Kamloops Real Estate: Up or Down? October 2026 vs 2025
It's the question I get asked more than any other: is the Kamloops market up or down right now?
So I went straight to the source. I pulled every Kamloops sale from the same four weeks, one year apart, mid October to early November 2025 versus 2026, and compared them side by side. Here's what the numbers really say.
More Homes Are Selling
- 2025: 111 sales
- 2026: 125 sales
That's up 12.6%. More buyers are getting off the fence this fall, whether that's thanks to more choice, more stable rates or simply life moving forward.
Prices Eased a Little
- Median sale price: $645,000 in 2025, $615,000 in 2026, down 4.7%
- Average sale price: $673,444 in 2025, $656,465 in 2026, down 2.5%
The median is the middle sale, so half of homes sold for more and half for less. Part of the dip comes from what sold, not just what prices did. More lower priced homes sold this year, which pulls the middle number down.
Prices by Property Type
| Property Type | 2025 Median | 2026 Median | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | $749,950 | $730,000 | Down 2.7% |
| Half Duplex | $542,450 | $523,000 | Down 3.6% |
| Townhouse | $504,000 | $447,000 | Down 11.3% |
| Apartment | $345,100 | $342,500 | Down 0.8% |
Townhomes saw the biggest dip. If you've been waiting on a townhome, this is worth a closer look. Detached homes held up well, and apartments barely moved.
Almost Half of Sales Were Under $600K
- 2025: 45 homes under $600,000 (41% of sales)
- 2026: 58 homes under $600,000 (46% of sales)
Entry level buyers are back. First time buyers, downsizers and investors are all active in this price range. If you're buying your first home, check out my Kamloops first time home buyer guide.
How Much Room Is There to Negotiate?
Sellers got about 97.6% of their asking price in both years. On a $600,000 home, that's around $14,000 off asking on average.
And 9 homes sold over asking this fall, up from 5 last year. The right home, priced right, still gets competition.
What It Means for Buyers
Prices are a touch softer than last year and there's some room to negotiate, especially on townhomes and homes that have been sitting. But well priced homes still move, so get pre approved and be ready.
What It Means for Sellers
More homes are selling than last year, which means buyers are out there. The key is pricing right from day one. Homes priced right sell, and overpriced homes sit. Curious what your home could sell for today? Get your free Kamloops home value.
The Bottom Line
So is Kamloops real estate up or down? More sales, slightly softer prices. That's a healthy, balanced market, and it's a good time to make a move on either side.
Want Numbers for Your Street?
Every neighbourhood is different. If you'd like to know what's happening on your street or in your price range, I'm happy to pull the numbers for you, no pressure.
I'm Scott Arsenault, REALTOR® with Stonehaus Realty, and I'm proud to have tons of 5 star Google reviews from Kamloops buyers and sellers.
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Source: Association of Interior REALTORS® MLS® sold data for Kamloops, comparing sales from October 7 to November 6, 2025 (111 sales) with October 7 to November 4, 2026 (125 sales). Includes detached homes, half duplexes, townhouses and apartments in Aberdeen, Barnhartvale, Batchelor Heights, Brocklehurst, Campbell Creek/Deloro, Dallas, Dufferin/Southgate, Juniper Ridge, Knutsford/Lac Le Jeune, North Kamloops, Pinantan, Pineview Valley, Rayleigh, Sahali, South Kamloops, South Thompson Valley, Sun Rivers, Tobiano, Valleyview, Westmount and Westsyde. Small samples by property type can swing month to month. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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