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Insights

North Shore Market Report

February 2026

February sales fall in both markets

North Vancouver recorded 135 sales in February, down 11.2% from February 2025 and 35.3% below the ten-year average for the month. West Vancouver recorded 33 sales in February, down 17.5% from February 2025 and 51.1% below the ten-year average for the month.

The month at a glance

Total Sales

135

down11.2%vs Feb 2025

New Listings

403

up15.8%vs Feb 2025

Total Listings

847

up22.2%vs Feb 2025

February snapshot

February 2026 compared with February 2025.

Sales

135was 152

down11.2%

New Listings

403was 348

up15.8%

Total Listings

847was 693

up22.2%

Sales / Listings

15.9%was 21.9%

down27.4%

Sale Price / Original List

97.3%was 98.1%

down0.8%

Days on Market

14was 13

up7.7%

MLS® HPI benchmark price

Houses

$2,031,700was $2,219,800

down8.5%

Condos

$768,700was $814,500

down5.6%

Townhomes

$1,253,800was $1,323,800

down5.3%

February sales vs the 10-year average
35.3% below
Inventory vs the 10-year average
53.1% above

Where buyers are active

The sales-to-active-listings ratio shows how much of the available inventory sold in February. Across all property types in North Vancouver it was 15.9%.

By property type

  • Detached houses12.9%
  • Townhomes22.7%
  • Apartments16.6%

Our read on the market

By property type in North Vancouver, sales of detached homes were down 14.9%, condos down 20.5% and townhomes up 42.9% from February 2025. In West Vancouver, sales of detached homes were down 24.1% and condos up 14.3% from February 2025. West Vancouver townhomes recorded 3 sales, compared with 1 in February 2025.

New listings totalled 403 in North Vancouver (up 15.8% from February 2025) and 156 in West Vancouver (down 9.3% from February 2025). Active listings at the end of February stood at 847 in North Vancouver (up 22.2% from February 2025 and 53.1% above the ten-year average for February) and 607 in West Vancouver (up 1.3% from February 2025 and 14.4% above the ten-year average for February).

The overall sales-to-active ratio in February was 15.9% in North Vancouver and 5.4% in West Vancouver. By property type, North Vancouver was 12.9% for detached homes, 16.6% for condos and 22.7% for townhomes; West Vancouver was 4.8% for detached homes, 7.8% for condos and 8.8% 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 14 days in North Vancouver (13 a year earlier), at 97.3% of the original asking price, and in 30 days in West Vancouver (24 a year earlier), at 94.2%.

MLS® Home Price Index benchmark prices in February, compared with February 2025: North Vancouver detached homes down 8.5%, condos down 5.6%, townhomes down 5.3%; West Vancouver detached homes down 9.2% and condos down 3.8%. 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 February 2026?
135 homes sold in North Vancouver in February 2026, down 11.2% compared with Feb 2025.
How many new homes were listed for sale in North Vancouver in February 2026?
403 new listings came on the market in North Vancouver in February 2026, up 15.8% compared with Feb 2025.
How many homes were for sale in North Vancouver in February 2026?
There were 847 homes for sale in North Vancouver in February 2026, up 22.2% compared with Feb 2025.
What was the sales-to-listings ratio in North Vancouver in February 2026?
The ratio of sales to homes for sale in North Vancouver was 15.9% in February 2026, compared with 21.9% a year earlier.
How long did homes take to sell in North Vancouver in February 2026?
The median time on the market in North Vancouver was 14 days in February 2026, compared with 13 days a year earlier.
What was the benchmark price of a home in North Vancouver in February 2026?
The MLS® HPI benchmark price in North Vancouver in February 2026 was $2,031,700 for a house, $1,253,800 for a townhome and $768,700 for a condo.

West Vancouver

How many homes sold in West Vancouver in February 2026?
33 homes sold in West Vancouver in February 2026, down 17.5% compared with Feb 2025.
How many new homes were listed for sale in West Vancouver in February 2026?
156 new listings came on the market in West Vancouver in February 2026, down 9.3% compared with Feb 2025.
How many homes were for sale in West Vancouver in February 2026?
There were 607 homes for sale in West Vancouver in February 2026, up 1.3% compared with Feb 2025.
What was the sales-to-listings ratio in West Vancouver in February 2026?
The ratio of sales to homes for sale in West Vancouver was 5.4% in February 2026, compared with 6.7% a year earlier.
How long did homes take to sell in West Vancouver in February 2026?
The median time on the market in West Vancouver was 30 days in February 2026, compared with 24 days a year earlier.
What was the benchmark price of a home in West Vancouver in February 2026?
The MLS® HPI benchmark price in West Vancouver in February 2026 was $2,935,900 for a house and $1,193,300 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: “February 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/2026-02)

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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.