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Kelowna Real Estate

Kelowna sits on Okanagan Lake at the centre of BC's wine country — a genuine four-season city that's grown well beyond its vacation-town roots into a real employment market.

Market snapshot

The Kelowna market right now

Kelowna currently has 1,920 active listings. Most homes for sale are priced between $347K and $2.02M, with a median around $783K. Detached houses make up the largest share of the market.

1,920
Active listings
1,920
For sale
$783K
Median list price
$347K–$2.02M
Typical range
$471
Median price / sq ft
72
Median days listed
108
New in last 7 days
2006
Median year built

Kelowna prices by bedrooms

BedroomsActive listingsMedian asking price
1138$387K
2513$525K
3474$849K
4+591$1.35M

Figures reflect current active MLS® listings and update as the market moves.

Buying a home in Kelowna

BC's 2023 small-scale multi-unit housing legislation now allows three to four units on most single-family lots in larger municipalities, which is reshaping what detached lots are worth. Check the lot's current zoning with the municipality, and get a home inspection and a title search before removing subjects.

Budget for BC's property transfer tax on top of the price — it's charged on the purchase and first-time buyers and new builds may qualify for exemptions. See our BC & Alberta closing costs checklist.

Living in Kelowna

Kelowna is a city of 144,576 people (2021 census) on the east shore of Okanagan Lake, and the largest municipality in BC's Interior; its wider metro area had 222,162 people. The name comes from the Okanagan word for a grizzly bear. Summers are hot, dry and sunny — the reason for the region's orchards, wineries and lake tourism — while winters are mild but often grey under a valley inversion.

Neighbourhoods range from Downtown and South Pandosy near the lake to the Lower Mission beaches, the hillside Upper Mission and Kettle Valley, Glenmore and North Glenmore, Dilworth Mountain, Rutland in the east, and newer communities such as Wilden, Black Mountain and McKinley Beach. The University District surrounds UBC Okanagan.

Getting around

Highway 97 runs through the city as Harvey Avenue and crosses Okanagan Lake on the William R. Bennett Bridge, completed in 2008, to West Kelowna. Kelowna International Airport, north of the city near UBC Okanagan, has direct flights across Canada. Public schools are run by the Central Okanagan School District (SD23).

A market with two very different buyer profiles

Kelowna draws both year-round residents (a genuinely diversified economy now, beyond tourism and agriculture) and lifestyle/vacation buyers drawn to the lake and wineries. Those two buyer types compete for different inventory — waterfront and view properties skew toward the second group, while family homes in established neighbourhoods like Glenmore and the Lower Mission skew toward the first — so it's worth knowing which market you're actually shopping in.

Kelowna has its own exemption structure under BC's Short-Term Rental Accommodations Act worth checking property-by-property if nightly rental income is part of your plan — not every Okanagan municipality treats short-term rental the same way.

Common questions

Buying in Kelowna

If yours isn't here, ask us directly — we'd rather answer it now.

How big is Kelowna?

144,576 people at the 2021 census, and 222,162 in the wider metro area — the largest city in BC's Interior.

What are the main neighbourhoods in Kelowna?

Downtown and South Pandosy near the lake, the Lower and Upper Mission, Kettle Valley, Glenmore, Dilworth Mountain and Rutland, plus newer areas such as Wilden, Black Mountain and McKinley Beach.

Can I short-term rent a property I buy in Kelowna?

It depends on the specific property, zoning, and current municipal and provincial rules, which have particular exemptions relevant to Kelowna. We confirm what's actually permitted for a specific listing before you offer.

Is Kelowna a good market for waterfront property?

Okanagan Lake waterfront is genuinely limited supply, which tends to support long-term value, but every waterfront purchase needs the same due diligence around foreshore permits, docks and flood construction levels as anywhere else. See our [Waterfront Homes](/collections/waterfront) collection for what to check.

What's driving Kelowna's growth?

A diversifying economy beyond tourism and agriculture — technology, healthcare and education have all grown — alongside lifestyle migration from larger BC and Alberta cities. We can walk you through what that means for specific neighbourhoods.

How much does a home cost in Kelowna?

The median asking price for homes currently for sale in Kelowna is about $783,000, and most are listed between $347,000 and $2,020,000. These figures come from active MLS® listings and move with the market.

How many homes are for sale in Kelowna right now?

There are 1,920 active listings on this page's search, 108 of them new in the last 7 days. Listings are updated continuously from the MLS®.

How much is a 3-bedroom home in Kelowna?

Median asking prices by bedroom count in Kelowna right now — 1 bedroom: about $387,000; 2 bedrooms: about $525,000; 3 bedrooms: about $849,000; 4+ bedrooms: about $1,350,000. Based on 1,716 active listings.

What is the price per square foot for homes in Kelowna?

The median asking price per square foot of living area is about $471 across homes currently listed in Kelowna. Location, age and building type move this a lot, so compare within a neighbourhood.

How long have homes in Kelowna been on the market?

The typical active listing here first came on the market about 72 days ago. That's days listed so far, not time to sell, but a long figure usually signals more room to negotiate.

Can non-Canadians buy a home in Kelowna?

Generally not right now. Since January 1, 2023, the federal Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act has barred most non-Canadians from buying residential property, with exceptions such as permanent residents and some work-permit holders. The ban has been extended before, so confirm its current status and get legal advice on your situation.

Ready to see Kelowna in person?

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