French Creek, British Columbia
As of September 27, 2026, the median asking price in French Creek, Parksville is $1,250,000, across 8 active MLS® listings.
Those listings have been on the market an average of 107 days.
2 new listings came to market in French Creek in the last 30 days.
Asking prices work out to about $580 per square foot, based on the 8 listings that report floor area.
Detached homes in French Creek are listed at an average of $1,526,317 across 6 active listings.
French Creek is a coastal neighbourhood in the Parksville–Qualicum area on Vancouver Island, known for its marina lifestyle, low-rise suburban feel, and proximity to beaches and the waterfront. Housing is primarily single-detached homes, ranchers, and a smaller supply of townhomes/duplexes, with many properties oriented to downsizers and retirees; overall demographics skew older, with a steady mix of local service workers and small-business owners. The area’s appeal is driven by coastal recreation, quiet streets, and easy access to Parksville and Qualicum Beach for shopping and services.
Key amenities include French Creek Harbour/Marina, nearby beaches and coastal trails, golf courses, and daily retail along the Island Highway corridor (grocers, pharmacies, cafes, and services in Parksville/Qualicum). Schools serving the broader catchment include École Oceanside Elementary and Springwood Elementary, with Ballenas Secondary and Kwalikum Secondary in the Oceanside area. Transit is limited and car-oriented, with regional bus connections along Highway 19/19A; most commuting is local or to Nanaimo. The real estate market typically features higher prices than many small towns due to waterfront proximity and constrained land, while rental demand is supported by limited purpose-built rental inventory and seasonal/second-home pressures; yields tend to be moderate rather than high, with price performance historically stronger over five years than in the most recent year as the market cooled from pandemic-era peaks.
French Creek’s current for-sale market is tight, with 9 active listings and a median asking price of $1,250,000, averaging $580/sqft and 82 days on market so far. With 3 new listings in the past 30 days, supply is ticking up but still limited, and pricing appears to vary by property type and location across the city—from higher-priced waterfront and view-oriented homes to relatively more attainable options inland—so buyers and investors may find negotiating room on longer-listed properties while well-positioned homes remain competitive.
AI-written commentary on the active MLS® listing snapshot as of September 12, 2026. Not financial advice.
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