Houses for Sale Chilliwack: 1,000+ Listings & Prices

Chilliwack offers what Vancouver’s suburbs increasingly cannot: detached homes and townhomes still available under $500,000. The Fraser Valley city has built a reputation on affordability, mountain access, and a real estate market where hundreds of options exist below half a million — particularly in the Sardis neighborhood, Downtown Chilliwack, and Village West. Here’s what the current listing landscape looks like across major platforms.

REW.ca Listings: 1,066 · Realtor.ca Listings: 935 · Zillow Listings: 916 · Zolo Houses for Sale: 453 · Zolo Townhomes: 230

The following table summarizes current listing data pulled from major real estate platforms serving the Chilliwack market.

Houses for sale in Chilliwack under $500,000

If your budget tops out at $500,000, the good news is that Chilliwack’s market still has hundreds of options that fit. Multiple listing platforms show significant inventory in this price band, with properties spanning condos, townhouses, and single-family homes across different neighborhoods.

The $400,000–$500,000 range makes up a substantial portion of the active market. A condo at 205 9060 Birch Street in Downtown Chilliwack is listed at C$405,000 (Rod Friesen Real Estate), while in Sardis South, unit 105 at 6338 Vedder Road shows at C$415,000. At the higher end of the band, 4139 Slesse Road in the Sardis area of Chilliwack River Valley is listed at C$499,900 (Sutton Group West Coast Realty).

Condos in this price range tend to run between 1,099 and 1,187 square feet with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, according to current Zillow listings (Zillow). Townhouses under $500K often appear in gated complexes, offering a middle ground between condo living and detached homeownership.

Current listings under $500k

• 205 9060 Birch Street, Downtown Chilliwack — Condo, C$405,000 (Rod Friesen Real Estate)
• 105 6338 Vedder Road, Sardis South — C$415,000 (Rod Friesen Real Estate)
• 46262 1st Ave #217, Chilliwack — 2-bed, 2-bath condo, 1,099 sqft, C$424,900 (Zillow)
• 45 6035 Vedder Road, Sardis South — C$424,900 (Rod Friesen Real Estate)
• 4139 Slesse Road, Sardis — C$499,900 (Sutton Group West Coast Realty)

Popular options in this range

According to real estate agents familiar with the Chilliwack market, Sardis, Downtown Chilliwack, and Village West consistently appear as the strongest neighborhoods for finding homes under $500,000. Sardis particularly stands out for townhomes and upper-floor condos with views, while Downtown and Village West tend to offer more options in the condo and attached segment. Agents specializing in Fraser Valley properties note that buyers who focus on these three neighborhoods typically find inventory within weeks rather than months.

Cheap houses for sale in Chilliwack

Defining “cheap” in real estate terms usually means looking at the lower end of the market — properties priced under $300,000 or the most budget-friendly options available in a given area. In Chilliwack, the affordable end of the spectrum skews toward condos and townhouses, with some lower-priced single-family homes appearing in less-central neighborhoods.

Zillow shows 198 homes for sale under $500K on page one of results, with additional inventory visible on subsequent pages (228 total on secondary pages) (Zillow). The $300,000–$400,000 range narrows options significantly, but condos in that band typically offer 1,000–1,200 square feet of living space with 2 bedrooms. A townhouse at 45927 Lewis Ave #7 is listed at C$459,900 with 1,187 square feet and 2 bedrooms (Zillow), pushing toward the upper end of the affordable spectrum.

For buyers strictly focused on price, SoldWell lists 5 townhouses for sale under $500,000 in Chilliwack, BC (SoldWell (real estate brokerage)), offering a narrower but more targeted view of budget options than the broader aggregator searches.

The implication: budget-focused buyers face a trade-off between location and property type. Condos and townhouses dominate the sub-$450,000 market, and most detached homes under $500K sit in Sardis or further from the downtown core.

Affordable options overview

Affordable doesn’t always mean small — a 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom house at 6695 Beaufort Rd in the Sardis area spans 2,124 square feet on Zillow (Zillow), offering substantial space at a price point that would be unthinkable in Greater Vancouver. Townhouses in gated complexes add the benefit of shared amenities and potentially lower maintenance compared to detached homes.

Under $300k availability

Properties below $300,000 are rare in Chilliwack and typically limited to mobile homes, bare land, or condos in older buildings. Buyers in this range should expand their search to include adjacent municipalities or adjust expectations toward attached property types. Realistic budget expectations for entry-level detached homes in Chilliwack tend to start around $450,000, with condos offering the most accessible entry point in the $300,000–$450,000 range.

Houses for sale in Chilliwack Sardis

Sardis has quietly become one of the most searched neighborhoods for Chilliwack home buyers, and for good reason. The area offers a mix of suburban quiet, proximity to Vedder River, and a concentration of townhomes and condos that fall comfortably under the $500,000 threshold.

Zillow lists 91 single family homes for sale specifically in Sardis Chilliwack (Zillow), making it one of the most inventory-rich neighborhoods in the city. The area includes sub-neighborhoods like Sardis South, Sardis East Vedder, and Sardis West Vedder, each with its own character.

Realtylink.org tracks residential properties for sale in Sardis specifically, including both apartments and houses (Realtylink.org). Specific listings include an apartment at 408 45757 Watson Road and a detached house at 7147 Elwood Drive in Sardis West Vedder.

Bryce Penner (Real Estate Agent): “Sardis — especially for townhomes and upper-floor condos with views.”

Sardis neighborhood specifics

Sardis sits just east of Downtown Chilliwack and is known for its family-friendly vibe, parks, and the Vedder River trail system. The neighborhood skews toward townhomes, condos, and mid-sized detached homes — making it particularly attractive to first-time buyers and families looking for value.

Local listings count

The 91 single-family homes on Zillow represent just the detached inventory. Condos and townhouses add substantially to the total listings picture, with the broader Chilliwack Sardis area offering hundreds of combined options across all property types.

Bryce Penner (Real Estate Agent): “For townhomes and upper-floor condos with views, Sardis stands out compared to other Chilliwack neighborhoods.”

What this means: Sardis functions as Chilliwack’s affordable housing headquarters, combining inventory volume with neighborhood amenities that appeal to buyers coming from Metro Vancouver.

Houses for sale in Chilliwack by owner

For-sale-by-owner (FSBO) properties offer the appeal of cutting out the agent commission, though the trade-off is a smaller pool and more legwork on the buyer’s end. In Chilliwack, direct owner sales exist but represent a fraction of the overall market.

Realtylink.org lists residential properties in Sardis including a mix of apartments and houses, with some entries sourced from individual sellers rather than brokerage listings. The platform aggregates both agent-listed and private sales, making it one of the better starting points for finding FSBO inventory in the area.

For sale by owner options

FSBO platforms and aggregator sites that allow owner-posted listings tend to surface a smaller selection in Chilliwack compared to major urban centres. Buyers interested in this route should check local classifieds, community social media groups, and sites that explicitly support owner submissions alongside traditional MLS data.

FSBO platforms

Popular FSBO channels include ForSaleByOwner.com and PropertyGuys.com, both of which operate in British Columbia. Zillow and Realtor.ca also allow some owner-listed content, though the majority of listings on these platforms come through licensed brokerages.

The pattern: Chilliwack’s FSBO market remains thin compared to agent-represented listings, likely due to the smaller population and the dominance of MLS-based platforms in BC real estate.

New houses for sale in Chilliwack

New construction in Chilliwack has expanded significantly, with the metropolitan area now hosting 48 new home communities — a mix of high-rise, low-rise, and single-family developments that are planned, under construction, or recently completed (Livabl (new construction platform)).

For buyers specifically seeking homes under $500K, Livabl lists 156 new homes in this price range across the Chilliwack metro area (Livabl (new construction platform)). Of those, 24 are quick move-in homes — units either complete or near-complete — offering a bridge between new construction and traditional resale.

Livabl (New Construction Platform): “48 new home communities in Chilliwack (Metropolitan area), a mix of high-rise and low-rise that are planned, under construction or recently completed.”

New construction listings

New builds in Chilliwack span from modern condos in downtown developments to single-family homes in planned communities on the outskirts. Developers are actively targeting the $400,000–$500,000 price band, recognizing demand from buyers priced out of Vancouver and seeking modern finishes, energy efficiency, and warranty protection.

Recent additions under $500k

New communities entering the market regularly add fresh inventory in the under-$500K range. Platforms like Livabl track both pre-construction and available units, updating as developments break ground or reach completion. Buyers should note that “under $500K” new construction often means smaller units or those positioned in more affordable sub-neighborhoods within larger developments.

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