If you live on a quiet street in Widdifield and you haven't checked your home's value lately, here's the honest truth - the numbers are moving, and not always in the direction you'd expect. The story is different depending on what you own, so let's break it down.
Our houses are sitting at an average HonestDoor Price of $690,175 - up 1.71% from the previous period. That's real money. But the short-term picture shows a bit of a cooldown, with the predicted market value at $678,553, which is pulling back slightly from the 3-month moving average of $691,577. Values have dipped about 0.92% recently.
Does that mean panic? Not even close. Here's what actually matters for us as homeowners and landlords:
That rental yield is the number to pay attention to. At 5.31%, Widdifield houses are generating real income for investors and landlords. Compare that to what you'd get parking money in a savings account, and the math speaks for itself.
On the neighbourhood leaderboard, houses rank 8 out of 10 for growth in North Bay right now. That puts us in the below-average tier for the moment - but "below average" in a market that has been running hot still means your equity is intact. It just means we're not leading the pack this quarter.
This is where it gets interesting. Widdifield condos are on a genuine upswing. The average HonestDoor Price is $587,526, up a solid 5.19% from the previous period. The predicted market value of $558,547 is actually climbing above the 3-month moving average of $540,614. That's momentum you can feel.
That growth rank is worth repeating. Widdifield condos sit at number 1 on the North Bay neighbourhood leaderboard right now. If you own a condo here, you are holding the top-ranked asset type in the city for growth. That is not a small thing.
That Airbnb rank of 2nd in North Bay also tells us that short-term rental demand in Widdifield is real. Visitors want to be here, and that keeps upward pressure on values.
It helps to know where Widdifield sits relative to the streets around us. For houses, our $690,175 average puts us well above Thibeault Terrace ($462,309) and Pinewood ($474,437), and just under Hornell Heights ($703,907). We're in the top tier of the local pack.
For condos, Widdifield's $587,526 average is ahead of Thibeault Terrace ($358,228), Hornell Heights ($349,778), and essentially on par with Pinewood ($584,571). We're leading the condo market in this corner of North Bay.
Here's something most homeowners don't think about until it's too late. Your city tax assessment is a snapshot from the past. It gets updated on a schedule that has nothing to do with what buyers are actually paying on your street right now.
The HonestDoor Price is a real-time estimate built from current sales data, market trends, and what comparable homes are actually selling for today - not two years ago. In a market like Widdifield, where condos just jumped 5.19% and houses are still holding above $690,000, the gap between your assessment and your real-world value could be significant.
Knowing your HonestDoor Price means you walk into any conversation - with a buyer, a bank, or a real estate agent - with the actual number, not a stale government figure that might be underselling what you've built.
If you own a house in Widdifield, the market is taking a short breather. Values are still strong at $690,175 on average, but the slight dip in the 3-month trend means timing matters. Listing this summer while inventory is typically lower gives you a better shot at capturing serious buyers before the fall market gets crowded.
If you own a condo, honestly - the timing looks good right now. You're sitting on the number one growth-ranked condo neighbourhood in North Bay. A 5.19% price increase and rising momentum is the kind of story that attracts buyers. Don't wait for the market to tell you it peaked before you act.
Either way, the first move is simple. Check your HonestDoor Price today. Know your real number. Then decide.
widdifield | north bay | 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.