April 2026

May 4, 2026

Steady but Selective Spring Conditions Across the North Shore

April brought another month of steady spring activity across the North Shore, though conditions continue to vary by area and property type. While the market remains broadly balanced, the seasonal lift has been more subdued than usual, with both buyers and sellers taking a measured, price-sensitive approach driven largely by individual circumstances rather than underlying market strength.

In North Vancouver, activity was slightly softer than expected. Sales declined year-over-year and also eased from March, which is atypical for this stage of the spring season. Despite relatively stable inventory levels, demand remains cautious, and pricing has continued to soften modestly across most segments as the market continues to adjust.

West Vancouver, by contrast, saw a pickup in activity in April, both month-over-month and compared to last year. However, this improvement comes from a relatively quiet baseline, and overall sales remain below more typical seasonal levels. Even with the recent uptick, conditions continue to reflect a highly selective buyer pool, with softness still most evident in the higher-end segment.

Across both markets, a key theme this spring is the variation in performance by property type. Detached homes and townhomes are generally holding up better, while condos building lots continue to lag.

Overall, the North Shore market remains stable but uneven. Well-priced properties with strong long-term appeal continue to attract consistent interest, but broader momentum has yet to emerge. Instead, the spring market is unfolding in a more segmented and selective pattern than is typically seen at this time of year.

April 2026 Market Stats

In North Vancouver, 180 sales were reported in April, 10.4% lower than last year and 27.6% below the 10-year April average. The decline relative to long-term norms was led by condos, which were down 39.6% from their 10-year average.

New listings in North Vancouver were down 7.8% year-over-year, while total inventory increased 2.0%, ending the month with 1,051 homes for sale—54.6% above the 10-year average.

For all property types in North Vancouver, the April 2026 sales-to-active listing ratio was 17.2%. By property type, the ratios were: 17.2% for detached houses, 14.5% for apartments, and 24.4% for townhomes.

By price range, the April ratios were:

In West Vancouver, 57 sales were reported in April, up 54.1% year-over-year but still 20.8% below the 10-year April average, with condos leading the decline at 29.4% below their long-term average. 

New listings in West Vancouver were down 10.2% year-over-year, while total inventory declined 10.4%, finishing the month with 657 homes for sale—10.6% above the 10-year average.

For all property types in West Vancouver, the April 2026 sales-to-active listing ratio was 8.0%. By property type, the ratios were: 8.7% for detached houses, 10.1% for apartments, 17.9% for townhomes.

By price range, the April ratios were:

Sales. 

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April 2026 Listing & Sales Stats 

North Vancouver 

West Vancouver 

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