This Okanagan Shuswap Real Estate Update covers the areas of Greater Vernon and the North Okanagan, Kelowna and Central Okanagan as well as Salmon Arm and the Shuswap.

Updated Stats for Residential Homes in the Okanagan Shuswap - October 2025

Sell/Inventory Ratio (this is the "absorption" of homes, i.e. how much of what is currently on the market sold last month.):

North: 18.97%

Central: 12.95%

Shuswap:  18.64%

Days to Sell (how many days on average it is taking to sell a home. Please note this does not include additional time on the market of any listings that expired or were cancelled and then re-listed.):

North: 62

Central: 61

Shuswap: 63

Active Listings:

North: 1424

Central: 3917

Shuswap: 972

Benchmark Price:

North:

Single Family: $773,400

Townhouse:  $570,300

Apartment:    $314,800

Central:

Single Family: $1,042,900

Townhouse:     $697,100

Apartment:    $489,500

Shuswap:

Single Family: $763,700

Townhouse:     $529,000

Apartment:    $415,000

Average Prices (Residential):

North: $789,641

Central: $1,060,499

Shuswap: $768,359

Lakefront Sales (Year to date):

North Okanagan Waterfront Home Sales: 28

Central Okanagan Waterfront Home Sales: 56

Shuswap Waterfront Home Sales: 36

Okanagan Shuswap Overall Statistics:

Total Units that were newly LISTED (and active on the market):

North: 245

Central: 920

Shuswap: 162

Total Units SOLD (all property types including raw land and commercial):

North: 164

Central: 386

Shuswap: 106

Wrap Up:

Sellers:

In today’s market, sellers who price their homes realistically and focus on strong presentation are the ones seeing the best results. Overpricing leads to longer days on market and often lower offers, while well-priced homes attract the motivated buyers who are actively searching right now. As we head into the fall season, there’s real opportunity for both buyers and sellers—but only for those who move decisively. To succeed, your home needs to show well and appeal to buyers who are taking their time to choose carefully. It's time to talk strategy with a professional listing agent today. If you're currently on the market, our new video "The 7 Biggest Home Selling Mistakes" could be an interesting watch for you!

Buyers:

Here is our feature listing of the month, a low-maintenance home in one of Vernon's most desirable communities. View our listing video for #55 2100 55 Avenue here:

If you are wanting to buy, call us and we can work together to get you access to that elusive 10% of homes that are not currently on the market.  One of them may just be the perfect home for you.  Reach out to Salt Fowler today. and "Just Add Salt".  Being first in line in this competitive market is key.  

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About the Author: The article above, Real Estate Market Update, was provided by Lisa Salt, an authority on Vernon BC, Okanagan and Shuswap and area real estate and a leader in the field of real estate blogging and vlogging.  Lisa and her group have helped literally thousands of families buy and sell homes since 1993. 

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