If you own a home in Westminster and you haven't checked your property value lately, now is the time. The market here is moving in two very different directions depending on what you own - and the gap between what the city thinks your place is worth and what buyers are actually paying is wider than most people realize.
Let's be straight with each other. Houses and condos in Westminster are not telling the same story right now.
Houses - We're in demand. The average sale price for a house hit $326,467 this month, up 18.3% from last month. Listings are sitting at $342,000 on average, and homes are selling at 99.36% of list price - meaning buyers are coming in close to full ask. Properties are moving in an average of 17 days, which ranks us 6th out of 35 neighbourhoods in Lethbridge for speed. That is fast. Only 3 homes sold this month, so supply is tight. When supply is tight and buyers are paying near full price, that is a seller's moment.
Condos - We need to be honest here. The condo side is taking a breather - and not a short one. The HonestDoor Price for condos has dropped 6.35% from the previous period, sitting at $246,000. The predicted market value is $262,667, but that number is sliding below the 3-month moving average of $285,489. Values have shifted -7.95% recently, and on the neighbourhood leaderboard, Westminster condos rank 43rd out of 43 for growth in Lethbridge. That is last place. If you own a condo here, you need to know that before you make any decisions.
Here is the problem with waiting for the city's next assessment. It is a snapshot from months ago, sometimes longer. It does not know that Westminster houses just jumped 18.3% in a single month. It does not know that condo values have slid nearly 8% recently. It is working with old film in a digital world.
The HonestDoor Price is updated in real time. For houses, it is sitting at $307,462 - up 2.31% from the previous period. That is the number that reflects what is actually happening on the street right now, not what a government spreadsheet decided last year. If you are a house owner, your real-world value is likely ahead of what the city has on file. If you own a condo, the HonestDoor Price is giving you an early warning signal that the assessment system simply cannot provide fast enough.
Think of the HonestDoor Price as the check your neighbour wishes they had before they listed too low - or held on too long.
If you own a house in Westminster, the timing is genuinely interesting. Buyers are paying 99.36% of list price. Homes are gone in 17 days on average. You are priced as one of the most affordable options in Lethbridge, which means you attract a wide pool of buyers. And with only 3 sales this month, there is not much competition on the street. A well-priced listing right now does not sit. That said, the predicted value of $300,514 is dipping below the 3-month average of $306,542, so this is not a moment to wait and see - it is a moment to move with good information in hand.
If you own a condo, summer is a time to be strategic, not reactive. The market is soft, the growth rank is at the bottom of the leaderboard, and values are trending down. That does not mean you cannot sell - it means you need to price sharp and present well. Buyers in a soft condo market have options. Give them a reason to pick yours. And if you are not selling, the 4.18% rental yield is still a reasonable return while you wait for the cycle to turn.
Either way, pull your HonestDoor Price before you call an agent, set a list price, or sign anything. It is free, it is current, and it is the most honest number you will find before you sit down at the table.
westminster | lethbridge | june 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.