September 2025 Vancouver Real Estate Market Report

The Big Picture

There are 15,000+ homes listed across Greater Vancouver & the Fraser Valley.

👉 Here’s how to read that number:

• Under 10,000 listings → Seller’s market

• Between 10,000–11,000 listings → Balanced

• Over 11,000 listings → Buyer’s market

With 15,000+ listings today, buyers have leverage and sellers face real competition.

Now let’s zoom into where I work every day: Downtown, East Van, and the Westside.

Vancouver Core Snapshot

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Downtown Sub-Areas at a Glance

• Yaletown: Drives 1–2 bed demand, parking helps.

• Coal Harbour: Luxury softer (fees + supply).

• West End: Best value in older concrete.

• Downtown Central: Investor-heavy; sharp pricing moves units.

My Take on the Market

The real action is in the middle of the market:

• $600K–$1.2M Downtown condos still sell if priced right.

• East Van duplexes under $2M are the new family home.

• Westside attached under $1M remains steady; detached $3M+ is sticky.

This is a skill market, not a speed market — price, prep, and presentation are everything.

Economic Pulse

Stay informed on the bigger forces shaping real estate:

• StatsCan Jobs Report — September 2025 →

• Bank of Canada Rate Announcement — September 17, 2025 →

Beyond Vancouver: Regional Reports

Curious about the rest of the Lower Mainland? Check out the full reports here:

• Greater Vancouver Report →

• Fraser Valley Report →

Ready to Explore Your Next Move?

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Detached prices dipped. Condos and townhomes held steady. But a few high-performing pockets — like North Van and West Van — are still moving.

Let’s break it down.

🏡 Detached Homes

Average Price: $3.19M

Sales Ratio: 8% (Buyers Market)

Days on Market: 29

Pricing by Area:

What Stands Out:

• North Van prices dropped -9% YoY, but homes under $2.2M are still moving.

• West Van posted the highest YoY detached price growth at +15%.

• Detached sellers must lead with pricing — overpriced homes are sitting.

🏘️ Townhomes

Most areas remain in a Balanced Market — but some segments are softening.

• Ladner is firmly in a seller’s market — 1 in 4 listings are selling.

• Tsawwassen saw a 50% drop in sales despite rising prices.

• Everywhere else is steady, but showing subtle signs of slowing.

🏢 Condos

Condos continue to hold steady. Demand is strongest in the sub-$500K segment, especially Downtown.

• Downtown entry-level units are moving quickest.

• Westside + Ladner are resilient, with stable absorption.

• West Van pricing remains premium — but low volume = limited insight.

🔥 August 2025 Outlook from Chris Car

1. Detached listings are sitting unless priced lean

2. DOM is climbing. Buyers are picky. Anything under $2.2M is more active — but only if priced right.

3. Condos under $500K are still absorbing well

   Especially among first-time buyers and investors.

4. Rates will likely hold

   The Bank of Canada isn’t expected to rush more cuts. One more small trim may happen before year-end, but don’t bet your move on it.

5. This is a skill market, not a speed market

   Strong prep, strategy, and pricing matter more than ever.

6. Expect a September reset

   Fall brings fresh listings and motivated sellers who skipped summer. Now’s the time to plan.

📈 Want to Go Deeper?

All stats from: July 2025 SnapStats® (customized for Metro Vancouver)

• 📄 Read Full July Report

• 📊 View Year-to-Date Market Trends

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Vancouver real estate doesn’t stand still — and neither should your strategy.

Chris Car is a data-driven Vancouver Realtor known for his blunt takes, local insights, and no-fluff monthly market breakdowns.

This blog is where buyers, sellers, and investors get clear, timely updates on what’s really happening across Metro Vancouver. From detached dips to condo resilience, you’ll find price trends by sub-area, sharp market commentary, and smart strategy advice — all in one place.

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