What everyday life in Cambie looks like
Walk through Cambie and you notice green space first. Of the 66 homes listed for sale in the neighbourhood as of late September 2026, sellers mention parks, trails or green space in 86.4% of their descriptions — more than any other feature. Transit comes next: 69.7% of listings highlight SkyTrain, bus or station access in their own words. Shops, restaurants and cafés appear in 68.2% of descriptions, and walkability — the ability to reach daily needs on foot — shows up in 56.1%.
This is a neighbourhood where people live close to what they need. Private outdoor space matters too: 54.5% of listings mention a yard, garden, patio, balcony or deck. Schools or school catchments appear in 48.5% of descriptions, a signal that families are part of the picture here.
The home mix is varied. Condos and apartments make up 42.4% of what is on the market, with a median asking price of $914,400 and a median 53 days listed so far. Townhouses account for 25.8%, asking a median $1,498,000 and sitting for a median 56 days. Detached houses represent 21.2%, with a median asking price of $3,048,500 and a median 98 days on the market.
Key Takeaways
- Sellers in Cambie most often describe parks and green space, transit access, and shops within walking distance in their listing descriptions.
- The neighbourhood offers a range: condos asking a median $914,400, townhouses at $1,498,000, and detached houses at $3,048,500 as of late September 2026.
- Families, young professionals and downsizers all find options here, depending on space needs and budget.
- Half the listings mention schools, and a third highlight a suite or rental income potential.
- Twenty-six homes were newly listed in the last 30 days, spanning all three home types.
Who Cambie tends to suit
First-time buyers and young professionals often look at the one- and two-bedroom segment. Eleven one-bedroom homes are listed, asking a median $629,000. Twenty-five two-bedroom homes are on the market, with a median asking price of $1,069,900. Together, one- and two-bedroom homes make up just over half the listings, and most fall into the asking price bands below $1,000,000: 12.1% are priced between $500,000 and $749,999, and 21.2% between $750,000 and $999,999.
Families considering more space will find 13 three-bedroom homes listed, asking a median $1,798,000, and 16 homes with four or more bedrooms, asking a median $2,698,500. The neighbourhood's emphasis on schools, parks and walkability shows up clearly in what sellers choose to highlight. A third of listings — 31.8% — mention a suite or rental income, which can matter to buyers stretching to afford a larger home or planning to offset borrowing costs.
Downsizers moving from a house to a townhouse or condo will find options across the price spectrum. A quarter of all listings ask $2,000,000 or more, but another 21.2% sit between $1,500,000 and $1,999,999, and 18.2% between $1,000,000 and $1,499,999. The condo and townhouse stock offers private outdoor space in many cases — patios, balconies, small gardens — without the upkeep of a detached yard.
What sellers are highlighting
Beyond the numbers, the language sellers use tells a story. More than half the listings describe walkability in some form: steps to shops, walking distance to transit, a short stroll to green space. A quiet street or quiet setting appears in 27.3% of descriptions, and 25.8% explicitly mention families or family living.
Views show up in 21.2% of listings, and 16.7% highlight a renovation or new construction. Water — ocean, beach, lake, river or seawall — is mentioned in only 7.6% of descriptions, so this is not a waterfront neighbourhood in character. What it offers instead is urban convenience layered with green space and transit access, a combination that suits people who want city life without giving up parks or quick commutes.
Twenty-six of the 66 homes were first listed in the last 30 days, a mix of condos, townhouses and detached houses. The market is active but not hurried: median days on the market range from 53 for condos to 98 for detached homes, giving buyers time to weigh their options.
What to know before buying in Cambie
If you are considering Cambie, start by clarifying what you need daily. The neighbourhood's strength is proximity: to transit, to parks, to shops. If you rely on a car for most errands, that advantage matters less. If you walk or take transit to work, it matters a great deal.
Look closely at the home type that fits your life stage and budget. Condos offer the lowest entry price and the least outdoor maintenance, but strata fees and rules are part of the package. Townhouses sit in the middle: more space than a condo, less yard than a house, and often a compromise on price. Detached houses command the highest asking prices and the longest time on the market, but they offer the most control over your property and the most space for a growing family or multi-generational living.
If schools matter, note that nearly half the listings mention them — a sign that families are buying here and that sellers know it. If rental income is part of your plan, a third of listings highlight a suite or mortgage helper, so ask your realtor to filter for those features early.
Finally, consider your timeline. Homes in Cambie are sitting for weeks, not days, which means you have room to compare, to visit more than once, and to negotiate. Do not rush a decision because you fear missing out; the data suggests the market is giving buyers time to think.
Renanza can help you explore what is available in Cambie right now, and connect you with a licensed agent who knows the neighbourhood. Whether you are buying your first condo, upsizing to a townhouse, or selling a house to downsize, we work with you at every step.
Sources
Renanza Realty — Analysis of active MLS® listings (CREA DDF®) — Cambie, Vancouver, as of September 2026 Destination Vancouver — Vancouver neighbourhoods
Data last checked: 2026-09-30
