Ambleside
The village heart: flat, walkable streets above the beach and the seawall, the library, the community centre, and the districts densest condo pocket around Park Royal. Downsizers and young buyers start here.
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West Vancouver realtor
West Vancouver realtor for homes where the view is only the start.
West Vancouver asks the biggest questions in the region: view or privacy, estate or village, renovation or rebuild. Mike Dirks helps families answer them with street level knowledge of every pocket from Horseshoe Bay to Ambleside, and a marketing system built for homes that deserve an audience.
West Vancouver home prices
West Vancouver benchmark prices.
Benchmark prices for a typical home in West Vancouver, updated every month from the Greater Vancouver Realtors MLS Home Price Index.
$2,244,700Composite benchmark, all homes, down 7.4 percent year over year
$2,822,900Detached benchmark, down 9.9 percent year over year
$1,097,300Apartment benchmark, down 5.7 percent year over year
No benchmarkGVR publishes no West Vancouver townhouse benchmark; attached homes price home by home
West Vancouver carries the highest composite benchmark in the region, more than double the Metro Vancouver figure of $1,075,900, and 34 homes sold for every 100 new listings in September 2026, the strongest pace on the North Shore that month. Source: Greater Vancouver Realtors, MLS Home Price Index, September 2026. This band updates monthly when the new package lands.
Neighbourhood first
The pockets that shape West Vancouver.
One district, a dozen micro markets. A view lot in the Properties and a cottage street in Dundarave can sit ten minutes apart and price in different worlds.
Dundarave
The quieter village west of Ambleside, with a beloved main street, the pier, and streets of cottages and careful rebuilds. Families pay for the calm and the beach at the end of the road.
British Properties
The estate bench above the highway: large lots, guarded views, and the districts landmark homes. Privacy and outlook set the price, and provenance matters.
Caulfeild
A village in the coves at the west end, with its own elementary school, rocky shoreline, and a loyal local market that turns over slowly.
Horseshoe Bay
The ferry village at the districts edge: harbour life, the BC Ferries terminal, and homes stacked on the slopes above the marina. A community of its own.
Gleneagles and Eagle Harbour
Golf course fairways, a small sandy beach, and family homes on the districts west flank. Eagle Harbour elementary is a draw all its own.
Altamont and Sandy Cove
Established estate streets between Ambleside and the Properties, known for outlooks, big trees, and some of the districts most private lots.
Sentinel Hill and Queens
The eastern bench above Ambleside: panoramic views, mid century homes, and quick access to both bridges. A value pocket by West Vancouver standards.
Property types
West Vancouver homes, by type.
Detached estates carry this market, but the condo and attached pockets near the villages are where most of the movement is.
Detached homes and estates
The districts core product, from Dundarave cottages to British Properties estates. The September 2026 detached benchmark was $2,822,900. Lot, view, and privacy drive value more than floor area.
Waterfront and view homes
True waterfront is rare and priced accordingly; view homes trade on the corridor they hold. Mike prices the outlook first, then the house.
Condos and apartments
Clustered around Ambleside and Park Royal, with the apartment benchmark at $1,097,300. The districts easiest entry and its classic downsizer move.
Townhomes and duplexes
Scarce in West Vancouver, which is why GVR publishes no townhouse benchmark here. When attached homes list, they draw buyers priced out of detached streets.
Community life
How West Vancouver spends its days.
A seawall, two villages, a famous library, and a mountain of trails and ski runs behind it all.
The seawall and the beaches
The West Vancouver seawall runs from Ambleside to Dundarave past John Lawson Park, and the beaches stack up westward: Sandy Cove, Eagle Harbour, and Horseshoe Bay. Summer evenings belong to the waterfront.
Community centre, pool, and arena
The West Vancouver Community Centre campus holds the aquatic centre, the ice arena, the seniors activity centre, and the health centre in one place on Marine Drive, and it anchors family schedules across the district.
Memorial Library and the arts
West Vancouver Memorial Library on Marine Drive is one of the most loved libraries in the country, and the Kay Meek Arts Centre and the Silk Purse gallery give the district a real arts calendar.
Cypress Mountain and the trails
Cypress Mountain ski area sits inside the district, and the trail network runs from the Baden Powell to Whyte Lake and the old growth of Cypress Falls Park. Ski mornings and forest walks are part of the housing value here.
Community events
The West Vancouver events calendar, through the year.
Dates shift a little each year. These are the fixtures locals plan around, refreshed here each season.
Harmony Arts Festival
Ten days on the Ambleside waterfront each August: art exhibitions, artisan markets, outdoor concerts, and food, drawing visitors from across the region to the districts front yard.
West Vancouver Community Cultural Fest
The first weekend of June in Ambleside Park, the evolution of the old Community Day, with two days of cultural performances, food, and local showcases.
Ambleside Artisan Farmers Market
Sunday mornings from May to October at Ambleside Park, with farm stalls and makers a short walk from the beach.
Coho Festival
Early September at Ambleside Park: a salmon barbecue, live music, and a celebration of the Coho run returning to local streams.
Dundarave Festival of Lights
Through December at Dundarave Beach, hundreds of sponsored Christmas trees light the waterfront, closing with Wassail and Bonfire Night on the Saturday before Christmas.
Fire Festival at Ambleside
Each March, the Persian New Year fire festival fills Ambleside with jumping fires, food, and music, one of the largest celebrations of its kind in the region.
Housing character
The housing, era by era.
The oldest homes stand in Ambleside and Dundarave: modest cottages and early houses from the cottage era, many now lovingly kept or carefully replaced. Streets here sell a feeling as much as a floor plan, and heritage sensitive renovations tend to hold their value.
The British Properties changed everything from the 1930s onward, when the Guinness family built the Lions Gate Bridge and opened the bench lands to estate building. Postwar decades added the districts famous West Coast modern houses, all glass and cedar and view, a style collectors now seek out by name.
The current era is the mega build: very large new homes on estate lots, priced on architecture and outlook. Against them, the condo clusters near Park Royal and Ambleside keep turning over quietly. Each era prices on different evidence, and matching a home to its era is where an experienced read earns its keep in West Vancouver.
Buying
Buying in West Vancouver.
Start with the land questions, because they outlast any kitchen. Slope, rock, drainage, and view protection decide what a West Vancouver lot can become. Mike walks the lot with those questions first, and flags where a geotechnical opinion is worth buying before subjects come off.
Then the daily life questions. The Lions Gate Bridge sets the commute rhythm for the east end, the Upper Levels highway for the west. School planning spans strong public options like West Vancouver Secondary, Rockridge, and Sentinel, plus Mulgrave and Collingwood for private education. Each pocket trades these off differently.
Finally, the older home questions. Many district homes carry original systems, oil tanks long removed or still buried, and renovations of mixed pedigree. A careful inspection and a documents review are not formalities here; they are where the real price gets set.
Selling
Selling in West Vancouver.
West Vancouver buyers buy the outlook, the privacy, and the story of the street, in that order. Mikes launch system leads with cinematic video and photography that prove all three, then puts the home in front of local, national, and international audiences through his network of more than 15,000 contacts.
Pricing needs a steady hand. The districts detached benchmark fell 9.9 percent in the year to September 2026, and overpriced estates sit while correctly priced homes still draw competition. Mike builds the price from real comparable sales on your street and defends it in writing.
Presentation is the other half. Decluttering, garden work, and light staging return outsized results in this market because buyers compare against professionally presented competition. Mikes team handles the plan with you, then launches on the timeline the street deserves.
The map
West Vancouver, on the map.
West Vancouver stretches along the north shore of Burrard Inlet from the Capilano River to Horseshoe Bay: Ambleside and Dundarave on the flat by the water, the British Properties climbing above, Caulfeild and Eagle Harbour tucked into coves at the west end.
Map data from OpenStreetMap contributors. Zoom and drag to explore the pockets named on this page.
Listings
Homes for sale in West Vancouver right now.
Live listings change daily, and the public portals carry the full current set. Use the button below to browse what is for sale in West Vancouver today, then ask Mike which homes are worth your time and which to skip.
Browse West Vancouver listings on REALTOR.ca
Prefer a shortlist built for you? Ask Mike for the newest listings by area and he will send the West Vancouver homes that match your budget and your pocket, with his notes on each.
Watch
The latest Vancouver market update.
Mike publishes plain spoken market updates on the Vancouver Family Living channel: what the newest numbers mean for buyers and sellers across the region, including West Vancouver.
In this update Mike reads the newest regional numbers the way he reads them for his own clients: what is selling, where buyers hold the leverage, and what it means for a West Vancouver move this season. The area figures on this page come from the same release.
The market right now
What the regional numbers say.
According to Greater Vancouver Realtors, September 2026 data showed a composite benchmark price of $1,075,900 across the region, with a sales to active listings ratio of 10.9 percent, which favours buyers. West Vancouver felt that softness at the top end: detached benchmarks posted one of the steepest falls in the region, while its sales pace against new listings, 34 per 100, stayed the strongest on the North Shore. Serious sellers are pricing to the new reality and still finding buyers; hopeful pricing is what sits.
For the numbers on your street, ask Mike for a free home value review. He builds each one by hand from real comparable sales, and it comes with no obligation.
Common questions
West Vancouver questions, answered.
How much do homes cost in West Vancouver?
The September 2026 benchmark for a typical detached home was $2,822,900, the apartment benchmark was $1,097,300, and the composite across all homes was $2,244,700, the highest in the region. GVR publishes no townhouse benchmark for West Vancouver. Your street and your view set the real number.
Is West Vancouver more expensive than North Vancouver?
Yes, on benchmark prices. West Vancouvers composite of $2,244,700 sits well above North Vancouvers $1,290,400. The premium buys larger lots, more privacy, and the districts estate character; North Vancouver counters with younger family energy and more attainable entry points.
What are the schools like in West Vancouver?
Public options include West Vancouver Secondary, Rockridge, and Sentinel, plus well regarded elementaries like Eagle Harbour, Caulfeild, and Westcot. Private options include Mulgrave and Collingwood. Catchments matter, so confirm the school map for any address before you buy.
How long is the commute from West Vancouver to downtown?
From Ambleside the Lions Gate Bridge run is often 15 to 25 minutes outside rush hour; from Horseshoe Bay plan on 30 to 45. Bridge traffic is the variable, and Mike helps buyers test the drive at the hours they will actually travel.
Are there condos in West Vancouver?
Yes, clustered around Ambleside and Park Royal, where the apartment benchmark was $1,097,300 in September 2026. They are the districts easiest entry and the classic downsizer move for estate owners who want to stay in the district.
What should I check before buying an older West Vancouver home?
Slope and drainage on the lot, the state of roofing and systems, any history of buried oil tanks, and the paperwork behind past renovations. Mike builds those checks into the offer plan rather than discovering them after subjects are removed.
What is my West Vancouver home worth?
Ask Mike for a free home value review. He builds it from real comparable sales on your street, adjusted for view, lot, and condition, and walks you through the number with no obligation.
How much does it cost to work with a realtor in West Vancouver?
Buyers are usually covered within the commission structure the seller offers, and sellers agree on fees with Mike up front before anything is signed. He explains every number in plain language first.
Keep exploring
The other areas Mike works.
Tell me what your West Vancouver move needs to make possible.
Whether you are ready now or still working through the options, start with a direct conversation.
Call or text 778 997 1890 or email dirksrealestate@gmail.com.