If you live in Worden and you haven't checked your property value lately, this is your nudge. The market here is moving - and not always in the direction you'd hope. Here's the straight story on what's happening with houses and condos in our corner of Clarington.
Let's split this into two honest conversations, because houses and condos are telling very different stories right now.
If you've been watching the "For Sale" signs in Worden, here's what's actually happening. The house market is soft. One property sold last month at an average sale price of $595,000, and it went for about 94.6% of the asking price. That means buyers are negotiating, and they're winning.
That 50-day average is a real signal. In a hot market, homes move in days. At 50 days, we're sitting near the bottom of the Clarington leaderboard - days-on-market rank is 9 out of 9. That's not a typo. Houses here are among the slowest-selling in all of Clarington right now.
On the neighbourhood leaderboard, Worden houses rank 45 out of 46 for growth and 11 out of 11 for price - meaning we're the most affordable in Clarington, but growth is nearly last. That's a mixed bag. Cheap to buy in, but don't expect a quick pop in value.
One bright spot: that 5.04% rental yield is genuinely strong. If you're holding a house here as an investment, the rental income story is working in your favour even when the sale price story isn't.
Condos in Worden are actually showing some life. The predicted market value of $466,323 is climbing above the 3-month moving average of $442,220 - that's the opposite direction from houses, and it matters.
That 9.14% drop in the HonestDoor Price is a number to keep an eye on. But the predicted value trending upward suggests the short-term momentum may be turning. Condo owners here are in a more interesting spot than house owners right now.
Compared to nearby neighbourhoods, Worden condos are priced below both Courtice West Shopping District and Highland. If you're a buyer, that gap is your opportunity. If you're a seller, it's the competition you're up against.
Here's the thing about your city assessment - it's a snapshot from the past. It doesn't know what happened on your street last month. It doesn't factor in that the 3-month moving average for Worden houses just dropped to $844,449, or that condo values shifted 5.49% recently.
The HonestDoor Price is updated in real time using actual market data. For Worden house owners, that means knowing your home is sitting at $802,299 right now - not whatever number the government stamped on it a year or two ago. For condo owners, it means seeing a $423,692 figure that reflects today's market, not last year's optimism.
If you're making any financial decision - refinancing, selling, even just figuring out if your insurance coverage makes sense - use the HonestDoor Price as your real-world check. The assessment is a starting point. The HonestDoor Price is where the market actually lives.
Straight talk: if you own a house in Worden and you're thinking about listing this summer, the window requires some strategy.
Homes are sitting for 50 days on average. Buyers are paying below asking. The value trend is down 3.56% recently. That doesn't mean don't sell - it means price it right from day one. Overpricing a house in this market is the fastest way to watch it go stale.
Compare that to nearby Darlington at $862,098 and Courtice West Shopping District at $847,334. Worden houses at $802,299 are already the most affordable option in the area. Your edge as a seller is value - lean into it, don't fight it with an inflated list price.
For condo owners, the picture is a bit brighter. Values are ticking up against the moving average, and a 5.49% recent gain gives you something to work with in a listing conversation. If you've been sitting on the fence, this summer is worth a serious look.
Bottom line: Worden is an affordable entry point into Clarington, and the rental yields - especially 5.04% on houses - make it genuinely interesting for investors. But if you're selling, go in with clear eyes, a sharp price, and an up-to-date HonestDoor Price in hand. That number is your best friend right now.
worden | clarington | august 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.