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Yaletown Real Estate

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

Yaletown currently has 292 active listings. Most homes for sale are priced between $525K and $1.70M, with a median around $849K. Condos and apartments make up the largest share of the market.

292
Active listings
292
For sale
$849K
Median list price
$525K–$1.70M
Typical range
$1,052
Median price / sq ft
43
Median days listed
23
New in last 7 days
2004
Median year built

Yaletown prices by bedrooms

BedroomsActive listingsMedian asking price
1112$639K
2136$1.10M
329$1.70M

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

Neighbourhood guide

Living in Yaletown

Yaletown is a fashionable, high-density downtown neighbourhood on the north shore of False Creek, where converted brick warehouses and modern glass condominium towers sit beside a marina and the waterfront seawall.

Location & boundaries

On the southern edge of downtown along False Creek, it is bounded roughly by Homer, Nelson and Drake streets and Pacific Boulevard, with the West End to the northwest and Olympic Village across the water to the south.

History

Yaletown began in 1887 as the Canadian Pacific Railway's western terminus, named for railway workers relocated from the town of Yale up the Fraser River. From about 1900 the city built an eight-block warehouse district here, largely finished by 1913; the warehouses were later converted to loft housing, and after Expo 86 the area transformed into a trendy residential and dining district.

Lifestyle

It is an upscale, walkable neighbourhood popular with young professionals, with a busy patio, restaurant and nightlife scene.

Housing & property types

Housing is mainly condominium apartments, from heritage warehouse loft conversions to newer high-rise towers.

Shopping & dining

Mainland and Hamilton streets, in the heritage warehouse core, hold restaurants, patios, boutiques and design shops, and the area is known for its dining and nightlife.

Parks & recreation

The False Creek seawall runs along the waterfront past a marina, and David Lam Park and George Wainborn Park provide green space by the water.

Getting around

The Canada Line serves the area at Yaletown–Roundhouse Station, False Creek passenger ferries dock at the marina, and buses run along Davie Street and Pacific Boulevard.

Attractions & landmarks

The Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre, home to the restored CPR steam locomotive Engine 374, is a landmark, and David Lam Park hosts festivals.

Community facilities

The Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre, housed in the neighbourhood's restored rail roundhouse, is the main community facility.

Who it may suit

May suit professionals and downsizers wanting a walkable, waterfront condominium lifestyle downtown.

Nearby neighbourhoods

Sources: roundhouse.ca, destinationvancouver.com, heritagesitefinder.ca

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 Yaletown

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 Yaletown?

The median asking price for homes currently for sale in Yaletown is about $849,000, and most are listed between $525,000 and $1,699,000. These figures come from active MLS® listings and move with the market.

How many homes are for sale in Yaletown right now?

There are 292 active listings on this page's search, 23 of them new in the last 7 days. Listings are updated continuously from the MLS®.

How much is a 3-bedroom home in Yaletown?

Median asking prices by bedroom count in Yaletown right now — 1 bedroom: about $639,000; 2 bedrooms: about $1,099,000; 3 bedrooms: about $1,699,000. Based on 277 active listings.

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

The median asking price per square foot of living area is about $1,052 across homes currently listed in Yaletown. Location, age and building type move this a lot, so compare within a neighbourhood.

How long have homes in Yaletown been on the market?

The typical active listing here first came on the market about 43 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 Yaletown?

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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