North Vancouver, spanning both the City and the District on Vancouver's North Shore, pairs mountain-edge detached homes with a growing core of Lonsdale condos. Lower Lonsdale's waterfront and SeaBus link draw condo buyers, while Lynn Valley, Deep Cove and Edgemont attract families after space, trails and schools. Detached homes and condos here often move at different speeds, so realistic pricing depends on the segment. The North Shore's two municipalities each have their own rules, so we connect you with one verified expert per profession.
Sector professionals
| Profession | Expert | Google rating | Reviews | Score /100 | Status | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real Estate Broker | Jim Pilkington | 4.9 | 97 | 65 | Partial · below the 70/100 threshold | View profile |
| Mortgage Broker | McKay Wood | 5 | 328 | 86 | Verified | View profile |
| Home Inspector | Ryan Walton | 5 | 194 | 86 | Recommended | View profile |
| Real Estate Lawyer | Cindy Silver | 4.9 | 86 | 76 | Verified | View profile |
| Certified Appraiser | Anthony Rivard | — | — | 67 | 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 North Vancouver. 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 North Vancouver?
In North Vancouver, 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 4, 2026 and June 12, 2026): Real Estate Broker — Jim Pilkington; Mortgage Broker — McKay Wood; Home Inspector — Ryan Walton; Real Estate Lawyer — Cindy Silver; Certified Appraiser — Anthony Rivard.
Is the City the same as the District of North Vancouver?
No. The North Shore has two distinct municipalities, the City of North Vancouver and the District of North Vancouver, each with its own council, bylaws, zoning and permitting. A property's address determines which rules apply, which matters for renovations, suites and development. (City of North Vancouver; District of North Vancouver.)
How much choice do buyers have across Metro Vancouver in 2026?
Months of inventory — the figure used to call a buyer's or seller's market — is not available for Metro Vancouver (the Greater Vancouver REALTORS area) (September 2026), so Payotte does not call it either way rather than guess. 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. Source: Greater Vancouver REALTORS (GVR), September 2026.
Do detached homes and condos move differently on the North Shore?
Often, yes. Detached houses draw families and move-up buyers competing for a limited stock, while Lonsdale condos compete with a steady flow of new and resale units. The result is that the two segments can respond quite differently to the same interest-rate environment, so comparables should always be drawn from the same property type.