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Vancouver · Neighbourhood

Downtown Real Estate

Explore homes and condos for sale in Downtown, 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 Downtown market right now

Downtown currently has 328 active listings. Most homes for sale are priced between $512K and $3.00M, with a median around $1.06M. Condos and apartments make up the largest share of the market.

328
Active listings
328
For sale
$1.06M
Median list price
$512K–$3.00M
Typical range
$1,002
Median price / sq ft
61
Median days listed
26
New in last 7 days
2008
Median year built

Downtown prices by bedrooms

BedroomsActive listingsMedian asking price
196$567K
298$925K
346$1.64M
4+79$2.30M

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

Neighbourhood guide

Living in Downtown

Downtown Vancouver is the city's dense commercial and residential core on the downtown peninsula, home to office towers, shopping streets and high-rise condominiums. Robson, Granville and Georgia and the surrounding streets form a compact, highly walkable centre.

Location & boundaries

It occupies the downtown peninsula, bounded by the harbour and Coal Harbour to the north, False Creek and Yaletown to the south, and the West End to the west; Gastown and Chinatown sit at its northeast edge.

Shopping & dining

Robson Street is the marquee retail strip, with additional shopping and entertainment along the pedestrian-oriented section of Granville Street and around Georgia and Burrard.

Getting around

It is the hub of the transit system: Waterfront station connects the Expo Line, Canada Line, SeaBus and West Coast Express, while Burrard, Granville, Vancouver City Centre and Stadium–Chinatown stations serve the core and the Canada Line runs south under Granville toward Richmond and YVR.

Attractions & landmarks

Landmarks include the Vancouver Art Gallery, the shops of Robson Street, and BC Place and Rogers Arena at the southeast edge.

Who it may suit

It may suit those wanting maximum walkability, transit access and high-rise living in the middle of the city.

Sources: robsonstreet.ca, vancouver.ca, 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 Downtown

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 Downtown?

The median asking price for homes currently for sale in Downtown is about $1,062,000, and most are listed between $512,000 and $3,002,000. These figures come from active MLS® listings and move with the market.

How many homes are for sale in Downtown right now?

There are 328 active listings on this page's search, 26 of them new in the last 7 days. Listings are updated continuously from the MLS®.

How much is a 3-bedroom home in Downtown?

Median asking prices by bedroom count in Downtown right now — 1 bedroom: about $567,000; 2 bedrooms: about $925,000; 3 bedrooms: about $1,635,000; 4+ bedrooms: about $2,299,000. Based on 319 active listings.

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

The median asking price per square foot of living area is about $1,002 across homes currently listed in Downtown. Location, age and building type move this a lot, so compare within a neighbourhood.

How long have homes in Downtown 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 Downtown?

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.

Thinking about Downtown?

Tell us what you're after in Downtown and we'll send matching listings the moment they hit the market.