Bowen Island, British Columbia
As of September 27, 2026, the median asking price in Bowen Island is $1,629,000, across 45 active MLS® listings.
Those listings have been on the market an average of 106 days.
10 new listings came to market in Bowen Island in the last 30 days.
Asking prices work out to about $1,006 per square foot, based on the 45 listings that report floor area.
Detached homes in Bowen Island are listed at an average of $1,944,249 across 41 active listings.
Ferry mornings, forested afternoons
Bowen Island’s heart beats in Snug Cove, where the ferry slips in and out of a pocket harbour and the day’s rhythm is set by sailings, school drop-offs, and a quick coffee before the next connection to Vancouver. The island’s “neighbourhoods” are really a constellation of small residential pockets—Tunstall Bay, Deep Bay, Hood Point, Eagle Cliff—stitched together by winding roads, towering evergreens, and long stretches with more ravens than streetlights. The village core is compact, but the overall feel is quiet and coastal, with front steps that look out to water, mossy rock, and the kind of rain that keeps gardens thriving.
The population is a distinctive mix: commuters who time their lives to the ferry, retirees drawn to the pace and views, and a meaningful share of second-home owners who arrive on Fridays and leave on Sundays. Local culture leans outdoorsy and community-oriented—trails, beaches, and volunteer-run events matter as much as any nightlife—while daily errands remain intentionally limited. With a Walk Score around 3/100, most households rely on a car (or at least a plan) for groceries, school activities, and getting home after an evening in the Cove.
Real estate follows the island’s geography: low-density detached homes dominate, often on forested lots with ocean glimpses or full-on views across Howe Sound. Inventory tends to be tight, and rentals are limited, making long-term tenancy competitive and adding to the second-home dynamic. Buyers typically weigh lifestyle and logistics as much as square footage—privacy, sun exposure, well water or community water, septic considerations, and ferry schedules all shape value here. The market is less about “walk to everything” and more about finding the right pocket of calm, the right view corridor, and the right balance between island seclusion and mainland access.
Bowen Island’s market currently has 45 active listings with a median asking price of $1,629,000, averaging $1006 per square foot and about 106 days on market so far, pointing to a higher-end, slower-moving inventory mix across the island’s waterfront, view, and more inland residential areas. With 10 new listings in the past 30 days, selection is building, giving buyers and investors more negotiating leverage and time to compare property types—from cottages and condos near Snug Cove to larger detached homes and acreage in quieter pockets—while pricing remains elevated for premium locations and newer builds.
AI-written commentary on the active MLS® listing snapshot as of September 27, 2026. Not financial advice.
Bowen Island covers about 50 km², so a single Walk Score®, Transit Score® or Bike Score® measured at one point would not describe it. How easily you can get around depends on which part of Bowen Island you are in — check the score for a specific address.
Communities.ca Inc.
Stuart Hall, REALTOR® · Licence #LIC-00651009 · Century 21 Bravo
Data from MLS® System. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed accurate by CREA. The trademarks MLS®, Multiple Listing Service® and the associated logos are owned by The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) and identify the quality of services provided by real estate professionals who are members of CREA.
REALTOR®, REALTORS®, and the REALTOR® logo are certification marks that are owned by REALTOR® Canada Inc. and licensed exclusively to The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA). These certification marks identify real estate professionals who are members of CREA and who must abide by CREA’s By-Laws, Rules, and the REALTOR® Code.
Powered by CREA DDF®