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Nanaimo Neighbourhood
Old City|Nanaimo Real Estate.
Old City blends heritage character with walkable streets and harbour proximity. One of Nanaimo's most distinctive neighbourhoods, popular with buyers who value location, history, and a connected urban lifestyle.
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Open Explorer → $529,900 Median price Current area inventory
13 New this week Recently listed
141 Nearby places Within roughly 2 km
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Old City at a Glance
A quick look at current market activity, neighbourhood demographics, and nearby places in Old City.
Market Status
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Slower
Current Market
Current inventory and sales activity provide a useful snapshot of conditions for buyers comparing homes in Old City.
Area Facts
7
Pending sales
Current market activity
5,575
Population
2021 census
+ 7.13%
Population change
2016–2021
141
Nearby places
11 schools · 41 parks · 9 shops · 80 cafés
Local Connections
Getting Around
Approximate driving times from Old City.
Downtown Nanaimo 733 m
2 min
Departure Bay Ferry 3.6 km
7 min
Costco Nanaimo 12 km
18 min
Vancouver Island University 3.2 km
6 min
Nanaimo Regional General Hospital 4.6 km
7 min
Neck Point Park 11 km
16 min
Approximate off-peak driving times. Actual travel times may vary with traffic, weather and route conditions.
Interactive Experience
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Buyer Insights
📍 Local Market Snapshot
Old City currently accounts for 10% of active listings in Nanaimo, giving buyers a useful view into one of the local neighbourhood markets.
💡 Buyer Insight
Old City appeals to buyers looking for a practical neighbourhood with room to compare options. A strong mix of detached homes, local amenities and nearby parks can make it a good fit for households planning to stay longer term.
📈 Long-Term Outlook
While future home values cannot be predicted, Old City combines neighbourhood fundamentals that buyers often consider over the long term, including local amenities, housing mix and population trends.
Nanaimo · Old City · Homes
$990,000
805 38 Front Street
Nanaimo, BC
$779,900
505 154 Promenade Drive
Nanaimo, BC
$599,900
103 38 Front Street
Nanaimo, BC
$499,900
407 119 Haliburton Street
Nanaimo, BC
$739,000
TH10 38 Front Street
Nanaimo, BC
$369,900
310 555 Franklyn Street
Nanaimo, BC
$349,900
204 645 Selby Street
Nanaimo, BC
$425,000
103 91 Chapel Street
Nanaimo, BC
$1,195,900
722 Campbell Street
Nanaimo, BC
$549,900
203 Prideaux Street
Nanaimo, BC
$379,000
305 240 Milton Street
Nanaimo, BC
$759,900
1402 38 Front Street
Nanaimo, BC
$699,900
133 Milton Street
Nanaimo, BC
$379,000
304 327 Prideaux Street
Nanaimo, BC
$1,245,000
1802 38 Front Street
Nanaimo, BC
$599,900
654 Farquhar Street
Nanaimo, BC
$525,000
55 Haliburton Street
Nanaimo, BC
$450,000
202 211 Victoria Road
Nanaimo, BC
$784,900
476 Machleary Street
Nanaimo, BC
$469,900
104 119 Haliburton Street
Nanaimo, BC
$325,000
204 99 Chapel Street
Nanaimo, BC
$575,000
404 104 Esplanade Street
Nanaimo, BC
$798,900
401 650 Prideaux Street
Nanaimo, BC
$618,000
710 Fitzwilliam Street
Nanaimo, BC
$625,000
311 150 Promenade Drive
Nanaimo, BC
$549,000
203 158 Promenade Drive
Nanaimo, BC
$599,900
91 Machleary Street
Nanaimo, BC
$492,000
302 30 Cavan Street
Nanaimo, BC
$768,900
115 Machleary Street
Nanaimo, BC
$530,000
109 50 Mill Street
Nanaimo, BC
$399,000
107 146 Haliburton Street
Nanaimo, BC
$539,900
#503 45 Haliburton St
Nanaimo, BC
$479,900
#305 45 Haliburton St
Nanaimo, BC
$345,000
310 91 Chapel Street
Nanaimo, BC
$569,900
407 45 Haliburton Street
Nanaimo, BC
$759,900
478 Machleary Street
Nanaimo, BC
$1,950,000
352 Wesley Street
Nanaimo, BC
$649,900
58 Pine Street
Nanaimo, BC
$875,000
377 Milton Street
Nanaimo, BC
$369,900
102 135 Haliburton Street
Nanaimo, BC
$399,000
202 135 Haliburton Street
Nanaimo, BC
$564,900
411 99 Chapel Street
Nanaimo, BC
$609,000
505 45 Haliburton Street
Nanaimo, BC
$394,900
374 Nicol Street
Nanaimo, BC
$749,900
415 Machleary Street
Nanaimo, BC
$788,000
#402 650 Prideaux St
Nanaimo, BC
$740,000
639 Kennedy Street
Nanaimo, BC
$514,900
528 Hecate Street
Nanaimo, BC
$514,900
Lot 4 Hecate Street
Nanaimo, BC
$315,000
103 645 Selby Street
Nanaimo, BC
$885,000
636 Kennedy Street
Nanaimo, BC
$495,000
674 Farquhar Street
Nanaimo, BC
$479,000
103 Haliburton Street
Nanaimo, BC
$384,900
125 Victoria Road
Nanaimo, BC
$569,900
304 104 Esplanade Street
Nanaimo, BC
$439,900
388 Pine Street
Nanaimo, BC
$495,000
1116 Woss Lake Drive
Nanaimo, BC
$699,000
532 Prideaux Street
Nanaimo, BC
$399,900
303 10 Chapel Street
Nanaimo, BC
$454,000
633 Prideaux Street
Nanaimo, BC
$469,900
36 Irwin Street
Nanaimo, BC
$529,900
101 253 Victoria Road
Nanaimo, BC
$185,000
304 30 Cavan Street
Nanaimo, BC
$399,000
330 Kennedy Street
Nanaimo, BC
$637,000
110 150 Promenade Drive
Nanaimo, BC
$669,000
148 victoria Road
Nanaimo, BC
$984,900
TH25 38 Front Street
Nanaimo, BC
$299,900
209 30 Cavan Street
Nanaimo, BC
$575,000
1603 154 Promenade Drive
Nanaimo, BC
$450,000
175 Fraser Street
Nanaimo, BC
$758,000
12 38 Front Street
Nanaimo, BC
$708,800
144 Victoria Road
Nanaimo, BC
$650,000
55 Comox Road
Nanaimo, BC
$639,000
100 253 Victoria Road
Nanaimo, BC
$495,900
404 45 Haliburton Street
Nanaimo, BC
$399,000
406 91 Chapel Street
Nanaimo, BC
$549,000
640 Campbell St
Nanaimo, BC
$519,900
405 45 Haliburton Street
Nanaimo, BC
$479,900
304 45 Haliburton Street
Nanaimo, BC
$459,900
105 45 Haliburton Street
Nanaimo, BC
$249,900
532 Selby Street
Nanaimo, BC
$365,000
302 91 Chapel Street
Nanaimo, BC
$380,000
502 147 Haliburton Street
Nanaimo, BC
$885,900
471 Selby St
Nanaimo, BC
$489,900
115 Haliburton Street
Nanaimo, BC
$375,000
223 Victoria Road
Nanaimo, BC
$4,000
46 Nicol Street
Nanaimo, BC
Price distribution
Area Guide
Old City Nanaimo homes for sale — active MLS listings
The Old City Quarter is the part of Nanaimo that feels like a city rather than a suburb. Heritage storefronts, independent restaurants, coffee roasters, and galleries line Commercial Street, and the whole area sits a short walk from the ferry terminal and the inner harbour. For buyers who want to leave the car parked, this is the most walkable address in Nanaimo.
Housing stock is older and more varied — character homes from the early 1900s sit alongside converted duplexes and the occasional newer infill. Lots tend to be smaller, but the trade-off is location and density of life. Basements and secondary suites are common, and the rental market here is active.
The neighbourhood attracts artists, young professionals, and buyers who have deliberately chosen urban living over suburban convenience. If you want the version of Nanaimo that surprises visitors, this is it.
The Old City Quarter occupies a unique position in the Nanaimo market — it is the only part of the city with genuine urban texture, and for buyers who have lived in cities before arriving on Vancouver Island, it often feels the most like home. Commercial Street is a functioning main street with independent businesses that have survived and thrived. The inner harbour is a short walk. The ferry terminal that connects Nanaimo to Horseshoe Bay is closer still.
Real estate in the Old City Quarter reflects both its desirability and its constraints. Lots are smaller, homes are older, and the density is higher than in other parts of Nanaimo. For buyers who understand what they are buying — character, walkability, and urban proximity rather than space and newness — the value proposition is clear.
The rental market here is strong and consistent. Proximity to downtown employment, the ferry, and the harbour makes the area attractive to a wide range of renters, and the heritage character of many buildings gives them a distinctiveness that newer apartment stock in other parts of the city lacks.
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Local Market Snapshot
Median pricing sits at $530k across current listings. Within 2km you'll find 11 schools, 41 parks, 139 transit stops. Inventory and pricing can shift quickly — check back regularly for new listings.