Mara, British Columbia, Canada
As of August 12, 2026, the median asking price in Mara is $889,900, across 9 active MLS® listings.
Those listings have been on the market an average of 125 days.
1 new listing came to market in Mara in the last 30 days.
Asking prices work out to about $800 per square foot, based on the 7 listings that report floor area.
Homes in Mara are listed at an average of $903,500 across 6 active listings.
Mara is a small lakeside community on the south end of Shuswap Lake (near Sicamous) in British Columbia’s North Okanagan/Shuswap region. The neighbourhood is characterized by low-density residential streets, seasonal recreation properties, and newer infill/acreage-style homes, with a strong outdoor lifestyle focus (boating, beaches, fishing, snowmobiling). Demographics skew toward families seeking quieter, lower-cost housing than larger Okanagan centres, retirees, and part-time/seasonal residents, with demand peaking in summer months.
Key amenities are primarily oriented around the lake and highway corridor access: Mara Provincial Park and nearby public beaches/boat launches are major draws, while daily shopping and services are largely in Sicamous and Salmon Arm (groceries, medical, restaurants). Schools and childcare options are typically accessed in nearby communities within School District 83 (North Okanagan–Shuswap), and transit is limited—most residents rely on personal vehicles, with Highway 1 providing regional connectivity. Real estate trends are driven by lifestyle migration and recreation demand: prices have been buoyed by limited waterfront/near-water inventory and Okanagan spillover, while rental performance is a blend of long-term local demand and higher seasonal/short-term potential, moderated by tourism seasonality and regulatory constraints for vacation rentals.
Mara’s market is relatively tight with 9 active listings, but pricing remains elevated, with a median asking price of $1,299,000 and an average of $805 per square foot. Homes are taking time to sell at an average of 128 days on market, suggesting buyers have room to negotiate and be selective, while investors should underwrite for longer holding periods and ensure the price premium is supported by location and property quality.
The median asking price in Mara is $889,900, across 9 active MLS® listings as of August 12, 2026. The average asking price is $945,544. These are list prices on homes currently for sale, not sale prices.
There are 9 active MLS® listings in Mara as of August 12, 2026. 1 of them came to market in the last 30 days.
Homes currently listed in Mara have been on the market an average of 125 days as of August 12, 2026. This measures how long active listings have been available so far, not how long they take to sell.