Disclaimer: The False Creek Flats region encompasses parts of Strathcona, Downtown Eastside, Grandview-Woodland, Hastings, and Mount Pleasant (Eastside) neighborhoods. To provide a comprehensive view of market trends in False Creek Flats, we analyze these areas together to reflect overall activity within this evolving district.
False Creek Flats Market Summary for March 2025
March saw continued momentum in the False Creek Flats real estate market, with improved activity across both detached homes and the condo/townhome sector. Detached homes showed stronger sales performance compared to previous months, indicating growing buyer interest in this segment.
Detached Houses:
- Inventory: 57
- Sales: 11
- Sales Ratio: 19.3%
Condos & Townhomes:
- Inventory: 318
- Sales: 64
- Sales Ratio: 20.1%
The detached home market showed signs of strengthening, with the sales ratio approaching a more balanced market condition. Meanwhile, condos and townhomes maintained their steady appeal to buyers, achieving a healthy sales ratio that reflects consistent demand.
Here is the breakdown of all neighbourhoods around False Creek Flats.
Strathcona (East Vancouver)
Strathcona continued to demonstrate solid market performance, particularly in the detached home segment.
Detached Houses:
- Inventory: 4
- Sales: 1
- Sales Ratio: 25.0%
Condos & Townhomes:
- Inventory: 45
- Sales: 11
- Sales Ratio: 24.4%
Both property segments in Strathcona reflected balanced market conditions, with the detached market showing particularly strong demand relative to the limited available inventory.
Downtown Eastside
Market activity in the Downtown Eastside remained subdued, with no detached home activity and moderate interest in condos and townhomes.
Detached Houses:
- Inventory: 0
- Sales: 0
- Sales Ratio: 0.0%
Condos & Townhomes:
- Inventory: 51
- Sales: 9
- Sales Ratio: 17.6%
While the detached home market showed no activity, the attached housing segment exhibited reasonable activity though trailed other neighbourhoods.
Grandview-Woodland (East Vancouver)
Grandview-Woodland showed more balanced results, with moderate interest in both detached homes and condos/townhomes.
Detached Houses:
- Inventory: 36
- Sales: 5
- Sales Ratio: 13.9%
Condos & Townhomes:
- Inventory: 51
- Sales: 7
- Sales Ratio: 13.7%
Both property segments saw comparable levels of buyer interest, reflecting a steady but measured demand for housing in this neighbourhood.
Hastings (East Vancouver)
Hastings showed strong performance in both detached and attached property segments, with particularly robust activity in the detached home market.
Detached Houses:
- Inventory: 6
- Sales: 2
- Sales Ratio: 33.3%
Condos & Townhomes:
- Inventory: 19
- Sales: 5
- Sales Ratio: 26.3%
The detached market was quite active, with a high sales ratio suggesting healthy demand. The condo and townhome market also performed well, with a strong sales ratio indicating significant buyer interest.
Mount Pleasant (East Vancouver)
Mount Pleasant remained highly competitive, with notable activity in both detached homes and condos/townhomes.
Detached Houses:
- Inventory: 11
- Sales: 3
- Sales Ratio: 27.3%
Condos & Townhomes:
- Inventory: 152
- Sales: 33
- Sales Ratio: 21.7%
The attached market continued to thrive, while detached homes showed strong performance despite limited inventory.
Price Analysis: Vancouver East vs. Vancouver West
Situated within Vancouver East, False Creek Flats continues to be a more cost-effective alternative to Vancouver West. Below is an overview of the March 2025 benchmark prices and their respective shifts:
Vancouver East Market Highlights:
- Detached Homes: The benchmark price reached $1,854,600, marking a 0.4% decrease from February but remaining unchanged compared to the same time last year.
- Townhouses: Townhouse prices held steady at a benchmark of $1,159,400, showing no change from the previous month but a 2.0% rise year-over-year.
- Condos: The condo market experienced a positive shift, with prices increasing to a benchmark of $702,800, reflecting a 1.7% monthly increase but a 1.3% year-over-year decline.
Vancouver West Market Highlights:
- Detached Homes: Prices in this area were significantly higher, with a benchmark of $3,451,900, showing a 0.3% monthly decrease but a slight 0.1% increase compared to last year.
- Townhouses: Vancouver West townhouses saw a modest decrease, with the benchmark price at $1,478,800, a 0.9% decline from February and only a 0.5% annual increase.
- Condos: The condo market in Vancouver West saw positive movement, with the benchmark price at $849,400, reflecting a 1.2% increase from February and a 0.9% rise year-over-year.
Vancouver East remains a more affordable choice compared to Vancouver West, providing substantial savings across all housing types. Detached homes in Vancouver East cost nearly half as much as their Westside counterparts. Townhouses in this region are around $319K cheaper, making them a more viable option for many buyers. Likewise, condos in Vancouver East are priced about $147K lower than those in Vancouver West, highlighting the financial advantages of purchasing in this area.
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