Keats Island, British Columbia, Canada
As of August 12, 2026, the median asking price in Keats Island is $579,000, across 7 active MLS® listings.
Those listings have been on the market an average of 113 days.
Asking prices work out to about $632 per square foot, based on the 6 listings that report floor area.
Detached homes in Keats Island are listed at an average of $733,333 across 6 active listings.
Cabins, coves, and ferry time
Keats Island sits in Howe Sound like a well-kept secret—close enough to the Lower Mainland to feel attainable, but just far enough that you arrive on island time. The community is split between a handful of tiny waterfront enclaves and forested pockets where the loudest soundtrack is wind in the arbutus. With a Walk Score that barely registers, daily life here isn’t about errands; it’s about tides, trailheads, and the last sailing back from Gibsons.
The island’s built form tells the story: generations of weekend cabins and simple cottages, many with rainwater collection, septic systems, and a DIY sensibility that rewards handy owners. In Eastbourne—Keats’ main settlement—footpaths replace roads, neighbours still look out for one another, and summers bring a lively hum as families return to open up cabins and launch kayaks. Year-round residents tend to be a mix of remote workers, tradespeople, and long-time islanders who value privacy, nature, and a slower pace over convenience.
Real estate on Keats is defined by scarcity and seasonality. Inventory is limited, and the most coveted properties are those with true waterfront access, good moorage options, and upgrades that make shoulder-season living comfortable. Off-grid realities and marine logistics shape value—buyers pay close attention to water supply, power systems, docks, and storm resilience—while the island’s low-service, high-beauty equation continues to attract people looking for a cabin lifestyle that still sits within reach of Gibsons, Langdale, and Vancouver.
Keats Island currently has 29 active listings with a median asking price of $1,149,000, averaging $672 per sq ft and about 68 days on market, pointing to a market where pricing discipline and patience matter. With only 4 new listings in the past 30 days, fresh supply is limited, which can help support values, but buyers still have room to negotiate on homes that linger. For investors, the data suggests selective opportunities may exist where days-on-market is elevated, especially if the asset can justify its pricing on a per-sq-ft basis.
Walk Score 3 · Bike Score 24
The median asking price in Keats Island is $579,000, across 7 active MLS® listings as of August 12, 2026. The average asking price is $710,714. These are list prices on homes currently for sale, not sale prices.
There are 7 active MLS® listings in Keats Island as of August 12, 2026.
Homes currently listed in Keats Island have been on the market an average of 113 days as of August 12, 2026. This measures how long active listings have been available so far, not how long they take to sell.
Keats Island has a Walk Score of 3 out of 100, which Walk Score classifies as Car-Dependent — almost all errands require a car. Bike Score is 24.