Other Islands, British Columbia, Canada
As of August 12, 2026, the median asking price in Other Islands is $449,450, across 262 active MLS® listings.
Those listings have been on the market an average of 74 days.
60 new listings came to market in Other Islands in the last 30 days.
Asking prices work out to about $549 per square foot, based on the 117 listings that report floor area.
Condos in Other Islands are listed at an average of $418,512 across 161 active listings.
Detached homes in Other Islands are listed at an average of $1,124,850 across 27 active listings.
Commercial properties in Other Islands are listed at an average of $437,471 across 21 active listings.
Multi-family properties in Other Islands are listed at an average of $4,817,500 across 14 active listings.
Other Islands refers to the smaller Gulf and coastal islands in British Columbia outside the major, more urbanized hubs. The neighbourhood character is typically rural and waterfront-oriented, with a mix of long-time residents, retirees, remote workers, and a large seasonal population. Housing stock skews to detached homes, cottages, and small strata developments, often on larger lots with well/septic and limited municipal services. Amenities are modest (general stores, marinas, community halls, small clinics), with many residents relying on nearby larger centres (e.g., Vancouver Island or the Lower Mainland) for full-service shopping and specialized healthcare.
Schools are generally limited to small elementary programs on some islands, with older students commuting by ferry/water taxi or boarding in larger communities. Transit is sparse; mobility depends on ferries, private vehicles, and in some cases floatplane service—factors that constrain renter demand and add holding-cost risk. Real estate market trends are driven by lifestyle and second-home demand more than local employment, with pricing sensitive to interest rates and discretionary buyer sentiment. Investors often see lower liquidity, higher maintenance/insurance costs, and more vacancy/seasonality, partially offset by premium waterfront pricing and strong long-term scarcity value.
Other Islands is seeing very limited inventory with just 3 active listings, a median asking price of $129,000, and an average of $400/sqft. Homes are taking about 35 days on market, and with 2 new listings in the past 30 days, fresh supply is coming through but options remain tight. For buyers and investors, this points to a small, potentially competitive niche where acting quickly can matter, while pricing may vary meaningfully by property given the low listing count.
Walk Score 76 · Transit Score 64 · Bike Score 74
The median asking price in Other Islands is $449,450, across 262 active MLS® listings as of August 12, 2026. The average asking price is $839,385. These are list prices on homes currently for sale, not sale prices.
There are 262 active MLS® listings in Other Islands as of August 12, 2026. 60 of them came to market in the last 30 days.
Homes currently listed in Other Islands have been on the market an average of 74 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 262 homes currently listed in Other Islands, 61% condos, 10% detached houses, 8% commercial properties, 5% multi-family homes.
Other Islands has a Walk Score of 76 out of 100, which Walk Score classifies as Very Walkable — most errands can be accomplished on foot. Transit Score is 64. Bike Score is 74.