Cumberland, British Columbia
As of September 27, 2026, the median asking price in Cumberland is $799,000, across 32 active MLS® listings.
Those listings have been on the market an average of 57 days.
10 new listings came to market in Cumberland in the last 30 days.
Asking prices work out to about $516 per square foot, based on the 31 listings that report floor area.
Detached homes in Cumberland are listed at an average of $893,376 across 25 active listings.
Trail Town, Coal Town, Now
Cumberland sits at the foot of the Beaufort Range like a village that never forgot how to work hard—and then learned how to play even harder. Once a bustling coal-mining hub, it still wears its history in plain sight: tidy heritage houses, old company-era lots, and a main drag that feels more like a social spine than a commercial strip. The past isn’t curated here; it’s lived-in, with a mix of longtime families and newer arrivals who came for the mountains and stayed for the community.
The culture is distinctly outdoors-first. On any given day, bikes lean against cafés, muddy dogs doze outside breweries, and trail maps are discussed like weather. The Cumberland Forest, Mount Washington, Comox Lake, and the Puntledge River are all part of the local routine, shaping a town rhythm that starts early and ends late—often with live music or a community event downtown. It’s a place where creative energy and practical living overlap: artists, tradespeople, remote workers, and young families all seem to find their lane.
Real estate mirrors that mix. Close to the village core, buyers gravitate to character homes—some lovingly restored, others ready for renovation—on older lots with mature trees and walk-to-everything convenience. On the edges, newer infill and small subdivisions offer more modern layouts, while still keeping you minutes from trails and day-to-day amenities. Demand is often lifestyle-led, with many purchasers tied to the broader Comox Valley economy (Courtenay/Comox) and looking for that rare combination of small-town feel and big outdoor access.
Cumberland’s current for-sale market shows 34 active listings with a median asking price of $799,000, averaging $501/sqft and 56 days on market so far, suggesting buyers have some time to compare options across the city’s mix of heritage-era homes, newer subdivisions, and rural-edge acreage properties. With 12 new listings in the past 30 days, supply is refreshing, which can create negotiating room on properties that have been listed longer while well-priced, move-in-ready homes in the most sought-after pockets still tend to draw faster attention.
AI-written commentary on the active MLS® listing snapshot as of September 11, 2026. Not financial advice.
Walk Score 6 · Bike Score 40
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®