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Richmond Real Estate

Richmond is an island city between Vancouver and the airport, with fast Canada Line access to downtown, extensive dyke trails, and a housing mix that runs from Steveston's waterfront village to central high-rise communities around Brighouse and Lansdowne.

Market snapshot

The Richmond market right now

Richmond currently has 1,862 active listings. Most homes for sale are priced between $499K and $2.80M, with a median around $1.04M. Condos and apartments make up the largest share of the market.

1,862
Active listings
1,862
For sale
$1.04M
Median list price
$499K–$2.80M
Typical range
$760
Median price / sq ft
68
Median days listed
140
New in last 7 days
2008
Median year built

Richmond prices by bedrooms

BedroomsActive listingsMedian asking price
1239$500K
2527$728K
3421$1.06M
4+646$2.15M

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

Buying a home in Richmond

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 Richmond

Richmond is a city of 209,937 people (2021 census) built on the islands of the Fraser River delta: almost all of Lulu Island, plus Sea Island, home to Vancouver International Airport. The land averages about a metre above sea level, so the city is ringed by dykes, and those dykes double as one of the region's best walking and cycling trail networks.

The delta's rich soil also means Richmond keeps significant farmland alongside its urban core. At the island's southwest tip, Steveston is a historic fishing village with a working harbour and national historic sites including the Gulf of Georgia Cannery and Britannia Shipyard.

Richmond neighbourhoods at a glance

The City Centre around Brighouse holds most of Richmond's high-rise condos, close to the Canada Line. West Cambie and East Cambie to the north mix townhomes and houses. Established detached neighbourhoods include Seafair, Quilchena, Broadmoor, Saunders and Mclennan, while Terra Nova, in the northwest, and Steveston offer riverfront living. Hamilton, in the far east, is a smaller, quieter community.

Getting around

The Canada Line SkyTrain runs from Richmond–Brighouse through the City Centre to downtown Vancouver, with a branch to the airport. Highway 99 crosses the city north–south toward the George Massey Tunnel and the US border, and Highway 91 links east toward New Westminster and Delta. Public schools are run by the Richmond School District (SD38).

Buying in Richmond

Browse Richmond condos for sale, townhomes, houses, luxury homes, waterfront homes or all Richmond homes for sale. Because the whole city is low-lying, ask about flood construction levels and insurance on older homes.

Common questions

Buying in Richmond

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

Is Richmond on an island?

Yes. Richmond covers almost all of Lulu Island in the Fraser River delta, plus Sea Island, where Vancouver International Airport is, and several smaller islands.

How do you get from Richmond to downtown Vancouver?

By the Canada Line SkyTrain from Richmond–Brighouse or the City Centre stations, or by car via Highway 99 and the Oak Street or Arthur Laing bridges.

Is Richmond at risk of flooding?

The city sits about a metre above sea level and is protected by an extensive dyke system. Ask about flood construction levels and insurance when buying, especially for older homes.

How much does a home cost in Richmond?

The median asking price for homes currently for sale in Richmond is about $1,038,000, and most are listed between $499,000 and $2,800,000. These figures come from active MLS® listings and move with the market.

How many homes are for sale in Richmond right now?

There are 1,862 active listings on this page's search, 140 of them new in the last 7 days. Listings are updated continuously from the MLS®.

How much is a 3-bedroom home in Richmond?

Median asking prices by bedroom count in Richmond right now — 1 bedroom: about $500,000; 2 bedrooms: about $728,000; 3 bedrooms: about $1,059,000; 4+ bedrooms: about $2,154,000. Based on 1,833 active listings.

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

The median asking price per square foot of living area is about $760 across homes currently listed in Richmond. Location, age and building type move this a lot, so compare within a neighbourhood.

How long have homes in Richmond been on the market?

The typical active listing here first came on the market about 68 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 Richmond?

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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