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Insights

North Shore Market Report

Q3 [July–Sept] 2026

Sales slip in North Vancouver while West Vancouver activity improves

North Vancouver recorded 417 sales in the third quarter, down 14.0% from Q3 2025 and 25.6% below the ten-year average for the quarter. West Vancouver recorded 168 sales in the third quarter, up 10.5% from Q3 2025 and in line with the ten-year average.

The quarter at a glance

Total Sales

417

down14.0%vs Q3 2025

New Listings

1,228

down10.2%vs Q3 2025

Total Listings

1,045

down6.2%vs Sept 2025

September snapshot

September 2026 compared with September 2025.

Sales

126was 158

down20.3%

New Listings

554was 600

down7.7%

Total Listings

1,045was 1,114

down6.2%

Sales / Listings

12.1%was 14.2%

down14.8%

Sale Price / Original List

95.9%was 97.5%

down1.6%

Days on Market

23was 18

up27.8%

MLS® HPI benchmark price

Houses

$2,042,000was $2,176,800

down6.2%

Condos

$769,000was $794,300

down3.2%

Townhomes

$1,230,400was $1,293,800

down4.9%

September sales vs the 10-year average
31.1% below
Inventory vs the 10-year average
29.2% above

On the market today

881 homes for sale in North Vancouver as of November 9, 2026 at 9:26 PM, including houses, condos, townhomes, duplexes and lots.

Houses

$2.2M

Median asking price

66 days on market (avg)

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Townhomes

$1.3M

Median asking price

52 days on market (avg)

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Condos

$766K

Median asking price

55 days on market (avg)

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Where buyers are active

The sales-to-active-listings ratio shows how much of the available inventory sold in September. Across all property types in North Vancouver it was 12.1%.

By property type

  • Detached houses15.1%
  • Townhomes12.9%
  • Apartments8.6%

By price range

  • Under $750K11.0%
  • $750K – $1M8.4%
  • $1M – $1.5M12.6%
  • $1.5M – $2M16.4%
  • $2M – $2.5M18.4%
  • $2.5M – $3M12.3%
  • Over $3M5.9%

Our read on the market

By property type in North Vancouver, sales of detached homes were down 3.7%, condos down 21.4% and townhomes down 17.0% from Q3 2025. In West Vancouver, sales of detached homes were up 4.0% and condos up 20.0% from Q3 2025. West Vancouver townhomes recorded 10 sales, compared with 5 in Q3 2025.

New listings totalled 1,228 in North Vancouver (down 10.2% from Q3 2025) and 477 in West Vancouver (down 22.7% from Q3 2025). Active listings at the end of September stood at 1,045 in North Vancouver (down 6.2% from September 2025 and 29.2% above the ten-year average for September) and 621 in West Vancouver (down 20.4% from September 2025 and 8.1% below the ten-year average for September).

The overall sales-to-active ratio in September was 12.1% in North Vancouver and 9.7% in West Vancouver. By property type, North Vancouver was 15.1% for detached homes, 8.6% for condos and 12.9% for townhomes; West Vancouver was 8.8% for detached homes, 12.4% for condos and 12.5% for townhomes. A ratio below 12% is often associated with downward pressure on prices, and one above 20% with upward pressure. The median home sold in 23 days in North Vancouver (18 a year earlier), at 95.9% of the original asking price, and in 52 days in West Vancouver (37 a year earlier), at 92.2%.

MLS® Home Price Index benchmark prices in September, compared with September 2025: North Vancouver detached homes down 6.2%, condos down 3.2%, townhomes down 4.9%; West Vancouver detached homes down 9.9% and condos down 5.7%. Benchmark prices were lower than a year earlier in every segment for which a benchmark is published.

Quick answers

North Vancouver

How many homes sold in North Vancouver in Q3 (July–Sept) 2026?
417 homes sold in North Vancouver in Q3 (July–Sept) 2026, down 14.0% compared with Q3 2025.
How many new homes were listed for sale in North Vancouver in Q3 (July–Sept) 2026?
1,228 new listings came on the market in North Vancouver in Q3 (July–Sept) 2026, down 10.2% compared with Q3 2025.
How many homes were for sale in North Vancouver in September 2026?
There were 1,045 homes for sale in North Vancouver in September 2026, down 6.2% compared with Sept 2025.
What was the sales-to-listings ratio in North Vancouver in September 2026?
The ratio of sales to homes for sale in North Vancouver was 12.1% in September 2026, compared with 14.2% a year earlier.
How long did homes take to sell in North Vancouver in September 2026?
The median time on the market in North Vancouver was 23 days in September 2026, compared with 18 days a year earlier.
What was the benchmark price of a home in North Vancouver in September 2026?
The MLS® HPI benchmark price in North Vancouver in September 2026 was $2,042,000 for a house, $1,230,400 for a townhome and $769,000 for a condo.

West Vancouver

How many homes sold in West Vancouver in Q3 (July–Sept) 2026?
168 homes sold in West Vancouver in Q3 (July–Sept) 2026, up 10.5% compared with Q3 2025.
How many new homes were listed for sale in West Vancouver in Q3 (July–Sept) 2026?
477 new listings came on the market in West Vancouver in Q3 (July–Sept) 2026, down 22.7% compared with Q3 2025.
How many homes were for sale in West Vancouver in September 2026?
There were 621 homes for sale in West Vancouver in September 2026, down 20.4% compared with Sept 2025.
What was the sales-to-listings ratio in West Vancouver in September 2026?
The ratio of sales to homes for sale in West Vancouver was 9.7% in September 2026, compared with 6.5% a year earlier.
How long did homes take to sell in West Vancouver in September 2026?
The median time on the market in West Vancouver was 52 days in September 2026, compared with 37 days a year earlier.
What was the benchmark price of a home in West Vancouver in September 2026?
The MLS® HPI benchmark price in West Vancouver in September 2026 was $2,822,900 for a house and $1,097,300 for a condo.

About these figures

The sales, listing, ratio, time-on-market and benchmark-price figures on this page are from the Greater Vancouver REALTORS® Stats Centre (MLS® data) for the North Vancouver and West Vancouver areas, shown as published. The written summaries above are generated from those figures; the commentary reports what the numbers show.

To cite this report: “Q3 [July–Sept] 2026 North Shore Market Report.” Published by David Kureluk, Sotheby’s International Realty Canada. Figures: Greater Vancouver REALTORS® Stats Centre (MLS® data). (davidkureluk.com/insights)

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Disclaimer: Historical sales, listings, and price data is from the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver as of the date published. Days on Market and Average Sale Prices are calculated as Medians. Note: Active Listing Statistics are based on data generated by the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver which assumes no responsibility for its accuracy.