With great views of the lake, affordable homes, and close proximity to Vancouver, it’s no wonder why West Kelowna real estate is quickly gaining popularity. This neighbourhood sits right across the lake from Kelowna and, until 2015, was known as Westbank.
West Kelowna is an up and coming city just across Lake Okanagan from Kelowna. Prior to incorporation in 2007 the area was a part of Kelowna and was commonly known as Westbank, and then in 2015 the municipality of West Kelowna became officially classified as a city. Since its incorporation, the city has come into its own and has experienced tremendous growth becoming one of the most populous urban centres in the Okanagan.
Residential options are varied in West Kelowna, with everything from single family homes, townhomes, and condos you’re sure to find something that fits your needs. In West Kelowna you’ll find everything you need, including great schools, fantastic shopping, amazing entertainment, and much, much more. West Kelowna residents can enjoy great economic opportunities, urban conveniences, and year round recreation just a stone’s throw from their front door. Work, live, and play in West Kelowna!
3781 Astoria Drive
3211 Deer Ridge Court
3250 McMahon Road
1959 Spyglass Way
3362 Webber Road
#prop. 111 Morningside Drive
#prop. 110 Yorkton Road
3512 Elk Road
3516 Elk Road
3424 McKellar Road
3202 McLeod Road
3754 Davidson Court
#114 2377 Shannon Woods Drive
2105 Talavera Place
3286 McIver Road
2480 Alexandria Way
1543 Griffiths Place
1739-1747 Ross Road
#340 2330 BUTT Road
3544 Elliott Road
3055 Shaleview Drive
#40 1850 Shannon Lake Road
#13 1881 Boucherie Road
#218 2001 Highway 97
West Kelowna is part of School District 23 which includes 16 Elementary Schools, 8 Middle Schools, and 5 Secondary Schools.
Rose Valley Regional Park and Bear Creek Provincial Park both provide numerous hiking, biking, and snowshoeing trails. While the Jim Lind Arena and Johnson Bentley Memorial Aquatic Centre offer indoor recreation options for the entire family.
West Kelowna is only 10 minutes from Kelowna city centre, has unmatched beach and boat launch access, and enjoys a quieter atmosphere that still has all the shopping, dining, and entertainment you need right at hand.
If you’re a fan of touring, West Kelowna has you covered. From curated winery tours, to Okanagan Lake yacht excursions, and even birds-eye helicopter tours are all on offer on the Westbank.
Start by getting pre-approved for a mortgage. Pre-approval informs you of exactly how much you can spend and locks you in at the current interest rate for 90 days or more. This will let you browse properties knowing exactly what your budget is, which is particularly important when considering potential interest rate increases that can be set by the Bank of Canada.
Don’t wait for the “perfect” time to buy, it simply doesn’t exist. Prices are determined by many factors, such as supply and demand, the overall economy, and many other housing market conditions. The impact of these factors varies not just from city to city, but even neighbourhoods. The best indicator to focus on, when assessing your negotiating power as a buyer, is numbers of days on market for a particular property. Generally speaking, the longer it’s been on the market, the more likely the seller will be to negotiate the price!
Many people believe that mortgage loan insurance protects the borrower, but that isn’t true! The purpose of Mortgage loan insurance is to protect the lender in case the borrower defaults on their payments. Because of this, lenders will take our insurance based on factors such as the down payment percentage, and pass those costs on to the homebuyer/borrower, to be paid either in installments or upfront.
