Chemainus, British Columbia, Canada
As of August 12, 2026, the median asking price in Chemainus is $635,000, across 63 active MLS® listings.
Those listings have been on the market an average of 82 days.
16 new listings came to market in Chemainus in the last 30 days.
Asking prices work out to about $491 per square foot, based on the 52 listings that report floor area.
Detached homes in Chemainus are listed at an average of $1,121,518 across 22 active listings.
Condos in Chemainus are listed at an average of $364,182 across 11 active listings.
Homes in Chemainus are listed at an average of $307,230 across 10 active listings.
Townhouses in Chemainus are listed at an average of $581,814 across 7 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.
Chemainus currently has 68 active listings with a median asking price of $722,400, averaging $486 per square foot and about 81 days on market, pointing to a market where buyers have time to compare options and negotiate. With 13 new listings added in the past 30 days, supply is staying active, which can support selection for buyers while encouraging investors to stay disciplined on pricing and value relative to condition and rent potential.
Walk Score 77 · Bike Score 51
The median asking price in Chemainus is $635,000, across 63 active MLS® listings as of August 12, 2026. The average asking price is $842,040. These are list prices on homes currently for sale, not sale prices.
There are 63 active MLS® listings in Chemainus as of August 12, 2026. 16 of them came to market in the last 30 days.
Homes currently listed in Chemainus have been on the market an average of 82 days as of August 12, 2026. This measures how long active listings have been available so far, not how long they take to sell.
Of the 63 homes currently listed in Chemainus, 35% detached houses, 17% condos, 11% townhouses, 6% vacant land.
Chemainus has a Walk Score of 77 out of 100, which Walk Score classifies as Very Walkable — most errands can be accomplished on foot. Bike Score is 51.