Verulam, Kawartha Lakes - August 2026 Real Estate Report

Verulam Real Estate Right Now: Houses Are Holding, Condos Are Sliding

The Vibe in Verulam

If you live in Verulam and you haven't checked your home's value lately, now is the time to pay attention. The two sides of our local market are telling very different stories right now - and which side you're on matters a lot if you're thinking about making a move this summer.

Houses: Taking a Breather, But the Forecast Looks Better

The average HonestDoor Price for a house in Verulam sits at $827,178 right now. That's down 5.41% from the previous period, so yes, we've seen a bit of a pullback. But here's the thing - the forward-looking numbers are more encouraging. The predicted market value for houses comes in at $874,465, which is already climbing above the 3-month moving average of $847,890. That's the market telling us the dip may be short-lived.

• Average HonestDoor Price (Houses): $827,178
• Recent price change: -5.41%
• Predicted market value: $874,465
• 3-month moving average: $847,890
• Estimated monthly rent: $3,819
• Rental yield: 4.94%
• Airbnb rank in Kawartha Lakes: 5th
• Estimated Airbnb rate: $182 per night
• Neighbourhood growth rank: 4 out of 14 in Kawartha Lakes

That growth rank is worth pausing on. Sitting 4th out of 14 neighbourhoods puts Verulam houses firmly in the above-average category on the Kawartha Lakes leaderboard. Compare that to nearby Somerville at $754,918 or Harvey at $776,204, and our houses are holding a clear price premium. If you own a house here, you're in a stronger position than most of our neighbours.

Condos: The Honest Truth

We'll be straight with you - the condo picture is softer. The average HonestDoor Price is $761,683, up 2.49% from the previous period, which sounds positive. But the predicted market value has slipped to $743,200, sitting below the 3-month moving average of $769,472. Recent price change is down 6.98%, and the growth rank is 12th out of 13 neighbourhoods in Kawartha Lakes. That puts Verulam condos near the bottom of the local leaderboard right now.

• Average HonestDoor Price (Condos): $761,683
• Recent price change: +2.49%
• Predicted market value: $743,200
• 3-month moving average: $769,472
• Estimated monthly rent: $3,342
• Rental yield: 3.42%
• Airbnb rank in Kawartha Lakes: 6th
• Estimated Airbnb rate: $169 per night
• Neighbourhood growth rank: 12 out of 13 in Kawartha Lakes

The silver lining? Even with the softness, Verulam condos are still priced above nearby Harvey ($604,519) and Fenelon ($617,422). We're not falling off a cliff - but condo owners here need to be realistic about where the trend is pointing if they're planning to sell.

The Secret Sauce: Why Your HonestDoor Price Beats Your Tax Assessment Right Now

Here's something most homeowners don't think about until it's too late. Your city assessment is a snapshot frozen in time - often 12 to 24 months out of date. In a market that has moved as much as Verulam's has recently, that number can be wildly off from what a buyer would actually pay you today.

The HonestDoor Price is updated in real time using actual sales data, current market signals, and local comparables. For house owners, it's already flagging a predicted recovery toward $874,465. For condo owners, it's giving an honest read on the softening before you walk into a listing conversation with the wrong expectations. Think of it as the real-world check - the number that reflects what's happening on our streets right now, not what was happening when the city last got around to doing the paperwork.

The "So What?" - Thinking About Selling This Summer?

If you own a house in Verulam, the timing conversation is genuinely interesting. The current HonestDoor Price shows a dip, but the predicted value and the 3-month trend suggest momentum is building back. Listing this summer means you could be catching that recovery on the way up - especially with a 4th-place growth ranking giving buyers confidence in the neighbourhood.

If you own a condo, the honest advice is to move sooner rather than later. The predicted value is trending below the recent average, the growth rank is near the bottom of the Kawartha Lakes pack, and waiting for a rebound that isn't yet showing up in the data is a gamble. A well-priced listing now - using your real HonestDoor Price, not an outdated assessment - gives you the best shot at finding a serious buyer before the summer window closes.

Either way, the first step is the same - check your HonestDoor Price today and know exactly where you stand before you make any decisions.

This 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.