{"id":374,"date":"2026-05-28T00:04:18","date_gmt":"2026-05-28T04:04:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/liveyaletown.com\/blog\/?p=374"},"modified":"2026-05-28T00:09:48","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T04:09:48","slug":"yaletown-real-estate-market-update-january-1-may-27-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/liveyaletown.com\/blog\/yaletown-real-estate-market-update-january-1-may-27-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Yaletown Real Estate Market Update: January 1 \u2013 May 27, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you’ve been watching the Yaletown real estate market<\/strong> and waiting for your update \u2014 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 \u2014 so while the market is quieter, correctly priced homes are still moving in under three weeks.<\/p>\n

This is your Yaletown real estate market update<\/strong> for January 1 to May 27, 2026. Here’s everything broken down properly.<\/p>\n

Want context on where these numbers sit historically? View the 5-year $\/sqft trend for Yaletown<\/a><\/strong> from Greater Vancouver Realtors.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Here’s everything you need to know, broken down properly.<\/p>\n

Browse current Yaletown condos for sale<\/a><\/strong> \u2192<\/p>\n

OVERALL MARKET SNAPSHOT \u2014 2025 vs. 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

Same five months. Same neighbourhood. Here’s how the two years compare:<\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
<\/th>\nJan\u2013May 2025<\/th>\nJan\u2013May 2026<\/th>\nChange<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Total transactions<\/td>\n180<\/td>\n140<\/td>\n\u25bc 40 sales<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total dollar volume<\/td>\n$199,948,634<\/td>\n$149,268,126<\/td>\n\u25bc $50.7M<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Median sold price<\/td>\n$885,000<\/td>\n$884,444<\/td>\n\u2192 Flat<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Median price per sqft<\/td>\n$1,126<\/td>\n$1,028<\/td>\n\u25bc $98\/sqft<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Median days on market<\/td>\n19 days<\/td>\n16 days<\/td>\n\u25bc 3 days faster<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Median unit size<\/td>\n875 sqft<\/td>\n892 sqft<\/td>\n\u25b2 17 sqft<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Average building age<\/td>\n23 years<\/td>\n25 years<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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BY PROPERTY TYPE \u2014 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

The 2-bedroom market is doing the heavy lifting \u2014 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.<\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Type<\/th>\n#<\/th>\nMedian Price<\/th>\nDollar Volume<\/th>\nMedian $\/sqft<\/th>\nMedian Size<\/th>\nAvg Age<\/th>\nMedian DOM<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Studio<\/strong><\/td>\n3<\/td>\n$460,000<\/td>\n$1,364,000<\/td>\n$1,018\/sqft<\/td>\n460 sqft<\/td>\n24 yrs<\/td>\n10 days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1 Bedroom<\/strong><\/td>\n52<\/td>\n$648,500<\/td>\n$35,175,788<\/td>\n$1,016\/sqft<\/td>\n666 sqft<\/td>\n23 yrs<\/td>\n17 days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2 Bedroom<\/strong><\/td>\n75<\/td>\n$1,125,000<\/td>\n$92,583,538<\/td>\n$1,038\/sqft<\/td>\n1,056 sqft<\/td>\n27 yrs<\/td>\n16 days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3 Bedroom<\/strong><\/td>\n10<\/td>\n$1,821,900<\/td>\n$20,144,800<\/td>\n$1,158\/sqft<\/td>\n1,644 sqft<\/td>\n26 yrs<\/td>\n10 days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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BY PROPERTY TYPE \u2014 2025 (same period)<\/strong><\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Type<\/th>\n#<\/th>\nMedian Price<\/th>\nDollar Volume<\/th>\nMedian $\/sqft<\/th>\nMedian Size<\/th>\nAvg Age<\/th>\nMedian DOM<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Studio<\/strong><\/td>\n3<\/td>\n$500,000<\/td>\n$1,510,000<\/td>\n$1,155\/sqft<\/td>\n433 sqft<\/td>\n19 yrs<\/td>\n21 days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1 Bedroom<\/strong><\/td>\n74<\/td>\n$698,000<\/td>\n$52,385,356<\/td>\n$1,098\/sqft<\/td>\n644 sqft<\/td>\n20 yrs<\/td>\n13 days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2 Bedroom<\/strong><\/td>\n87<\/td>\n$1,195,000<\/td>\n$108,059,278<\/td>\n$1,129\/sqft<\/td>\n1,078 sqft<\/td>\n24 yrs<\/td>\n22 days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3 Bedroom<\/strong><\/td>\n16<\/td>\n$1,915,000<\/td>\n$37,994,000<\/td>\n$1,275\/sqft<\/td>\n1,332 sqft<\/td>\n27 yrs<\/td>\n21 days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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FOR BUYERS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Thinking about buying in Yaletown? Here’s my honest take.<\/strong><\/p>\n

This is one of the better entry windows Yaletown has offered in a few years \u2014 and I don’t say that lightly.<\/p>\n

Price per square foot has softened.<\/strong> At a median of $1,028\/sqft versus $1,126 last year, you’re genuinely getting more for your dollar right now \u2014 especially in the 2-bedroom segment where the median price has come down from $1,195,000 to $1,125,000.<\/p>\n

There’s less competition.<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n

But don’t sleep on well-priced listings.<\/strong> The median days on market is 16 days. If something is priced right, it’ll be gone in 2\u20133 weeks.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udca1 Insider tip: The Homer Street corridor \u2014 928, 1216, 1331 Homer \u2014 is showing some of the best value per square foot in the neighbourhood right now. One-bedrooms are transacting between $470K\u2013$537K in buildings that are well-maintained and steps from everything. Worth having on your radar.<\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

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FOR SELLERS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Selling in Yaletown right now \u2014 what you need to know<\/strong><\/p>\n

The sellers winning right now have one thing in common: they’re priced for today’s market, not 2022’s.<\/p>\n

Demand is real, but selective.<\/strong> Buyers are active and informed. Overpriced listings are sitting \u2014 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.<\/p>\n

Yaletown buyers are lifestyle buyers.<\/strong> They’re moving here for the seawall, the walkability, the community. Staging, professional photography, and a compelling online presence aren’t optional anymore \u2014 they’re the difference between a quick sale and a lingering listing.<\/p>\n

Larger units need extra care.<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n

Best timing:<\/strong> Spring and early fall are your strongest windows. If you’re thinking about listing, September\u2013October 2026 is the next good opportunity. Start planning now.<\/p>\n

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 \u2013 liveyaletown.com or @yuliyalys.realestate.<\/p>\n

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What does “median” actually mean?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I use median prices throughout this report instead of averages \u2014 here’s why that matters to you.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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 \u2014 even though most units sold between $600K and $900K. The median doesn’t lie like that.<\/p>\n

Whenever you see “median” in this report: that’s the real number. The one that matters.<\/p>\n

Highest Sale & Best Value \u2014 by Bedroom Type for 2026 so far!<\/strong><\/p>\n

1 Bedroom \u00b7 52 sales<\/strong><\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Address<\/th>\nPrice<\/th>\nSqft<\/th>\n$\/sqft<\/th>\nDOM<\/th>\nBuilt<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
3206 \u2013 1495 Richards St<\/td>\n$929,000<\/td>\n763<\/td>\n$1,218<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n2004 (22 yrs)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4201 \u2013 1480 Howe St<\/td>\n$925,000<\/td>\n859<\/td>\n$1,077<\/td>\n49<\/td>\n2020 (6 yrs)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2106 \u2013 1199 Marinaside Cres<\/td>\n$922,500<\/td>\n793<\/td>\n$1,163<\/td>\n23<\/td>\n1999 (27 yrs)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
407 \u2013 928 Homer St<\/td>\n$537,000<\/td>\n505<\/td>\n$1,063<\/td>\n34<\/td>\n2006 (20 yrs)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
909 \u2013 928 Homer St<\/td>\n$520,000<\/td>\n520<\/td>\n$1,000<\/td>\n20<\/td>\n2006 (20 yrs)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
210 \u2013 1216 Homer St<\/td>\n$470,000<\/td>\n548<\/td>\n$858<\/td>\n30<\/td>\n1997 (29 yrs)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

2 Bedroom \u00b7 75 sales<\/strong><\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Address<\/th>\nPrice<\/th>\nSqft<\/th>\n$\/sqft<\/th>\nDOM<\/th>\nBuilt<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
2302 \u2013 428 Beach Crescent<\/td>\n$3,890,000<\/td>\n1,750<\/td>\n$2,223<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n2005 (21 yrs)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
901 \u2013 628 Kinghorne Mews<\/td>\n$3,725,000<\/td>\n1,938<\/td>\n$1,922<\/td>\n114<\/td>\n2006 (20 yrs)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1102 \u2013 1280 Richards St<\/td>\n$2,500,000<\/td>\n1,885<\/td>\n$1,326<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n2008 (18 yrs)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
506 \u2013 488 Helmcken St<\/td>\n$745,000<\/td>\n823<\/td>\n$905<\/td>\n14<\/td>\n1995 (31 yrs)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1205 \u2013 950 Cambie St<\/td>\n$620,000<\/td>\n880<\/td>\n$705<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n1993 (33 yrs)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1204 \u2013 488 Helmcken St<\/td>\n$555,000<\/td>\n717<\/td>\n$774<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n1995 (31 yrs)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

3 Bedroom \u00b7 10 sales<\/strong><\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Address<\/th>\nPrice<\/th>\nSqft<\/th>\n$\/sqft<\/th>\nDOM<\/th>\nBuilt<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
PH2801 \u2013 1238 Richards St<\/td>\n$3,000,000<\/td>\n2,589<\/td>\n$1,159<\/td>\n25<\/td>\n1998 (28 yrs)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2502 \u2013 499 Pacific St<\/td>\n$2,790,000<\/td>\n1,643<\/td>\n$1,698<\/td>\n30<\/td>\n2018 (8 yrs)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
471 Beach Crescent<\/td>\n$2,775,000<\/td>\n1,980<\/td>\n$1,402<\/td>\n39<\/td>\n2005 (21 yrs)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1455 Strathmore Mews<\/td>\n$1,499,000<\/td>\n1,295<\/td>\n$1,158<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n2005 (21 yrs)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
603 \u2013 1318 Homer St<\/td>\n$1,400,000<\/td>\n1,232<\/td>\n$1,136<\/td>\n11<\/td>\n1994 (32 yrs)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
905 \u2013 238 Alvin Narod Mews<\/td>\n$1,085,000<\/td>\n1,588<\/td>\n$683<\/td>\n14<\/td>\n1994 (32 yrs)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Want to dig into the full list yourself? See all Yaletown sales in 2026, sorted by price \u2192<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Not sure if now is the right time for you?<\/strong> That’s exactly the kind of conversation I love having. Bring your questions, your numbers, your hesitations \u2014 I’ll give you a straight answer. No pressure, no scripts. Browse current listings<\/a><\/strong> \u00b7 See what sold<\/a><\/strong> \u00b7\u00a0Book a free 15-min call \u2192<\/a><\/strong> or DM me on Instagram @yuliyalys.realestate<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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