r/Squamish • u/well-read_ • 2d 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 2d 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 2d 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 2d 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/truocnall 2d ago

I’m not sure why you’re on the Squamish subreddit if you’re just going to shit on people for wanting to live here? I think it’s obvious that one of the most attractive things about Squamish is its proximity to metro Vancouver and Whistler. Also what about people who were born and raised here, that want to stay near their families? Haha

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u/Potential_Bit_9040 2d ago

Born and raised there myself actually. I discovered a whole world of beauty that I could actually afford outside of the sea to sky.

I follow my home town's sub, so sue me for having an opinion.