Duncan

Duncan, British Columbia, Canada

Market snapshot

As of August 12, 2026, the median asking price in Duncan is $505,000, across 32 active MLS® listings.

Those listings have been on the market an average of 86 days.

9 new listings came to market in Duncan in the last 30 days.

Asking prices work out to about $405 per square foot, based on the 21 listings that report floor area.

Condos in Duncan are listed at an average of $392,213 across 8 active listings.

Detached homes in Duncan are listed at an average of $697,400 across 7 active listings.

About Duncan

Duncan neighbourhood (the City of Duncan’s central area in the Cowichan Valley) is a walkable small-city core with a mix of older single-family homes, character houses, low-rise apartments, and newer infill/townhome projects. The area is known for its murals, civic services, and proximity to everyday amenities around Downtown Duncan, including shopping, restaurants, medical clinics, and the Cowichan Community Centre. Demographics skew to a mix of working households, seniors, and renters, with relatively strong demand driven by local employment, retirees downsizing from larger markets, and commuters who split travel between Victoria and Nanaimo.

Key amenities include the library, recreation facilities, and access to the Cowichan Valley Trail and nearby parks. Schools serving the area fall under School District 79 (Cowichan Valley), with multiple elementary options nearby and secondary options in greater Duncan/North Cowichan (catchments vary by address). Transit is provided by BC Transit’s Cowichan Valley system, with routes connecting Downtown Duncan to North Cowichan and surrounding communities; car access is straightforward with quick connections toward the Trans-Canada Highway for regional commuting. Real estate trends typically show moderate liquidity and steady end-user demand; investors often focus on well-located duplex/secondary-suite opportunities and small multifamily, with yields constrained by higher acquisition costs relative to rents but supported by persistent rental demand and limited new rental supply in the core.

Market pulse

Duncan’s Duncan neighbourhood currently has 48 active for-sale listings with a median asking price of $502,488 and an average of $394 per square foot. Homes are averaging 78 days on market, suggesting buyers have time to compare options and negotiate rather than needing to rush. With 13 new listings in the past 30 days, recent supply is steady, which can create selective opportunities for investors to target well-priced properties while staying disciplined on value.

Getting around

Walk Score 93 · Bike Score 66

Frequently asked questions about Duncan

What is the average home price in Duncan?

The median asking price in Duncan is $505,000, across 32 active MLS® listings as of August 12, 2026. The average asking price is $725,830. These are list prices on homes currently for sale, not sale prices.

How many homes are for sale in Duncan?

There are 32 active MLS® listings in Duncan as of August 12, 2026. 9 of them came to market in the last 30 days.

How long do homes stay on the market in Duncan?

Homes currently listed in Duncan have been on the market an average of 86 days as of August 12, 2026. This measures how long active listings have been available so far, not how long they take to sell.

What types of homes are for sale in Duncan?

Of the 32 homes currently listed in Duncan, 25% condos, 22% detached houses, 9% duplexes, 9% townhouses.

Is Duncan walkable?

Duncan has a Walk Score of 93 out of 100, which Walk Score classifies as a Walker's Paradise — daily errands do not require a car. Bike Score is 66.

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