Is Now the Right Time to Sell in Oakmont?
The Quick Answer
Oakmont's detached median sits around $645K, up 9.2% year over year. Here's the honest, data-backed answer for sellers wondering about timing.
— John Carle, St. Albert REALTOR®
Key Takeaways at a Glance
- After 25 years of listing homes here, my honest answer is always the same: it depends on why you're selling, what you own, and what you plan to do next.
- Note: about 44% of Oakmont sales are condos, so a blended all-types median (around $610K over the last 12 months, condos + houses) understates a house.
- For a detached seller, the $645K figure is the right benchmark.
"John Carle says:" — Is Now the Right Time to Sell in Oakmont
"If you don't need to sell, waiting for spring volume could bring more qualified buyers."
— John Carle, St. Albert REALTOR® with 25+ years in the market
After 25 years of listing homes here, my honest answer is always the same: it depends on why you're selling, what you own, and what you plan to do next. But the data gives us a clear framework. And for a seller, the current data is genuinely good.
The Current Market Snapshot (Detached)
| Metric | Oakmont detached | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Median sold price (last 12 mo., n=52) | ~$645,000 | The number to use for a house |
| YoY change (2024→2025) | +9.2% | $622K to $679K — a real gain |
| Days on market | ~13 days | Faster than most expect |
| Sold-to-list | 100.0% | Homes closing at asking |
Note: about 44% of Oakmont sales are condos, so a blended all-types median (around $610K over the last 12 months, condos + houses) understates a house. For a detached seller, the $645K figure is the right benchmark.
Don't Be Spooked by the Early-2026 Number
You may see a soft year-to-date detached figure floating around — roughly $620K. It rests on just 12 sales (n=12), which is far too thin to call a trend. The durable signal is the full-year story: detached medians rose from $622K in 2024 to $679K in 2025 (+9.2%), and the last 12 months settled at a $645K median with ~13-day sales at full asking. That's a healthy seller's market, not a declining one.
When Selling Makes Sense Now
You have significant equity — If you bought before 2020, you're almost certainly up. With the detached median around $645K, most long-term owners are sitting on a solid gain.
You're downsizing — Selling a $600K+ Oakmont home and buying a $400K bungalow or condo elsewhere locks in equity and simplifies life.
You're relocating — If you're leaving St. Albert, the market timing matters less than your move timeline. Price to sell and move on.
Your home is in the entry-to-mid range ($300–500K) — This bracket still moves quickly. The slower sales in Oakmont are concentrated in the luxury tier and the odd overpriced listing, not your segment.
When to Wait
You bought in 2022 at peak pricing — If you paid top dollar during the pandemic boom, you may not have enough equity to cover selling costs and a down payment on your next place. Do the math before listing.
Your home is in the luxury tier ($800K+) — This segment moves slower in every market. If you don't need to sell, waiting for spring volume could bring more qualified buyers.
You can carry two properties — If you're buying before selling and have the cash flow, list in April–May when buyer activity peaks.
The Pricing Reality
Oakmont's ~13-day detached DOM is a sign of a healthy market — but only for homes priced right. Homes priced at market value sell fast and close at asking. Homes priced 10% above comparables sit, then sell for less than they would have if priced right from day one.
Buyers here are active and qualified. They're just not overpaying anymore. That pandemic-era "name your price" dynamic is gone, replaced by a market where accurate pricing wins.
The Bottom Line
If you have equity, a reason to move, and a realistic price expectation, now is a fine time to sell in Oakmont. The market isn't booming, but it's functioning. Buyers are qualified. Deals are closing.
If you're hoping for 2022-era over-asking bidding wars, wait. Those days aren't coming back soon. Price for the market you have, not the market you remember.
Want a no-pressure market evaluation of your Oakmont home? I'll pull the latest detached comparables and give you an honest, data-backed price — not an inflated one to win the listing. Just call John — 780-937-7534.
Source: John Carle's St. Albert MLS records, 30,800+ sales from 2010 to spring 2026.
Bottom Line
Oakmont's detached median sits around $645K, up 9.2% year over year. Here's the honest, data-backed answer for sellers wondering about timing.
For advice grounded in your specific situation, talk to John directly.
Just Call John.