Poplar Creek

Poplar Creek, British Columbia, Canada

Market snapshot

As of September 4, 2026, the median asking price in Poplar Creek is $599,000, across 37 active MLS® listings.

Those listings have been on the market an average of 159 days.

2 new listings came to market in Poplar Creek in the last 30 days.

Asking prices work out to about $428 per square foot, based on the 22 listings that report floor area.

Detached homes in Poplar Creek are listed at an average of $895,050 across 18 active listings.

Vacant land in Poplar Creek are listed at an average of $207,242 across 12 active listings.

About Poplar Creek

Poplar Creek is a very small, remote Kootenay-region settlement (often associated with the Lardeau/Arrow Lakes area) characterized by wilderness recreation, seasonal activity, and a low-density housing stock of cabins, rural homes, and a limited number of year-round residences. Demographics skew toward long-time locals, trades/service workers tied to nearby resource and tourism activity, and lifestyle buyers seeking seclusion. Day-to-day amenities are minimal within the immediate neighbourhood; most shopping, healthcare, and broader services require driving to larger nearby service centres in the West Kootenays. The appeal is primarily outdoor access (backcountry, lakes/river corridors, hunting/fishing, and trail networks) rather than walkability or urban conveniences.

For real estate, Poplar Creek behaves more like a recreation/rural market than a conventional rental neighbourhood: transaction volumes are thin, pricing can be volatile, and values are sensitive to interest rates and discretionary second-home demand. Rental demand is typically limited and can be seasonal (workers and short-stay recreation visitors), with longer vacancy periods possible for traditional long-term rentals. Schools and frequent public transit are not defining features locally; access generally depends on private vehicles and regional routes from larger centres. Investment performance tends to favor buyers who can operate flexible tenancy models (mid-term/seasonal) and who accept higher liquidity risk in exchange for relatively higher potential gross yield compared with major BC metros.

Market pulse

Poplar Creek currently has just 1 active listing, with a median asking price of $140,000, pointing to very limited inventory and potentially reduced choice for buyers. With homes averaging 323 days on market, demand appears measured, giving patient buyers and value-focused investors more room to negotiate despite the tight supply.

Getting around

Walk Score 0 · Bike Score 20

Frequently asked questions about Poplar Creek

What is the average home price in Poplar Creek?

The median asking price in Poplar Creek is $599,000, across 37 active MLS® listings as of September 4, 2026. The average asking price is $648,803. These are list prices on homes currently for sale, not sale prices.

How many homes are for sale in Poplar Creek?

There are 37 active MLS® listings in Poplar Creek as of September 4, 2026. 2 of them came to market in the last 30 days.

How long do homes stay on the market in Poplar Creek?

Homes currently listed in Poplar Creek have been on the market an average of 159 days as of September 4, 2026. This measures how long active listings have been available so far, not how long they take to sell.

What types of homes are for sale in Poplar Creek?

Of the 37 homes currently listed in Poplar Creek, 49% detached houses, 32% vacant land, 3% townhouses.

Is Poplar Creek walkable?

Poplar Creek has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, which Walk Score classifies as Car-Dependent — almost all errands require a car. Bike Score is 20.

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