Old City Real Estate
Rich with history and culture, Old City homes for sale in Nanaimo are composed primarily of historic homes, as well as seaside condos and modern reconstructions. Old City was the original heart and soul of Nanaimo's 1880's coal mining activities, serving as an economic and shipping centre. Today, Old City is home to Nanaimo's quaint downtown core, harbour-side amenities and historic district. Old City is easily one of Nanaimo's most visually interesting communities and offers a cornucopia of unique real estate options.
Old City Real Estate Stats
Average Home Price | $648K |
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Lowest Priced Home | $300K |
Highest Listing Price | $1.7M |
Total Property Listings | 38 |
Avg. Days On Market | 52 |
Avg. Price/SQFT | $609 |
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OVERVIEW
Old City homes for sale in Nanaimo are composed primarily of historic homes, as well as seaside condos and modern reconstructions. Old City was the original heart and soul of Nanaimo’s 1880’s coal mining activities, serving as an economic and shipping centre. Today, Old City is home to Nanaimo’s quaint downtown core, harbour-side amenities and historic district. Old City is easily one of Nanaimo’s most visually interesting communities and offers a cornucopia of unique real estate options.

Highlights
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01The Heart of Nanaimo
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02Independent specialty shops, boutiques and restaurants
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03Mix of revitalized heritage buildings and new constructions
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04Historic homes, condos and single family homes
Where Old & New Meet
Though not formally recognized, Old City is split into two fairly distinct regions: the downtown core, and the historic district across the bridge.
Recent efforts to attract visitors to the downtown business district have been extremely successful, and downtown Old City is a favourite location for Nanaimo locals and explorers alike.
Historic District
Across the bridge, additional businesses and hundreds of historic homes can be found along the streets of Old City, many of which boast a heritage home designation. Revitalization grants from the city encourage heritage renovations of both businesses and homes in Old City, helping permanently preserve the unique architectural diversity of the area. In many cases, Old City businesses double as the owners’ private homes, serving as a creative mortgage-helper solution.
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