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Ambleside Real Estate

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

Market snapshot

The Ambleside market right now

Ambleside currently has 82 active listings. Most homes for sale are priced between $838K and $4.56M, with a median around $2.25M. Detached houses make up the largest share of the market.

82
Active listings
82
For sale
$2.25M
Median list price
$838K–$4.56M
Typical range
$923
Median price / sq ft
62
Median days listed
10
New in last 7 days
1982
Median year built

Ambleside prices by bedrooms

BedroomsActive listingsMedian asking price
19$600K
221$1.05M
313$2.40M
4+39$2.99M

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

Neighbourhood guide

Living in Ambleside

Ambleside is West Vancouver's historic commercial and waterfront centre, combining a shopping district with a long seaside park and seawall.

Location & boundaries

In the District of West Vancouver on Burrard Inlet, it runs roughly from 13th to 19th Street between the waterfront and Fulton Avenue, just west of the Lions Gate Bridge and Park Royal.

History

Ambleside was West Vancouver's original commercial hub; municipal ferry service to Vancouver ran from its waterfront from 1909 until 1947, and the 1913 Ferry Building survives as a heritage art gallery.

Lifestyle

It has a walkable seaside-town feel, mixing shops, older apartments and civic uses.

Housing & property types

Housing ranges from low-rise apartments and condominiums near the shopping streets to detached homes on the slopes above.

Shopping & dining

The Marine Drive shopping district offers shops, restaurants and services.

Parks & recreation

Ambleside Park and beach, the Centennial Seawall and Spirit Trail waterfront walk, the Ambleside Pier and a par-3 golf course line the waterfront.

Schools

Served by the West Vancouver School District (SD45), with Hollyburn and Ridgeview elementary schools and West Vancouver Secondary.

Getting around

It is a West Vancouver Blue Bus hub, and the R2 Marine Drive RapidBus terminates at adjacent Park Royal, connecting east across the North Shore.

Attractions & landmarks

The Ferry Building Gallery, the Silk Purse Arts Centre and the Ambleside Pier are the neighbourhood's landmarks.

Community facilities

The West Vancouver Community Centre and Memorial Library and the Silk Purse Arts Centre serve the area.

Who it may suit

May suit those wanting a walkable seaside town with shops, beach and transit.

Sources: en.wikipedia.org, westvancouver.ca, westvancouverschools.ca, translink.ca

Neighbourhood snapshot — West Vancouver

Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population for West Vancouver, District municipality (DM) [Census subdivision], 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

44,122

Total population

+3.9%

Growth since 2016

50.8

Median age

Income

$104,000

Median household income

Household

2.5

Avg. household size

28%

Live alone

59.4%

Families w/ kids

Housing

70.9%

Owned

29.1%

Rented

$2,500,000

Median dwelling value

Apartment39.2%
Single-detached house55.6%
Row house / townhouse5.2%
Other0.1%

Education

Highest credential, ages 25–64

Bachelor's degree or higher61.9%
Trades or college diploma20.3%
High school diploma15.8%
No certificate, diploma or degree2.0%

Commute

How residents get to work

Car, truck or van79.6%
Public transit7.0%
Walked7.7%
Bicycle1.7%
Other3.9%

Languages

Mother tongue, top responses

English70.3%
Mandarin10.5%
Persian (Farsi)8.0%
Cantonese1.2%
Korean1.0%

Buying a home in Ambleside

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 Ambleside?

The median asking price for homes currently for sale in Ambleside is about $2,248,000, and most are listed between $838,000 and $4,562,000. These figures come from active MLS® listings and move with the market.

How many homes are for sale in Ambleside right now?

There are 82 active listings on this page's search, 10 of them new in the last 7 days. Listings are updated continuously from the MLS®.

How much is a 3-bedroom home in Ambleside?

Median asking prices by bedroom count in Ambleside right now — 1 bedroom: about $600,000; 2 bedrooms: about $1,050,000; 3 bedrooms: about $2,398,000; 4+ bedrooms: about $2,988,000. Based on 82 active listings.

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

The median asking price per square foot of living area is about $923 across homes currently listed in Ambleside. Location, age and building type move this a lot, so compare within a neighbourhood.

How long have homes in Ambleside been on the market?

The typical active listing here first came on the market about 62 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 Ambleside?

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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