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Squamish Real Estate

Squamish sits at the north end of Howe Sound on the Sea to Sky Highway, between Vancouver and Whistler, beneath the granite face of the Stawamus Chief. Known for climbing, mountain biking, hiking and kiteboarding, it offers condos and townhomes near downtown alongside detached houses in neighbourhoods like Brackendale, Garibaldi Highlands and Valleycliffe.

Market snapshot

The Squamish market right now

Squamish currently has 248 active listings. Most homes for sale are priced between $539K and $2.28M, with a median around $997K.

248
Active listings
248
For sale
$997K
Median list price
$539K–$2.28M
Typical range
$766
Median price / sq ft
56
Median days listed
16
New in last 7 days
2012
Median year built

Squamish prices by bedrooms

BedroomsActive listingsMedian asking price
137$550K
254$770K
370$1.20M
4+52$2.00M

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

Buying a home in Squamish

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 Squamish

Squamish is a district municipality of 23,819 people (2021 census) at the head of Howe Sound, on the Sea to Sky Highway (Highway 99) between Vancouver and Whistler. The Squamish people have lived in the area for thousands of years, and the modern town grew up in the 1910s as the first southern terminus of the Pacific Great Eastern Railway, with forestry and the port as its traditional industries.

Today it's best known as an outdoor town. The Stawamus Chief, a granite massif with more than 300 climbing routes and steep hiking trails to its three summits, rises right beside the highway, and an extensive trail network surrounds the town for mountain biking and trail running. Capilano University runs a campus in Squamish.

Squamish neighbourhoods at a glance

Downtown Squamish and the areas near it have most of the town's condos and newer townhomes. North of downtown, Garibaldi Highlands and Garibaldi Estates are established family neighbourhoods, and Brackendale, further north along the Squamish River, is quieter and more rural. Valleycliffe sits south of downtown beneath the Chief. Brackendale, Garibaldi Highlands and Valleycliffe each have their own elementary school.

Buying in Squamish

Browse Squamish condos for sale, townhomes, houses or all Squamish homes for sale. Many buyers compare Squamish with Whistler further up the highway, or with the North Shore to the south.

Common questions

Buying in Squamish

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Where is Squamish?

At the north end of Howe Sound in British Columbia, on the Sea to Sky Highway (Highway 99) between Vancouver and Whistler.

How big is Squamish?

23,819 people at the 2021 census.

What is Squamish known for?

Outdoor recreation — rock climbing on the Stawamus Chief, mountain biking, hiking and kiteboarding — along with its location between Vancouver and Whistler.

How much does a home cost in Squamish?

The median asking price for homes currently for sale in Squamish is about $997,000, and most are listed between $539,000 and $2,284,000. These figures come from active MLS® listings and move with the market.

How many homes are for sale in Squamish right now?

There are 248 active listings on this page's search, 16 of them new in the last 7 days. Listings are updated continuously from the MLS®.

How much is a 3-bedroom home in Squamish?

Median asking prices by bedroom count in Squamish right now — 1 bedroom: about $550,000; 2 bedrooms: about $770,000; 3 bedrooms: about $1,199,000; 4+ bedrooms: about $1,999,000. Based on 213 active listings.

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

The median asking price per square foot of living area is about $766 across homes currently listed in Squamish. Location, age and building type move this a lot, so compare within a neighbourhood.

How long have homes in Squamish been on the market?

The typical active listing here first came on the market about 56 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 Squamish?

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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