Vancouver real estate August 2025 confirmed the sustained recovery momentum as easing prices brought more buyers into the market. Subsequently, both Vancouver East and Vancouver West demonstrated exceptional sales performance. Moreover, transaction volumes increased significantly across all property types. As a result, both communities substantially outperformed Metro Vancouver benchmarks.
Vancouver East Real Estate August 2025 – Mixed Performance with Notable Townhouse Strength
Vancouver East real estate market showed varied performance throughout August 2025. Therefore, this created different opportunities across property segments.
Vancouver East Housing Market Price Analysis:
Vancouver East Detached Homes / Houses:
The benchmark price for detached homes declined modestly by 0.5% month-over-month to $1,785,000. Furthermore, this represents a 4.5% decrease compared to August 2024. Nevertheless, Vancouver East remains below Metro Vancouver’s benchmark of $1,950,300. Specifically, this provides approximately a $165,300 discount from regional averages.
Browse Vancouver East detached homes under $1,790,000 here, or explore available options above $1,790,000.
Vancouver East Townhouses / Attached Homes:
Townhouse prices declined 3.6% from July to $1,077,700. Additionally, year-over-year prices dropped 6.6% from August 2024. Currently, Vancouver East stays just below Metro Vancouver’s benchmark of $1,079,600. As a result, this represents approximately a $1,900 marginal discount from regional standards.
Explore Vancouver East townhomes listed below $1,080,000 here, or check out exclusive properties above $1,080,000.
Vancouver East Condos / Apartments:
Condo prices remained flat at $679,000 from July. However, prices declined 3.7% compared to August 2024. Currently, Vancouver East stays below Metro Vancouver’s benchmark of $734,400. Moreover, this provides approximately $55,400 value advantage over regional averages.
Search Vancouver East condos priced below $680,000 here, or view high-end listings above $680,000.
Vancouver East Real Estate Market Activity:
New listings showed mixed results across different property types. Detached home new listings declined to 141 in August, down from July’s 194. Meanwhile, this represented a 3.5% year-over-year decrease. Currently, active inventory stands at 677 detached homes. Townhouse new listings reached 142, down from July’s 181. Nevertheless, this marked a solid 10.6% increase year-over-year. Active inventory totals 132 townhomes. Condo new listings totaled 175, down from July’s 225, showing a 4.0% year-over-year decline. Active inventory stands at 531 condos.
Sales activity showed balanced performance across all property segments. Detached home sales totaled 66 with a 46.8% sales-to-new-listings ratio, indicating balanced market conditions leaning toward sellers. Additionally, the sales-to-active-listings ratio reached 9.7%, closely matching Metro Vancouver’s baseline. Townhouse sales reached 76, producing a 53.5% sales-to-new-listings ratio, reflecting balanced conditions with moderate seller advantage. Furthermore, the sales-to-active-listings ratio achieved 57.6%, significantly exceeding regional averages of 15.8%. Condo sales totaled 75, yielding a 42.9% sales-to-new-listings ratio, suggesting balanced market conditions with slight buyer advantage. Moreover, the sales-to-active-listings ratio stood at 14.1%, aligning with Metro Vancouver levels. These ratios indicate healthy demand across all property types, with supply and demand approaching equilibrium in Vancouver East.
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Vancouver West Real Estate August 2025 – Premium Market Shows Resilient Demand
Vancouver West real estate market maintained premium positioning while demonstrating strong sales activity throughout August 2025. Consequently, this reinforced continued confidence in the luxury segment.
Vancouver West Housing Market Price Analysis:
Vancouver West Detached Homes / Houses:
The benchmark price declined 1.4% month-over-month to $3,264,900. However, year-over-year prices decreased 5.6% from August 2024. Currently, Vancouver West significantly exceeds Metro Vancouver’s benchmark of $1,950,300. Moreover, this commands a substantial premium of approximately $1,314,600.
Browse Vancouver West detached homes listed under $3,270,000 here, or explore upscale options above $3,270,000.
Vancouver West Townhouses / Attached Homes:
Townhouse prices declined 1.6% from July to $1,395,000. Similarly, year-over-year prices dropped 4.2% from August 2024. Specifically, Vancouver West substantially exceeds Metro Vancouver’s benchmark of $1,079,600. As a result, this commands approximately $315,400 premium above regional standards.
Check out Vancouver West townhouses available under $1,400,000 here, or explore luxury properties exceeding $1,400,000.
Vancouver West Condos / Apartments:
Condo prices decreased 1.9% from July to $804,800. Additionally, year-over-year prices fell 5.7% from August 2024. Currently, Vancouver West remains above Metro Vancouver’s benchmark of $734,400. Therefore, this represents approximately $70,400 premium over regional averages.
View Vancouver West condos listed below $810,000 here, or check out high-end selections above $810,000.
Vancouver West Real Estate Market Activity:
New listings displayed varied trends across property segments. Detached home new listings decreased to 149 from July’s 175. Meanwhile, this marked a strong 19.5% increase year-over-year. Currently, active inventory stands at 749 detached homes. Townhouse new listings reached 122, down from July’s 158. Nevertheless, this reflected a solid 14.8% increase year-over-year. Active inventory totals 284 townhomes. Condo new listings totaled 493, down from July’s 689, representing a 7.7% decline year-over-year. Active inventory stands at 1,824 condos.
Sales activity showed varied market dynamics across all property types. Detached home sales totaled 55 with a 36.9% sales-to-new-listings ratio, indicating buyer’s market conditions with increased negotiating power for purchasers. Additionally, the sales-to-active-listings ratio reached 7.3%, below Metro Vancouver’s baseline. Townhouse sales reached 54, producing a 44.3% sales-to-new-listings ratio, reflecting balanced conditions with slight seller advantage. Furthermore, the sales-to-active-listings ratio achieved 19.0%, exceeding regional averages. Condo sales led with 271 transactions, yielding a 55.0% sales-to-new-listings ratio, suggesting balanced market conditions leaning toward sellers. Moreover, the sales-to-active-listings ratio stood at 14.9%, slightly above Metro Vancouver levels. These ratios demonstrate varied market dynamics across property types, with luxury detached homes favoring buyers while condos show stronger seller positioning.
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Metro Vancouver Market Context – Vancouver Cities Lead Price Recovery
August 2025 confirmed that easing prices brought more Metro Vancouver homebuyers off the sidelines. According to Greater Vancouver REALTORS®, Andrew Lis noted: “Sales in the detached and attached segments are up over ten per cent from last August, which suggests buyers shopping in more expensive price points are re-entering the market in a meaningful way.”
Furthermore, Lis observed that “prices have eased around two per cent since the start of the year.” Additionally, he noted: “As sellers’ and buyers’ expectations have become more aligned, transaction volume has picked up.”
Metro Vancouver’s sales-to-active-listings ratios stood at 9.3% for detached homes, 15.8% for townhouses, and 14.0% for condos. Vancouver East showed mixed performance compared to these benchmarks, with houses achieving 9.7% (slightly above Metro), townhouses reaching an exceptional 57.6% (dramatically exceeding Metro), and condos at 14.1% (matching Metro levels). Meanwhile, Vancouver West recorded varied results with houses at 7.3% (below Metro), townhouses at 19.0% (above Metro), and condos at 14.9% (slightly above Metro). The standout performance was Vancouver East townhouses, indicating particularly strong demand relative to available inventory.
Therefore, both Vancouver communities continue demonstrating sustained buyer interest with varied market dynamics. The standout performance was Vancouver East townhouses, reflecting particularly strong demand relative to available inventory during the broader market recovery phase.
Frequently Asked Questions – Vancouver Real Estate August 2025
Q: Are Vancouver home prices rising or falling in August 2025? A: Vancouver prices continued easing in August 2025. Vancouver East houses declined 0.5% monthly while condos stayed flat. Vancouver West saw houses drop 1.4% and condos decline 1.9%, reflecting continued price alignment.
Q: Is it a good time to buy Vancouver real estate in August 2025? A: August 2025 presents favorable buying conditions with balanced market dynamics. Vancouver East shows sales-to-active-listings ratios of 9.7% to 57.6% (with townhouses exceptionally strong), while Vancouver West demonstrates 7.3% to 19.0% ratios. Market conditions vary by property type, offering opportunities for different buyer segments.
Q: Which Vancouver area offers better real estate value in August 2025? A: Vancouver East provides superior value with houses at $1.8M versus Vancouver West’s $3.3M. Additionally, Vancouver East prices stay below Metro Vancouver benchmarks while showing particularly strong townhouse demand (57.6% sales-to-active-listings ratio).
Q: How does Vancouver East compare to Vancouver West for real estate investment? A: Vancouver East shows exceptional townhouse performance with 57.6% sales-to-active-listings ratio, nearly 4x Metro Vancouver’s average. Vancouver West offers luxury positioning with houses in buyer’s market conditions (7.3% ratio) providing negotiating opportunities for high-end purchasers.
Q: What are the best Vancouver communities to buy in August 2025? A: Both Vancouver East and Vancouver West offer distinct advantages. Vancouver East provides exceptional value with below-market pricing and strong townhouse fundamentals, while Vancouver West delivers luxury market opportunities with premium amenities and prestigious locations.
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