Nanaimo Area Guide

Central Nanaimo
Real Estate

Central Nanaimo puts you close to everything — downtown services, transit, restaurants, and the waterfront. A walkable urban option with condos, character homes, and strong rental potential.

Central Nanaimo offers a practical mix of homes, condos, townhomes, services, schools, and nearby routes for buyers comparing lifestyle, price, and long-term value.

Active Listings 66
Average Price $598,353
Median Price $532,000
Houses 24 Condos 23 Townhomes 10 Lot / Land 6
Nearby
🎓 Schools 13
🛒 Grocery & Shops 9
🚌 Transit 218
🌿 Parks 79
🍽️ Restaurants & Cafés 56
🏥 Medical 38

Showing 66 homes

5101 999 Bowen Road
$175,000
5101 999 Bowen Road
Nanaimo, BC
1 bd 1 ba 654 sq ft
2025 Northfield Road
$399,900
2025 Northfield Road
Nanaimo, BC
2 bd 1 ba 1,022 sq ft
419 1600 Dufferin Crescent
$269,900
419 1600 Dufferin Crescent
Nanaimo, BC
1 bd 1 ba 692 sq ft
101 1600 Caspers Way
$299,900
101 1600 Caspers Way
Nanaimo, BC
2 bd 1 ba 723 sq ft
1088 Nelson Street
$674,900
1088 Nelson Street
Nanaimo, BC
2 bd 2 ba 1,806 sq ft
2250 Meredith Road
$599,000
2250 Meredith Road
Nanaimo, BC
3 bd 2 ba 1,314 sq ft
1846 Begonia Way
$589,900
1846 Begonia Way
Nanaimo, BC
3 bd 2 ba 1,369 sq ft
110 1800 Summerhill Place
$574,900
110 1800 Summerhill Place
Nanaimo, BC
3 bd 3 ba 1,477 sq ft
204 1620 Townsite Road
$425,000
204 1620 Townsite Road
Nanaimo, BC
2 bd 2 ba 944 sq ft
2025 Forest Drive
$700,000
2025 Forest Drive
Nanaimo, BC
4 bd 2 ba 2,142 sq ft
543 Bradley Street
$699,000
543 Bradley Street
Nanaimo, BC
3 bd 2 ba 1,812 sq ft
2061 Forest Drive
$679,000
2061 Forest Drive
Nanaimo, BC
3 bd 2 ba 2,097 sq ft
202 1600 Dufferin Crescent
$249,900
202 1600 Dufferin Crescent
Nanaimo, BC
1 bd 1 ba 626 sq ft
650 Hunter Street
$629,900
650 Hunter Street
Nanaimo, BC
2 bd 2 ba 2,067 sq ft
1713 Northfield Road
$649,000
1713 Northfield Road
Nanaimo, BC
4 bd 2 ba 1,592 sq ft
102 1600 Caspers Way
$299,999
102 1600 Caspers Way
Nanaimo, BC
1 bd 1 ba 712 sq ft
980 Millstone Avenue
$799,900
980 Millstone Avenue
Nanaimo, BC
6 bd 3 ba 2,052 sq ft
311 Holly Avenue
$599,900
311 Holly Avenue
Nanaimo, BC
3 bd 1 ba 1,030 sq ft
315 Holly Avenue
$599,900
315 Holly Avenue
Nanaimo, BC
2 bd 1 ba 812 sq ft
307 Holly Avenue
$599,900
307 Holly Avenue
Nanaimo, BC
2 bd 1 ba 812 sq ft
Holly Avenue
$1,800,000
Holly Avenue
Nanaimo, BC
- bd - ba 3,000 sq ft
960 St. Andrews Street
$524,900
960 St. Andrews Street
Nanaimo, BC
3 bd 1 ba 981 sq ft
203 1908 Bowen Road
$389,900
203 1908 Bowen Road
Nanaimo, BC
2 bd 1 ba 1,121 sq ft
2195 Tulsa Road
$869,900
2195 Tulsa Road
Nanaimo, BC
3 bd 4 ba 2,985 sq ft
405 1631 Dufferin Crescent
$364,900
405 1631 Dufferin Crescent
Nanaimo, BC
2 bd 1 ba 894 sq ft
2107 Aaron Way
$875,000
2107 Aaron Way
Nanaimo, BC
4 bd 3 ba 1,890 sq ft
1746 Meredith Road
$599,900
1746 Meredith Road
Nanaimo, BC
3 bd 2 ba 1,957 sq ft
1951 Hallen Avenue
$735,000
1951 Hallen Avenue
Nanaimo, BC
2 bd 2 ba 1,805 sq ft
302 1631 Dufferin Crescent
$364,900
302 1631 Dufferin Crescent
Nanaimo, BC
2 bd 1 ba 973 sq ft
402 1900 Tulsa Road
$509,000
402 1900 Tulsa Road
Nanaimo, BC
2 bd 2 ba 1,079 sq ft
104 1726 Kerrisdale Road
$499,900
104 1726 Kerrisdale Road
Nanaimo, BC
3 bd 3 ba 1,172 sq ft
111 1615 Northfield Road
$629,900
111 1615 Northfield Road
Nanaimo, BC
2 bd 4 ba 1,732 sq ft
109 1615 Northfield Road
$619,900
109 1615 Northfield Road
Nanaimo, BC
2 bd 4 ba 1,755 sq ft
108 1615 Northfield Road
$599,900
108 1615 Northfield Road
Nanaimo, BC
2 bd 4 ba 1,963 sq ft
107 1615 Northfield Road
$619,900
107 1615 Northfield Road
Nanaimo, BC
2 bd 4 ba 1,963 sq ft
2058 Boxwood Road
$799,000
2058 Boxwood Road
Nanaimo, BC
- bd - ba
40 25 Pryde Avenue
$285,000
40 25 Pryde Avenue
Nanaimo, BC
1 bd 1 ba 683 sq ft
6 1906 Bowen Road
$424,900
6 1906 Bowen Road
Nanaimo, BC
2 bd 1 ba 997 sq ft
850 Hunter Street
$749,900
850 Hunter Street
Nanaimo, BC
3 bd 1 ba 1,447 sq ft
9 1623 Caspers Way
$370,000
9 1623 Caspers Way
Nanaimo, BC
2 bd 1 ba 875 sq ft
307 2117 Meredith Road
$415,000
307 2117 Meredith Road
Nanaimo, BC
2 bd 2 ba 928 sq ft
604 529 Terminal Avenue
$369,900
604 529 Terminal Avenue
Nanaimo, BC
1 bd 1 ba 572 sq ft
302 529 Terminal Avenue
$399,900
302 529 Terminal Avenue
Nanaimo, BC
1 bd 1 ba 661 sq ft
205 529 Terminal Avenue
$349,900
205 529 Terminal Avenue
Nanaimo, BC
1 bd 1 ba 526 sq ft
4 524 Rosehill Street
$369,900
4 524 Rosehill Street
Nanaimo, BC
3 bd 1 ba 1,040 sq ft
1400 Townsite Road
$674,500
1400 Townsite Road
Nanaimo, BC
3 bd 2 ba 2,275 sq ft
203 1620 Townsite Road
$365,000
203 1620 Townsite Road
Nanaimo, BC
1 bd 1 ba 769 sq ft
1721 Northfield Road
$849,000
1721 Northfield Road
Nanaimo, BC
3 bd 3 ba 2,242 sq ft
Lot 1 1305 Waddington Rd
$385,000
Lot 1 1305 Waddington Rd
Nanaimo, BC
- bd - ba
Lot 2 1305 Waddington Rd
$385,000
Lot 2 1305 Waddington Rd
Nanaimo, BC
- bd - ba
204 2117 Meredith Road
$409,990
204 2117 Meredith Road
Nanaimo, BC
2 bd 2 ba 931 sq ft
216 1600 Dufferin Crescent
$229,900
216 1600 Dufferin Crescent
Nanaimo, BC
1 bd 1 ba 664 sq ft
1080 Nelson Street
$575,000
1080 Nelson Street
Nanaimo, BC
2 bd 1 ba 1,177 sq ft
9 1630 Crescent View Drive
$229,000
9 1630 Crescent View Drive
Nanaimo, BC
2 bd 1 ba 887 sq ft
2202 Meredith Road
$1,335,000
2202 Meredith Road
Nanaimo, BC
- bd - ba 1,177 sq ft
302 1900 Tulsa Road
$464,900
302 1900 Tulsa Road
Nanaimo, BC
2 bd 2 ba 1,118 sq ft
210 1900 Tulsa Road
$475,000
210 1900 Tulsa Road
Nanaimo, BC
2 bd 2 ba 1,111 sq ft
308 20 Barsby Avenue
$429,000
308 20 Barsby Avenue
Nanaimo, BC
2 bd 2 ba 817 sq ft
170 Giggleswick Place
$758,000
170 Giggleswick Place
Nanaimo, BC
2 bd 3 ba 1,850 sq ft
207 2117 Meredith Road
$449,900
207 2117 Meredith Road
Nanaimo, BC
2 bd 2 ba 953 sq ft
947 Townsite Road
$369,000
947 Townsite Road
Nanaimo, BC
- bd - ba
5208 999 Bowen Road
$225,000
5208 999 Bowen Road
Nanaimo, BC
1 bd 1 ba 669 sq ft
1860 Boxwood Road
$1,218,000
1860 Boxwood Road
Nanaimo, BC
- bd - ba 29,385 sq ft
615 Townsite Road
$3,550,000
615 Townsite Road
Nanaimo, BC
- bd - ba 15,110 sq ft
550 Pythian Lane
$532,000
550 Pythian Lane
Nanaimo, BC
- bd - ba 5 sq ft
530 Pythian Lane
$532,000
530 Pythian Lane
Nanaimo, BC
- bd - ba 5 sq ft

Active listings

66

Central Nanaimo

Median price

$532k

All types

Avg. price

$598k

All types

LISTING MIX

What's for sale

Houses: 24 (36%), Condos: 23 (35%), Townhomes: 10 (15%), Land: 6 (9%)
Houses 24 · 36%
Condos 23 · 35%
Townhomes 10 · 15%
Land 6 · 9%
MARKET TAKEAWAY

Central Nanaimo at a glance

  • Condos make up 35% of inventory — more options than most areas.
  • Median of $532,000 puts most inventory in the $500k–$750k range.
  • 2 listings over $1.5M — likely acreages, premium lots, or larger detached homes.
  • 31 listings under $500k — check condition, size, and suite potential carefully.
  • Compare condition, layout, lot size, suite potential, and strata costs before judging value.

Living in Central Nanaimo

Convenient, connected Nanaimo living

Central Nanaimo offers access to everyday amenities, parks, schools, shopping, and major routes across Nanaimo.

LocationEasy access to nearby routes, shopping, schools, and everyday services.
HomesA useful mix of detached homes, condos, townhomes, and area-specific property options.
LifestyleParks, trails, beaches, recreation, and community amenities close to home.
Buyer FitA strong option for buyers comparing value, convenience, lifestyle, and long-term resale.
Central Nanaimo Nanaimo lifestyle
BUYER NOTES

What to Know About Central Nanaimo

Best fit Central Nanaimo offers access to everyday amenities, parks, schools, shopping, and major routes across Nanaimo.
Inventory mix Most active inventory here is detached homes, so buyers looking for condos or townhomes may need to compare nearby areas.
Watch for Compare condition, layout, parking, outdoor space, strata costs, suite potential, and resale appeal before judging value.
Nearby alternatives Also compare North Nanaimo, South Nanaimo, Old City.

Nearby Amenities

🎓 Schools (13)

  • ·Nanaimo District Secondary School
  • ·Kidz Kompany Childcare Group Ltd.
  • ·Brechin Elementary School
  • ·École Quarterway Elementary
  • ·Forest Park Elementary School
  • ·Syuẁén'ct Elementary School
  • +7 more

🛒 Grocery & Shops (9)

  • ·Townsite Grocery
  • ·The Green Store: Discount Organic
  • ·Save-On-Foods
  • ·Bulk Barn
  • ·Scuttlebutt News
  • ·7-Eleven
  • +3 more

🚌 Transit (218)

  • ·VIU Transit Exchange Bay C
  • ·VIU Transit Exchange Bay D
  • ·VIU Transit Exchange Bay B
  • ·VIU Transit Exchange Bay A
  • ·Ashlee at Towerview (EB)
  • ·Stewart at Dawes (SB)
  • +212 more

🌿 Parks (79)

  • ·Barney Moriez Park
  • ·Wardropper Park
  • ·Beban Park
  • ·Sugarloaf Mountain Park
  • ·Cariboo Park
  • ·Chesterlea Park
  • +73 more

🍽️ Restaurants & Cafés (56)

  • ·Chachi's
  • ·Atigiano
  • ·Tim Hortons
  • ·Gina's Mexican Cafe
  • ·Ali Baba Pizza
  • ·Huong Lan
  • +50 more

🏥 Medical (38)

  • ·Travel Medicine & Vaccination Centre
  • ·Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy
  • ·Island Beltone
  • ·Central Drugs
  • ·Emergency
  • ·Pharmasave
  • +32 more

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