The Top Most Expensive Communities in Nanaimo for August 2025
The Top Most Expensive Communities in Nanaimo for August 2025 highlights where single family detached prices are landing across the city. Curious which communities topped the market this month? Below is a ranked list of the most expensive areas for single family detached homes, not acreage or waterfront, based on the twelve months to date average. This snapshot shows where prices are climbing, where they are cooling, and how each community compares within the Nanaimo area.
Nanaimo Breakdown by Single Family Detached (Not Acreage or Waterfront) for August 2025
Source: Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (Zone 4, August 2025).
Which communities came out on top in August 2025?
The highest prices this month centred on the Lantzville areas and the north end of the city. Lower Lantzville led with an average of $1,226,725 on the twelve months to date view, along with a strong increase of +13.59 percent year over year and a solid +7.72 percent year to date. Upper Lantzville followed at $1,150,149 with a modest annual gain, while North Nanaimo came in at $1,063,892 and Hammond Bay recorded $1,063,672, both posting healthy annual growth.
In the next tier, North Jingle Pot averaged $1,027,567 with a small annual decline but a positive year to date change, and Pleasant Valley reached $948,900 with one of the strongest annual gains in the city. Cedar at $912,751 remained steady overall with a slight year to date dip, and South Jingle Pot reported $911,800 with a flat annual comparison on the twelve month view.
Mid range communities included Departure Bay at $894,704, Diver Lake at $854,000, Chase River at $816,250, and University District at $800,130. These areas showed mixed movement, with a blend of small gains and small declines on the comparison metrics.
Value focused neighbourhoods included Uplands at $787,731, Brechin Hill at $757,986, Central Nanaimo at $693,500, Old City at $661,833, and South Nanaimo at $649,419. Extension showed limited activity on the twelve month average, which is common for smaller sub markets with fewer detached transactions.
Key Takeaways
- Luxury anchor: Lower Lantzville and the north end remain the highest price points for detached homes.
- Broad stability: Most core Nanaimo communities show small positive year over year changes on the twelve month view.
- Mixed momentum: Year to date readings vary by area, which reflects differences in the mix of homes sold and the pace of activity.
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