Fairview

Vancouver, British Columbia

Market snapshot

As of September 27, 2026, the median asking price in Fairview, Vancouver is $912,000, across 124 active MLS® listings.

Those listings have been on the market an average of 52 days.

67 new listings came to market in Fairview in the last 30 days.

Asking prices work out to about $1,004 per square foot, based on the 124 listings that report floor area.

Condos in Fairview are listed at an average of $1,035,085 across 93 active listings.

Townhouses in Fairview are listed at an average of $1,396,847 across 30 active listings.

About Fairview

Condo-first living along False Creek’s edge

Fairview is a walk-forward neighbourhood where condo and townhouse living meets a dense set of daily amenities.

This is a centrally placed, established part of Vancouver with a strong day-to-day livability profile: you can string together groceries, cafés, parks, and transit without building your routine around a car. The appeal is the combination of proximity to the False Creek shoreline and practical access to transit and services; it is not a detached-home-dominant neighbourhood, and the housing experience is shaped by multi-unit buildings and strata ownership.

Living in Fairview

Fairview is made up mostly of condominium apartments, with townhouses also common. The housing experience is therefore shaped by multi-unit buildings and strata ownership, with many choices centering on building quality and unit-specific livability rather than land value.

A typical home in Fairview is a condominium apartment in a multi-unit building, with townhouses as a frequent alternative.

Day to day

A weekend here often strings together parks and water-edge space with café stops and casual meals: options like Charleson Park and Creekside Park sit alongside a dense set of dining choices such as Tojo's Restaurant, Raga Restaurant, and Shoku. Recreation tends to be close to home, with studios and facilities nearby including F45 Training, Ashtanga Yoga Vancouver, and Vancouver Sailing Center.

Is Fairview right for you?

May be a strong fit if you want

May be less suited if you prioritize

Buying in Fairview

In Fairview, look past the asking price at how a building is run and what your specific unit’s day-to-day experience will be. Because the housing mix is condo-forward, the quality of strata stewardship and the livability of the unit matter as much as the address.

What to look at

Strata fundamentals

Review strata documents for budgeting, long-term planning, and how the building handles ongoing maintenance. The neighbourhood’s condo-heavy mix makes this a primary diligence item.

Monthly costs

Understand strata fees and what they cover, plus any upcoming projects that could change ownership costs. In condo markets, the fee-to-amenity-and-maintenance trade-off is part of the product.

Unit livability

Compare floor level, exposure, noise sensitivity, and storage/parking practicality across options. Two condos in the same area can live very differently.

Transit pattern

If transit use is part of your plan, map your routine to nearby stops and stations such as TransLink-OLYMPIC VILLAGE STATION and the listed bus routes.

Selling in Fairview

Selling in Fairview is about making the specific advantages of your home easy to understand within a condo- and townhouse-heavy market. Buyers are often weighing building-by-building differences, so clarity on the building, the unit’s livability, and the day-to-day convenience story is what helps your home stand apart.

What the marketing has to address

Building story

Make strata documents, building updates, and day-to-day operations easy to review. In a neighbourhood where condos dominate, the building is a central part of the value proposition.

Unit experience

Present the elements that change how the home lives—light/exposure, layout functionality, storage, and parking. These factors often differentiate otherwise similar-looking listings.

Local routine

Show the practical convenience that defines Fairview: nearby grocery options, cafés/restaurants, and park access. Buyers drawn here are often choosing a walk-forward lifestyle.

Access & mobility

Highlight proximity to transit nodes and routes (including TransLink-OLYMPIC VILLAGE STATION and nearby bus stops) for buyers prioritizing non-car mobility.

The bottom line

Fairview offers a central west-side base along the south shore of False Creek, with day-to-day errands that are largely walkable (97/100) and strong transit access (81/100). The housing mix is mostly condominium apartments with townhouses also common, so the lifestyle tends to centre on building living rather than private yards. It suits buyers who want proximity to downtown-facing amenities without being in the core; it is less suited to anyone prioritizing a detached-home neighbourhood feel as the default.

This description is compiled from the figures above and from published sources. It is not a statistic.

Market pulse

Fairview currently has 124 active for-sale listings with a median asking price of $912,000 and an average of $1004/sqft, suggesting a market that remains priced at a premium while offering a reasonable range of options. Homes are averaging 52 days on market so far, and with 67 new listings added in the past 30 days, buyers and investors may see improving choice and a bit more room to negotiate, though well-priced properties can still attract quick attention.

AI-written commentary on the active MLS® listing snapshot as of September 27, 2026. Not financial advice.

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Walk Score 97 · Transit Score 81 · Bike Score 75

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