If you’ve been watching the Yaletown real estate market and waiting for your update — here it is. Prices have softened. Price per square foot is down from $1,126 to $1,028, and total dollar volume is $149.3M versus $199.9M last year. That said, the median sold price is nearly flat year over year at $884,444 versus $885,000 in 2025 — so while the market is quieter, correctly priced homes are still moving in under three weeks.
This is your Yaletown real estate market update for January 1 to May 27, 2026. Here’s everything broken down properly.
Want context on where these numbers sit historically? View the 5-year $/sqft trend for Yaletown from Greater Vancouver Realtors.
What has changed is the number of sales. We’ve had 140 transactions between January and May 27th, compared to 180 this time last year.
Here’s everything you need to know, broken down properly.
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OVERALL MARKET SNAPSHOT — 2025 vs. 2026
Same five months. Same neighbourhood. Here’s how the two years compare:
| Jan–May 2025 | Jan–May 2026 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total transactions | 180 | 140 | ▼ 40 sales |
| Total dollar volume | $199,948,634 | $149,268,126 | ▼ $50.7M |
| Median sold price | $885,000 | $884,444 | → Flat |
| Median price per sqft | $1,126 | $1,028 | ▼ $98/sqft |
| Median days on market | 19 days | 16 days | ▼ 3 days faster |
| Median unit size | 875 sqft | 892 sqft | ▲ 17 sqft |
| Average building age | 23 years | 25 years | — |
BY PROPERTY TYPE — 2026
The 2-bedroom market is doing the heavy lifting — over $92.5M in volume across 75 transactions. One-bedrooms are the most active by unit count. And 3-bedrooms, while limited in inventory, are still commanding the highest price per square foot at $1,158.
| Type | # | Median Price | Dollar Volume | Median $/sqft | Median Size | Avg Age | Median DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 3 | $460,000 | $1,364,000 | $1,018/sqft | 460 sqft | 24 yrs | 10 days |
| 1 Bedroom | 52 | $648,500 | $35,175,788 | $1,016/sqft | 666 sqft | 23 yrs | 17 days |
| 2 Bedroom | 75 | $1,125,000 | $92,583,538 | $1,038/sqft | 1,056 sqft | 27 yrs | 16 days |
| 3 Bedroom | 10 | $1,821,900 | $20,144,800 | $1,158/sqft | 1,644 sqft | 26 yrs | 10 days |
BY PROPERTY TYPE — 2025 (same period)
| Type | # | Median Price | Dollar Volume | Median $/sqft | Median Size | Avg Age | Median DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 3 | $500,000 | $1,510,000 | $1,155/sqft | 433 sqft | 19 yrs | 21 days |
| 1 Bedroom | 74 | $698,000 | $52,385,356 | $1,098/sqft | 644 sqft | 20 yrs | 13 days |
| 2 Bedroom | 87 | $1,195,000 | $108,059,278 | $1,129/sqft | 1,078 sqft | 24 yrs | 22 days |
| 3 Bedroom | 16 | $1,915,000 | $37,994,000 | $1,275/sqft | 1,332 sqft | 27 yrs | 21 days |
FOR BUYERS
Thinking about buying in Yaletown? Here’s my honest take.
This is one of the better entry windows Yaletown has offered in a few years — and I don’t say that lightly.
Price per square foot has softened. At a median of $1,028/sqft versus $1,126 last year, you’re genuinely getting more for your dollar right now — especially in the 2-bedroom segment where the median price has come down from $1,195,000 to $1,125,000.
There’s less competition. 40 fewer transactions so far this year means less multiple-offer pressure. The buyers in the market today tend to be serious and well-qualified, which actually makes negotiations cleaner.
But don’t sleep on well-priced listings. The median days on market is 16 days. If something is priced right, it’ll be gone in 2–3 weeks.
💡 Insider tip: The Homer Street corridor — 928, 1216, 1331 Homer — is showing some of the best value per square foot in the neighbourhood right now. One-bedrooms are transacting between $470K–$537K in buildings that are well-maintained and steps from everything. Worth having on your radar.
I send pre-MLS listings to buyers who are ready to move. If you want to be on that list, reach out at liveyaletown.com or DM me on Instagram @yuliyalys.realestate
FOR SELLERS
Selling in Yaletown right now — what you need to know
The sellers winning right now have one thing in common: they’re priced for today’s market, not 2022’s.
Demand is real, but selective. Buyers are active and informed. Overpriced listings are sitting — some north of 100 days on market. Correctly priced homes are still moving in under three weeks. The gap between good pricing and wishful pricing has never been more obvious.
Yaletown buyers are lifestyle buyers. They’re moving here for the seawall, the walkability, the community. Staging, professional photography, and a compelling online presence aren’t optional anymore — they’re the difference between a quick sale and a lingering listing.
Larger units need extra care. The 2-bedroom median DOM is 16 days, but some larger luxury units are sitting 100+ days. If you’re in the $2M+ range, pricing strategy is everything.
Best timing: Spring and early fall are your strongest windows. If you’re thinking about listing, September–October 2026 is the next good opportunity. Start planning now.
I’ll put together a free, no-pressure valuation and show you exactly where your unit sits in today’s market. No obligation, just honest numbers – liveyaletown.com or @yuliyalys.realestate.
What does “median” actually mean?
I use median prices throughout this report instead of averages — here’s why that matters to you.
Imagine lining up every Yaletown sale from cheapest to most expensive. The median is the one sitting exactly in the middle. Half the homes sold for more, half for less. It’s the most accurate picture of what a typical buyer actually paid.
The average gets distorted by outliers. In January alone, one $3.89M sale at 2302-428 Beach Crescent pulled the average price up to over $1M — even though most units sold between $600K and $900K. The median doesn’t lie like that.
Whenever you see “median” in this report: that’s the real number. The one that matters.
Highest Sale & Best Value — by Bedroom Type for 2026 so far!
1 Bedroom · 52 sales
| Address | Price | Sqft | $/sqft | DOM | Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3206 – 1495 Richards St | $929,000 | 763 | $1,218 | 5 | 2004 (22 yrs) |
| 4201 – 1480 Howe St | $925,000 | 859 | $1,077 | 49 | 2020 (6 yrs) |
| 2106 – 1199 Marinaside Cres | $922,500 | 793 | $1,163 | 23 | 1999 (27 yrs) |
| 407 – 928 Homer St | $537,000 | 505 | $1,063 | 34 | 2006 (20 yrs) |
| 909 – 928 Homer St | $520,000 | 520 | $1,000 | 20 | 2006 (20 yrs) |
| 210 – 1216 Homer St | $470,000 | 548 | $858 | 30 | 1997 (29 yrs) |
2 Bedroom · 75 sales
| Address | Price | Sqft | $/sqft | DOM | Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2302 – 428 Beach Crescent | $3,890,000 | 1,750 | $2,223 | 4 | 2005 (21 yrs) |
| 901 – 628 Kinghorne Mews | $3,725,000 | 1,938 | $1,922 | 114 | 2006 (20 yrs) |
| 1102 – 1280 Richards St | $2,500,000 | 1,885 | $1,326 | 7 | 2008 (18 yrs) |
| 506 – 488 Helmcken St | $745,000 | 823 | $905 | 14 | 1995 (31 yrs) |
| 1205 – 950 Cambie St | $620,000 | 880 | $705 | 9 | 1993 (33 yrs) |
| 1204 – 488 Helmcken St | $555,000 | 717 | $774 | 2 | 1995 (31 yrs) |
3 Bedroom · 10 sales
| Address | Price | Sqft | $/sqft | DOM | Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PH2801 – 1238 Richards St | $3,000,000 | 2,589 | $1,159 | 25 | 1998 (28 yrs) |
| 2502 – 499 Pacific St | $2,790,000 | 1,643 | $1,698 | 30 | 2018 (8 yrs) |
| 471 Beach Crescent | $2,775,000 | 1,980 | $1,402 | 39 | 2005 (21 yrs) |
| 1455 Strathmore Mews | $1,499,000 | 1,295 | $1,158 | 1 | 2005 (21 yrs) |
| 603 – 1318 Homer St | $1,400,000 | 1,232 | $1,136 | 11 | 1994 (32 yrs) |
| 905 – 238 Alvin Narod Mews | $1,085,000 | 1,588 | $683 | 14 | 1994 (32 yrs) |
Want to dig into the full list yourself? See all Yaletown sales in 2026, sorted by price →
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