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Insights

North Shore Market Report

Q1 [January–March] 2026

A slow start to 2026 as inventory builds in North Vancouver

North Vancouver recorded 410 sales in the first quarter, down 12.6% from Q1 2025 and 31.3% below the ten-year average for the quarter. West Vancouver recorded 106 sales in the first quarter, down 2.8% from Q1 2025 and 43.7% below the ten-year average for the quarter.

The quarter at a glance

Total Sales

410

down12.6%vs Q1 2025

New Listings

1,298

up1.9%vs Q1 2025

Total Listings

974

up14.2%vs Mar 2025

March snapshot

March 2026 compared with March 2025.

Sales

183was 170

up7.6%

New Listings

494was 507

down2.6%

Total Listings

974was 853

up14.2%

Sales / Listings

18.8%was 19.9%

down5.5%

Sale Price / Original List

97.7%was 98.5%

down0.8%

Days on Market

10was 8

up25.0%

MLS® HPI benchmark price

Houses

$2,115,400was $2,234,200

down5.3%

Condos

$779,700was $819,900

down4.9%

Townhomes

$1,255,800was $1,312,600

down4.3%

March sales vs the 10-year average
30.0% below
Inventory vs the 10-year average
62.2% above

Where buyers are active

The sales-to-active-listings ratio shows how much of the available inventory sold in March. Across all property types in North Vancouver it was 18.8%.

By property type

  • Detached houses14.8%
  • Townhomes18.3%
  • Apartments21.0%

Our read on the market

By property type in North Vancouver, sales of detached homes were down 16.9%, condos down 19.4% and townhomes up 11.4% from Q1 2025. In West Vancouver, sales of detached homes were down 8.1% and condos up 11.5% from Q1 2025. West Vancouver townhomes recorded 7 sales, compared with 4 in Q1 2025.

New listings totalled 1,298 in North Vancouver (up 1.9% from Q1 2025) and 573 in West Vancouver (up 1.8% from Q1 2025). Active listings at the end of March stood at 974 in North Vancouver (up 14.2% from March 2025 and 62.2% above the ten-year average for March) and 630 in West Vancouver (down 1.3% from March 2025 and 16.3% above the ten-year average for March).

The overall sales-to-active ratio in March was 18.8% in North Vancouver and 7.0% in West Vancouver. By property type, North Vancouver was 14.8% for detached homes, 21.0% for condos and 18.3% for townhomes; West Vancouver was 6.4% for detached homes, 9.9% for condos and 7.1% 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 10 days in North Vancouver (8 a year earlier), at 97.7% of the original asking price, and in 41 days in West Vancouver (16 a year earlier), at 93.7%.

MLS® Home Price Index benchmark prices in March, compared with March 2025: North Vancouver detached homes down 5.3%, condos down 4.9%, townhomes down 4.3%; West Vancouver detached homes down 4.8% and condos down 10.9%. 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 Q1 (January–March) 2026?
410 homes sold in North Vancouver in Q1 (January–March) 2026, down 12.6% compared with Q1 2025.
How many new homes were listed for sale in North Vancouver in Q1 (January–March) 2026?
1,298 new listings came on the market in North Vancouver in Q1 (January–March) 2026, up 1.9% compared with Q1 2025.
How many homes were for sale in North Vancouver in March 2026?
There were 974 homes for sale in North Vancouver in March 2026, up 14.2% compared with Mar 2025.
What was the sales-to-listings ratio in North Vancouver in March 2026?
The ratio of sales to homes for sale in North Vancouver was 18.8% in March 2026, compared with 19.9% a year earlier.
How long did homes take to sell in North Vancouver in March 2026?
The median time on the market in North Vancouver was 10 days in March 2026, compared with 8 days a year earlier.
What was the benchmark price of a home in North Vancouver in March 2026?
The MLS® HPI benchmark price in North Vancouver in March 2026 was $2,115,400 for a house, $1,255,800 for a townhome and $779,700 for a condo.

West Vancouver

How many homes sold in West Vancouver in Q1 (January–March) 2026?
106 homes sold in West Vancouver in Q1 (January–March) 2026, down 2.8% compared with Q1 2025.
How many new homes were listed for sale in West Vancouver in Q1 (January–March) 2026?
573 new listings came on the market in West Vancouver in Q1 (January–March) 2026, up 1.8% compared with Q1 2025.
How many homes were for sale in West Vancouver in March 2026?
There were 630 homes for sale in West Vancouver in March 2026, down 1.3% compared with Mar 2025.
What was the sales-to-listings ratio in West Vancouver in March 2026?
The ratio of sales to homes for sale in West Vancouver was 7.0% in March 2026, compared with 6.1% a year earlier.
How long did homes take to sell in West Vancouver in March 2026?
The median time on the market in West Vancouver was 41 days in March 2026, compared with 16 days a year earlier.
What was the benchmark price of a home in West Vancouver in March 2026?
The MLS® HPI benchmark price in West Vancouver in March 2026 was $3,096,500 for a house and $1,111,400 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: “Q1 [January–March] 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-q1)

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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.