Kitsilano and Point Grey anchor Vancouver's beachside west side, blending character houses, low-rise condos and the townhouses families increasingly favour when detached prices feel out of reach. That middle segment gives buyers space and a garden without the price of a detached lot, which is why it tends to hold demand when the wider market cools. Demand from UBC, the beaches and top-rated schools keeps competition real on the best blocks. Pricing a west-side home correctly takes a broker who knows these streets intimately, so we present one verified expert in each profession.
Sector professionals
| Profession | Expert | Google rating | Reviews | Score /100 | Status | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real Estate Broker | Andrew & Jill Hasman | 5 | 68 | 93 | Verified | View profile |
| Mortgage Broker | Eitan Pinsky | 5 | 639 | 78 | Verified | View profile |
| Home Inspector | Peter Jesal | 5 | 676 | 77 | Verified | View profile |
| Real Estate Lawyer | Jeremy Bohbot | 4.8 | 81 | 90 | Recommended | View profile |
| Certified Appraiser | Niemi LaPorte & Dowle Appraisals | 3.9 | 21 | 66 | Partial · below the 70/100 threshold | View profile |
Every expert is scored out of 100 — Google reviews (35), experience (30), active provincial licence (15), local presence (15), bonus (5). No placement can be bought. Our methodology
Real estate market data
Figures for Metro Vancouver (the Greater Vancouver REALTORS area) as a whole, which includes Kitsilano–Point Grey. In September 2026, the MLS® benchmark price across Metro Vancouver (the Greater Vancouver REALTORS area) stood at $1,075,900, down 5.5% year over year. By property type: detached $1,784,700 (−7.3%), townhouse $1,016,700 (−4.7%), and apartment $682,500 (−6.2%). There were 1,717 sales during the month, 8.4% fewer than a year earlier.
Source: Greater Vancouver REALTORS (GVR), September 2026
Frequently asked questions
Which real estate professionals does Payotte recommend in Kitsilano–Point Grey?
In Kitsilano–Point Grey, Payotte selects one independent professional per trade, scored on public data (Google reviews, active licence on the regulator's register, genuine local presence) — no ads, no commissions, no paid placement. Current selections (verified between June 5, 2026 and June 12, 2026): Real Estate Broker — Andrew & Jill Hasman; Mortgage Broker — Eitan Pinsky; Home Inspector — Peter Jesal; Real Estate Lawyer — Jeremy Bohbot; Certified Appraiser — Niemi LaPorte & Dowle Appraisals.
Why do townhouses attract so much demand here?
Townhouses are the bridge for families priced out of detached homes who still want space without a high-rise strata. On the west side, where detached lots are among the most expensive in the region, that middle rung draws steady end-user demand, which tends to cushion it when the wider market softens. Well-located units near parks and schools are the most sought after.
Do first-time buyers get any tax relief in Kitsilano or Point Grey?
Possibly. BC charges a Property Transfer Tax on most purchases, but the First-Time Home Buyers' Program and the Newly Built Home Exemption can reduce or eliminate it up to provincial value thresholds. The province publishes the current ceilings on the Ministry of Finance website; check them before you write an offer. (BC Ministry of Finance, Property Transfer Tax.)
How have prices moved across Metro Vancouver over the past year?
In September 2026, the MLS® benchmark price across Metro Vancouver (the Greater Vancouver REALTORS area) stood at $1,075,900, down 5.5% year over year. By property type: detached $1,784,700 (−7.3%), townhouse $1,016,700 (−4.7%), and apartment $682,500 (−6.2%). Source: Greater Vancouver REALTORS (GVR), September 2026.