Boswell

Boswell, British Columbia, Canada

Market snapshot

As of August 12, 2026, the median asking price in Boswell is $1,250,000, across 3 active MLS® listings.

Those listings have been on the market an average of 117 days.

Quiet coves, cabins, and Kootenay views

About Boswell

Boswell is a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it hamlet tucked along the east shore of Kootenay Lake, where the highway hugs the water and the days are measured in light on the lake. It’s a place of big sky, long sightlines, and a shoreline that feels personal—pebbly beaches, small docks, and pockets of calm that turn into swimming holes in July. The setting is unmistakably Kootenay: mountains rising fast behind you, lake out front, and a kind of hush that comes from being far from errands and close to nature.

The community reads more like a patchwork than a grid—rural residential lots, hobby farms, and seasonal cabins stitched together by quiet roads and neighbourly wave-throughs. Many residents are long-time owners, retirees, and second-home families who return for summers on the water and shoulder-season solitude. With a walk score that’s effectively “bring what you need,” daily life leans on nearby hubs like Creston for groceries and services, while social life revolves around the lake, informal gatherings, and the shared rhythm of weather, gardening, and woodpiles.

Real estate here is driven less by square footage and more by orientation: lake views, beach access, and privacy are the headline features. Inventory tends to be limited and varied—older cabins with character, modest full-time homes, and larger view properties that reflect the premium of waterfront or near-water proximity. Buyers often come looking for a lifestyle purchase—quiet, scenery, and room to breathe—while sellers benefit from the area’s steady appeal to recreation-minded and retirement-oriented households who value serenity over convenience.

Market pulse

Market activity in Boswell is currently difficult to gauge, as there is limited market data available right now. With too few live data points to reliably reference pricing or days on market, buyers and investors should treat current conditions as uncertain and lean on recent comparable sales, active listing mix, and on-the-ground insights before making timing or pricing decisions.

Getting around

Walk Score 7 · Bike Score 10

Frequently asked questions about Boswell

What is the average home price in Boswell?

The median asking price in Boswell is $1,250,000, across 3 active MLS® listings as of August 12, 2026. The average asking price is $1,736,333. These are list prices on homes currently for sale, not sale prices.

How many homes are for sale in Boswell?

There are 3 active MLS® listings in Boswell as of August 12, 2026.

How long do homes stay on the market in Boswell?

Homes currently listed in Boswell have been on the market an average of 117 days as of August 12, 2026. This measures how long active listings have been available so far, not how long they take to sell.

Is Boswell walkable?

Boswell has a Walk Score of 7 out of 100, which Walk Score classifies as Car-Dependent — almost all errands require a car. Bike Score is 10.

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