West Hillhurst, Calgary - August 2026 Real Estate Report

West Hillhurst, Calgary: Your Neighbour Just Got a Better Offer Than You Think

The Vibe Right Now

If you live in West Hillhurst and you haven't checked your home's value lately, you might be leaving money on the table - or making decisions based on a number that's already out of date. Here's the straight story on what's happening on our streets right now.

Houses: Pricey, Slower to Sell, But Still Commanding Top Dollar

West Hillhurst houses are not cheap, and that's not news to us. The average sale price this month sits at $1,190,188 - up 6.0% from last month. That's a real jump. Listings are averaging $1,211,712, and buyers are landing deals at about 98.83% of list price. So yes, there's a little room to negotiate, but not much.

The catch? Houses are sitting on the market for an average of 41 days. Compare that to Hounsfield Heights Briar Hill at 32 days, and it's clear our houses are taking a bit longer to find their buyer. The market isn't stalled - it's just taking a breather. Price per square foot is running around $630, which puts us firmly in the upper tier of Calgary neighbourhoods.

• Average sale price: $1,190,188 (up 6.0% from last month)
• Average list price: $1,211,712
• Price per square foot: $630
• Average days on market: 41
• Sale-to-list ratio: 98.83%
• Predicted market value: $1,073,536
• Estimated monthly rent: $4,365
• Rental yield: 4.68%
• Price rank in Calgary: 39 out of 220 - among the most expensive
• Growth rank: 137 out of 236 - below average on the neighbourhood leaderboard

That growth rank is worth paying attention to. At 137 out of 236 Calgary neighbourhoods, West Hillhurst houses are not leading the pack on appreciation right now. Nearby St Andrews Heights, Hounsfield Heights Briar Hill, and Shaganappi are all posting faster growth. We're holding strong on price - but the momentum edge belongs to our neighbours at the moment.

Condos: A Smaller Market, But Moving Fast

The condo side of West Hillhurst is a much thinner market - only 1 sale this month and 5 total transactions in 2026 so far. But here's what's interesting: condos are selling in just 18 days, on par with Shaganappi, and the average sale price jumped 13.4% from last month to $349,000. That's a big move on low volume, so take it with some context - but the direction is positive.

Buyers are paying 97.21% of list price, and listings are averaging $359,000. At $493 per square foot, our condos are priced below the Calgary average for comparable neighbourhoods - which actually puts them in a sweet spot for buyers looking for value close to the core.

• Average sale price: $349,000 (up 13.4% from last month)
• Average list price: $359,000
• Price per square foot: $493
• Average days on market: 18
• Sale-to-list ratio: 97.21%
• Predicted market value: $462,164
• Estimated monthly rent: $2,258
• Rental yield: 3.89%
• Price rank in Calgary: 103 out of 175 - below average in price
• Growth rank: 52 out of 216 - above average on the neighbourhood leaderboard

That growth rank of 52 out of 216 is actually a quiet bright spot. Condo values in West Hillhurst are growing faster than most comparable Calgary neighbourhoods, even if the absolute prices aren't the highest on the block.

The Secret Sauce: Your HonestDoor Price vs. That Government Assessment

Here's the thing about your city assessment - it's a snapshot from months ago, built on broad formulas. It doesn't know what your neighbour's reno did to your street's value. It doesn't react to last month's sales surge.

The HonestDoor Price does. Right now, the average HonestDoor Price for a West Hillhurst house is $1,065,009 - sitting 0.51% above the average assessed value of $1,059,655. That gap might sound small, but on a million-dollar property, every percentage point is real money. For condos, the story flips - the HonestDoor Price of $456,281 is actually 2.47% below the average assessed value of $467,845. If you're a condo owner, your city assessment may be overstating your market value right now.

Both the house and condo HonestDoor Prices have dipped slightly from the previous period - houses down 0.79%, condos down 1.27%. That's not a crash. That's the market recalibrating in real time. The HonestDoor Price catches that shift immediately. Your tax assessment won't catch it until next year.

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

If you own a house in West Hillhurst and you're thinking about listing this summer, the timing has some real upside. Prices are up 6.0% month-over-month, and at 39 out of 220 for price rank in Calgary, we're in the top tier. The honest trade-off is that 41-day average sitting time - you need to price it right from day one, not start high and chase the market down.

The predicted value of $1,073,536 is slightly below recent sale prices, which tells you the market is running a little hot right now. That can work in your favour if you move while that energy is still there.

For condo owners, the window is interesting. Values are growing faster than most Calgary neighbourhoods (rank 52 out of 216), condos are selling quickly at 18 days, and the sale price jumped sharply this month. The volume is low, which means one well-priced listing can set the tone for the whole building. That's leverage.

Bottom line for both: check your HonestDoor Price before you call an agent, before you set a number in your head, and definitely before you rely on last year's assessment. The real-world number is right there, and in this market, knowing it is the difference between a good deal and a great one.

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.