August 2026
A Summer of Uneven Activity
August brought another month of uneven activity to the North Shore, with little to suggest that the market has established a clear direction. North Vancouver sales were essentially unchanged from last year, while West Vancouver recorded a significant increase. However, the West Vancouver increase followed a notable decline in July, reinforcing that month-to-month swings are not necessarily indicative of a broader change in market direction.
At the same time, the number of homes on the market continued to decline across the North Shore. While fewer new listings through July and August have contributed to this reduction, it is also worth considering that some sellers may have chosen to hold off on listing or withdrawn their homes during the quieter summer months, waiting for what they expect to be a more active fall market. As a result, the decline in inventory does not necessarily point to a meaningful improvement in the balance between supply and demand.
The variation from one month to the next has become one of the more notable characteristics of the current market. The overall level of activity remains relatively subdued, while the lack of depth in buyer demand continues to produce significant differences in how individual properties perform.
Some homes continue to attract strong interest when they connect with a broad group of buyers, while others receive limited attention or have little additional demand behind the most motivated buyers. This continues to make the market highly property-specific and has resulted in some challenging negotiations, both when an offer is being reached and when issues arise during the subject period.
As we head into September, the market could begin to look quite different. Listing activity typically picks up in the fall as sellers return from the summer and more homes come back to market. Some of those sellers will also become buyers, adding to overall activity. The question will be whether buyer demand increases alongside the expected return of listings. After a summer of uneven results, the next few months should give us a better sense of whether the market is beginning to find some consistency.
August 2026 Market Stats
In North Vancouver, 139 sales were reported in August, down 1.5% from last year and 19.3% below the 10-year average for the month.
New listings were down 3.7% year-over-year, while total inventory decreased 12.2%, ending the month with 903 homes for sale. Even with the decline, total inventory remained 26.9% above the 10-year average.
Across all property types in North Vancouver, the August 2026 sales-to-active listing ratio was 15.2%.
By property type, the ratios were: 13.0% for detached houses, 14.7% for apartments, and 20.7% for townhomes.
By price range, the August ratios were:
| < $750,000: | 14.4% |
| $750k to $1M: | 17.5% |
| $1M - $1.5M: | 17.6% |
| $1.5M - $2M: | 14.7% |
| $2M - $2.5M: | 12.1% |
| $2.5M - $3M: | 15.4% |
| > $3M: | 10.8% |
In West Vancouver, 53 homes were reported sold in August, up 29.3% year-over-year, and essentially on par with the 10-year average for the month (53.3).
New listings were up 3.6% year-over-year, while total inventory declined 11.6%, ending the month with 656 homes for sale – 2.2% above the 10 year August average.
Across all property types, the August 2026 sales-to-active listing ratio was 8.0%.
By property type, the ratios were: 6.0% for detached houses, 15.1% for apartments, 6.7% for townhomes.
By price range, the August ratios were:
| < $1M: | 24.3% |
| $1M - $2M: | 5.2% |
| $2M - $3M: | 13.2% |
| $3M - $4M: | 10.2% |
| $4M-$5M: | 1.8% |
| $5M-$6M: | 4.1% |
| >$6M | 0.8% |
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August 2026 Listing & Sales Stats
North Vancouver
| Aug - 26 | Aug - 25 | % Chg | |
| Sales | 139 | 137 | +1.5 |
| New Listings | 290 | 301 | -3.7 |
| Total Listings | 903 | 1,029 | -12.2 |
| Sales/Listings | 15.4% | 13% | +15.8 |
| SP/Original LP | 96.5% | 96.2% | +0.3 |
| Days on Market | 28 | 19 | +47.4 |
| MLS® HPI Price | |||
| Houses | $2,088,400 | $2,165,600 | -3.6% |
| Condos | $770,300 | $797,200 | -3.4% |
| Townhomes | $1,247,400 | $1,287,500 |
West Vancouver
| Aug - 26 | Aug - 25 | % Chg | |
| Sales | 53 | 41 | +29.3 |
| New Listings | 142 | 137 | +3.6 |
| Total Listings | 656 | 742 | -11.6 |
| Sales/Listings | 8.1% | 5.5% | +47.3 |
| SP/Original LP | 92.8% | 94.9% | -2.2 |
| Days on Market | 38 | 54 | -29.6 |
| MLS® HPI Price | |||
| Houses | $2,849,200 | $3,079,900 | -7.5% |
| Condos | $1,122,600 | $1,235,700 | -9.2% |
| Townhomes | n/a* | n/a |
*HPI Price not available
Active Listing Stats
As of September 15, 2026 at 11:03 PM
North Vancouver
There are 974 homes for sale in North Vancouver including houses, condos, townhomes, duplex listings, and lot listings.
West Vancouver
There are 653 homes for sale in West Vancouver including houses, condos, townhomes, duplex listings, and lot listings.
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.