Fort St. John's real estate market experienced a robust year in 2025, with sales volume and value seeing an increase compared to the previous year. The BC Northern Real Estate Board (BCNREB) reported that 649 properties changed hands, representing a total value of $278.9 million. This marks a notable uptick from 2024, indicating a healthy and active market.
Key Takeaways
- A total of 649 properties were sold in Fort St. John in 2025, valued at $278.9 million.
- This represents an increase from 2024, when 646 properties were sold for $242.4 million.
- The number of properties available on the market at the end of 2025 rose to 352, up from 331 at the close of 2024.
- Seasonally adjusted sales in Fort St. John saw a decrease, which the BCNREB linked to ongoing trade negotiations with the U.S.
Property Sales Breakdown
The 2025 sales figures encompass a diverse range of property types. Single-family homes led the transactions with 303 units sold, half of which were priced below $395,000. Additionally, the market saw sales of 41 parcels of vacant land, 76 half-duplexes, 68 homes on acreage, 20 manufactured homes in parks, and 57 homes on land.
Market Inventory and Regional Comparison
By the end of 2025, the number of properties listed in Fort St. John had increased to 352, a rise from the 331 properties available at the close of 2024. This suggests a growing inventory for potential buyers. In contrast, Fort Nelson experienced a more modest increase in property sales, with 59 properties sold for $10.9 million in 2025, up from 57 properties worth $9.3 million in 2024. Half of the 25 single-family homes sold in Fort Nelson in 2025 were below $180,000.
Northern BC Market Overview
Across northern British Columbia, the BCNREB reported a total of 4,750 property sales in 2025, valued at $2.1 billion. This is an increase from the 4,665 sales worth $1.9 billion recorded in 2024. Despite the overall growth in the region, seasonally adjusted sales in Fort St. John experienced a decline. The BCNREB attributed this localized dip to the ongoing trade negotiations with the United States.
