Chemainus, British Columbia
As of September 26, 2026, the median asking price in Chemainus is $689,900, across 51 active MLS® listings.
Those listings have been on the market an average of 108 days.
5 new listings came to market in Chemainus in the last 30 days.
Asking prices work out to about $505 per square foot, based on the 45 listings that report floor area.
Detached homes in Chemainus are listed at an average of $1,117,905 across 19 active listings.
Homes in Chemainus are listed at an average of $255,000 across 10 active listings.
Condos in Chemainus are listed at an average of $369,886 across 9 active listings.
Homes in Chemainus are listed at an average of $1,187,940 across 5 active listings.
Murals, marinas, and quiet streets
Chemainus wears its story on the outside—literally. The town’s famed outdoor murals turn a simple stroll through the historic core into an open-air gallery, with heritage storefronts, pocket parks, and salt-air glimpses toward the harbour. It’s an arts-forward place that feels intentionally unhurried: coffee in hand, you can walk to the bakery, the post office, the theatre, and the waterfront without ever needing to “plan” the day.
Life here is anchored by the water and by a strong sense of community. Retirees mix with trades and service workers who commute up and down the Island Highway, while families are drawn to the calm residential blocks where kids can bike to school and neighbours still wave from porches. The town sits within the Cowichan Valley orbit—close enough to Duncan for bigger errands, close enough to Ladysmith for another seaside main street—yet distinctly its own, with a creative streak that’s both visible and lived-in.
Real estate in Chemainus is largely low-rise and practical: single-family homes from mid-century bungalows to updated character houses, plus a modest number of duplexes and townhomes, and a limited apartment supply. Buyers who value walkability (Walk Score around 77) and a smaller-town pace tend to watch listings closely, especially for well-kept homes near the murals-and-waterfront corridor. Inventory can feel tight in certain segments, so pricing often reflects condition and proximity to the village core more than flashy new-build volume.
Walk Score 77 · Bike Score 51
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