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Kelowna Luxury Home Sales Up 22% Year-Over-Year

·Sources: Storeys, Livabl

Market snapshot

Sales of homes priced at $1.5 million or above rose 22 percent in Q1 2026 compared to Q1 2025, according to data compiled from the Association of Interior Realtors (AIR). A total of 87 luxury transactions closed across the Central Okanagan.

Where the action is

  • Lower Mission / Lakeshore Road: Waterfront and water-view homes accounted for 40 percent of luxury sales. Median sale price: $2.1M.
  • Lake Country: The Oyama and Carr's Landing areas saw a surge of interest from out-of-province buyers. Median sale price: $1.8M.
  • Upper Mission: Larger acreage properties with vineyard or orchard potential attracted lifestyle buyers. Median sale price: $1.65M.

Buyer profile

Luxury buyers are increasingly a mix of Lower Mainland equity migrants, Alberta oil-patch retirees, and a growing number of remote-work professionals in tech and finance.

Seller takeaway

The luxury segment rewards meticulous presentation. Professional staging, drone photography, and targeted digital marketing are table stakes for maximizing sale price in this tier.


This article summarizes MLS and brokerage data. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

This article summarizes reporting from Storeys and Livabl. Visit the original sources: Storeys, Livabl.

Disclaimer: This summary is generated with the assistance of AI and reviewed by our team. While we strive for accuracy, it is not a substitute for reading the original source material. The content does not constitute professional advice. If you believe something is inaccurate, please let us know.

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