Abbotsford's median home is $799,000 in 2026, with detached at $1.24M, townhouses at $700K, and condos under $400K. A buyer's guide to prices by type, the best neighbourhoods, and how to buy smart.
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The median home in Abbotsford sits at $799,000 right now, with 1,207 active listings across the city and a typical home taking about 51 days to sell. That spread is what makes Abbotsford one of the most flexible markets in the Fraser Valley: a detached house runs a median of $1,239,000, a townhouse $699,900, and a condo just $399,900. Few BC cities give you that much room to choose your price point inside one set of postal codes. This guide breaks down the 2026 Abbotsford market by property type, walks through Abbotsford East, Abbotsford West, and Central Abbotsford, and covers who the city suits and how to buy well here.
Abbotsford is the largest city in the Fraser Valley and one of the few places in commuting range of Metro Vancouver where a detached house still trades around the $1.2M mark instead of the $2M you would pay closer in. Inventory is healthy. With 1,207 homes listed and a median of 51 days on market, buyers are not fighting through the same compressed timelines seen in tighter Vancouver neighbourhoods.
The median price per square foot across all property types is $442, which is consistent from condos ($432) to townhouses ($437) to detached houses ($450). That tight band tells you something useful: in Abbotsford you are paying mostly for space and land, not a large premium for the building form. A bigger budget here buys square footage and a yard rather than a more prestigious address.
You can track the live picture on the Abbotsford housing market page, which updates median price, inventory, and days on market throughout the day.
Each property type in Abbotsford serves a different buyer. Here is where prices sit in 2026, using current active listings.
The condo segment is worth a closer look for first-time buyers. Of the roughly 356 active condos, more than 100 are priced under $375,000 and about 57 sit under $300,000. The biggest cluster, around 50 units, falls between $375,000 and $400,000. That gives a buyer with a modest down payment real choice, which is rare in British Columbia. You can browse the current range on the .
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Abbotsford splits cleanly into three areas most buyers compare, plus a set of rural pockets. Each one suits a different priority.
The eastern side is the family-and-space choice. It covers the newer subdivisions climbing Sumas Mountain and the established neighbourhoods around McMillan and Auguston, with larger lots, mountain views, and newer detached stock. Detached prices skew toward and above the citywide $1,239,000 median here because of the lot sizes and build quality. Buyers come for the schools, the quiet, and the room to grow.
West Abbotsford is the value and density side of the city. It carries more of the newer townhouse and condo construction, which keeps entry prices closer to the $399,900 condo and $699,900 townhouse medians. It is also the more convenient side for commuters heading toward Langley and the rest of Metro Vancouver on Highway 1. If your budget is built around a condo or townhouse rather than a detached house, West Abbotsford is usually where the search starts.
Central Abbotsford is the historic core, anchored by the Historic Downtown district and a mix of older detached homes, newer infill, and apartment buildings. It offers the widest price spread in the city, from sub-$400,000 condos to character houses, so it suits buyers who want walkability and a central location over a large lot. It is a practical pick for first-time buyers and anyone who values being close to amenities.
Beyond these three, Abbotsford includes genuinely rural areas like Bradner, Matsqui, Sumas Prairie, and Poplar, where acreage and agricultural land dominate. These appeal to a narrower group of buyers looking for farmland or hobby-farm property rather than a standard residential home.
Abbotsford works best for a few clear buyer profiles. It is a strong fit for families priced out of Surrey and Langley who still want a detached house with a yard, since the median detached price runs well below comparable homes closer to Vancouver. It suits first-time buyers who want to own rather than rent, given a condo median under $400,000. And it appeals to buyers who want suite income, because a large share of the detached inventory includes legal or rentable secondary space that helps carry the mortgage.
The trade-off is commute distance. Abbotsford is roughly 70 kilometres from downtown Vancouver, so it suits people who work locally, work hybrid, or are willing to drive Highway 1. If a daily downtown commute is non-negotiable, weigh the time cost against the price savings before committing.
A few things matter more here than in tighter BC markets.
When you are ready to search, the Abbotsford listings page shows live MLS data updated throughout the day, and you can draw a custom map boundary to focus on a single neighbourhood like Abbotsford East or Central Abbotsford. For valuations, Zealty's OfferValue tool, powered by Offerland, gives an instant estimate on any property you are considering.
Abbotsford in 2026 is a market that lets you pick your price point. A first-time buyer can target a $399,900 condo, a growing family can find a $699,900 townhouse or a detached house near the $1,239,000 median, and there is more inventory and breathing room than the markets closer to Vancouver. The keys are matching the right neighbourhood to your priority, verifying suite legality and strata health, and checking list prices against real sold data before you offer. Start with the live numbers and build your shortlist from there.
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