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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104 Active Listings

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.

Homes for Sale in Old City

$2,850,000

For Sale

13 Victoria Cres, Nanaimo BC V9R 5B9

Nanaimo

0.0 bath · 221 days

Courtesy of REMAX Professionals (NA)

MLS®

$2,500,000

For Sale

931 Crace St, Nanaimo BC V9R 2T4

Nanaimo

0.0 bath

Courtesy of Colliers International (Nan)

MLS®

$2,300,000

For Sale

997 Hecate St, Nanaimo BC V9R 4K7

Nanaimo

0.0 bath · 177 days

Courtesy of Colliers International (Nan)

MLS®

$2,300,000

For Sale

291 Wallace St, Nanaimo BC V9R 5B4

Nanaimo

0.0 bath

Courtesy of 460 Commercial Inc.

MLS®

$2,150,000

For Sale

37 Commercial St, Nanaimo BC V9R 5N9

Nanaimo

0.0 bath

Courtesy of Sutton Group-West Coast Realty (Nan)

MLS®

$1,995,000

For Sale

14 Victoria Cres, Nanaimo BC V9R 5B8

Nanaimo

0.0 bath

Courtesy of Island Pacific Realty Ltd.

MLS®

Pending Homes in Old City

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