Westminster, Dollard-Des Ormeaux - August 2026 Real Estate Report

Westminster, DDO: Your Home Is Worth More Than the City Thinks

The Vibe Right Now

If you've been watching the "For Sale" signs on your street and wondering what's actually going on, here's the straight story. The average HonestDoor Price for a house in Westminster sits at $707,093 right now. Yes, that's down 3.52% from the previous period - the market is taking a breather. But here's the thing that matters more: the predicted market value for houses is $732,892, and that number is climbing. The 3-month moving average just crossed $728,264, and we're trending up.

That gap between the current average and the predicted value? That's your upside. Westminster isn't sliding - it's setting up for a move.

• Average HonestDoor Price: $707,093 (down 3.52% from last period)
• Predicted Market Value: $732,892 (up from 3-month average of $728,264)
• Recent value change: +0.87%
• Average rental estimate: $3,321 per month
• Rental yield: 5.18% - that's a strong number for Montreal-area suburbs
• Airbnb estimate: $165 per night / roughly $169 per month in passive income potential
• Airbnb rank in Dollard-Des Ormeaux: 7th overall

The Neighbourhood Leaderboard

Here's the stat we're proud of. Westminster ranks 1 out of 8 comparable neighbourhoods in Dollard-Des Ormeaux for growth. First place. That means when buyers are shopping the West Island, Westminster is outperforming its neighbours on momentum - and that matters when you're pricing a home.

How do we stack up against the neighbours?

• Elm Park: HonestDoor Price $716,000 - slightly pricier, but predicted value is only $699,516. Westminster's predicted value beats Elm Park by over $33,000.
• Lacey Green: HonestDoor Price $1,092,572 - a different price tier entirely, with rentals averaging $4,454. That's the luxury end of DDO.
• Pierrefonds-Roxboro: HonestDoor Price $698,330 - cheaper than us, with lower rental potential at $3,240.

Westminster sits in a sweet spot - more affordable than Lacey Green, stronger growth momentum than Elm Park, and a better rental story than Pierrefonds-Roxboro.

The Secret Sauce - Why Check Your HonestDoor Price Now

Your city tax assessment is a snapshot from the past. It gets updated on a slow government schedule, and by the time it lands in your mailbox, the market has already moved. The HonestDoor Price is a real-time estimate - it pulls from actual sales data and updates continuously. Right now, with Westminster sitting at a predicted value of $732,892 and trending upward, there's a real chance your city assessment is underselling your property by tens of thousands of dollars.

That matters for two reasons. First, if you're selling, you don't want to leave money on the table by anchoring your price to an outdated number. Second, if you're refinancing or just curious about your equity position, the HonestDoor Price gives you the honest, current picture - not last year's guess.

The So What - Should You Sell This Summer?

If you're thinking about listing this summer, the timing argument is actually pretty decent. Westminster is the growth leader in DDO right now. Predicted values are rising. Rental demand is strong at $3,321 per month with a 5.18% yield - which tells you buyers who are investors are paying attention to this neighbourhood.

The short-term dip of 3.52% in the average HonestDoor Price is worth watching, but it doesn't erase the bigger picture. The predicted value is climbing, the growth rank is number one, and Westminster is outperforming Elm Park on forward-looking value. If your home is well-maintained and priced to the current market - not the tax roll - this summer is a reasonable window to move.

Bottom line: check your HonestDoor Price before you call an agent, before you set a number, and definitely before you assume the city's assessment tells the whole story. It doesn't.

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.