Vancouver Island offers a variety of communities from which home buyers can choose. Some of those communities are large and have become very high valued places to call home. Others remain very affordable. Overall, the Greater Vancouver area has a wide range of opportunities for home buyers looking for affordability. If you are on the market for the perfect home on Vancouver Island, consider the value that Port Alberni can offer.
Port Alberni Backyard Dock | Image Provided by VIREB
In a recent survey, the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver found that Port Alberni was one of the most desirable places to buy a home. Specifically, this coastal area is one of the least expensive places on Vancouver Island to invest. The average home price here, as of the middle of June 2016 was $215,000. That is much less than most of the surrounding area. And, when compared to communities such as Qualicum Beach and Nanaimo, this area's home prices are as much as $100,000 less on average for those who buy in Port Alberni.
Why else should you buy in Port Alberni? It is a bit more remote than other areas. It may not have the same level of development and amenities as some of the larger cities in Vancouver Island, but it still does have a lot to offer. It is a modern town. You will find a wide range of home styles to select from including a number of fantastic homes that are estates or large lot areas. There are newer homes and condos are growing in popularity here as well. You may even find that the homes here are stunning in terms of their design but also in terms of the views from many of them. And, you cannot beat the access to the waterways from this community.
If you are looking for an affordable home for sale on Vancouver Island, it may be Port Alberni that you take a closer look at. Overall, a number of locations exist that could be just what you need.