Vancouver Westside Detached Homes in 2026 — What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know
From Kitsilano to Shaughnessy to Point Grey — what Vancouver’s most prestigious detached market is doing right now.
The Vancouver Westside detached home market in 2026 is a study in contrasts. A W 15th Avenue home sells in 6 days at over asking. Meanwhile, a Deering Island Place property sits for 324 days before selling at $340,000 under list. The difference is not the neighbourhood — it is the price. Below is a full breakdown of what’s selling on Vancouver’s Westside right now, with real addresses and real numbers, for buyers, sellers, and anyone relocating to Vancouver from another province or the US.
Vancouver Westside detached homes: the 2026 headline numbers (January–May 2026)
Based on 130 closed detached home transactions on the Vancouver Westside from January through May 2026:
- Median sold price: $3,100,000
- Average price per square foot: ~$1,003/sqft
- Average days on market: 48 days
- Sale-to-list ratio: 93.7% — sellers averaging 6.3% under asking
- 50 out of 130 sold (38%) went firm within two weeks
- Only 12 sold over asking — almost exclusively under $3M
- Price range: $1,406,000 – $9,025,000
Importantly, the Westside is the most expensive and most polarised of the three detached markets. Well-priced homes in the $2M–$3M range are still moving quickly. However, anything above $4M is taking significantly longer, with buyers holding firm on price. As a result, pricing strategy on the Westside matters more in 2026 than it has in years.
Vancouver Westside detached home values — by neighbourhood and price tier
Entry tier — $1.4M to $2.2M (South Granville, Marpole, SW Marine)
Median sold: ~$1,950,000 | Typical $/sqft: $750–$950
The most accessible end of the Westside market, concentrated in Marpole, South Granville, and SW Marine Drive. Additionally, this tier includes some RT-2 and RM-4 zoned properties where land value and redevelopment potential drive the price rather than the existing structure.
Core Westside — $2.2M to $3.5M (Dunbar, Arbutus, MacKenzie Heights, Kerrisdale)
Median sold: ~$2,800,000 | Typical $/sqft: $900–$1,250
The most active segment — 39 sales in this range during the period. Consequently, this is where the most buyer competition exists and where over-asking results are still occurring. Specifically, streets like W 10th, W 15th, and W 13th in Dunbar and Arbutus are trading briskly.
Premium Westside — $3.5M to $5M (Point Grey, Kitsilano waterfront, Shaughnessy)
Median sold: ~$4,050,000 | Typical $/sqft: $1,000–$1,400
This tier includes the most desirable streets in Vancouver — Angus Drive, Doncaster Way, W 29th, W 37th, and the Point Grey Road waterfront. Furthermore, the quality of construction, lot size, and view all drive substantial premiums within this bracket.
Luxury tier — $5M+ (Point Grey Road, Shaughnessy, UEL)
Median sold: ~$5,900,000 | Typical $/sqft: $1,150–$3,773
The top of the Vancouver Westside market. In short, Point Grey Road is in a category of its own — 3167 Point Grey Road sold at $3,773/sqft, the highest per-sqft result across all three markets in this report. Nevertheless, even at this tier, buyers are disciplined and expect accurate pricing.
Vancouver Westside detached homes: recent sales spotlight
Core Westside — active mid-market
| Address | Neighbourhood | Bed | $/sqft | Sold Price | DOM | Note |
| 555 W 19th Ave | Cambie/Westside | 4 | $942 | $2,000,000 | 1 | At asking |
| 3528 W 10th Ave | Dunbar | 5 | $1,000 | $2,458,000 | 7 | Over asking |
| 3340 W 15th Ave | Arbutus | 3 | $1,266 | $2,750,000 | 6 | Over asking |
| 3415 Ash St | Cambie | 4 | $1,238 | $2,710,000 | 8 | Over asking |
| 2975 W 15th Ave | Arbutus | 4 | $1,373 | $3,875,000 | 8 | Over asking |
| 1747 Balaclava St | Kitsilano | 5 | $1,376 | $4,240,000 | 8 | Over asking |
Six over-asking results in the core Westside — notably, all within the $2M–$4.25M range and all selling in under 10 days. Additionally, 1747 Balaclava at $4.24M over asking in 8 days signals that well-positioned Kitsilano detached is still attracting competitive interest. In other words, the Westside market rewards precision pricing.
Premium Westside and luxury
| Address | Neighbourhood | Bed | $/sqft | Sold Price | DOM | Note |
| 6149 Angus Dr | S. Granville | 5 | $1,165 | $5,825,000 | 2 | |
| 4178 Doncaster Way | MacKenzie Hts | 5 | $1,218 | $5,900,000 | 16 | |
| 1189 W 32nd Ave | Shaughnessy | 6 | $1,207 | $6,690,000 | 9 | |
| 5637 Laburnum St | Kerrisdale | 5 | $1,152 | $7,308,800 | 167 | |
| 6005 Alma St | Point Grey | 6 | $1,195 | $8,185,000 | 42 | |
| 3167 Point Grey Rd | Point Grey | 2 | $3,773 | $9,025,000 | 18 |
3167 Point Grey Road at $9.025M is the top sale of the period — and at $3,773/sqft, it is the highest price per square foot across all three markets we track. However, note that 5637 Laburnum took 167 days to sell at $7.3M — even premium properties, therefore, require correct pricing to avoid prolonged market exposure.
The slow movers — Westside overpricing in numbers
| Address | Sold Price | List Price | DOM | Discount |
| 3422 Deering Island Place | $3,650,000 | $3,990,000 | 324 | $340K under |
| 1091 Richelieu Ave | $2,900,000 | $2,988,000 | 320 | $88K under |
| 6361 Granville St | $3,270,000 | $3,880,000 | 216 | $610K under |
| 3631 W 26th Ave | $2,765,000 | $2,990,000 | 212 | $225K under |
| 4427 W 16th Ave | $2,085,000 | $2,280,000 | 191 | $195K under |
Deering Island Place sat 324 days — nearly a full year — before selling at $340,000 under list. Meanwhile, comparable homes on nearby streets were selling in under two weeks at asking. The Westside market, therefore, is not slow. Overpriced listings are slow. The distinction matters enormously for anyone preparing to sell.
Vancouver Westside for relocators — moving from Toronto, Calgary, or the US
The Vancouver Westside is consistently the first choice for buyers relocating from Toronto, Calgary, San Francisco, and New York who are seeking a premier urban address. Specifically, here is what draws them:
- School catchments that are among the best in Canada — Lord Byng, Point Grey Secondary, Magee, and Prince of Wales
- Walking distance to Kitsilano Beach, the Seawall, and Jericho Beach from most of the Westside
- A density of amenities — W 4th Ave, W 10th Ave, and Broadway corridors offer world-class restaurants, coffee, and retail
- Relatively lower property transfer tax compared to Ontario
- The softest market conditions since 2018 — buyers from other markets are finding genuine value and real negotiating room in 2026
For Toronto buyers in particular, the value comparison is compelling. Specifically, a $3M Westside detached home offers significantly more land, better climate, and comparable school quality to a $3M Toronto property — often with an ocean or mountain view included. Furthermore, the 2026 conditions offer something rare — time to make a considered decision without a bidding war.
Important note for international buyers
As of 2025, Canada’s ban on foreign buyers purchasing residential property has been extended through January 1, 2027. Therefore, in order to purchase a residential property in Canada, buyers must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or otherwise qualify under specific exemptions. If you are relocating from the United States or another country and do not yet hold Canadian citizenship or permanent residency, it is essential to confirm your eligibility before beginning your property search. Consequently, a qualified immigration lawyer and your real estate agent can help clarify your status and what options may be available to you.
Working with Yuliya on the Vancouver Westside
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How does the Vancouver Westside compare to North Vancouver and West Vancouver?
The Westside median of $3.1M is the highest of the three detached markets — but it also offers the most urban lifestyle, best transit access, and strongest school catchments. In contrast, North Vancouver ($1.91M median) offers more square footage per dollar with a mountain lifestyle, while West Vancouver ($2.915M median) offers prestige and privacy on larger lots. For comparison data, read the North Vancouver detached homes report and the West Vancouver detached homes report.
Currently listed — a Point Grey trophy address
For buyers seeking the pinnacle of Vancouver Westside detached living, 1550 Blanca Street is currently listed through The Partners Real Estate at $17,398,000. Positioned on what is widely regarded as one of the most prestigious streets in the country, this is a genuinely rare opportunity — a 6,019 sqft residence on a 10,462 sqft Point Grey lot, surrounded by architectural masterpieces commanding $50M+ values. Specifically, this is a canvas property with design vision already developed by Hodgson Design Associates, positioned for a world-class renovation at a fraction of the cost of building from scratch. Invest $5–$7M into a refined luxury transformation and you are consequently positioned within an elite enclave where the surrounding properties command double the total investment. Furthermore, properties at this address and at this price-to-potential ratio are not replaced when they sell — this is a once-in-a-generation opportunity on one of Canada’s finest streets. To arrange a private showing, reach out directly.
About Yuliya Lys
Having lived in these neighbourhoods throughout her life, Yuliya’s focus remains within a 30-minute radius of downtown Vancouver, including West Vancouver, North Vancouver, the Westside, Yaletown, and Coal Harbour. This deep local knowledge allows her to advise with context, nuance, and a true understanding of how each market moves.
Data reflects MLS® closed detached home transactions on the Vancouver Westside, January–May 2026. Not intended as a formal appraisal.