Is Greater Victoria a buyer's or seller's market?

As of the latest data, Greater Victoria is a balanced market. There are about 4.6 months of inventory — 4 to 7 months is considered balanced. Around 18.7% of townhomes sold above asking, and the typical sale closed at 98.8% of list price.

How much does a townhome cost in Greater Victoria?

The median sold price for a townhome in Greater Victoria is $799K, up 1.5% from a year ago. The average sold price is $850K. That works out to roughly $525 per square foot.

Are townhomes in Greater Victoria selling over asking?

18.7% of townhomes that sold in Greater Victoria closed above their list price. The typical home sold at 98.8% of asking — just under list. Among the homes that sold over asking, the median premium was +$25.4k over asking.

How long do townhomes take to sell in Greater Victoria?

Half of the townhomes that sold in Greater Victoria went under contract within about 29 days — the median days on market. That is a moderate pace.

Are home prices going up or down in Greater Victoria?

Median sold prices in Greater Victoria are up 1.5% year over year, at $799K. Currently 15.8% of active listings have cut their asking price at least once, a sign of steady pricing pressure.

Is now a good time to buy or sell in Greater Victoria?

It depends which side you are on. With about 4.6 months of inventory, Greater Victoria is roughly balanced between buyers and sellers. Conditions are even-handed: townhomes take about 29 days to sell, so both sides have room to negotiate on price and terms.

What is the best time of year to sell a home in Greater Victoria?

Across the past two years, sales activity in Greater Victoria has been strongest in May and quietest in December. In Greater Victoria the spring market — roughly March through June — is typically the busiest selling season, when buyer demand and prices tend to peak, with activity easing over the winter.

How many townhomes are for sale in Greater Victoria?

As of the latest data there are 397 active townhome listings in Greater Victoria. Over the period, 1,801 new listings came to market and 848 sold, which is about 4.6 months of inventory at the current sales pace.

Do townhomes in Greater Victoria sell for more than their assessed value?

The typical home in Greater Victoria sold at 102.4% of its BC-assessed value — about 2% above its BC Assessment. Assessments are set once a year and lag the market, so a ratio above 100% is common when prices are rising.

Greater Victoria Real Estate Market Stats

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Greater Victoria

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The current Greater Victoria snapshot

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Active listings · now: 397
+26.8% 1Y
Aug '25–Jul '26
Sales · period: 848
−7.5% 1Y
Aug '25–Jul '26
New listings: 1,801
+18.4% 1Y
Aug '25–Jul '26
Median days on market: 29days
+7.7% 1Y
n = 849 sales · Aug '25–Jul '26
Sale-to-list ratio: 98.8%
+0.1 pts 1Y
n = 849 sales · Aug '25–Jul '26
Over-asking rate: 18.7%
+1.8 pts 1Y
n = 849 sales · Aug '25–Jul '26
159 of 849 sales
median +$25.4k over asking
Sale-to-assessed: 102.4%
−0.6 pts 1Y
n = 718 sales · Aug '25–Jul '26
Months of inventory: 4.6mo
+0.9% 1Y
Aug '25–Jul '26
Median price: $799K
+1.5% 1Y
n = 849 sales · Aug '25–Jul '26
Average price: $850K
+2.4% 1Y
n = 849 sales · Aug '25–Jul '26
Price per sq ft: $525/sqft
−1.4% 1Y
n = 849 sales · Aug '25–Jul '26
Price reductions: 15.8%
−0.1 pts 1Y
Aug '25–Jul '26

Repliers MLS · BC Assessment · 8X derived · pooled over August 2025 – July 2026 · figures below 10 sales carry no percentage change

Active listings · now: 397
+26.8% 1Y
Aug '25–Jul '26
Sales · period: 848
−7.5% 1Y
Aug '25–Jul '26
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lender	under 20%	20%+	under 20%	20%+
	5-yr fixed		5-yr variable
Coast Capital	4.04 (lowest)	4.44 (lowest)	3.79	3.94 (lowest)
CIBC	4.59	4.94	3.95	4.10
Vancity	4.59	4.69	3.95	3.95
First National	4.64	4.69	3.70 (lowest)	3.95
BMO	4.74	4.84	4.10	4.10
TD	4.84	4.84	4.24	4.24
RBC	4.89	4.89	3.95	3.95

Greater Victoria townhome market — prices, sold data & trends

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What buyers & sellers ask about the Greater Victoria market

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