Sales of oceanfront properties in the Comox Valley often serve as a barometer for the opulent real estate market. At the time of crafting this article, there were 46 coastal residences available for purchase. Prices spanned from a modest $398,000 for a 2-bedroom, 1-bath dwelling spanning 865 square feet, constructed in 1972 with partial support from stilts, nestled on 0.2 acres of sloped terrain, to a grand $4.5 million for a 4-bedroom, 6-bathroom bespoke West Coast contemporary residence, completed in 2013, resting on nearly 5 acres of land with breathtaking views of the Georgia Strait. The most recent listing had been on the market for a mere 2 days, while the longest-standing had endured for 713 days. In 2023, 11 oceanfront homes changed hands, fetching prices between $399,900 and $1,015,000, with the majority falling in the $600,000 to $700,000 range. In 2014, 27 homes were sold, and 28 in 2013. Anticipate this market’s vitality to improve as we transition into a more balanced phase, coupled with an incremental rise in prices.
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