
Kamloops, British Columbia’s desert-meets-river city, has quietly become one of the province’s more active real estate markets. Right now, more than 800 homes are listed for sale across the major MLS platforms. Whether you’re searching for an affordable starter home or a acreage property in the surrounding hills, the Kamloops market has a wider range than many buyers realize. This guide breaks down what’s available right now — by neighborhood, price, and sale type.
Total MLS listings: 758 · Zillow homes: 616 · REW listings: 935 · Zolo houses: 424 · Active market segments: Neighborhoods, budget, types
Quick snapshot
- 794 homes for sale on REW (REW)
- 809 homes on Royal LePage (Royal LePage)
- 616 homes on Zillow (Zillow)
- Exact live prices without visiting each platform
- Sales-to-list ratios in real time
- Year-over-year trend data from tier 1 sources
- 47 new listings added this month on REW
- Redfin updates every 15–30 minutes
- 40% of Kamloops homes built in the 1960s–1970s
- Budget buyers: Filter below $300k across platforms
- Neighborhood hunters: Compare Sahali, Valleyview, Westsyde
- FSBO searchers: Check dedicated by-owner platforms
Three major aggregators now show consistent inventory counts for Kamloops, with total listings hovering in the 600–800 range depending on which platform you check and what property types are included. The gap between sources reflects how each service counts condos, vacant lots, and acreage separately.
Inventory numbers vary enough across platforms that cross-checking at least two sources gives buyers a clearer picture of what’s actually available.
| Source | Total listings | Data focus |
|---|---|---|
| Zillow residential listings | 616 | Residential homes |
| Royal LePage full MLS inventory | 809 | Full MLS inventory |
| REW comprehensive listings | 794 | Homes, condos, lots |
| Redfin real-time data | MLS-powered | Real-time neighborhood prices |
| RE/MAX listing details | MLS-powered | Specific listing details |
Houses for sale Kamloops under $300 000
Finding a home under $300,000 in Kamloops takes effort, but it’s not impossible. The key is knowing which platforms let you filter by price and checking them daily or setting up alerts. Most of the inventory in this range consists of older homes needing some work, smaller single-family properties, or townhouses on the city’s outskirts.
The aggregators worth bookmarking for budget hunting include Zillow (which lists 616 homes in Kamloops BC as of April 2026), REW (with 794 active home listings), and Royal LePage (which carries 809 total properties). Each one lets you slide the price filter down to your target range. Redfin adds the benefit of real-time MLS updates every 15–30 minutes, so a listing that appears cheap might move fast.
One example of what’s currently on the market: a 3-bedroom, 3-bath home at 1756 Clifford Ave in Kamloops is listed at $849,900 — firmly above the $300k mark but useful as a baseline for what size and condition get you at different price points (Redfin). At the lower end, you can expect smaller footprints, older construction (many Kamloops homes date to the 1960s and 1970s), and fewer amenity upgrades.
Cheap houses for sale Kamloops
“Cheap” is relative in real estate, but in Kamloops it typically means listings under $500,000. According to REW, the median list price in Kamloops sits at $630,000, while Royal LePage reports an average price of $729,306. This means anything below $500,000 qualifies as below-median, and homes under $300,000 are genuinely scarce.
Across the platforms covered in this article, REW reports 794 homes currently for sale, with 47 new listings added just this month. That monthly influx gives budget buyers a rotating window of opportunities. The key is cross-referencing: REW sometimes lists more property types (including condos and vacant lots) than Zillow, which focuses on residential homes.
Kamloops’ median list price of $630,000 (per REW) sits well below Vancouver Island and Lower Mainland comparables. For buyers priced out of BC’s coastal markets, Kamloops offers a meaningfully lower entry point — with the trade-off that inventory in the lowest price brackets moves quickly.
Houses for sale Kamloops by owner
For-sale-by-owner (FSBO) properties in Kamloops show up on dedicated FSBO platforms and sometimes within the broader MLS aggregator ecosystem. The advantage of FSBO is avoiding the listing agent’s commission, which can translate to savings of 2–3% of the sale price on a $600,000 home.
On RE/MAX, you can find MLS-listed properties including specific details like MLS® #10384779 for 1756 Clifford Avenue. For FSBO-specific homes, platforms like Fizber.com or local classified listings are better starting points than the major aggregators, which primarily carry agent-listed properties backed by the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA).
Royal LePage notes that approximately 70% of Kamloops properties are occupied by homeowners — a stat that reflects the city’s relatively high owner-occupancy rate. FSBO sellers may be more prevalent among this majority-owner group, as some prefer to bypass agents entirely.
CREA-backed MLS listings (those powering Redfin, RE/MAX, and Royal LePage) represent the bulk of Kamloops inventory. If you’re specifically hunting FSBO homes, add dedicated for-sale-by-owner sites to your search routine — they won’t surface on the major aggregators.
Rural homes for sale Kamloops BC
Kamloops sits at the edge of British Columbia’s interior, and the surrounding areas offer acreages and rural properties that the city proper doesn’t. Rural listings typically show up on REW (which tracks 935 total real estate listings in Kamloops including houses, condos, and vacant lots) and sometimes on Zillow’s broader search parameters.
What buyers should know: rural properties near Kamloops often come with larger lot sizes, well water or septic systems, and greater distance to amenities. The Royal LePage market profile notes that the majority of Kamloops dwellings are single detached homes, with townhouses and smaller apartment buildings making up a smaller share. For rural listings, expect that majority to skew even more heavily toward detached homes on acreage.
Kamloops Indian Reserve No. 1 shows up in neighborhood-level data with an average home price around $526,950 — among the lowest averages alongside Sahali at $529,900. This reflects a different ownership structure than standard freehold properties, so buyers should research terms and restrictions carefully.
Houses for sale Kamloops Sahali
Sahali is one of Kamloops’ more affordable neighborhoods, with Redfin reporting an average home price of $529,900 as of April 2026. For buyers who want proximity to Kamloops’ core without paying Valleyview premiums, Sahali consistently ranks among the lowest-average-price neighborhoods.
By comparison, Valleyview — one of Kamloops’ more sought-after areas — averages $749,000 per Redfin data. That’s a $219,100 difference, which translates to meaningfully different monthly mortgage loads at standard amortization rates. Other neighborhoods falling between Sahali and Valleyview include Aberdeen ($605,000), Brocklehurst ($649,900), and North Shore ($567,450).
For buyers combining neighborhood preferences with budget constraints, the strategy is to filter first by price range, then look at which neighborhoods fall within that range. Sahali frequently appears as a strong candidate for buyers in the $500,000–$600,000 range.
Sahali homes average $529,900 — nearly $220,000 less than Valleyview. But lower prices often come with older construction: Royal LePage data shows 40% of Kamloops properties date to the 1960s and 1970s. Buyers should factor in potential renovation costs when comparing neighborhoods.
Across the neighborhoods covered in this article, Kamloops shows meaningful price variation: from Sahali and Kamloops Indian Reserve No. 1 in the $525,000–$530,000 range, up to Valleyview at $749,000. The spread reflects differences in property age, lot size, and proximity to the city’s river and downtown core. Buyers with flexibility on location can find real value by shopping across these neighborhoods rather than focusing on a single area.
Upsides
- Median list price ($630,000) below BC coastal markets
- Multiple neighborhoods under $600,000 average
- 47 new listings this month on REW adds fresh inventory
- Real-time MLS updates available on Redfin
- Single-detached homes dominate — ideal for families
Downsides
- Under-$300k inventory is scarce and moves fast
- 40% of homes built in 1960s–1970s may need updates
- Price discrepancy across aggregators (616–935 listings)
- FSBO homes rarely appear on major MLS platforms
- Year-over-year price trend data limited from tier 1 sources
“Homes for sale in Kamloops have an average price of $729,306.”
— Royal LePage, Kamloops market profile
“Around 40% of the properties here were developed during the 1960s and 1970s.”
— Royal LePage, Kamloops market profile
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While exploring options in Sahali, Valleyview or Westsyde, prospective buyers may find value in this Kamloops prices and neighborhoods guide offering fresh insights into local market dynamics and trends.
Frequently asked questions
How many houses are for sale in Kamloops?
Across the major MLS-backed platforms, Kamloops shows between 616 and 809 active home listings depending on the source. Zillow reports 616 residential homes, Royal LePage shows 809 total properties, and REW lists 794 homes. REW tracks 935 total real estate listings when including condos and vacant lots.
What is the best site for Kamloops real estate listings?
Redfin and REW offer the most current data — Redfin updates every 15–30 minutes, while REW shows 47 new listings added this month. For neighborhood-level price comparisons, Redfin provides averages for areas like Sahali ($529,900) and Valleyview ($749,000). For full MLS coverage including specific listing IDs, Royal LePage and RE/MAX are comprehensive starting points.
Are there new construction homes in Kamloops?
The research notes don’t isolate new-build inventory specifically. However, REW lists 935 total real estate listings in Kamloops including new construction alongside existing homes. The majority of Kamloops dwellings date from the 1960s–1980s per Royal LePage data, so new builds represent a smaller slice of total inventory — buyers seeking brand-new homes may need to search new development platforms or contact local builders directly.
What neighborhoods are popular for houses in Kamloops?
Based on average prices from Redfin: Valleyview leads at $749,000, followed by Brocklehurst at $649,900. Mid-range neighborhoods include Aberdeen ($605,000) and North Shore ($567,450). More affordable options are Sahali ($529,900) and Kamloops Indian Reserve No. 1 ($526,950). The median list price across Kamloops sits at $630,000 per REW.
How to search for cheap homes in Kamloops?
Filter by price on at least two aggregators — Zillow, REW, and Royal LePage all offer slider filters. Set alerts for new listings since homes under $500,000 (let alone under $300,000) are relatively scarce and tend to move quickly. REW’s 47 new listings added this month represent your best window into what’s rotating onto the market.
What rural areas near Kamloops have homes for sale?
Rural properties near Kamloops appear on REW (935 total listings including vacant lots and acreages) and Zillow with expanded search parameters. Kamloops Indian Reserve No. 1 shows in neighborhood-level data at around $526,950, though these properties operate under different ownership structures than standard freehold. For dedicated rural acreage, direct searches on rural listing platforms or local BC interior real estate agents are recommended.
Is Kamloops housing market active?
Yes. With 794–809 homes for sale on the major platforms, 47 new listings this month on REW alone, and monthly updates across all aggregators, the market shows consistent activity. The city has a high owner-occupancy rate (approximately 70% per Royal LePage) and a predominantly single-detached housing stock. Price variation across neighborhoods — from $529,900 averages in Sahali to $749,000 in Valleyview — indicates an active, differentiated market rather than a uniform or stagnant one.



