West End, Kamloops - October 2026 Real Estate Report
West End, Kamloops: Your Neighbour Just Got a Better Price Than the City Thinks
If you own a home in West End and you're still looking at your BC Assessment notice to figure out what your place is worth, you're working with old information. The real numbers tell a more interesting story - and depending on whether you own a house or a condo, the playbook looks pretty different right now.
The Vibe: Houses vs. Condos in West End
Let's break down what's actually happening on our streets.
Houses - Taking a Breather
We've seen some softening on the house side lately. The average sale price for houses came in at $575,300 this period, which is down 24.7% from last month. That's a notable dip. Homes are sitting on the market for an average of 64 days, which is slower than nearby Lower Sahali at 35 days. Buyers are also negotiating - properties are selling at about 97.94% of list price, so sellers are giving a little ground.
- Average house sale price: $575,300
- Average list price this month: $587,400
- Price per square foot: $295
- Average days on market: 64
- Sale-to-list ratio: 97.94%
- Properties sold this period: 2
That said, the HonestDoor predicted market value for houses sits at $772,822 - up from the 3-month moving average of $763,936. So while recent sales have been softer, the underlying value trend for our houses is still pointing upward. Growth rate ranks 5 out of 27 neighbourhoods in Kamloops. That puts West End houses in the top tier of the city for value momentum.
Condos - Moving Fast and Growing Strong
The condo story in West End is a different conversation entirely. Condos here are selling in an average of just 21 days, which ranks 2nd out of 14 comparable neighbourhoods in Kamloops. That is fast. The average sale price is $241,850, essentially flat from last month, with a price per square foot of $390. Buyers are paying 93.71% of list price, so there is still some room to negotiate, but the speed of sales tells us demand is real.
- Average condo sale price: $241,850
- Average list price this month: $239,900
- Price per square foot: $390
- Average days on market: 21
- Sale-to-list ratio: 93.71%
- Properties sold this period: 2
The HonestDoor predicted market value for condos is $904,811, up from the 3-month moving average of $860,029. Condo growth ranks 3rd out of 27 neighbourhoods in Kamloops. That is a top-3 finish on the city leaderboard. West End condos are quietly one of the stronger growth stories in Kamloops right now.
The Secret Sauce: Why Your HonestDoor Price Matters More Than Your Assessment Right Now
Here is the thing about BC Assessment - it is a snapshot from July 1st of the previous year. By the time that notice lands in your mailbox, the market has already moved. For West End houses, the average assessed value sits at $756,974. The average HonestDoor Price is $770,288. That is a gap of roughly $13,000 - and the HonestDoor Price is updated in real time, not once a year.
For condos, the HonestDoor Price of $881,062 tells a story that a static government assessment simply cannot keep up with. If you are making any financial decision - refinancing, selling, or just benchmarking your net worth - the HonestDoor Price is the number that reflects what is actually happening in our neighbourhood today, not what happened 12 months ago.
West End also ranks 8th in Kamloops for average assessed value. That is a solid position, and it means our neighbourhood carries real weight in the city's pricing hierarchy.
The So What: Thinking About Selling This Summer?
For house owners, the honest answer is that the market is taking a breather. Longer days on market and a softer recent sale price mean you need to price sharp and present well. The good news is that the HonestDoor predicted value of $772,822 is trending up, and a growth rank of 5th in the city means West End is not losing ground - it is just catching its breath. If you can hold a few months, the trajectory looks better than the recent sales data suggests.
For condo owners, the window looks more interesting right now. Condos are moving in 21 days on average, growth ranks 3rd in Kamloops, and the predicted value is climbing. If you have been sitting on the fence, this summer could be a reasonable time to test the market.
A few more numbers worth knowing before you decide:
- House rental estimate: $3,442 per month - rental yield of 5.14% for houses
- Condo rental estimate: $3,154 per month - rental yield of 3.60% for condos
- Total transactions in West End in 2026: 26
- Total properties assessed: 818
- West End Airbnb rank in Kamloops: 15th for houses, 11th for condos
Bottom line - West End is not a neighbourhood in trouble. It is a neighbourhood where knowing your real numbers right now, not last July's numbers, is the difference between a smart move and a missed one. Check your HonestDoor Price before you do anything else.
west end | kamloops | october 2026This information is all based on our opinions based on the information available to us. Everyone's situation may be different and you should reach out to us for more personalized information.