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Mission Real Estate

Mission sits on the north bank of the Fraser River in the eastern Fraser Valley, connected to Metro Vancouver by the West Coast Express. Known for its hillside valley views, it offers comparatively attainable detached houses and newer townhomes across Mission City, Cedar Valley and Silverdale.

Market snapshot

The Mission market right now

Mission currently has 513 active listings. Most homes for sale are priced between $400K and $2.00M, with a median around $899K. Detached houses make up the largest share of the market.

513
Active listings
513
For sale
$899K
Median list price
$400K–$2.00M
Typical range
$431
Median price / sq ft
95
Median days listed
24
New in last 7 days
1996
Median year built

Mission prices by bedrooms

BedroomsActive listingsMedian asking price
115$395K
267$499K
3110$750K
4+213$1.12M

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

Buying a home in Mission

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 Mission

Mission is a city of 41,519 people (2021 census) on the north bank of the Fraser River in the Fraser Valley, bordered by Abbotsford across the river and Maple Ridge to the west. First incorporated as a district in 1892, it absorbed the separate town of Mission City in 1969.

Unlike most of the Fraser Valley, Mission is mainly forested upland rather than flat floodplain, with benches rising north from the river — which is where its valley and river views come from. The west of the municipality takes in Stave Lake and Hayward Lake, reservoirs of one of BC's earliest hydroelectric projects.

Mission neighbourhoods at a glance

Mission City, the historic core above the river and rail line, has the downtown and most older homes. Cedar Valley and College Heights are where much of the newer detached and townhome housing is, Hatzic sits to the east toward Hatzic Lake, and Silverdale and Stave Falls in the west are more rural.

Getting around

Mission is the eastern terminus of the West Coast Express, the commuter train to downtown Vancouver. The Lougheed Highway (Highway 7) runs west toward Maple Ridge, and the Mission Bridge carries Highway 11 south across the Fraser to Abbotsford and Highway 1. Public schools are run by the Mission School District (SD75).

Common questions

Buying in Mission

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

How do you commute from Mission to Vancouver?

By West Coast Express, which starts in Mission, or by car via the Lougheed Highway west or Highway 11 south to Highway 1.

Is Mission part of Metro Vancouver?

No. Mission is in the Fraser Valley Regional District, across the Fraser River from Abbotsford.

How big is Mission?

41,519 people at the 2021 census.

How much does a home cost in Mission?

The median asking price for homes currently for sale in Mission is about $899,000, and most are listed between $400,000 and $1,995,000. These figures come from active MLS® listings and move with the market.

How many homes are for sale in Mission right now?

There are 513 active listings on this page's search, 24 of them new in the last 7 days. Listings are updated continuously from the MLS®.

How much is a 3-bedroom home in Mission?

Median asking prices by bedroom count in Mission right now — 1 bedroom: about $395,000; 2 bedrooms: about $499,000; 3 bedrooms: about $750,000; 4+ bedrooms: about $1,120,000. Based on 405 active listings.

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

The median asking price per square foot of living area is about $431 across homes currently listed in Mission. Location, age and building type move this a lot, so compare within a neighbourhood.

How long have homes in Mission been on the market?

The typical active listing here first came on the market about 95 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 Mission?

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.

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