Vancouver West · Neighbourhood guide
Kitsilano real estate.
196 homes were for sale in Kitsilano at the end of September 2026. What they actually sell for, how long they really take and whether it is a buyer's or a seller's market are in the Kyle Mark Report, free with an account.
In his own words
Kyle’s take on Kitsilano
- What buyers misunderstand
- Kitsilano is really three markets: concrete condos with water views, the West 4th corridor, and detached homes on the side streets. Which Kits you're shopping in matters more than the name.
- Pockets
- West 4th has walkable amenities among the best in the city. Near the water you're paying for sight lines, and a full view can put a big gap between two otherwise similar units. Some of the older buildings give you real value if you care more about space than new finishes.
- What to investigate
- On a character home, expect legacy issues a casual look won't catch: foundation settling, knob-and-tube wiring, under-insulation and aging systems. Older parts of Kitsilano are also where buried oil tanks turn up, so ask for the scan certificate. Some lots are narrow here, which limits what you can build. See the hidden costs guide.
- Who it suits
- Buyers who will actually use the beach, the retail and UBC, and families who will use the school catchment.
- The tradeoff
- If your daily life doesn't involve those things, you're paying for a lifestyle you won't use, and the same budget goes further in other neighbourhoods. What Kits really buys.
Kyle’s opinion as a REALTOR® with a construction background. He is not a licensed home inspector, engineer or lawyer.
What homes in Kitsilano really sell for
Median prices, real days on market and the market call by property type are in the Kyle Mark Report. The board keeps them behind a sign-in, and an account is free.
Homes for sale in Kitsilano
196 listed at the end of September 2026. The homes below are current, from the MLS®.
Kyle’s homes in Kitsilano
Schools near Kitsilano
Every school within about 1.6 km of the centre of Kitsilano, nearest first.
| School | Grades | Type | Fraser rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fraser Academy | Elementary-Secondary | Independent | Not rated | 0.4 km |
| St. John's School | Elementary-Secondary | Independent | 9.3 / 10 · top 6% in BC | 0.4 km |
| St Augustine's | Elementary | Independent | 9.7 / 10 · top 4% in BC | 0.4 km |
| Kitsilano SecondaryFrench immersion | Secondary | Public | Not rated | 0.5 km |
| Pear Tree School | Elementary Jr. Secondary | Independent | Not rated | 0.5 km |
| Madrona School | Elementary Jr. Secondary | Independent | Not rated | 0.6 km |
| General Gordon Elementary | Elementary | Public | 6.3 / 10 · top 40% in BC | 0.8 km |
| Lord Tennyson ElementaryFrench immersion | Elementary | Public | 7.9 / 10 · top 14% in BC | 0.8 km |
| Henry Hudson ElementaryFrench immersion | Elementary | Public | 6.0 / 10 · top 47% in BC | 1.0 km |
| Carnarvon Community Elementary | Elementary | Public | 8.2 / 10 · top 11% in BC | 1.5 km |
Catchment is set by street address, not neighbourhood, and districts redraw it. Confirm a specific home with the Vancouver School Board locator. Fraser Institute ratings cover elementary schools only (2025 report card, Foundation Skills Assessment results) and track tested outcomes, which follow household income closely. School locations: BC Ministry of Education.
Kitsilano questions
How many homes are for sale in Kitsilano?
196 at the end of September 2026: 43 detached houses, 37 duplexes, 32 townhouses, 84 condos.
What do homes sell for in Kitsilano?
The real estate board keeps sold prices and market statistics behind a sign-in. A free account shows you the sold prices and the Kyle Mark Report for Vancouver West.
What schools are near Kitsilano?
Within about 1.6 km of the centre of Kitsilano, public elementary: General Gordon Elementary, Lord Tennyson Elementary, Henry Hudson Elementary; public secondary: Kitsilano Secondary. 10 schools in all, public and independent. Catchment is set by street address, so confirm a specific home with Vancouver School Board.