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The Port Moody real estate market update showed mixed performance in August 2025. While prices saw modest year-over-year declines, inventory remained elevated and sales activity varied across property types. Here’s a detailed look at how the market shaped up last month.
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Detached Homes
Detached home sales in Port Moody improved over last year, though listings remain high and benchmark prices continue to adjust. A rise in buyer activity alongside longer selling times suggests a cautious but interested market.
- Total Sales: 12
- Active Listings: 126
- Benchmark Price: $2,095,300
- Average Days on Market: 23
- One-Year Price Change: –3.8%
Townhomes
Townhomes continue to offer the most balanced conditions in Port Moody. While inventory is up significantly compared to last year, sales held steady and prices showed only minimal movement.
- Total Sales: 11
- Active Listings: 57
- Benchmark Price: $1,036,300
- Average Days on Market: 29
- One-Year Price Change: –2.5%
Condos
The condo market cooled slightly in August, with a decrease in sales and rising average days on market. Although listings are higher year-over-year, buyer activity has softened as affordability and interest rate pressures persist.
- Total Sales: 22
- Active Listings: 124
- Benchmark Price: $723,600
- Average Days on Market: 36
- One-Year Price Change: –3.5%
Sales-to-Active Listings Ratio
This key metric helps identify what type of market we’re in:
| Property Type | Sales-to-Active Ratio | Market Type |
|---|---|---|
| Townhomes | 19.3% | Balanced/Seller’s |
| Condos | 17.7% | Balanced |
| Detached | 9.5% | Buyer’s Market |
The detached segment continues to favour buyers, while townhomes are approaching seller’s market conditions.
Month-over-Month Movement
Looking at short-term trends from July to August:
- Detached sales eased from 17 to 12, with benchmark prices adjusting slightly downward.
- Townhome inventory dropped from 66 to 57, suggesting reduced supply, but sales also slowed.
- Condo sales declined from 31 to 22, while the average time to sell extended from 27 to 36 days.
Neighbourhood Highlights
A few local markets stood out in August:
- College Park PM (Townhomes):
Benchmark Price: $982,200
One-Year Price Change: +1.0%
Sales: 4 - Barber Street (Detached):
Benchmark Price: $2,093,900
One-Year Price Change: –11.0%
Active Listings: 11
Neighbourhood-specific performance often varies from the city-wide average, so localized insight can be especially helpful for buyers and sellers.
Long-Term Price Trends
According to the MLS® HPI Benchmark Price chart on page 5 of the August report:
- Detached home prices have stabilized around the $2.09M range after peaking in 2024.
- Condo prices have steadily declined since spring 2024.
- Townhome values have been relatively flat, showing resilience amid shifting demand.
Average Price Per Square Foot (August 2025):
- Detached: $687
- Townhomes: $725
- Condos: $883
This PSF data helps illustrate the price per livable square foot in today’s market—a useful comparison tool for buyers across property types.
What This Means for Buyers and Sellers
For buyers, especially in the detached and condo segments, the current market presents more flexibility, choice, and negotiation power.
For sellers, especially townhome owners, there’s still solid demand, pricing right and presenting well will be key to maximizing interest.
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Every market shift brings new opportunities. Whether you’re planning to sell, upgrade, or get into the market for the first time, we are here to guide you with honest advice and expert insight tailored to Port Moody’s evolving real estate trends.
Contact details
Sayed Najibi
Personal Real Estate Corporation
Phone: 604-649-6520
Website: www.sngroup.ca