If you've been glancing at your last property tax assessment and wondering if it still reflects reality, the short answer is: probably not. Here's the real picture for Westvale homeowners in 2024.
Let's break it down, because houses and condos are telling two very different stories in our neighbourhood right now.
Houses - Holding Steady
If you own a house in Westvale, things are pretty calm. The average HonestDoor Price sits at $725,397, down just 0.15% - that's not a drop, that's a rounding error. The one house that sold recently went for $710,000, and buyers paid 97.27% of the asking price. That means sellers are getting close to what they're asking, but buyers do have a little room to negotiate. Homes are sitting for about 29 days before selling, which is on the slower side for Clarington - ranked 6 out of 9 in days-on-market. Not a fire sale situation, but not flying off the shelf either.
That growth rank is worth noting. Out of 47 comparable neighbourhoods in Clarington, Westvale houses rank 17th - that puts us in the upper half of the leaderboard. Not leading the pack, but solidly above average. Darlington Green next door is pricier at $829,195, which tells us Westvale still has room to grow into.
Condos - Taking a Breather
The condo picture is a bit more honest about a cooling trend. The average HonestDoor Price for condos is $416,784, down 1.05% from last period. The predicted market value of $421,218 is actually sitting below the 3-month moving average of $433,923 - that's the market telling us values have softened recently. The recent change in property values of -6.99% is the number to watch here. That's a real shift, not noise.
On the neighbourhood leaderboard, Westvale condos rank 20th out of 39 in Clarington - right in the middle of the pack. Interestingly, nearby West Town Centre and Darlington Green are both priced slightly higher for condos, which means Westvale is actually one of the more affordable condo options in the area right now.
Here's the thing about your municipal assessment - it's a snapshot from the past. The city updates it on a cycle, and by the time that number lands in your mailbox, the market has already moved on. The HonestDoor Price is a live, real-world check on what your property is worth today, not two years ago.
For Westvale house owners, the HonestDoor Price of $725,397 is actually tracking close to the predicted value of $726,488 - that's a tight, reliable read on your home's current worth. If your tax assessment is sitting well below that, you have a clear, data-backed number to reference when you're thinking about listing, refinancing, or just figuring out where you stand.
For condo owners, this matters even more right now. With values shifting -6.99% recently, relying on an old assessment could give you a false sense of security. Knowing your real HonestDoor Price means no surprises when you sit down with a realtor or a lender.
If you own a house in Westvale and you're thinking about listing this summer, the window is reasonable but you need to price it right. Buyers are paying 97.27% of list price - so if you come in too high, you'll sit for a while. At 29 days on market, homes are moving, just not instantly. Price sharp, and you'll find a buyer. Price with wishful thinking, and you'll be doing price reductions by August.
The rental angle is also worth knowing. A 5.19% rental yield on houses is genuinely strong. If selling isn't the plan, holding and renting is a real option that pencils out well at $3,391 per month in estimated rent.
If you own a condo and were hoping to sell this summer, be clear-eyed about it. Values have softened, and the predicted value of $421,218 is below where the 3-month average was sitting. That doesn't mean don't sell - it means price it based on today's market, not last year's. A condo priced at $421,000 in a neighbourhood where buyers are comparison-shopping against West Town Centre and Darlington Green needs to be competitive from day one.
Bottom line for Westvale: houses are in a stable spot with upside potential, and condos need a realistic price tag to move. Check your HonestDoor Price before you do anything else - it's the number that actually reflects what's happening on your street right now.
westvale | clarington | september 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.