If you live in Worden and you have been glancing at your last property tax assessment thinking it tells you what your home is worth - it does not. The market has moved, and not entirely in the direction you might hope. Here is the straight story on what is happening in our corner of Clarington.
We are seeing a real split in Worden right now, and it matters depending on what you own.
Houses: The house market here is taking a breather. The average HonestDoor Price sits at $810,972, but that number has slipped 3.56% from the previous period. The predicted market value is $840,929, and that is trending down from a 3-month moving average of $879,494. That is a meaningful gap. Only 1 house sold recently, at an average sale price of $595,000 - which was 94.59% of the list price. Buyers are negotiating, and they know it. Homes are sitting for an average of 50 days before selling.
On the neighbourhood leaderboard, Worden houses rank 45 out of 47 for growth in Clarington. That puts us near the bottom. Days-on-market ranks 9 out of 9 - meaning houses here are the slowest-selling in Clarington right now. On price, we rank 11 out of 11, making Worden one of the most affordable house markets in the region. Nearby neighbourhoods like Darlington ($851,287) and Courtice West Shopping District ($870,108) are all coming in higher on HonestDoor Price.
Condos: This is where the story flips. Condo owners in Worden have something to feel good about. The average HonestDoor Price is $466,323, up 5.49% from the previous period. The predicted market value is $442,043, and recent property value change is sitting at a positive 5.68%. On the neighbourhood leaderboard, Worden condos rank 9 out of 39 for growth in Clarington - that is solidly above average. We are outpacing Highland condos ($429,638 predicted value) and sitting just below Courtice West Shopping District ($446,800).
Here is the thing about your municipal property assessment - it is a snapshot from the past. It does not know that house prices in Worden have shifted by -4.60% recently, or that condo values have climbed 5.49%. It is working off old data, full stop.
The HonestDoor Price is updated in real time using actual sales, current listing activity, and live market signals. For house owners, that means the gap between what the city thinks your home is worth and what a buyer would actually pay today could be significant - and not in your favour right now. For condo owners, the opposite might be true. Your assessment could be underselling you.
Checking your HonestDoor Price is not just a curiosity. It is the real-world check that tells you where you actually stand before you make any decision about selling, refinancing, or even just understanding your net worth.
If you own a house in Worden and you are thinking about listing this summer, go in with clear eyes. Buyers are paying below asking - about 5.4% below on average. Homes are taking 50 days to sell. That is not a crisis, but it is not a seller's market either. Price it right from day one. Overpricing right now means sitting, and sitting means price cuts, and price cuts send the wrong signal.
If you own a condo, your timing is actually looking better. Values are up, growth is ranking well against the rest of Clarington, and rental demand is real at an estimated $2,390 per month. If you have been on the fence, this is a reasonable window to explore your options.
Either way, the first move is the same - check your HonestDoor Price today. Know your number before anyone else does.
worden | clarington | july 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.