Nanaimo Area Guide

University District
Real Estate

The University District surrounds VIU with a mix of family homes, condos, and investment properties. Strong rental demand, transit access, and competitive pricing make it popular with first-time buyers and investors.

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University District offers a practical mix of homes, condos, townhomes, services, schools, and nearby routes for buyers comparing lifestyle, price, and long-term value.

Active Listings 65
Average Price $619,689
Median Price $465,000
Houses 25 Condos 7 Townhomes 2 Lot / Land 24
Nearby
🎓 Schools 17
🛒 Grocery & Shops 14
🚌 Transit 239
🌿 Parks 85
🍽️ Restaurants & Cafés 105
🏥 Medical 40

Showing 65 homes

121 Pine Street
$529,900
121 Pine Street
Nanaimo, BC
2 bd 1 ba 676 sq ft
1845 Noorzan Street
$384,900
1845 Noorzan Street
Nanaimo, BC
2 bd 2 ba 1,306 sq ft
371 Bruce Avenue
$649,900
371 Bruce Avenue
Nanaimo, BC
4 bd 3 ba 1,836 sq ft
1948 Valley Oak Drive
$369,000
1948 Valley Oak Drive
Nanaimo, BC
2 bd 2 ba 1,268 sq ft
342 Howard Avenue
$695,000
342 Howard Avenue
Nanaimo, BC
4 bd 2 ba 2,142 sq ft
403 Watfield Avenue
$729,900
403 Watfield Avenue
Nanaimo, BC
3 bd 2 ba 1,214 sq ft
5101 999 Bowen Road
$185,000
5101 999 Bowen Road
Nanaimo, BC
1 bd 1 ba 654 sq ft
683 Montague Road
$669,000
683 Montague Road
Nanaimo, BC
3 bd 2 ba 1,504 sq ft
1730 Jingle Pot Road
$850,000
1730 Jingle Pot Road
Nanaimo, BC
3 bd 3 ba 2,574 sq ft
421 Poets Trail Drive
$849,999
421 Poets Trail Drive
Nanaimo, BC
3 bd 2 ba 1,465 sq ft
235 Concordia Place
$1,025,000
235 Concordia Place
Nanaimo, BC
2 bd 2 ba 1,994 sq ft
671 Beaconsfield Road
$699,900
671 Beaconsfield Road
Nanaimo, BC
3 bd 3 ba 2,099 sq ft
22 211 Buttertubs Place
$349,900
22 211 Buttertubs Place
Nanaimo, BC
3 bd 2 ba 1,021 sq ft
218 Emery Way
$995,000
218 Emery Way
Nanaimo, BC
2 bd 3 ba 3,128 sq ft
109 Camrose Place
$725,000
109 Camrose Place
Nanaimo, BC
2 bd 3 ba 2,246 sq ft
535 Stonewater Drive
$789,000
535 Stonewater Drive
Nanaimo, BC
- bd 3 ba 1,826 sq ft
274 Emery Way
$819,000
274 Emery Way
Nanaimo, BC
3 bd 3 ba 2,088 sq ft
2122 Wren Place
$1,149,900
2122 Wren Place
Nanaimo, BC
2 bd 3 ba 3,646 sq ft
540 Wakesiah Avenue
$715,000
540 Wakesiah Avenue
Nanaimo, BC
3 bd 3 ba 2,172 sq ft
375 Cariboo Drive
$966,000
375 Cariboo Drive
Nanaimo, BC
3 bd 3 ba 2,486 sq ft
57 1985 Valley Oak Drive
$329,900
57 1985 Valley Oak Drive
Nanaimo, BC
2 bd 2 ba 967 sq ft
5208 999 Bowen Road
$232,000
5208 999 Bowen Road
Nanaimo, BC
1 bd 1 ba 669 sq ft
4201 997 Bowen Road
$224,900
4201 997 Bowen Road
Nanaimo, BC
2 bd 1 ba 866 sq ft
225 Harvey Street
$750,000
225 Harvey Street
Nanaimo, BC
4 bd 2 ba 2,222 sq ft
3 450 Gail Place
$379,900
3 450 Gail Place
Nanaimo, BC
2 bd 1 ba 870 sq ft
293 Adderly Road
$149,900
293 Adderly Road
Nanaimo, BC
- bd - ba
202 2 Doric Avenue
$449,900
202 2 Doric Avenue
Nanaimo, BC
2 bd 2 ba 1,150 sq ft
1839 Valley Oak Drive
$358,000
1839 Valley Oak Drive
Nanaimo, BC
2 bd 2 ba 1,092 sq ft
1277 Selkirk Drive
$749,800
1277 Selkirk Drive
Nanaimo, BC
2 bd 2 ba 1,676 sq ft
503 Stonewater Drive
$425,000
503 Stonewater Drive
Nanaimo, BC
- bd - ba
511 Stonewater Drive
$400,000
511 Stonewater Drive
Nanaimo, BC
- bd - ba
515 Stonewater Drive
$400,000
515 Stonewater Drive
Nanaimo, BC
- bd - ba
507 Stonewater Drive
$400,000
507 Stonewater Drive
Nanaimo, BC
- bd - ba
519 Stonewater Drive
$400,000
519 Stonewater Drive
Nanaimo, BC
- bd - ba
527 Stonewater Drive
$450,000
527 Stonewater Drive
Nanaimo, BC
- bd - ba
523 Stonewater Drive
$400,000
523 Stonewater Drive
Nanaimo, BC
- bd - ba
548 Pinnacle Place
$450,000
548 Pinnacle Place
Nanaimo, BC
- bd - ba
500 Pinnacle Place
$450,000
500 Pinnacle Place
Nanaimo, BC
- bd - ba
501 Pinnacle Place
$450,000
501 Pinnacle Place
Nanaimo, BC
- bd - ba
505 Pinnacle Place
$450,000
505 Pinnacle Place
Nanaimo, BC
- bd - ba
509 Pinnacle Place
$450,000
509 Pinnacle Place
Nanaimo, BC
- bd - ba
517 Pinnacle Place
$465,000
517 Pinnacle Place
Nanaimo, BC
- bd - ba
513 Pinnacle Place
$465,000
513 Pinnacle Place
Nanaimo, BC
- bd - ba
521 Pinnacle Place
$465,000
521 Pinnacle Place
Nanaimo, BC
- bd - ba
529 Pinnacle Place
$465,000
529 Pinnacle Place
Nanaimo, BC
- bd - ba
525 Pinnacle Place
$465,000
525 Pinnacle Place
Nanaimo, BC
- bd - ba
3107 995 Bowen Road
$214,900
3107 995 Bowen Road
Nanaimo, BC
2 bd 1 ba 840 sq ft
533 Pinnacle Place
$465,000
533 Pinnacle Place
Nanaimo, BC
- bd - ba
537 Pinnacle Place
$465,000
537 Pinnacle Place
Nanaimo, BC
- bd - ba
541 Pinnacle Place
$450,000
541 Pinnacle Place
Nanaimo, BC
- bd - ba
5104 999 bowen Road
$214,000
5104 999 bowen Road
Nanaimo, BC
1 bd 1 ba 624 sq ft
495 Menzies Ridge Drive
$749,900
495 Menzies Ridge Drive
Nanaimo, BC
4 bd 3 ba 2,219 sq ft
1432 Kaz Court
$3,100,000
1432 Kaz Court
Nanaimo, BC
6 bd 6 ba 5,517 sq ft
256 King Road
$1,199,000
256 King Road
Nanaimo, BC
3 bd 3 ba 2,460 sq ft
716 O'Brien Pl
$724,900
716 O'Brien Pl
Nanaimo, BC
3 bd 3 ba 1,853 sq ft
130 Wildlife Place
$679,000
130 Wildlife Place
Nanaimo, BC
3 bd 2 ba 1,207 sq ft
1102 1097 Bowen Road
$284,900
1102 1097 Bowen Road
Nanaimo, BC
2 bd 1 ba 856 sq ft
297 Harwell Road
$779,900
297 Harwell Road
Nanaimo, BC
3 bd 3 ba 2,198 sq ft
435 Watfield Avenue
$724,900
435 Watfield Avenue
Nanaimo, BC
3 bd 2 ba 2,191 sq ft
436 Wharton Street
$349,900
436 Wharton Street
Nanaimo, BC
- bd - ba
308 Harewood Road
$719,900
308 Harewood Road
Nanaimo, BC
3 bd 2 ba 2,034 sq ft
260 Craig St
$2,200,000
260 Craig St
Nanaimo, BC
- bd - ba
286 King Road
$299,000
286 King Road
Nanaimo, BC
- bd - ba
474 & 486 Wakesiah Avenue
$1,040,000
474 & 486 Wakesiah Avenue
Nanaimo, BC
4 bd 3 ba 1,330 sq ft
585 Hillcrest Avenue
$399,000
585 Hillcrest Avenue
Nanaimo, BC
- bd - ba 4,550 sq ft

Active listings

65

University District

Median price

$465k

All types

Avg. price

$620k

All types

LISTING MIX

What's for sale

Houses: 25 (38%), Condos: 7 (11%), Townhomes: 2 (3%), Land: 24 (37%)
Houses 25 · 38%
Condos 7 · 11%
Townhomes 2 · 3%
Land 24 · 37%
MARKET TAKEAWAY

University District at a glance

  • Inventory is balanced across types — useful for buyers comparing property styles.
  • Median of $465,000 puts most inventory in the under-$500k range.
  • 2 listings over $1.5M — likely acreages, premium lots, or larger detached homes.
  • 37 listings under $500k — check condition, size, and suite potential carefully.
  • Compare condition, layout, lot size, suite potential, and strata costs before judging value.
PRICE DISTRIBUTION

Where inventory sits by price

BY PROPERTY TYPE

Median price per type

Houses

$750k

median · 25 listings

Condos

$225k

median · 7 listings

Townhomes

$380k

median · 2 listings

Land

$450k

median · 24 listings

Living in University District

Convenient, connected Nanaimo living

University District offers access to everyday amenities, parks, schools, shopping, and major routes across Nanaimo.

LocationEasy access to nearby routes, shopping, schools, and everyday services.
HomesA useful mix of detached homes, condos, townhomes, and area-specific property options.
LifestyleParks, trails, beaches, recreation, and community amenities close to home.
Buyer FitA strong option for buyers comparing value, convenience, lifestyle, and long-term resale.
University District Nanaimo lifestyle
BUYER NOTES

What to Know About University District

Best fit University District offers access to everyday amenities, parks, schools, shopping, and major routes across Nanaimo.
Inventory mix Most active inventory here is detached homes, so buyers looking for condos or townhomes may need to compare nearby areas.
Watch for Compare condition, layout, parking, outdoor space, strata costs, suite potential, and resale appeal before judging value.
Nearby alternatives Also compare North Nanaimo, South Nanaimo, Old City.

Nearby Amenities

🎓 Schools (17)

  • ·Nanaimo District Secondary School
  • ·Jolly Giant Childcare
  • ·Katie's Korner Childcare
  • ·Kidz Kompany Childcare Group Ltd.
  • ·350 - The High School
  • ·Brechin Elementary School
  • +11 more

🛒 Grocery & Shops (14)

  • ·Thrifty Foods
  • ·Townsite Grocery
  • ·The Green Store: Discount Organic
  • ·Save-On-Foods
  • ·Bulk Barn
  • ·Scuttlebutt News
  • +8 more

🚌 Transit (239)

  • ·VIU Transit Exchange Bay C
  • ·VIU Transit Exchange Bay D
  • ·VIU Transit Exchange Bay B
  • ·VIU Transit Exchange Bay A
  • ·Downtown Nanaimo Exchange Bay H
  • ·Downtown Nanaimo Exchange Bay A
  • +233 more

🌿 Parks (85)

  • ·Barney Moriez Park
  • ·Cariboo Park
  • ·Chesterlea Park
  • ·Davies Lane Park
  • ·Gyro (Waddington) Park
  • ·Beaufort Park
  • +79 more

🍽️ Restaurants & Cafés (105)

  • ·Chachi's
  • ·Atigiano
  • ·Gina's Mexican Cafe
  • ·Minnoz Restaurant
  • ·Subway
  • ·Ali Baba Pizza
  • +99 more

🏥 Medical (40)

  • ·Shoppers Drug Mart
  • ·Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy
  • ·Island Beltone
  • ·Emergency
  • ·Pharmasave
  • ·Dr. Guzder Rustom
  • +34 more

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