Tarrys, British Columbia
As of September 27, 2026, the median asking price in Tarrys, Castlegar is $875,500, across 21 active MLS® listings.
Those listings have been on the market an average of 108 days.
5 new listings came to market in Tarrys in the last 30 days.
Asking prices work out to about $472 per square foot, based on the 20 listings that report floor area.
Detached homes in Tarrys are listed at an average of $999,871 across 17 active listings.
Tarrys is a small, rural settlement in the West Kootenay region between Castlegar and Nelson, characterized by low-density homes on larger lots, hobby farms, and a quiet, privacy-oriented lifestyle. The population mix skews to families, tradespeople, and lifestyle migrants who want proximity to the Kootenay outdoors while remaining within commuting distance of jobs and services in Castlegar (airport, big-box retail, Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital area) and Nelson (tourism, professional services, dining/culture). Local amenities within Tarrys itself are limited, so residents rely on nearby communities for groceries, healthcare, and most day-to-day services; recreation is a major draw, with easy access to rivers, trails, skiing (Whitewater near Nelson), and lakes in the region.
Real estate is dominated by detached houses and acreage properties, with very little purpose-built rental stock; rentals tend to be secondary suites, carriage homes, or portions of single-family houses. Demand is influenced by regional in-migration, limited buildable land, and constrained supply, but pricing can be more volatile than larger centres because the market is thin and highly property-specific (well/septic, access, and renovation condition matter). Investors typically see stronger rent-to-price ratios than in big BC cities, but must plan for longer tenant search times, higher maintenance/logistics costs, and reliance on Castlegar/Nelson for employment-based tenant demand.
Tarrys’ current for-sale market is fairly limited with 21 active listings, showing a median asking price of $875,500 and an average of $472 per square foot, reflecting a mix of housing options across the city’s different areas. With listings averaging 108 days on market and only 5 new listings in the past 30 days, supply appears to be turning over slowly, suggesting buyers may have room to negotiate while investors should be selective and underwrite longer holding periods and marketing times.
AI-written commentary on the active MLS® listing snapshot as of September 27, 2026. Not financial advice.
Tarrys covers about 113 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 Tarrys you are in — check the score for a specific address.
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