Updated Stats for Residential Homes in the Okanagan Shuswap - September 2026

Sell/Inventory Ratio (this is the "absorption" of homes, i.e. how much of what is currently on the market sold last month.):

North: 17.11%

Central: 12.23%

Shuswap:  17.06%

Days to Sell (how many days on average it is taking to sell a home. Please note this does not include additional time on the market of any listings that expired or were cancelled and then re-listed.):

North: 94

Central:67

Shuswap: 82

Active Listings:

North: 1467

Central: 3982

Shuswap: 1081

Benchmark Price:

North:

Single Family: $793,000

Townhouse:  $563,400

Apartment:    $324,300

Central:

Single Family: $1,057,200

Townhouse:     $696,600

Apartment:    $496,700

Shuswap:

Single Family: $738,600

Townhouse:     $553,100

Apartment:    $435,100

Average Prices (Residential):

North: $789,991

Central: $1,089,668

Shuswap: $797,228

Lakefront Sales (Year to date):

North Okanagan Waterfront Home Sales: 20

Central Okanagan Waterfront Home Sales: 41

Shuswap Waterfront Home Sales: 37

Okanagan Shuswap Overall Statistics:

Total Units that were newly LISTED (and active on the market):

North: 278

Central: 939

Shuswap: 157

Total Units SOLD (all property types including raw land and commercial):

North: 150

Central: 357

Shuswap: 102

Wrap Up:

Sellers:

Although fewer homes are coming onto the market, buyers are taking longer to make decisions and are becoming increasingly price-sensitive. With average selling times rising across the North Okanagan, Central Okanagan, and Shuswap, sellers need to be realistic about pricing and prepared to give their listing time to attract the right buyer. The good news is that reduced competition can work in your favour, provided your home is well-presented and priced appropriately against comparable properties. A clear strategy and a strong first impression will help your property stand out in this more patient market. It's time to talk game plan with a professional listing agent today. If you're currently a local resident, our latest video “Vernon BC Election 2026” may be of interest to you!

Buyers:

September’s market offers buyers more breathing room, with homes taking longer to sell and all three regions sitting in balanced-market territory. With fewer new listings coming onto the market, buyers still have a good selection, but inventory isn’t building up as much as some might expect. Take advantage of the extra time to compare properties, do your due diligence, and negotiate where appropriate, while keeping in mind that prices remain steady or are even rising in some areas. It’s more important than ever to have a real estate expert guiding you through your journey. Reach out to our office today to get started! If you are considering buying a lakefront home, our new video “What Does it Really Cost to Live on the Lake in Vernon?” could be of interest to you!

Here is our feature listing of the month, a lovely Predator Ridge home. View our listing video for 101 Diamond Way here:

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About the Author: The article above, Real Estate Market Update, was provided by Lisa Salt (unlicensed), an authority on the Vernon BC, Okanagan and Shuswap areas and a leader in the field of blogging and vlogging.  The group members at Salt Fowler have helped literally thousands of families buy and sell homes since 1993. 

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