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.
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Real estate market data
Figures for Metro Vancouver (the Greater Vancouver REALTORS area) as a whole, which includes North Vancouver. In August 2026, the MLS® benchmark price across Metro Vancouver (the Greater Vancouver REALTORS area) stood at $1,081,900, down 5.6% year over year. The average price, all property types combined, was $1,213,418. By property type: detached $1,842,900, townhouse $1,046,200, and apartment $695,200. There were 1,869 sales during the month, 4.6% fewer than a year earlier. With 8.5 months of inventory, it is a buyer's market by the standard board convention (under 4 months: sellers; 4 to 6: balanced; over 6: buyers).
Source: Greater Vancouver REALTORS (GVR), August 2026
Frequently asked questions
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?
With 8.5 months of inventory across Metro Vancouver (the Greater Vancouver REALTORS area), it is a buyer's market by the standard board convention (under 4 months: sellers; 4 to 6: balanced; over 6: buyers). Source: Greater Vancouver REALTORS (GVR), August 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.