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Insights

North Shore Market Report

January 2026

January starts the year with North Vancouver sales sharply lower

North Vancouver recorded 92 sales in January, down 37.4% from January 2025 and 27.4% below the ten-year average for the month. West Vancouver recorded 29 sales in January, down 3.3% from January 2025 and 29.8% below the ten-year average for the month.

The month at a glance

Total Sales

92

down37.4%vs Jan 2025

New Listings

401

down4.3%vs Jan 2025

Total Listings

758

up22.7%vs Jan 2025

January snapshot

January 2026 compared with January 2025.

Sales

92was 147

down37.4%

New Listings

401was 419

down4.3%

Total Listings

758was 618

up22.7%

Sales / Listings

12.1%was 23.8%

down49.2%

Sale Price / Original List

97.0%was 98.1%

down1.1%

Days on Market

26was 15

up73.3%

MLS® HPI benchmark price

Houses

$2,037,600was $2,187,600

down6.9%

Condos

$780,300was $786,600

down0.8%

Townhomes

$1,269,900was $1,373,300

down7.5%

January sales vs the 10-year average
27.4% below
Inventory vs the 10-year average
50.9% above

Where buyers are active

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

By property type

  • Detached houses10.8%
  • Townhomes16.5%
  • Apartments11.3%

Our read on the market

By property type in North Vancouver, sales of detached homes were down 24.4%, condos down 54.9% and townhomes unchanged from January 2025. In West Vancouver, sales of detached homes were down 5.9% and condos down 10.0% from January 2025. West Vancouver townhomes recorded 2 sales, compared with 2 in January 2025.

New listings totalled 401 in North Vancouver (down 4.3% from January 2025) and 210 in West Vancouver (up 11.1% from January 2025). Active listings at the end of January stood at 758 in North Vancouver (up 22.7% from January 2025 and 50.9% above the ten-year average for January) and 586 in West Vancouver (up 4.5% from January 2025 and 17.6% above the ten-year average for January).

The overall sales-to-active ratio in January was 12.1% in North Vancouver and 4.9% in West Vancouver. By property type, North Vancouver was 10.8% for detached homes, 11.3% for condos and 16.5% for townhomes; West Vancouver was 3.6% for detached homes, 9.7% for condos and 5.7% 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 26 days in North Vancouver (15 a year earlier), at 97.0% of the original asking price, and in 65 days in West Vancouver (61 a year earlier), at 93.2%.

MLS® Home Price Index benchmark prices in January, compared with January 2025: North Vancouver detached homes down 6.9%, condos down 0.8%, townhomes down 7.5%; West Vancouver detached homes down 8.2% and condos down 1.4%. 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 January 2026?
92 homes sold in North Vancouver in January 2026, down 37.4% compared with Jan 2025.
How many new homes were listed for sale in North Vancouver in January 2026?
401 new listings came on the market in North Vancouver in January 2026, down 4.3% compared with Jan 2025.
How many homes were for sale in North Vancouver in January 2026?
There were 758 homes for sale in North Vancouver in January 2026, up 22.7% compared with Jan 2025.
What was the sales-to-listings ratio in North Vancouver in January 2026?
The ratio of sales to homes for sale in North Vancouver was 12.1% in January 2026, compared with 23.8% a year earlier.
How long did homes take to sell in North Vancouver in January 2026?
The median time on the market in North Vancouver was 26 days in January 2026, compared with 15 days a year earlier.
What was the benchmark price of a home in North Vancouver in January 2026?
The MLS® HPI benchmark price in North Vancouver in January 2026 was $2,037,600 for a house, $1,269,900 for a townhome and $780,300 for a condo.

West Vancouver

How many homes sold in West Vancouver in January 2026?
29 homes sold in West Vancouver in January 2026, down 3.3% compared with Jan 2025.
How many new homes were listed for sale in West Vancouver in January 2026?
210 new listings came on the market in West Vancouver in January 2026, up 11.1% compared with Jan 2025.
How many homes were for sale in West Vancouver in January 2026?
There were 586 homes for sale in West Vancouver in January 2026, up 4.5% compared with Jan 2025.
What was the sales-to-listings ratio in West Vancouver in January 2026?
The ratio of sales to homes for sale in West Vancouver was 4.9% in January 2026, compared with 5.3% a year earlier.
How long did homes take to sell in West Vancouver in January 2026?
The median time on the market in West Vancouver was 65 days in January 2026, compared with 61 days a year earlier.
What was the benchmark price of a home in West Vancouver in January 2026?
The MLS® HPI benchmark price in West Vancouver in January 2026 was $2,914,000 for a house and $1,159,100 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: “January 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/2026-01)

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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.