Bowen Island homes for sale

What kind of homes are in Bowen Island?

Bowen Island is a detached-house neighbourhood. 61% of the homes on the market are single-family houses on their own lot, so the supply is set by how many owners decide to sell in a given season.

The next largest group is other homes, at 37% of what is listed.

Construction dates are spread out. The median home for sale dates to 1997, with most of the market falling between 1968 and 2023, so condition and updates vary a lot from listing to listing.

19% of the current listings were built in the last five years, so new-construction inventory is a real option here rather than an exception.

What do you actually get for the money?

50% of the homes for sale have four or more bedrooms, with the 4-bedroom plan the most common of all. Family-sized space is the norm rather than the premium option.

A typical listing here offers about 2,279 sq ft of living space and 3 bathrooms.

Where a lot is reported, the median is 24,101 sq ft, which is what sets the ceiling on additions, laneway homes and future redevelopment.

Garages are uncommon here; the typical listing comes with 3 parking stalls instead.

Strata or freehold?

Only 16% of the listings in Bowen Island are strata-titled. Most buyers here are purchasing freehold, with no monthly fee and no strata council to answer to.

Across the 6 listings that disclose one, the median strata fee is $165 per month. Read it against what it covers before comparing two buildings on price alone.

Getting around Bowen Island

Transit coverage is thin here. Most listings in Bowen Island are not close to rapid transit or a frequent bus route, so plan on driving.

Across 35 scored listings the median walk score is 5 out of 100, computed from real walking routes. Day-to-day errands here usually involve a drive or a bus.

Setting and surroundings

20% of the current listings are waterfront, which is rare enough anywhere in the region to shape pricing on the streets around them.

A view is claimed on 68% of the listings. Views are priced aggressively and are the first thing a new tower can take away, so it is worth checking what protects one before you pay for it.