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Lower Lonsdale Real Estate

Explore homes and condos for sale in Lower Lonsdale, one of North Vancouver's neighbourhoods. Live MLS® listings, updated continuously, plus a direct line to a Renanza agent who knows the area.

Market snapshot

The Lower Lonsdale market right now

Lower Lonsdale currently has 138 active listings. Most homes for sale are priced between $543K and $1.79M, with a median around $998K. Condos and apartments make up the largest share of the market.

138
Active listings
138
For sale
$998K
Median list price
$543K–$1.79M
Typical range
$956
Median price / sq ft
38
Median days listed
15
New in last 7 days
2008
Median year built

Lower Lonsdale prices by bedrooms

BedroomsActive listingsMedian asking price
143$599K
254$999K
327$1.46M
4+13$1.70M

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

Neighbourhood guide

Living in Lower Lonsdale

Lower Lonsdale, nicknamed LoLo, is North Vancouver's waterfront district, a former shipbuilding area redeveloped into a dense, walkable neighbourhood around Lonsdale Quay and The Shipyards.

Location & boundaries

It sits at the foot of Lonsdale Avenue on Burrard Inlet, in the City of North Vancouver, immediately south of Central Lonsdale.

History

The Lonsdale name traces to landowner Arthur Pemberton Heywood-Lonsdale; the Wallace Shipyards, later Burrard Dry Dock and Versatile Pacific, opened at the foot of Lonsdale in 1906 and built vessels through the war years. The SeaBus began in 1977, the Lonsdale Quay Market opened in 1986, and the redeveloped Shipyards District opened in 2018.

Lifestyle

It has an urban, walkable, waterfront character popular with younger residents and visitors.

Housing & property types

Housing is dominated by mid- and high-rise condominiums and apartments, with some townhouses.

Shopping & dining

The Lonsdale Quay Market anchors the area, joined by shops, restaurants and breweries around The Shipyards.

Parks & recreation

The Shipyards District waterfront offers piers, boardwalks, a public plaza with seasonal skating, and access to the Spirit Trail.

Schools

Served by the North Vancouver School District (SD44).

Getting around

Lonsdale Quay is the North Shore's transit hub, with the SeaBus to downtown Vancouver's Waterfront, the R2 Marine Drive RapidBus and numerous bus routes.

Attractions & landmarks

Lonsdale Quay, The Shipyards District and the waterfront Polygon Gallery are the district's landmarks.

Who it may suit

May suit those wanting walkable waterfront condo living with fast transit downtown.

Nearby neighbourhoods

Sources: en.wikipedia.org, lowerlonsdale.com, destinationvancouver.com, translink.ca

Neighbourhood snapshot — North Vancouver

Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population for North Vancouver, City (CY) [Census subdivision], British Columbia. These figures describe the city as a whole, not this specific address — useful context, not a substitute for local knowledge. View source

Population

58,120

Total population

+9.9%

Growth since 2016

42

Median age

Income

$86,000

Median household income

Household

2.1

Avg. household size

37.5%

Live alone

54.3%

Families w/ kids

Housing

53.3%

Owned

46.7%

Rented

$990,000

Median dwelling value

Apartment78.0%
Single-detached house10.7%
Row house / townhouse7.9%
Other3.5%

Education

Highest credential, ages 25–64

Bachelor's degree or higher51.0%
Trades or college diploma28.1%
High school diploma18.1%
No certificate, diploma or degree2.7%

Commute

How residents get to work

Car, truck or van67.1%
Public transit15.1%
Walked12.3%
Bicycle2.4%
Other3.0%

Languages

Mother tongue, top responses

English64.6%
Persian (Farsi)9.5%
Tagalog3.0%
Spanish2.3%
Korean2.1%

Buying a home in Lower Lonsdale

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.

Common questions

Frequently asked

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

How much does a home cost in Lower Lonsdale?

The median asking price for homes currently for sale in Lower Lonsdale is about $998,000, and most are listed between $543,000 and $1,792,000. These figures come from active MLS® listings and move with the market.

How many homes are for sale in Lower Lonsdale right now?

There are 138 active listings on this page's search, 15 of them new in the last 7 days. Listings are updated continuously from the MLS®.

How much is a 3-bedroom home in Lower Lonsdale?

Median asking prices by bedroom count in Lower Lonsdale right now — 1 bedroom: about $599,000; 2 bedrooms: about $999,000; 3 bedrooms: about $1,458,000; 4+ bedrooms: about $1,698,000. Based on 137 active listings.

What is the price per square foot for homes in Lower Lonsdale?

The median asking price per square foot of living area is about $956 across homes currently listed in Lower Lonsdale. Location, age and building type move this a lot, so compare within a neighbourhood.

How long have homes in Lower Lonsdale been on the market?

The typical active listing here first came on the market about 38 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 Lower Lonsdale?

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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