Departure Bay records 40 sales in both September and October 2026

Key facts and reporting periods

Market summary

HonestDoor reports 40 sales in Departure Bay for September 2026. The same count appears for October 2026, indicating stable transaction volume across these two months.

Central finding

Departure Bay recorded 40 sales in September 2026 and 40 sales in October 2026 according to HonestDoor data. Sources: [Nanaimo Real Estate: Housing Market September 2026 | HonestDoor]

Stable Sales Volume in Late 2026

HonestDoor reports 40 sales in Departure Bay for the period ending September 30, 2026. This figure represents all property types within the neighbourhood boundary as defined by the source. The observation reference date is September 29, 2026, with data available on September 29, 2026 at 02:17 UTC. No change percentage is provided for this period relative to prior months.

A second observation from the same source shows 40 sales in Departure Bay for the period ending October 31, 2026. The observation reference date is October 10, 2026, with data available on October 10, 2026 at 22:35 UTC. The identical count across these two consecutive months suggests consistent transaction activity, though no comparative baseline is supplied to confirm whether this level is typical or unusual for the area. Sources: [Nanaimo Real Estate: Housing Market September 2026 | HonestDoor]

The strongest counter-case

The evidence consists of two monthly sales counts without price, inventory, or trend context, limiting interpretation of market direction. Sources: [Nanaimo Real Estate: Housing Market September 2026 | HonestDoor]

Living here

Departure Bay contains 71 mapped amenity points including 20 parks, 47 transit stops, 1 school, 1 dog park, and 2 recreation facilities.

Schools: Departure Bay Elementary School is mapped within the neighbourhood with a qualitative review indicating leading comparative performance and a positive trajectory from a strong baseline. The Fraser Institute cautions that the choice of a school should not be made solely on the basis of any one source of information. Recreation: Two recreation facility points are mapped in Departure Bay, but no specific program names, audiences, or current listings are provided in the evidence. Sources: [Departure Bay Elementary School]

City market context

From the Nanaimo market article, 22 September 2026:

Nanaimo's September 2026 housing market reports a 0% absorption rate with one sale against 833 active listings. This extreme buyer's market condition reflects a significant divergence from earlier 2026 months where sales volumes were higher. Nanaimo's September 2026 market shows a Sales to Active Listings Ratio of 0%, with only one recorded sale against 833 active listings. This extreme buyer's market condition is supported by three independent sources measuring city-level transactions and inventory.