The water front market, is it worth it?

The Water Front Market, Is It Worth It?

 

Every market sector has its own characteristics. Water front property is no exception. Owning water front property is prestigious, making it sought after for those who can afford it. But is it worth it? Sales of water front houses in the Comox Valley over the past 12 months have declined 27% from $44 million last year to $32 million this year. However, the average price has increased 19% from $638,812 to $762,079. Sales of water front houses in Campbell River over the past 12 months have declined 11% from $10.3 million last year to $9.2 million this year. However, the average price has increased 40% from $543,979 to $762,500. Currently, the average price of a non-waterfront house has increased 20% in the Comox Valley and 17% in Campbell River. It appears that the price increase for water front houses is out performing its non-waterfront counterpart!

Comox Valley

Sept 2017 VIREB stats

Single Family Dwelling Sales

698, down 19% YTD Jan 1 – Sept 30 853, down 16 % 12 MTD In the past 12 months

Average Price

$480,331, up 20% average sale price based on 853 sales

Campbell River

Sept 2017 VIREB stats

 Single Family Dwelling Sales

481, down 8% YTD Jan 1 – Sept 30   609, down 4% 12 MTD In the past 12 months

Average Price

$394,042, up 17% average sale price based on 609 sales

The Market Minute this month has been authored by Chris Kutyn