Port Alberni, British Columbia, Canada
As of August 12, 2026, the median asking price in Port Alberni is $539,900, across 174 active MLS® listings.
Those listings have been on the market an average of 96 days.
32 new listings came to market in Port Alberni in the last 30 days.
Asking prices work out to about $345 per square foot, based on the 117 listings that report floor area.
Detached homes in Port Alberni are listed at an average of $673,927 across 92 active listings.
Vacant land in Port Alberni are listed at an average of $458,205 across 19 active listings.
Homes in Port Alberni are listed at an average of $1,049,425 across 17 active listings.
Townhouses in Port Alberni are listed at an average of $379,380 across 15 active listings.
Mill Town Grit, Harbour Views
In Port Alberni’s central neighbourhoods—spilling out from the waterfront and downtown grid—you can still feel the bones of a working harbour town. Tugboats and log booms are part of the local memory, and the valley setting keeps the landscape close: forested slopes, a wide river mouth, and a saltwater inlet that frames everyday errands with big-sky weather. Johnston Road (Highway 4) functions as the city’s main commercial spine, while the smaller side streets keep the pace distinctly lived-in.
The mix of housing tells the story: modest post-war bungalows, older character homes tucked behind mature trees, and practical low-rise rentals near services. Long-time residents sit alongside young families and newcomers priced out of other Vancouver Island markets, and you’ll notice the neighbourhood’s habit of being used, not curated—boats in driveways, gear stacked on porches, and an easy familiarity at cafés and docks. With a Walk Score around 69, many daily needs are doable on foot, especially near the downtown waterfront and the core retail corridors.
Real estate here tends to reward flexibility: buyers often prioritize a solid lot, a garage or workshop, and proximity to schools, parks, and the highway for commuting over polish. Renovated properties and well-kept character homes can draw strong attention, while entry-level houses and condos remain comparatively attainable for the Island—though quality inventory can move quickly when priced right. The market feels grounded and local, driven by full-time residents more than second-home buyers, with lifestyle value coming from quick access to the water, trails, and the west-coast beaches beyond the pass.
Port Alberni’s market currently has 190 active listings with a median asking price of $549,000 and an average of $346 per square foot, pointing to broad selection with pricing that still needs to meet buyers where they are. Homes are taking an average of 94 days to sell, suggesting a slower pace and more room for negotiation, while 36 new listings in the past 30 days indicate fresh inventory that could keep competition moderate for buyers and investors watching for value.
Walk Score 69 · Bike Score 41
The median asking price in Port Alberni is $539,900, across 174 active MLS® listings as of August 12, 2026. The average asking price is $701,605. These are list prices on homes currently for sale, not sale prices.
There are 174 active MLS® listings in Port Alberni as of August 12, 2026. 32 of them came to market in the last 30 days.
Homes currently listed in Port Alberni have been on the market an average of 96 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 174 homes currently listed in Port Alberni, 53% detached houses, 11% vacant land, 9% townhouses, 3% commercial properties.
Port Alberni has a Walk Score of 69 out of 100, which Walk Score classifies as Somewhat Walkable — some errands can be accomplished on foot. Bike Score is 41.