Best Neighbourhoods in Richmond BC 2026: Prices, Transit, Schools

DOM of 45 days is slightly faster than the Richmond median, indicating strong steady demand. Condos in Steveston are limited; most inventory is townhouse or detached.

West Cambie: Best for New-Build Townhouse and Condo Buyers

Median price: $848,000. Median DOM: 48 days. Active listings: 250.

West Cambie covers the area around No. 4 Road, Cambie Road, and Garden City Road in north-central Richmond. Heavy construction activity over the past decade has produced large new condo and townhouse developments. The neighbourhood mixes large strata complexes with the Lansdowne shopping corridor.

West Cambie suits buyers who want:

• New construction inventory. Most listings are post-2015 builds with modern layouts and amenities.
• Lower price points than Brighouse for similar condo size. A 900 sqft 2-bed in West Cambie typically lists 8 to 12% below an equivalent Brighouse unit.
• Easy access to Highway 99 and Knight Street Bridge for commuters heading to Vancouver or Surrey.

The trade-off is less walkable than Brighouse and further from SkyTrain. Buyers who drive find West Cambie excellent value; transit-dependent buyers will prefer Brighouse.

Terra Nova: Best for High-End Detached in Northwest Richmond

Median price: $2,148,400. Median DOM: 47.5 days. Active listings: 28.

Terra Nova sits in the far northwest of Richmond, bordered by the Fraser River and Sturgeon Banks. Mostly detached homes on larger lots, with strong proximity to Terra Nova Adventure Play Park, Terra Nova Rural Park, and the West Dyke Trail.

Terra Nova suits buyers who want:

• Detached home space in a quiet residential setting.
• Access to West Dyke Trail and waterfront walking paths.
• Family-oriented community with low pass-through traffic.

Inventory is thin (28 active listings), and price point limits the buyer pool to households at the upper end of the Richmond market. DOM at 47.5 days is on par with the broader city, indicating that despite the high price point demand keeps pace with supply.

Seafair: Best for Mature Detached Homes Near the Dyke

Median price: $2,768,000. Median DOM: 48 days. Active listings: 37.

Seafair is a established detached-home neighbourhood in west Richmond, near Steveston Highway and No. 1 Road. Lots are larger than most Richmond residential areas, with many homes on 8,000 to 12,000 sqft lots. The area is mature, with strong elementary schools (Steveston-London Secondary catchment) and access to the West Dyke.

Seafair suits buyers who want:

• Larger detached lots in Richmond.
• Established neighbourhood character with a mix of original 1970s to 1990s homes and newer rebuilds.
• Strong school catchments and family-oriented amenities.

The median price reflects both lot value (large) and home value (renovated and rebuilt homes pulling the median up). Older original homes on full-sized lots still trade in the $1.7M to $2.3M range; rebuilt or new construction tops $3M.

Hamilton RI: Best for Value-Oriented Detached and Townhouse Buyers

Median price: $938,000. Median DOM: 65.5 days. Active listings: 78.

Hamilton sits at Richmond's east edge, bordered by New Westminster and the Fraser River. The neighbourhood is the most affordable detached-home option in Richmond, with townhouses and condos rounding out the inventory.

Hamilton suits buyers who want:

• Lower entry price for Richmond detached. A renovated 3-bed, 2-bath home can be found in the $1.1M to $1.4M range, well below Steveston or Seafair.
• Quick access to New Westminster and Coquitlam via Queensborough Bridge and Highway 91.
• Mix of original 1970s to 1980s homes and newer townhouse complexes.

DOM at 65.5 days is the longest among the Richmond neighbourhoods covered here, indicating either slightly elevated supply or pricing that needs to adjust. Buyer leverage is real in Hamilton right now.

McLennan North: Best for Family Detached with School Access

Median price: $1,099,000. Median DOM: 48 days. Active listings: 103.

McLennan North covers the area between Garden City Road and No. 5 Road, north of Granville Avenue. Detached homes dominate, with several townhouse complexes mixed in. The area sits in the Garden City Elementary and Burnett Secondary catchments.

McLennan North suits buyers who want:

• Family-sized detached homes in the $1.2M to $1.8M range.
• Established residential neighbourhood with limited through-traffic.
• Easy access to Highway 99 and No. 5 Road for commuting to Vancouver, Burnaby, or Delta.

The median price of $1.099M reflects a mix of original 1980s detached homes and townhouses. Newer detached rebuilds in McLennan North trade in the $1.6M to $2.2M range.

Ironwood and Southeast Richmond: Best for Newer Townhouse and Larger Detached

Ironwood median price: $1,408,000. Median DOM: 50.5 days. Active listings: 64.

Ironwood is in the far southeast corner of Richmond, near Highway 99 and Steveston Highway. The neighbourhood has the Ironwood Plaza shopping centre, multiple newer townhouse developments, and detached homes on larger lots.

Ironwood suits buyers who want:

• Newer detached construction (1990s to present) on standard residential lots.
• Quick access to Highway 99 for commuting to Vancouver, Delta, or the US border.
• Lower density than central Richmond.

The $1.408M median sits between Hamilton's $938K and Steveston South's $1.158M, reflecting Ironwood's mix of newer townhouse and detached inventory. Townhouses in Ironwood often trade in the $900K to $1.3M range, while detached push into the $1.6M to $2.4M range.

How to Decide Between Richmond Neighbourhoods

Match the neighbourhood to your priorities.

• Transit-first buyer with a condo budget: Brighouse.
• Heritage and waterfront, willing to pay for townhouse or detached: Steveston South or Steveston Village.
• New construction at a discount to Brighouse: West Cambie.
• Larger detached lot in a mature setting: Seafair or Terra Nova.
• Affordable detached with the longest commute trade-off: Hamilton RI.
• Family detached with school access in established central Richmond: McLennan North.
• Newer detached with quick highway access to the rest of the Lower Mainland: Ironwood.

For a deeper look at the Richmond market overall, including monthly price trends and inventory, check Zealty's Richmond housing market page. Or compare against other Metro Vancouver neighbourhoods covered in best neighbourhoods Vancouver 2026 and best neighbourhoods Burnaby.

Bottom Line

Richmond is one of the few Metro Vancouver cities where buyers still have meaningful choice across price points without sacrificing transit access to Vancouver. The $748,000 Brighouse condo and the $2.77M Seafair detached sit in the same municipality. Match your priorities to the right neighbourhood, run the comparable sales on Zealty, and tour before committing.

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