Nelson Real Estate

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Home Prices in Nelson

The asking price of homes for sale in Nelson has decreased 1.79% since June last year, while the number of homes for sale has decreased 4.37%. See more Nelson Home Prices & Values.

House
Median Asking Price
$900K
95 Houses
Townhouse
Median Asking Price
$775K
21 Townhouses
Condo
Median Asking Price
$439K
7 Condos

Find Real Estate & MLS® Listings in Nelson

Zolo has the most thorough, up-to-date set of Nelson real estate listings. Right now, Nelson has 0 homes for sale, including 95 houses, 7 condos, and 21 townhouses for sale.

With Zolo you'll be able to find the hottest Nelson neighbourhoods, the top schools in the city, and evaluate nearby amenities. Narrow down your home search to filter by price, bedrooms, size or search by our map of MLS® listings for Canada-wide real estate.

MLS® Listing data for Nelson is updated every 15 minutes to provide you the most-up-to-date home listings. Get in touch with one of our Nelson real estate agents to get started on landing your dream home today.

Nelson City Guide

10K
Population
10.5%
Population Growth
9%
Unemployment

Located in British Columbia, the city of Nelson has a population of 10,230. The 10.5% population growth for this city is - when compared to other Canadian cities.

There are 11.46% of immigrants in in Nelson, 1.54% of which are recent immigrants to Canada. Other than English, the most common language spoken is English, with 9% of residents reporting it as their mother tongue. The largest cultural community within Nelson is English at 38%, followed by Scottish at 30% and Irish at 25%.

Nelson offers good employment opportunities with an unemployment rate that sits near 9%, which is - when compared to other cities. Approximately 59% of residents hold a university degree. Residents can expect good quality of life in Nelson based upon a - median family income of $48,077.

According to Statistics Canada 62% of Nelson residents drive. About 18% of residents that are already established within the city will move within a year, while 49% will move within five years.

Nelson's population is average when it comes to homeownership, with 63% owning a home and 37% renting. The median monthly mortgage cost is estimated to be about $717, which is - when compared to renters in other Canadian cities.

In the Canadian real estate context, Nelson is a good place to set down roots.

Nearby Cities

Plenty would-be homeowners choose properties for sale in districts that are further from Nelson's downtown core. Suburban communities usually offer larger homes on larger lots. For even more options, consider commuting into Nelson's core from a nearby city, such as Creston, , and . Even neighbouring cities that require a bit of a longer commute, such as , , and , are good options as they offer great housing options, often at more attractive prices.

City
(Top 5)
Sold under 10d Sold above asking Average sale price Active listings
1Chatham 0%0%$0329
2Miramichi 0%0%$098
3Nelson 0%0%$0175
4Derby 0%0%$03
5Glenelg 0%0%$03

Demographics

Buying a house means owning a piece of a neighbourhood, so it’s a good idea to get to know your neighbours. Here’s a snapshot of Nelson’s demographics, including median age, schools and income, using census information from Statistics Canada.

37%
Rent
63%
Own
$801
Monthly Rent (Median)
$717
Monthly Mortgage (Median)
2,595
Total Families
$48,077
Family Income (Median)
41
Age (Median)
59%
College Educated

Schools

For those interested in buying Canadian real estate in order to raise a family, take heart: Nelson is home to top-rated elementary and secondary schools. To help you narrow down your Nelson housing market search, here’s the top five schools in each category. (Learn more in our school guide.)

Elementary Schools

6.4 Hume
n/a CHEK-ABC
n/a Blewett
n/a St Joseph
n/a Rosemont

Secondary Schools

7.0 L V Rogers

Commuters

According to Statistics Canada, residents in Nelson use a variety of ways to get around.

62%
Drive
4%
Transit
4%
Bike
30%
Walk

FAQs About Nelson Real Estate

According to current Nelson MLS© statistics, the average home listing price in Nelson, BC is $900,000.

Based on current Nelson MLS© data, the average detached house in Nelson, BC has a listing price of $1,113,000. In Nelson, detached houses are on the market for 0 days on average.

According to current Nelson MLS© data, the average condo in Nelson, BC has a listing price of $446,000. In Nelson, the average price for a 2-bedroom condo is $462,000 and the average price for a 1-bedroom condo is $461,000.

The average townhouse in Nelson has an average listing price of $771,000, which represents a -2.7% change in price from last year. There are currently 21 townhouses for sale in Nelson, BC.

According to Statistics Canada Census data, the median total household income in Nelson is $48,077 per year, which is below the national median income of $67,000 per year.

In Nelson, BC, fewer people rent their homes than own at 36.9% rent versus 63.1% own. The median monthly rent price is $600 per month versus the median monthly mortgage of $3,300 per month.

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