Westmount, Altamont & Bayridge · West Vancouver · V7V

Westmount Homes for Sale


Concrete condos, Shipyards-district townhomes, and a 12-minute SeaBus to downtown. Browse current MLS® listings, or read the Westmount, Altamont & Bayridge living guide for full area context.

657 Active Listings West Van, April 2026
$2.73M Avg Sale Price GVR April 2026
$2.5M+ Detached Entry Ambleside/Dundarave, Apr 2026
8.0% Sales-to-Active Ratio Buyer's market

Westmount is one of West Vancouver's most established prestige residential neighbourhoods, sitting in V7V on the coastal slopes immediately west of Dundarave village. Predominantly detached estate homes with strong ocean orientation toward Burrard Inlet, English Bay, and Lions Gate Bridge. The combination of waterfront and near-waterfront character with proximity to Dundarave village amenities defines the neighbourhood. SD45 serves the area through West Vancouver Secondary (WVSS) catchment, which runs the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.

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Search by NeighbourhoodWest Vancouver's Six Regional Areas

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Westmount is the flagship coastal prestige neighbourhood within the Westmount, Altamont & Bayridge area. West Vancouver's 36 MLS sub-areas organise into six regional areas, each with a different character, price band, and housing mix. Click into any area to read the living guide, browse the area's listings, or pull up market data.

V7T/V7V Urban Village Core, Walkable

Ambleside & Dundarave

6 sub-areas anchoring WV's walkable urban core along Marine Drive. Ambleside Beach, Dundarave Pier, the seawall promenade, and the broadest housing mix in West Van. Ambleside, Dundarave, Sentinel Hill, Cedardale, Park Royal, Queens.

V7S Elevated Prestige Tier

British Properties & Glenmore

5 sub-areas climbing the slope above Highway 1 with downtown and inlet views. Sentinel Secondary catchment. British Properties, Glenmore, Chelsea Park, Whitby Estates, Canterbury WV.

V7W Coastal Western End

Caulfeild & Eagle Harbour

11 sub-areas at WV's coastal western end. Wooded streets, ocean access, Rockridge Secondary catchment. Caulfeild, Olde Caulfeild, Upper Caulfeild, Eagle Harbour, Whytecliff, Horseshoe Bay, Gleneagles, plus 4 more.

V7S Mid-Elevation Prestige

Cypress & Chartwell

4 sub-areas of mid-elevation view detached between British Properties and the waterfront. Sentinel Secondary catchment. Cypress Park Estates, Chartwell, Cypress, Deer Ridge WV.

V7V Established Waterfront

Westmount, Altamont & Bayridge

5 sub-areas of established waterfront and near-waterfront detached west of Dundarave. West Vancouver Secondary catchment. Westmount, Altamont, Bayridge, Sandy Cove, West Bay.

V0N Sea-to-Sky Corridor

Lions Bay & Sea-to-Sky

5 MLS sub-areas along the Sea-to-Sky north of Horseshoe Bay. Semi-rural character, Rockridge Secondary catchment for Lions Bay. Lions Bay, Howe Sound, Furry Creek, Porteau Cove, Passage Island.

Why WestmountFour Reasons Buyers Land in Westmount

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Established Coastal Prestige

Westmount is one of West Vancouver's most established coastal prestige neighbourhoods. Mature 1930s through 1990s estate character with current custom-build renewal, strong ocean orientation, and direct beach access points throughout. More

Direct Ocean Orientation

Burrard Inlet, English Bay, and Lions Gate Bridge view orientations from most addresses. True waterfront addresses with direct shoreline frontage command the most significant premiums in West Vancouver. More

WVSS IB Diploma

Westmount falls within West Vancouver Secondary catchment, home of the only International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in SD45. Westcot or West Bay Elementary at the elementary level depending on specific address. More

Dundarave Village Adjacent

Eastern Westmount addresses have walking access to Dundarave village commercial (grocery, restaurants, cafe, pharmacy, hardware) and the Dundarave seawall and beach access points. The most walkable coastal prestige position in WV. More

Current MarketWestmount Market Context, April 2026

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Westmount sits within the West Vancouver market, currently a buyer's market by historical convention (8.0% sales-to-active ratio). The numbers below reflect West Vancouver April 2026 reporting with Westmount-specific notes by housing type. For full segment analysis, see the Westmount market page or the latest North Shore market update.

West Vancouver by the Numbers, with Westmount Notes

Source: Greater Vancouver REALTORS® (GVR), April 2026. Average sale price across all WV property types; Westmount-specific notes by housing tier.

$2.73M Avg Sale Price (WV) April 2026 across all WV property types. Westmount pricing sits well above the WV average given the established coastal prestige tier.
$3M+ Near-Waterfront Entry Westmount near-waterfront detached typically $3M to $8M on 7,000 to 14,000 sq ft lots.
$6M+ True Waterfront True waterfront detached with direct beach or shoreline frontage typically $6M to $15M+. Premium architect-built waterfront regularly exceeds $20M.
57 April Sales (WV) Westmount typically accounts for 2 to 4 detached sales monthly across the broader neighbourhood footprint.
657 Active Listings (WV) Westmount active inventory typically 8 to 18 listings, all detached. Strong selection at the coastal prestige tier.
8.0% Sales-to-Active Ratio Buyer's market overall. Well-priced renovated waterfront and near-waterfront still moves; over-priced waterfront and dated fixers at estate pricing can sit for many months.

The Honest Trade-OffsWhen Westmount May Not Be the Right Fit

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Westmount is genuinely well-suited to buyers wanting established coastal prestige detached with WVSS IB Diploma catchment and Dundarave village proximity. It is not the right neighbourhood for everyone. Below are the patterns where buyers typically belong elsewhere.

Consider a Different Sub-Area If:

  • Your budget is below $3M: Westmount entry-level is $3M for the smallest near-waterfront addresses. For WVSS catchment at lower entry pricing, look at Ambleside condos or detached, or Dundarave detached at $2M+ on smaller lots.
  • You want condo or townhome inventory: Westmount is exclusively freehold estate detached. For multi-family with WVSS catchment, Ambleside or Dundarave are the natural alternatives.
  • You want Sentinel or Rockridge catchment: Westmount is WVSS, not Sentinel or Rockridge. For Sentinel (AP plus French Immersion) look at British Properties, Chartwell, or Cypress Park Estates. For Rockridge (AP plus IB MYP) look at the Caulfeild & Eagle Harbour area.
  • You want hillside view orientations: Westmount is coastal at lower elevation. For elevated hillside view detached, look at British Properties or Chartwell.
  • You commute daily to a downtown office: Westmount's coastal position means 22 to 30 minutes off-peak to downtown, extending to 45 to 75 minutes at peak. Daily downtown commuters often prefer eastern WV sub-areas (Ambleside, Park Royal area) for the shortest Lions Gate commute.

Common QuestionsBuying in Westmount: What to Know

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Six common questions at the start of a Westmount home search. For broader West Van context, see the West Vancouver guide FAQ. For first-time buyers, the first-time buyer guide covers the full process.

How much does a home cost in Westmount, West Vancouver?

Westmount pricing reflects its position as one of West Vancouver's most established prestige coastal neighbourhoods. Near-waterfront detached typically runs $3 million to $8 million on lots of 7,000 to 14,000 sq ft. True waterfront detached with direct beach or shoreline frontage runs $6 million to $15 million plus, with premium architect-built waterfront properties regularly exceeding $20 million. The West Vancouver average sale price across all property types was approximately $2.73 million in April 2026; Westmount sits well above the WV average given the coastal prestige tier. Condo and townhome inventory in Westmount is essentially non-existent.

What schools serve Westmount?

Westmount falls within West Vancouver Secondary (WVSS) catchment for grades 8 to 12. WVSS runs the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, the only IB Diploma offering in SD45. Elementary options include Westcot or West Bay Elementary depending on specific address. School District 45 (SD45) serves the area, distinct from North Vancouver's SD44. Catchments are address-specific; verify the current catchment for any specific property directly with SD45 before relying on it for an offer.

What makes Westmount different from British Properties?

Both are prestige West Vancouver neighbourhoods, but they sit in different positions and feed different schools. British Properties is the established hillside Guinness-era prestige tier east of Taylor Way, with large-lot estates at higher elevation and Sentinel Secondary catchment (AP plus French Immersion). Westmount is the coastal prestige tier west of Dundarave, with waterfront and near-waterfront detached and WVSS catchment (IB Diploma). The trade-offs: British Properties for hillside views and Sentinel programs; Westmount for ocean orientation and IB Diploma. Pricing across both tiers is comparable at the estate level.

What is the commute from Westmount to downtown Vancouver?

Westmount's coastal position offers reasonable access to the Lions Gate Bridge via Marine Drive east through Dundarave and Ambleside, then across the bridge and through Stanley Park into downtown. Off-peak the drive is 22 to 30 minutes; peak windows extend to 45 to 75 minutes given Causeway queues. The Marine Drive corridor handles most morning eastbound traffic. The nearest SeaBus terminal at Lonsdale Quay is 18 to 26 minutes east via Marine Drive.

Are there walkable amenities in Westmount?

Westmount addresses on the eastern side of the neighbourhood have walking access to Dundarave village commercial (small grocery, restaurants, cafe, pharmacy, hardware) within 5 to 12 minutes. Western Westmount addresses are car-dependent; Dundarave village is 5 to 8 minutes by car. The Dundarave seawall and beach access points are direct lifestyle amenities for residents.

What kind of homes are typical in Westmount?

Westmount is exclusively freehold detached single-family. Architectural mix ranges from 1930s through 1960s established estate originals (often heritage-protected or candidates for sensitive renovation), through 1990s and 2000s major rebuilds, to current custom architect-designed builds. Lot sizes typically run 7,000 to 14,000 sq ft, with larger lots on the waterfront tier. True waterfront addresses with direct beach or shoreline frontage carry the most significant premiums in West Vancouver. Strata-titled inventory does not exist.

Your North Shore REALTOR®About Paul Fraser

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Paul Fraser, REALTOR® PREC, Oakwyn Realty Ltd., West Vancouver, BC

Paul Fraser, REALTOR® PREC*

Personal Real Estate Corporation · Oakwyn Realty Ltd.

Paul Fraser is a West Vancouver-based REALTOR® who brings an energetic, grounded, and refreshingly human approach to the real estate process. A long-time North Shore resident, Paul, his wife Keri, and their bulldogs Charlie and Tina have happily settled into the neighbourhood after living across several Vancouver communities, which gives him firsthand perspective on what makes each pocket of the North Shore tick.

If you've found a Westmount listing worth viewing, or if you'd like to talk through whether the Westmount, Altamont & Bayridge actually fits how you live, I'm an easy email or text away. No pressure, no scripted pitch, just a quick honest conversation about where the search is at and where it might go next.

Oakwyn Realty Ltd. Lic. 162954 REALTOR® PREC North Shore Specialist

3151 Woodbine Drive, North Vancouver, BC V7R 2S4 · *Personal Real Estate Corporation

Data Sources & Verification: Price ranges and market conditions from Greater Vancouver REALTORS® (GVR), April 2026 monthly report. School information from School District 45 (SD45). Municipal data from City of West Vancouver. Transit information from TransLink. Data last verified: May 2026.

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Paul Fraser, REALTOR® PREC* · Oakwyn Realty Ltd. · License No. 162954 · 3151 Woodbine Drive, North Vancouver, BC V7R 2S4 · (778) 317-3860 · paul@paulfraserrealty.com

This information is provided for general guidance only and does not constitute legal, financial, or tax advice. Real estate services in British Columbia are regulated under the Real Estate Services Act and the BC Financial Services Authority (BCFSA). Property information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed; verify all details with the relevant municipal authority, BC Assessment, the Land Title and Survey Authority, and the School District before relying on for an offer. Equal access to housing in British Columbia is protected under the BC Human Rights Code. Greater Vancouver REALTORS® data referenced reflects April 2026 reporting; market conditions change month to month. MLS® listings refreshed in real time via the IDX grid; data deemed reliable but not guaranteed. *Personal Real Estate Corporation. Data last verified: May 2026.