What the 2026 Data Actually Says

If you own a home in Port Moody and have been wondering whether now is the right time to sell, you are not alone. It is the most common question I hear right now.

The honest answer is simple:

It depends on your property type, your timeline, and how well your listing is positioned.

Here is what the numbers show as of January 2026.

Port Moody Market Snapshot

January 2026

The January 2026 GVR statistics are out and they paint a clear picture. Port Moody is currently in buyer’s market territory across most property types. However, detached homes, townhomes, and condos are not performing the same way.

Detached Homes

• Benchmark price: $1,997,100

• Year over year change: Down 2.6%

• Six month change: Down 3.2%

• Sales to active listings ratio: 12%

• January 2026 sales: 4

• Active listings: 34

Detached homes are the weakest segment at the moment. Four sales against thirty four active listings means real competition.

That said, the median selling price from sales data still shows $1,898,000, confirming that buyers are paying close to benchmark for well positioned homes.

Townhomes

• Benchmark price: $982,900

• Year over year change: Down 1.1%

• Six month change: Down 3.1%

• Five year appreciation: Up 31.3%

Townhomes are the most resilient segment in Port Moody right now.

If you own a townhome and are considering selling, your position is stronger than you might think compared to the broader Tri Cities market.

Condos and Apartments

• Benchmark price: $695,100

• Year over year change: Down 5.3%

• Six month change: Down 4.9%

• January 2026 sales: 14

• Active listings: 86

• Sales to active listings ratio: Approximately 16%

Condos are facing the most inventory pressure. Eighty six active listings competing for fourteen buyers means sellers must be sharp on pricing and presentation.

The 20% threshold is typically needed to create upward price pressure. We are below that.

What This Means If You Are Thinking About Selling

The overall Metro Vancouver sales to active listings ratio in January 2026 is 9.1%. Anything below 12% signals downward pressure on prices.

Here is the practical interpretation.

If You Own a Detached Home

You need strategic pricing and strong marketing. Overpriced listings are sitting. Correctly priced homes in good condition are still selling. The spread between asking and selling price is tighter than ever.

If You Own a Townhome

This may be one of the better windows you will have in 2026. Inventory is more contained and year over year depreciation is minimal.

If You Own a Condo

Preparation and pricing matter more than timing. Buyers have options. You need to give them a reason to choose yours.

The Bigger Market Context

Metro Vancouver January 2026 sales came in at 1,107. That is 30.9% below the ten year seasonal average of 1,602.

Total active listings across Metro Vancouver are 12,628. That is 38% above the ten year average.

This is not a panic market. It is a slow market by historical standards.

Interest rates, political uncertainty, and affordability concerns are keeping buyers cautious. The market appears to be settling into a new normal.

For Port Moody sellers, that likely means 2026 looks similar to 2025.

Prices are not expected to surge. They are also not expected to collapse.

Homes that are priced right and positioned well are moving. Homes that are not are accumulating days on market.

What a Strong Selling Strategy Looks Like in 2026

This is where most sellers make mistakes.

They treat a softer market the same as a hot market, just with lower expectations. That does not work.

In a competitive inventory environment, strategy is everything.

1. Pricing to the Market

Buyers in 2026 are informed. If your home is priced above current sold comparables, they will move on.

A properly priced home creates urgency.
An overpriced home creates doubt.

2. Presentation

Professional photography. Clean staging. Pre inspection where appropriate.

When eighty six condos compete for fourteen buyers, your listing must earn attention immediately.

3. Timing

March through May is historically the strongest selling window in the Tri Cities.

If you are considering selling in 2026, now is the time to prepare. When inventory increases in spring, you want to be positioned, not reacting.

4. Negotiation

Buyers currently have leverage. Sellers who enter the process with a clear bottom line close deals.

Sellers who are emotionally attached to a number risk watching their listing expire.

If You Are Not Selling Right Now

Port Moody as a Long Term Hold

Even in a softer cycle, Port Moody fundamentals remain strong.

• Detached homes up 71.2% over ten years

• Townhomes up 111.6% over ten years

• Condos up 101.7% over ten years

This is not a structural decline. It is a normal correction after the 2020 to 2022 surge.

The Evergreen Extension, Rocky Point Park, Brewery Row, and proximity to Vancouver and Port Coquitlam continue to make Port Moody one of the most desirable communities in the Lower Mainland.

Buyers know this. They are simply being selective.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is now a good time to sell in Port Moody in 2026?

It depends on property type. Townhome sellers are currently in the strongest position. Detached and condo sellers require precise pricing and strong presentation. If timeline allows, spring 2026 is historically the strongest window.

What is the benchmark price in Port Moody?

As of January 2026:

• Detached: $1,997,100

• Townhomes: $982,900

• Condos: $695,100

• Composite benchmark: $1,040,900

Will Port Moody prices rise in 2026?

Forecasts suggest relatively stable pricing year over year. A significant rebound is unlikely without stronger demand.

How do I know what my home is worth?

Only a current comparable market analysis using recent sold data in your specific neighbourhood will give an accurate answer. Online estimates are rarely precise in this type of market.

Ready to Find Out What Your Port Moody Home Is Worth?

At Apex Real Estate Group, we work with Port Moody sellers every day. We understand the neighbourhoods, the buyer pool, and what it takes to position a listing correctly in this market.

Whether you are ready to list or simply exploring options, we will give you a straight answer on where you stand.

Colin Colpitts
Apex Real Estate Group
Royal LePage Sterling Realty

Phone 6045619558
Email colin.colpitts@gmail.com

Book your free in person home evaluation today.