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Coal Harbour Real Estate

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

Market snapshot

The Coal Harbour market right now

Coal Harbour currently has 144 active listings. Most homes for sale are priced between $568K and $3.25M, with a median around $1.04M. Condos and apartments make up the largest share of the market.

144
Active listings
144
For sale
$1.04M
Median list price
$568K–$3.25M
Typical range
$1,100
Median price / sq ft
61
Median days listed
11
New in last 7 days
2000
Median year built

Coal Harbour prices by bedrooms

BedroomsActive listingsMedian asking price
141$649K
275$1.20M
315$1.98M
4+6$5.89M

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

Neighbourhood guide

Living in Coal Harbour

Coal Harbour is a waterfront residential district on the north edge of downtown Vancouver, defined by glass high-rise condominium towers, marinas and a busy seawall. Despite its downtown location it is relatively quiet, oriented toward the water and Stanley Park.

Location & boundaries

It lines the harbour between the Vancouver Convention Centre and Stanley Park, north of the downtown core and west of Gastown.

History

Named in 1859 for low-grade coal found in the inlet, it began as an industrial zone of shipyards, sawmills and rail. From the 1990s onward, redevelopment transformed the former industrial waterfront into a high-rise residential and marina district.

Housing & property types

The area is dominated by modern high-rise condominium and apartment towers, many with waterfront townhomes at their base and marina frontage.

Parks & recreation

The roughly 2-km Coal Harbour Seawall runs along the water from the Convention Centre to Stanley Park, tying into the wider seawall network.

Getting around

Burrard and Waterfront SkyTrain stations sit just to the south; Waterfront is the downtown terminus of the Expo Line, Canada Line, SeaBus and West Coast Express.

Attractions & landmarks

It adjoins Stanley Park and the Vancouver Convention Centre, with marinas and floatplane traffic on the harbour.

Who it may suit

It may suit downsizers and buyers seeking walkable waterfront condo living with seawall access near Stanley Park.

Nearby neighbourhoods

Sources: destinationvancouver.com, vancouverisawesome.com, en.wikipedia.org

Neighbourhood snapshot — Vancouver

Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population for Vancouver, City (CY), 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

662,248

Total population

+4.9%

Growth since 2016

39.6

Median age

Income

$82,000

Median household income

Household

2.1

Avg. household size

39.2%

Live alone

53.1%

Families w/ kids

Housing

45.5%

Owned

54.5%

Rented

$1,450,000

Median dwelling value

Apartment80.1%
Single-detached house14.7%
Row house / townhouse3.5%
Other1.8%

Education

Highest credential, ages 25–64

Bachelor's degree or higher52.8%
Trades or college diploma23.1%
High school diploma18.7%
No certificate, diploma or degree5.4%

Commute

How residents get to work

Car, truck or van56.2%
Public transit22.9%
Walked13.1%
Bicycle5.3%
Other2.6%

Languages

Mother tongue, top responses

English50.7%
Cantonese11.8%
Mandarin6.4%
Tagalog2.9%
French1.5%

Buying a home in Coal Harbour

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

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How much does a home cost in Coal Harbour?

The median asking price for homes currently for sale in Coal Harbour is about $1,044,000, and most are listed between $568,000 and $3,248,000. These figures come from active MLS® listings and move with the market.

How many homes are for sale in Coal Harbour right now?

There are 144 active listings on this page's search, 11 of them new in the last 7 days. Listings are updated continuously from the MLS®.

How much is a 3-bedroom home in Coal Harbour?

Median asking prices by bedroom count in Coal Harbour right now — 1 bedroom: about $649,000; 2 bedrooms: about $1,199,000; 3 bedrooms: about $1,980,000; 4+ bedrooms: about $5,890,000. Based on 137 active listings.

What is the price per square foot for homes in Coal Harbour?

The median asking price per square foot of living area is about $1,100 across homes currently listed in Coal Harbour. Location, age and building type move this a lot, so compare within a neighbourhood.

How long have homes in Coal Harbour been on the market?

The typical active listing here first came on the market about 61 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 Coal Harbour?

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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