Nanaimo, British Columbia
As of September 26, 2026, the median asking price in Nanaimo is $750,000, across 622 active MLS® listings.
Those listings have been on the market an average of 54 days.
244 new listings came to market in Nanaimo in the last 30 days.
Asking prices work out to about $436 per square foot, based on the 596 listings that report floor area.
Detached homes in Nanaimo are listed at an average of $1,023,187 across 345 active listings.
Condos in Nanaimo are listed at an average of $461,302 across 108 active listings.
Townhouses in Nanaimo are listed at an average of $610,785 across 78 active listings.
Duplexes in Nanaimo are listed at an average of $863,578 across 37 active listings.
Harbourfront bustle, heritage-home blocks
Central and south Nanaimo—stretching from the Harbourfront and Old City Quarter into the surrounding residential pockets—wears its history in layers: early port-town streets, post-war infill, and the steady hum of a modern downtown that’s still figuring out how dense it wants to be. You’ll find creaky, character-filled houses tucked behind mature trees, low-rise condo buildings with practical floorplans, and the occasional new mid-rise proposal that signals a slow but persistent shift toward more urban living.
The people mix is just as layered. Vancouver Island University pulls in students, instructors, and staff who want a straightforward commute, while service-sector workers and downtown employees prize proximity to shops, the waterfront, and the ferry connections. Despite the Harbourfront energy, this is not a “leave the car behind” neighbourhood—its walk score (34/100) reflects that many daily errands still nudge you into a vehicle, especially once you move a few blocks away from the core.
Real estate here tends to be value-driven and varied: entry-level condos near downtown, older detached homes with renovation potential, and small-lot infill where zoning allows. Buyers often come looking for character, convenience to VIU and the core, or a foothold close to the water without the premium of newer master-planned areas. Expect a market that rewards flexibility—homes with suites, walkable micro-locations near commercial streets, and well-kept heritage properties tend to stand out in a neighbourhood where every block tells a slightly different story.
Nanaimo covers about 92 km², so a single Walk Score®, Transit Score® or Bike Score® measured at one point would not describe it. How easily you can get around depends on which part of Nanaimo you are in — check the score for a specific address.
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