Harrop, British Columbia, Canada
As of August 12, 2026, the median asking price in Harrop is $1,049,500, across 6 active MLS® listings.
Those listings have been on the market an average of 168 days.
Asking prices work out to about $575 per square foot, based on the 5 listings that report floor area.
Detached homes in Harrop are listed at an average of $1,001,380 across 5 active listings.
Harrop is a small, rural lakeside community on the West Arm of Kootenay Lake, southeast of Nelson. The neighbourhood is defined by waterfront and view properties, forested acreages, hobby farms, and a quiet, outdoors-focused lifestyle. Demographics skew toward a mix of long-time locals, retirees, and remote workers drawn to privacy and recreation (boating, paddling, hiking, and access to nearby parks). Commercial amenities are limited within Harrop itself; most shopping, dining, healthcare, and professional services are reached by driving into Nelson (roughly 20–30 minutes depending on location) or nearby communities.
Amenities and connectivity revolve around the lake, local community facilities, and regional access rather than urban transit. Public transit options are minimal to none in the immediate area, so car dependence is the norm; some residents also rely on the nearby ferry connection across the West Arm for regional movement. Schooling is served through School District 8 (Kootenay Lake), with students typically attending schools in the broader Nelson/area catchments rather than a full set of neighbourhood schools. Real estate market trends are characterized by low inventory, wide price dispersion (waterfront vs. inland/acreage), and values influenced by lifestyle demand and second-home interest. Rental supply is thin and often seasonal, which can support rents, but property management and tenant turnover can be more challenging than in Nelson proper; overall, appreciation potential remains positive but can be more volatile and liquidity is lower due to the niche rural buyer pool.
Harrop’s current for-sale market shows 20 active listings with a median asking price of $924,450, averaging $536/sqft and about 143 days on market, pointing to a slower-paced environment where buyers have time to compare options and negotiate. With just 2 new listings in the past 30 days, fresh inventory is limited, so well-priced homes can still stand out, while investors may see opportunities in longer days-on-market and selective targeting of value per square foot.
Walk Score 0 · Bike Score 27
The median asking price in Harrop is $1,049,500, across 6 active MLS® listings as of August 12, 2026. The average asking price is $1,501,150. These are list prices on homes currently for sale, not sale prices.
There are 6 active MLS® listings in Harrop as of August 12, 2026.
Homes currently listed in Harrop have been on the market an average of 168 days as of August 12, 2026. This measures how long active listings have been available so far, not how long they take to sell.
Harrop has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, which Walk Score classifies as Car-Dependent — almost all errands require a car. Bike Score is 27.