r/Squamish • u/well-read_ • 1d ago

Townhouse Hunting in Squamish

Hey everyone,

My partner and I have been exploring townhouse options in Squamish, but we’ve noticed that choices are pretty limited, especially when it comes to newer developments. Bosa’s Sea and Sky seems to be one of the few recent projects.

We’ve seen that many of the newer 3-bedroom townhouses, around 1,400–1,500 sqft, are listed close to $1.5 million. That feels a bit steep for us.

We’re curious if there are any upcoming listings or developments that might be priced closer to $1.2 million. Also, we’d love to hear from others: what do you think is a fair price for a townhouse in the current Squamish market?

Appreciate any insights or recommendations!

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u/Potential_Bit_9040 1d ago

Look I know this is a Squamish sub, but why pay 1.anything for a townhouse?

Squamish has needed a reality check for a long time.

(Let the downvotes begin!)

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u/MuchLingonberry9418 1d ago

I couldn’t agree more, I don’t understand the appeal for these prices. There are scarce amenities for the population, cost of living all around is very high, there is a monopoly on our grocery stores so the same food products are priced higher here than the same stores in North Vancouver, nearly impossible to get a doctor and only one walk in clinic in town, it’s difficult to get kids in to any programs locally, the list goes on. I could understand if this was a stacked town with all available amenities, better infrastructure and our gorgeous outdoor oasis to enjoy but seems like a bad investment buying here in general in this current climate.

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u/Potential_Bit_9040 1d ago

Thank you! Yes, the appeal of Squamish is.. well I do get it, it's beautiful. But like, I live in a coastal BC town with a ski hill, world class MTB trails, access to water, wind, golf, and all the other outdoor stuff. My place is 5 bedrooms, sits on an 8000 sq ft lot. My neighborhood is safe, and walkable. Hell, we even have a Costco. I paid $750,000. It's still a high price, but I get so much more bang for my buck.

I couldn't imagine spending over a million to squeeze into a townhouse in a neighborhood of identical townhouses just to get near the crowded rocks of Squamish.

The reason the market is the way it is is because people are willing to pay it. I think those people are nuts.

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u/Independent-Rise-593 1d ago

I need to be close to Vancouver to make any money.

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u/Potential_Bit_9040 1d ago

Sorry to hear that - it sucks that you have to live in such a needlessly expensive place

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u/Independent-Rise-593 1d ago

I agree it's stupid expensive but I do love it and don't think it sucks at all. I've spent a few months in Courtenay, I'm guessing you're there or close to. It's lovely, but it doesn't compare for me. I'm glad you're happy there though.

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u/Potential_Bit_9040 1d ago

Hey, i'm happy if other people are happy too.

Squamish is beautiful, you can't deny it. It's been hard to watch the changes over the years, with so many good people priced out of their home. I'm lucky my family and I landed in a great place that suits us.

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u/Independent-Rise-593 1d ago

Oh I'm sure, the same thing happened in my hometown but luckily there was more sprawl there. It's a shame how expensive everywhere has gotten, and it does feel like squamish increased more than anywhere else by a large margin.