Courtenay, British Columbia, Canada
As of August 12, 2026, the median asking price in Courtenay is $664,450, across 232 active MLS® listings.
Those listings have been on the market an average of 83 days.
61 new listings came to market in Courtenay in the last 30 days.
Asking prices work out to about $443 per square foot, based on the 200 listings that report floor area.
Detached homes in Courtenay are listed at an average of $1,023,495 across 78 active listings.
Condos in Courtenay are listed at an average of $349,046 across 48 active listings.
Townhouses in Courtenay are listed at an average of $646,874 across 43 active listings.
Duplexes in Courtenay are listed at an average of $660,562 across 21 active listings.
Riverfront Roots, Downtown Rhythm
Courtenay’s historic core sits tight to the Puntledge and Tsolum rivers, where old storefronts, mid-century walk-ups, and character houses form the everyday backdrop to downtown errands. The streets around 5th Street and Cliffe Avenue carry that classic small-city pattern: compact blocks, a few landmark buildings, and pockets of quiet residential lanes that still feel distinctly “old Courtenay.” It’s a neighbourhood you experience at street level—coffee in hand, watching the river and the foot traffic trade places.
The mix of residents is just as layered as the housing stock. Young renters and service workers lean into the convenience of being close to restaurants, shops, and major employers, while downsizers value the ability to keep life simple without relying on long drives. Long-time locals hold onto heritage homes and family properties, and investors keep an eye on low-rise condos and small infill where demand for central living stays steady—even if the neighbourhood’s Walk Score (37/100) reflects that many trips still end up being car-assisted in the Comox Valley.
Real estate here tends to split into two storylines: older single-family homes—often with mature lots and renovation potential—and strata living in smaller condo buildings that appeal to buyers prioritizing centrality over square footage. Pricing and turnover are influenced by the broader Comox Valley market, but the downtown-adjacent address can add a premium for those who want a short hop to the riverway, the shops, and the city’s event calendar. The result is a market defined less by homogenous subdivisions and more by variety: heritage charm, practical condos, and the occasional surprise infill project tucked into the grid.
Courtenay’s Courtenay neighbourhood currently has 311 active for-sale listings with a median asking price of $742,400 and an average of $466 per square foot, pointing to a well-supplied market with clear price benchmarks. Homes are taking an average of 78 days to sell, and with 82 new listings added in the past 30 days, buyers and investors have a steady flow of fresh options and room to negotiate, while well-priced properties should still stand out.
Walk Score 37 · Bike Score 56
The median asking price in Courtenay is $664,450, across 232 active MLS® listings as of August 12, 2026. The average asking price is $851,762. These are list prices on homes currently for sale, not sale prices.
There are 232 active MLS® listings in Courtenay as of August 12, 2026. 61 of them came to market in the last 30 days.
Homes currently listed in Courtenay have been on the market an average of 83 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 232 homes currently listed in Courtenay, 34% detached houses, 21% condos, 19% townhouses, 9% duplexes.
Courtenay has a Walk Score of 37 out of 100, which Walk Score classifies as Car-Dependent — most errands require a car. Bike Score is 56.