Merritt, British Columbia, Canada
As of August 12, 2026, the median asking price in Merritt is $464,450, across 145 active MLS® listings.
Those listings have been on the market an average of 134 days.
23 new listings came to market in Merritt in the last 30 days.
Asking prices work out to about $269 per square foot, based on the 89 listings that report floor area.
Detached homes in Merritt are listed at an average of $576,981 across 68 active listings.
Vacant land in Merritt are listed at an average of $549,032 across 49 active listings.
Townhouses in Merritt are listed at an average of $359,529 across 7 active listings.
Homes in Merritt are listed at an average of $166,467 across 6 active listings.
Practical streets, mountain-town heart
Merritt’s core residential streets feel like the working backbone of the Nicola Valley—modest yards, older bungalows, and tidy low-rise pockets that grew alongside the city’s role as a highway crossroads. It’s a neighbourhood where you’ll see well-used pickups, kids cutting through side streets, and long-time locals who can tell you exactly when the river runs high and when the fall colours hit their peak.
Housing here is mostly single-detached stock from mid-century through the 1980s, with a smaller scattering of duplexes, secondary suites, and older rental houses that often trade hands quietly. Purpose-built rentals are limited, so vacancy can feel tight when new workers arrive or seasonal demand spikes. Buyers tend to value functionality—parking, a solid roof, an extra bedroom for family, or a basement that can be finished—over flash.
With a walk score around 64, the area lands in the sweet spot: you can get to errands, schools, and coffee without planning a whole trip, but most households still keep a vehicle. The market usually moves at a steady, practical pace—more about livability and long-term stability than dramatic bidding frenzies. For families, tradespeople, and commuters who want straightforward housing close to everyday services, this is the part of Merritt that simply works.
Merritt’s Merritt neighbourhood currently has 151 active listings with a median asking price of $469,000 and an average of $278/sqft, pointing to a market where buyers have meaningful selection and clear pricing benchmarks. With homes averaging 130 days on market, conditions suggest patience is being rewarded and investors may find room to negotiate, while 24 new listings in the past 30 days indicates fresh inventory continues to come online.
Walk Score 64 · Bike Score 56
The median asking price in Merritt is $464,450, across 145 active MLS® listings as of August 12, 2026. The average asking price is $589,844. These are list prices on homes currently for sale, not sale prices.
There are 145 active MLS® listings in Merritt as of August 12, 2026. 23 of them came to market in the last 30 days.
Homes currently listed in Merritt have been on the market an average of 134 days as of August 12, 2026. This measures how long active listings have been available so far, not how long they take to sell.
Of the 145 homes currently listed in Merritt, 47% detached houses, 34% vacant land, 5% townhouses, 2% duplexes.
Merritt has a Walk Score of 64 out of 100, which Walk Score classifies as Somewhat Walkable — some errands can be accomplished on foot. Bike Score is 56.