
Houses are holding up reasonably well. The average HonestDoor Price sits at $438,676, up a hair (0.05%) from last period. That said, the predicted market value of $438,448 is sliding below the 3-month moving average of $445,100 - a signal that prices are taking a breather. On the neighbourhood leaderboard, houses in Valley Ridge rank 6 out of 8 for growth among comparable Paradise neighbourhoods. Not last, but not leading the pack either.
Condos are a different conversation. The average HonestDoor Price is $261,341, down 1.04% from last period. The predicted value of $264,094 is well below the 3-month moving average of $288,761 - a drop of nearly 12% recently. That's a number worth paying attention to if you own a condo here.
Here's the twist though - on the neighbourhood leaderboard, Valley Ridge condos rank 1 out of 8 for growth in Paradise. That sounds contradictory, but it tells us this segment is being watched closely and may be positioned for a rebound faster than others.
Compare us to the neighbours: Irvine houses are averaging $479,720 and Karwood Estates sits at $451,061. For condos, every nearby neighbourhood is priced significantly higher than Valley Ridge - Karwood Estates at $423,355, Donovan Terrace at $406,000, and Irvine at $408,353. That gap is something buyers and sellers both need to factor in.
Here's the thing about your city assessment - it's a snapshot from months ago, sometimes longer. It doesn't know that condo values in Valley Ridge dropped nearly 12% recently. It doesn't know that house prices are drifting below their 3-month average. Your tax assessment is basically a history book. The HonestDoor Price is today's newspaper.
If you're a condo owner, your assessment might still reflect a value closer to $288,000 - but the real-world number right now is closer to $264,000. That gap matters when you're making decisions about selling, refinancing, or even just understanding your net worth. Don't let a stale government number be your only reference point.
For house owners, the HonestDoor Price confirms you're still in solid territory - but the downward drift from the 3-month average is a reason to check in now, not six months from now.
If you own a house in Valley Ridge and you're thinking about listing this summer, the window is real but it isn't wide open forever. Prices are still above $438,000 on average, rental demand is strong at $2,251 a month, and a 5.75% yield makes your property attractive to investors as well as buyers. The ranking of 6 out of 8 for growth means we're not the hottest spot in Paradise right now - so pricing it right from day one matters more than ever. Overpricing in a softening market costs you time and money.
If you own a condo, the honest answer is this - the recent -11.84% value change is a real headwind for sellers. Buyers will know this too. That said, sitting at rank 1 out of 8 for growth potential means the market sees upside here. If you don't need to sell right now, holding might make more sense than rushing to list. If you do need to sell, get your HonestDoor Price, price it competitively against Donovan Terrace and Irvine, and move fast.
Either way - house or condo - the best first step is knowing your actual number. Check your HonestDoor Price at HonestDoor.com before you call anyone.
valley ridge | paradise | 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.