Pemberton & Whistler Market Report - May 2026

Spring is doing what spring does up here — quietly stirring things up.

Ten properties sold in Pemberton in May, which matches April's pace. But the story this month isn't just the total number — it's what's happening underneath it.

If you've been thinking about buying a house with some land in Pemberton, this is genuinely one of the best windows I've seen in a while. There are 19 properties available, only 1 sold last month, and the median price is $725,000. Sellers know the market is quiet in this category and many are open to negotiating. You have time to look around, ask questions, and make a thoughtful decision without someone breathing down your neck. That's rare, and it won't last forever.

There are 43 chalets currently for sale, with 4 selling in May — double what sold in April. Homes are sitting on the market for about 59 days on average, and the median sale price over the last 12 months is $1.57M. Similar to houses and acreage, buyers have the upper hand here. That said, anything that's well-priced and special tends to move quickly regardless of market conditions.

Townhomes are in short supply with only 11 available. Two sold in May at a median of 42 days on market, and the 12-month median price is $848K. If a townhome is what you're after, don't take your time. New listings in this category are not coming fast enough to keep up with interest.

This one is straightforward — there are only 3 condos available in all of Pemberton right now, and all 3 sold in May. If you want a condo here, you need to be pre-approved, ready to act, and watching new listings daily. This category moves the moment something comes up.

19 lots available, 1 sold in May at a median of 38 days on market. The 12-month median price for land sits at $681K. Buyers have good selection and plenty of time to find the right piece of property.

One more thing worth mentioning — a number of pre-sale triplex units also sold this month. These don't show up in the official numbers because they aren't listed on the MLS yet, but it's a sign that people are paying attention to what's being built here.

Whistler had a solid May. Sales were up compared to April across almost every category, inventory stayed consistent, and the market feels balanced — not too hot, not too slow. Here's where things stand.

73 chalets are currently available, with 7 selling in May. Homes are taking about 70 days to sell on average, and the median sale price over the last 6 months is $4.55M. Buyers have good selection and reasonable time to make a decision. The official benchmark price for detached homes is actually up 2.1% compared to last year, which tells you that quality properties are holding their value well.

This is the busiest segment in Whistler right now. 13 townhomes sold in May — up from 11 in April — and they're moving in just 31 days on average. The 6-month median price is $1.47M. If you're a seller in this category, conditions are working in your favour. If you're a buyer, move with intention because good ones don't sit around.

Here's something worth paying attention to if you've ever thought about buying in Whistler but felt the prices were out of reach. Condo prices are down more than 23% compared to this time last year. There are 146 condos available right now and the median sale price over the last 6 months is $757K. That is a meaningful entry point into one of the most desirable mountain towns in the world. 11 sold in May and they moved in about 25 days on average, so buyers are active — but there is real selection to choose from. This window won't be open indefinitely.

Shared ownership is a more affordable way to have a piece of Whistler — and it's worth a look if full ownership feels out of reach right now. 4 sold in May, up from 2 in April, with a 6-month median price of $324K. Only 18 are available so supply is limited in this category too.

Whether you're buying, selling, or just trying to understand what the market means for your situation, I'm always happy to talk it through. No pressure — just straight answers.

Lisa Hilton