What is the home price in Old City?

Old City is part of Nanaimo. The Nanaimo benchmark price for a single family home is $815,600 as of April 2026 (VIREB HPI Benchmark, April 2026). Year over year change: -2.0%. Individual neighbourhood prices within Nanaimo can vary based on proximity to amenities, lot size, and housing stock age. Browse current active listings on IslandSold.com for real-time pricing.

What is Old City like?

Old City is a historic neighborhood in Nanaimo featuring heritage character, established homes, and proximity to downtown and waterfront. This charming area offers predominantly character homes and heritage properties, attracting those seeking authentic Nanaimo character and downtown living. Residents enjoy walking to downtown Nanaimo shops and restaurants, waterfront access for recreation, and heritage neighborhood atmosphere. The area benefits from character homes with period details and central urban location. Properties offer excellent value for those seeking heritage Nanaimo living with downtown convenience and authentic character.

How many homes are for sale in Old City?

There are currently 104 active listings in Old City and 15 pending sales. IslandSold.com syncs with the MLS database every two hours to provide up-to-date inventory. Set up a free property alert to be notified when new homes matching your criteria come to market.

Is Old City a good neighbourhood to buy in?

Old City is one of 18 neighbourhoods in Nanaimo. Nanaimo spans neighbourhoods from waterfront South Nanaimo to forested upper Departure Bay, with a 23-minute Harbour Air seaplane flight to Vancouver and the largest hospital north of Victoria. Whether it is the right fit depends on your lifestyle priorities, budget, and commute requirements. A local REALTOR familiar with Nanaimo can provide a comparative market analysis for specific streets and property types within Old City.

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Old City

Nanaimo, Central Island

Neighborhood Overview

Old City is a historic neighborhood in Nanaimo featuring heritage character, established homes, and proximity to downtown and waterfront. This charming area offers predominantly character homes and heritage properties, attracting those seeking authentic Nanaimo character and downtown living.