Nanaimo Area Guide

University District
Real Estate

The University District surrounds VIU with a mix of family homes, condos, and investment properties. Strong rental demand, transit access, and competitive pricing make it popular with first-time buyers and investors.

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

Active Listings 56
Average Price $614,657
Median Price $465,000
Houses 20 Condos 3 Townhomes 4 Lot / Land 23
Nearby
🎓 Schools 17
🛒 Grocery & Shops 14
🚌 Transit 240
🌿 Parks 86
🍽️ Restaurants & Cafés 105
🏥 Medical 40

Showing 56 homes

5101 999 Bowen Road
$175,000
5101 999 Bowen Road
Nanaimo, BC
1 bd 1 ba 654 sq ft
1839 Valley Oak Drive
$327,000
1839 Valley Oak Drive
Nanaimo, BC
2 bd 2 ba 1,092 sq ft
390 Georgia Avenue
$575,000
390 Georgia Avenue
Nanaimo, BC
2 bd 1 ba 871 sq ft
12 285 Harewood Road
$395,000
12 285 Harewood Road
Nanaimo, BC
2 bd 2 ba 970 sq ft
2145 Woodthrush Place
$899,900
2145 Woodthrush Place
Nanaimo, BC
3 bd 3 ba 2,334 sq ft
76 1406 Jingle Pot Road
$412,500
76 1406 Jingle Pot Road
Nanaimo, BC
2 bd 1 ba 845 sq ft
121 Harvey Street
$650,000
121 Harvey Street
Nanaimo, BC
4 bd 2 ba 1,675 sq ft
106 Emery Way
$869,900
106 Emery Way
Nanaimo, BC
3 bd 4 ba 2,674 sq ft
1948 Valley Oak Drive
$329,000
1948 Valley Oak Drive
Nanaimo, BC
2 bd 2 ba 1,268 sq ft
206 King Road
$999,000
206 King Road
Nanaimo, BC
3 bd 2 ba 3,534 sq ft
595 Sarum Rise Way
$949,900
595 Sarum Rise Way
Nanaimo, BC
3 bd 3 ba 2,268 sq ft
3 450 Gail Place
$369,900
3 450 Gail Place
Nanaimo, BC
2 bd 1 ba 870 sq ft
2107 1007 Bowen Road
$229,000
2107 1007 Bowen Road
Nanaimo, BC
2 bd 1 ba 847 sq ft
543 Stonewater Drive
$1,350,000
543 Stonewater Drive
Nanaimo, BC
3 bd 3 ba 2,901 sq ft
421 Poets Trail Drive
$819,900
421 Poets Trail Drive
Nanaimo, BC
3 bd 2 ba 1,465 sq ft
554 Armishaw Road
$864,900
554 Armishaw Road
Nanaimo, BC
3 bd 4 ba 2,709 sq ft
2170 Wren Place
$829,900
2170 Wren Place
Nanaimo, BC
4 bd 3 ba 2,385 sq ft
256 King Road
$1,189,000
256 King Road
Nanaimo, BC
4 bd 3 ba 2,460 sq ft
495 Menzies Ridge Drive
$749,900
495 Menzies Ridge Drive
Nanaimo, BC
4 bd 3 ba 2,219 sq ft
269 Craig Street
$717,500
269 Craig Street
Nanaimo, BC
3 bd 4 ba 1,755 sq ft
130 Wildlife Place
$659,000
130 Wildlife Place
Nanaimo, BC
3 bd 2 ba 1,207 sq ft
375 Cariboo Drive
$899,000
375 Cariboo Drive
Nanaimo, BC
3 bd 3 ba 2,486 sq ft
1 274 Harwell Road
$344,900
1 274 Harwell Road
Nanaimo, BC
2 bd 1 ba 920 sq ft
121 Harewood Road
$799,000
121 Harewood Road
Nanaimo, BC
- bd - ba 2,668 sq ft
497 Poets Trail Drive
$999,000
497 Poets Trail Drive
Nanaimo, BC
3 bd 4 ba 3,170 sq ft
1312 Langara Drive
$1,025,000
1312 Langara Drive
Nanaimo, BC
3 bd 2 ba 1,876 sq ft
716 O'Brien Pl
$699,900
716 O'Brien Pl
Nanaimo, BC
3 bd 3 ba 1,853 sq ft
342 Howard Avenue
$685,000
342 Howard Avenue
Nanaimo, BC
4 bd 2 ba 2,142 sq ft
218 Emery Way
$995,000
218 Emery Way
Nanaimo, BC
2 bd 3 ba 3,128 sq ft
274 Emery Way
$819,000
274 Emery Way
Nanaimo, BC
3 bd 3 ba 2,088 sq ft
540 Wakesiah Avenue
$715,000
540 Wakesiah Avenue
Nanaimo, BC
3 bd 3 ba 2,172 sq ft
5208 999 Bowen Road
$225,000
5208 999 Bowen Road
Nanaimo, BC
1 bd 1 ba 669 sq ft
293 Adderly Road
$124,900
293 Adderly Road
Nanaimo, BC
- bd - ba
503 Stonewater Drive
$425,000
503 Stonewater Drive
Nanaimo, BC
- bd - ba
515 Stonewater Drive
$400,000
515 Stonewater Drive
Nanaimo, BC
- bd - ba
511 Stonewater Drive
$400,000
511 Stonewater Drive
Nanaimo, BC
- bd - ba
507 Stonewater Drive
$400,000
507 Stonewater Drive
Nanaimo, BC
- bd - ba
519 Stonewater Drive
$400,000
519 Stonewater Drive
Nanaimo, BC
- bd - ba
523 Stonewater Drive
$400,000
523 Stonewater Drive
Nanaimo, BC
- bd - ba
527 Stonewater Drive
$450,000
527 Stonewater Drive
Nanaimo, BC
- bd - ba
548 Pinnacle Place
$450,000
548 Pinnacle Place
Nanaimo, BC
- bd - ba
500 Pinnacle Place
$450,000
500 Pinnacle Place
Nanaimo, BC
- bd - ba
501 Pinnacle Place
$450,000
501 Pinnacle Place
Nanaimo, BC
- bd - ba
505 Pinnacle Place
$450,000
505 Pinnacle Place
Nanaimo, BC
- bd - ba
509 Pinnacle Place
$450,000
509 Pinnacle Place
Nanaimo, BC
- bd - ba
513 Pinnacle Place
$465,000
513 Pinnacle Place
Nanaimo, BC
- bd - ba
517 Pinnacle Place
$465,000
517 Pinnacle Place
Nanaimo, BC
- bd - ba
521 Pinnacle Place
$465,000
521 Pinnacle Place
Nanaimo, BC
- bd - ba
529 Pinnacle Place
$465,000
529 Pinnacle Place
Nanaimo, BC
- bd - ba
525 Pinnacle Place
$465,000
525 Pinnacle Place
Nanaimo, BC
- bd - ba
537 Pinnacle Place
$465,000
537 Pinnacle Place
Nanaimo, BC
- bd - ba
533 Pinnacle Place
$465,000
533 Pinnacle Place
Nanaimo, BC
- bd - ba
541 Pinnacle Place
$450,000
541 Pinnacle Place
Nanaimo, BC
- bd - ba
436 Wharton Street
$299,900
436 Wharton Street
Nanaimo, BC
- bd - ba
260 Craig St
$2,200,000
260 Craig St
Nanaimo, BC
- bd - ba
585 Hillcrest Avenue
$399,000
585 Hillcrest Avenue
Nanaimo, BC
- bd - ba 4,550 sq ft

Active listings

56

University District

Median price

$465k

All types

Avg. price

$615k

All types

LISTING MIX

What's for sale

Houses: 20 (36%), Condos: 3 (5%), Townhomes: 4 (7%), Land: 23 (41%)
Houses 20 · 36%
Condos 3 · 5%
Townhomes 4 · 7%
Land 23 · 41%
MARKET TAKEAWAY

University District at a glance

  • Inventory is balanced across types — useful for buyers comparing property styles.
  • Median of $465,000 puts most inventory in the under-$500k range.
  • 1 listing over $1.5M — likely acreages, premium lots, or larger detached homes.
  • 32 listings under $500k — check condition, size, and suite potential carefully.
  • Compare condition, layout, lot size, suite potential, and strata costs before judging value.
PRICE DISTRIBUTION

Where inventory sits by price

BY PROPERTY TYPE

Median price per type

Houses

$865k

median · 20 listings

Condos

$225k

median · 3 listings

Townhomes

$395k

median · 4 listings

Land

$450k

median · 23 listings

Living in University District

Convenient, connected Nanaimo living

University District 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.
University District Nanaimo lifestyle
BUYER NOTES

What to Know About University District

Best fit University District 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 (17)

  • ·Nanaimo District Secondary School
  • ·Jolly Giant Childcare
  • ·Katie's Korner Childcare
  • ·Kidz Kompany Childcare Group Ltd.
  • ·350 - The High School
  • ·Brechin Elementary School
  • +11 more

🛒 Grocery & Shops (14)

  • ·Thrifty Foods
  • ·Townsite Grocery
  • ·The Green Store: Discount Organic
  • ·Save-On-Foods
  • ·Bulk Barn
  • ·Scuttlebutt News
  • +8 more

🚌 Transit (240)

  • ·VIU Transit Exchange Bay C
  • ·VIU Transit Exchange Bay D
  • ·VIU Transit Exchange Bay B
  • ·VIU Transit Exchange Bay A
  • ·Downtown Nanaimo Exchange Bay H
  • ·Downtown Nanaimo Exchange Bay A
  • +234 more

🌿 Parks (86)

  • ·Barney Moriez Park
  • ·Cariboo Park
  • ·Chesterlea Park
  • ·Davies Lane Park
  • ·Gyro (Waddington) Park
  • ·Beaufort Park
  • +80 more

🍽️ Restaurants & Cafés (105)

  • ·Chachi's
  • ·Atigiano
  • ·Gina's Mexican Cafe
  • ·Minnoz Restaurant
  • ·Subway
  • ·Ali Baba Pizza
  • +99 more

🏥 Medical (40)

  • ·Shoppers Drug Mart
  • ·Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy
  • ·Island Beltone
  • ·Emergency
  • ·Pharmasave
  • ·Dr. Guzder Rustom
  • +34 more

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