North Vancouver neighbourhood guide
Lynn Valley, North Vancouver: Homes for Sale, Prices, Schools and Daily Life
Lynn Valley is a family neighbourhood in the District of North Vancouver, built along the forest edge below Lynn Peak. Most homes for sale are detached houses from the 1960s and 1970s, many with a suite, plus newer townhouses near the shops at Lynn Valley Road and Mountain Highway. Lynn Canyon Park and Lynn Headwaters Regional Park start at the top of the residential streets.
For sale now
50
houses, townhouses, duplexes
Asking prices
$730K to $3.99M
Middle asking price
$2.15M
North Vancouver detached benchmark
$2.04M
September 2026, GVR
Photo: Colin Knowles, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0
Lynn Valley sits in the District of North Vancouver, which runs its own property taxes, permits and services, separate from the City of North Vancouver. A few listings filed under Lynn Valley name the City as the municipality, so read the municipality line on each listing.
What Lynn Valley is like
Lynn Valley feels like a small town at the edge of the forest, with downtown Vancouver across the water. Streets of detached houses climb north from Lynn Valley Road toward the mountains, and most of them end at a trail, a park or a creek ravine. The commercial centre is compact: a shopping centre with two supermarkets, a library and plaza, coffee shops, and a row of small businesses around the corner of Lynn Valley Road and Mountain Highway.
Families make up much of the street life. On a school morning you see parents walking children to Lynn Valley Elementary or riding up to Argyle Secondary, and on weekends the trailheads at Lynn Canyon and Lynn Headwaters fill with hikers, mountain bikers and dog walkers. It is a quiet place at night. Most of the evening activity is at the shopping centre, the rec centres and the sports fields.
In our view, Lynn Valley suits a buyer who wants a house with a yard and the forest a short walk away, and who is happy to drive or take the bus for work and nights out. A buyer who wants restaurants and nightlife on foot will find Lower Lonsdale a better fit.
Live from the MLS® system
Homes for sale in Lynn Valley
50 houses, townhouses and duplex homes are listed for sale in Lynn Valley today, checked against the MLS® system within the last hour. Condos and apartments are not shown on this page.
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Prices
What a home in Lynn Valley costs
Two kinds of numbers, kept apart. The dots are asking prices of the homes listed in Lynn Valley today, counted on this page. The cards are Greater Vancouver REALTORS benchmark prices for all of North Vancouver, which describe a typical home sold anywhere in North Vancouver.
Asking prices today
Each dot is one home for sale. The dark line marks the middle price.
Detached house
$2,042,000
- One year
- down 6.2%
- Ten years
- up 18.7%
North Vancouver benchmark, Greater Vancouver REALTORS, September 2026
Townhouse
$1,230,400
- One year
- down 4.9%
- Ten years
- up 43.2%
North Vancouver benchmark, Greater Vancouver REALTORS, September 2026
All home types
$1,290,400
- One year
- down 3.9%
- Ten years
- up 16.9%
North Vancouver benchmark, Greater Vancouver REALTORS, September 2026
What the homes are like
Detached houses make up most of what comes up for sale. A typical one sits on a wide, level or gently sloping lot, has a main floor with the kitchen and living room, bedrooms upstairs or on the same floor, and a lower floor that opens to the yard. Many owners have turned that lower floor into a suite, and listing descriptions mention a suite often enough that a buyer should expect to see one in a large share of the houses they tour.
Newer houses replace older ones a few lots at a time, so you will find a 2020s house with large windows next to a 1960s house that has had one or two updates. In our experience, price follows that difference more than any other single factor. Lot size, a view to the south, and a quiet street away from Lynn Valley Road and Mountain Highway are the next things buyers pay for.
Townhouses sit closer to the shops and along the main roads. They give a buyer a way into the neighbourhood for a lower price than a house, often with three bedrooms, and they come with a strata, which means a monthly fee and shared rules. Ask for the strata documents before you make an offer.
When the homes were built
Year built of the 50 listings that state it.
- Before 19605
- 1960s8
- 1970s12
- 1980s5
- 1990s4
- 2000s6
- 2010s1
- 2020 and later9
Bedrooms
Bedrooms in the 49 listings that state it.
- 1 or 25
- 311
- 48
- 515
- 6 or more10
Suites: of the 25 houses for sale whose listing states it, 10 list a legal or licensed suite, 5 list a suite the municipality has not approved, and 8 list none. The rest leave the field blank.
The homes listed today have been on the market for 29 days at the middle, counted from each listing date to today. That is how long they have waited so far, which is a different number from how long homes take to sell.
Lynn Valley on the map
- Home for sale
- Public school
- Park
History
How Lynn Valley began
The valley takes its name from John Linn, a sapper in the Royal Engineers' Columbia Detachment, which served in the lower mainland from 1859 to 1863. According to Veterans Affairs Canada, his family name was often misspelled Lynn, and that spelling stuck to the creek and then to the neighbourhood.
The area was logged first. Its modern shape dates from 1912, when the streetcar line to Lynn Valley was completed. That same year the McTavish brothers donated five hectares of land along Lynn Creek, Lynn Canyon opened as a municipal park, and the suspension bridge opened as a private crossing that cost 10 cents. The first Lynn Valley Day was held on September 14, 1912, to celebrate, according to the Museum and Archives of North Vancouver.
Lynn Valley Days became an annual event after a break from 1914 to 1919. The museum reports that the local Lions Club has organized most of the modern events, which still include a parade, children's races and a maypole dance.
Most of the houses listed for sale today were built after the Second World War, many of them in the 1960s and 1970s. The library at 1277 Lynn Valley Road opened in 2007 and is the centre of the village plaza today.
Daily life
Daily life in Lynn Valley
Groceries and errands are close for most of the area. Save-On-Foods and Safeway both sit at the Lynn Valley shopping centre, with a pharmacy and other shops in the same centre. The Lynn Valley branch of the North Vancouver District Public Library sits on the plaza next door.
For sport and fitness there are two community recreation centres within the area: the Lynn Valley Community Recreation Centre and the Karen Magnussen Community Recreation Centre.
Larger shopping trips usually mean a drive to Lonsdale, Capilano Mall or Park Royal. Lions Gate Hospital sits to the south in Central Lonsdale. The tables on this page show the straight-line distance to each.
Grocery stores
- Nourish210 m
- Save-On-Foods410 m
- Safeway440 m
Cafes
- Waves Coffee House170 m
- Delany's Coffee170 m
- Starbucks330 m
- Tim Hortons440 m
- End Of The Line General Store1.6 km
Libraries and rec centres
- Lynn Valley Library (North Vancouver District Public Library)160 m
- Lynn Valley Community Recreation Centre410 m
- Karen Magnussen Community Recreation Centre920 m
How far it is
- Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station)7.8 km
- Lonsdale Quay and the SeaBus4.5 km
- Lions Gate Hospital2.8 km
- Park Royal shopping centre7.2 km
Places from OpenStreetMap, read October 9, 2026. Distances are in a straight line from the middle of the area, so the trip by road is longer.
Outdoors
Parks, trails and the canyon
Lynn Canyon Park is the best-known spot. The District of North Vancouver runs it as a free public park, and its suspension bridge hangs 50 metres above Lynn Creek, according to the Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre. The bridge is free to cross today. The park draws many visitors in summer, and the early morning is the quietest time on the trails.
Lynn Headwaters Regional Park starts at the top of Lynn Valley Road. Metro Vancouver rates the Varley Trail and the Lynn Loop as easy and family friendly, and the longer trail to Norvan Falls as intermediate, with steep sections and rough ground. Dogs can go off leash on some trails there, such as the Lower Lynn Loop and Cedars Mill.
Closer to home, the neighbourhood has a park within a few blocks of most streets, from Lynn Valley Park beside the shops to smaller parks like Kirkstone, Hunter and Viewlynn. The list under this section names the ones mapped inside the area.
Schools
Schools in and near Lynn Valley
Lynn Valley is in the North Vancouver School District. The public elementary schools closest to the middle of the area are Lynn Valley Elementary on Institute Road and Ross Road Elementary, which offers early French immersion. Boundary Elementary offers late French immersion. The table below lists them with their distance from the middle of Lynn Valley.
Argyle Secondary is the high school inside the area. It moved into a new building on January 5, 2021, according to the BC government, and it offers early French immersion. Mountainside Secondary is the other public high school nearby.
Your address decides your catchment school, which can differ from the closest one. Check any address you are considering with the school district's locator before you buy.
| School | Type | French programs | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
Lynn Valley Elementary 3207 Institute Road, North Vancouver, BC | Public, elementary | None listed | 200 m |
Ross Road Elementary 2875 Bushnell Pl, North Vancouver, BC | Public, elementary | Early immersion | 660 m |
Boundary Elementary 750 26th St E, North Vancouver, BC | Public, elementary | Late immersion | 1.0 km |
Eastview Elementary 1801 Mountain Hwy, North Vancouver, BC | Public, elementary | None listed | 1.4 km |
Argyle Secondary 1131 Frederick Rd, North Vancouver, BC | Public, secondary | Early immersion | 370 m |
Sutherland Secondary 1860 Sutherland Ave, North Vancouver, BC | Public, secondary | None listed | 1.6 km |
Cousteau L'ecole Francaise Interna'le 3657 Fromme Rd, North Vancouver, BC | Independent, elementary jr. secondary | Early immersion | 680 m |
Vancouver Waldorf School 2725 St. Christophers Rd, North Vancouver, BC | Independent, elementary-secondary | None listed | 700 m |
Brockton Preparatory School 3467 Duval Rd, North Vancouver, BC | Independent, elementary-secondary | None listed | 1.1 km |
Holy Trinity School 128 27th St W, North Vancouver, BC | Independent, elementary | None listed | 2.5 km |
Your address decides your assigned school, which can differ from the closest one. Check any address with the North Vancouver School District school locator. School list from the BC Ministry of Education, updated October 8, 2026.
Getting around
Getting around
Most households in Lynn Valley drive for at least some trips. The usual route downtown is south to the Upper Levels Highway and over the Second Narrows (Ironworkers Memorial) Bridge, or west to Lonsdale and the SeaBus. Traffic on the bridges at rush hour sets the length of the commute.
In our view, bus service is good for a North Shore neighbourhood. The 240 runs from Lynn Valley to downtown Vancouver, the 228, 229 and 230 connect to Lonsdale Quay and the SeaBus, and the 227 runs to Phibbs Exchange, where buses cross to Burnaby and East Vancouver. The table shows how many trips each route makes on a regular weekday, counted from TransLink's schedule.
The hills are steep in every direction, which matters if you plan to cycle to Lonsdale and back.
Routes that stop in Lynn Valley
Trips on a regular weekday that stop at one of the 68 stops inside the area, from TransLink's published schedule valid to January 3, 2027.
- 240Lynn Valley/Downtown189 trips
- 228Grand Blvd108 trips
- 229Lonsdale Ave98 trips
- 210Mountain Hwy Express88 trips
- 227Lynn Valley/Phibbs Exchange58 trips
- 230Lonsdale Ave48 trips
- 209Mountain Hwy23 trips
- N24Downtown/Lynn Valley8 trips
Before you buy
Things to check in Lynn Valley
Slope and ravine lots
Lynn Valley's creeks cut steep ravines through the neighbourhood. The District of North Vancouver defines a steep slope as one steeper than 20 degrees and higher than 10 metres, and a lot within 20 metres of the top or bottom of one is in its Slope Hazard area. Look the address up on the District's GeoWeb property viewer before you write an offer.
Creeks and flooding
The District says any watercourse can flood or carry debris. Lots next to Lynn Creek and the smaller creeks may sit in its Creek Hazard area, which affects future work on the property. GeoWeb shows the map and the creek reports.
Wildfire area
Homes at the top of the neighbourhood back onto forest. The District has a Wildfire Hazard area for properties at the forest edge, also shown on GeoWeb. Ask your insurer about the address early, because premiums and terms can differ at the forest edge.
Snow and steep driveways
The upper streets sit higher than Lonsdale and the waterfront, so they get snow more often in winter. A steep driveway that faces north can be hard to use for a few days each year. Visit in the rain or look at the driveway angle before you decide.
Suites
A listing can describe a suite as legal, licensed or unauthorized. The difference matters for rent, insurance and lending. Ask the seller which it is and confirm it with the District before you count on rent to qualify for a mortgage.
Older houses
Many houses here date from the 1960s and 1970s. Book a full home inspection, and ask about the roof, the drainage around the foundation, the electrical panel and any oil tank, which some older North Shore houses had.
Buying
Buying a home in Lynn Valley
Start with a mortgage pre-approval so you know your price, then decide between a house and a townhouse. The price dots above show the gap between the two today. Many buyers who want a house but are short of the price look at houses with a suite, because the rent can help with the mortgage, or at the newest townhouses near the shops.
In our experience, houses with a flat yard, a suite and a quiet street draw the most interest, and they can sell soon after listing when buyers are active. Have your financing and inspection plans ready before you tour, so you can move quickly if the right one comes up.
Gary Paul works with buyers across North Vancouver. Use the form on this page to ask for the homes that fit your needs, or to book showings.
Selling
Selling a home in Lynn Valley
The homes for sale today are your competition. The cards below show how many houses and townhouses are listed in Lynn Valley right now and the range of their asking prices. A buyer looking at your home will have seen most of them.
In our experience, three things move a Lynn Valley price most: the age and condition of the house, a suite that a buyer can rent out, and the lot. Before you list, gather the permit history for the suite and any recent work, fix small items an inspector will note, and clear the yard, because buyers here pay for outdoor space.
Recent sale prices in Lynn Valley are available to registered buyers and in a private price review. Ask Gary Paul for one with the form on this page. He will look at the homes that sold near you and talk you through a price.
Houses listed
41
$1.50M to $3.99M
Townhouses listed
9
$730K to $1.50M
Our view
Who buys in Lynn Valley
In our experience the typical buyer is a family with school-age children, often moving up from a condo or townhouse on Lonsdale or in Burnaby, who wants a yard and the trails. A second group is two generations buying together, who use the suite in a Lynn Valley house for parents or adult children. A third group is people who ride or hike most weekends and want the trailheads close.
Lynn Valley and the areas next to it
Homes listed for sale today, counted on this page.
| Area | For sale | Middle asking price | Houses, middle price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lynn Valley | 50 | $2.15M | $2.27M |
| Westlynn | 23 | $1.75M | $1.84M |
| Lynnmour | 21 | $1.27M | $2.00M |
| Princess Park | 6 | $2.05M | $2.34M |
| Braemar | 3 | $2.95M | $2.95M |
| Upper Lonsdale | 52 | $2.20M | $2.22M |
Questions about Lynn Valley
Is Lynn Valley in the City or the District of North Vancouver?
Lynn Valley is in the District of North Vancouver. The District and the City are separate municipalities with their own property taxes and rules. A few listings filed under Lynn Valley name the City, so check the municipality line on any listing you look at.
What kind of homes are for sale in Lynn Valley?
Most homes for sale in Lynn Valley are detached houses, many built in the 1960s and 1970s and many with a suite on the lower floor. Townhouses make up the rest, mostly near the shops on Lynn Valley Road and Mountain Highway. This page lists every house, townhouse and duplex home for sale today; condos are not included.
How much does a house in Lynn Valley cost?
The price dots on this page show the asking price of every house listed in Lynn Valley today, with the middle price marked. For a wider view, Greater Vancouver REALTORS publishes a benchmark price for a detached house across all of North Vancouver each month, also shown on this page with its month.
Which schools serve Lynn Valley?
Lynn Valley is in the North Vancouver School District. Lynn Valley Elementary, Ross Road Elementary (early French immersion) and Boundary Elementary (late French immersion) are the closest elementary schools to the middle of the area, and Argyle Secondary is the high school inside it. Your address decides your catchment school, so check it with the district's school locator.
How long is the commute from Lynn Valley to downtown Vancouver?
The trip depends on the bridge and the time of day. By car, most people use the Upper Levels Highway and the Second Narrows Bridge or drive to Lonsdale and take the SeaBus. By bus, the 240 runs from Lynn Valley to downtown Vancouver, and the 228, 229 and 230 connect to the SeaBus at Lonsdale Quay.
Is Lynn Valley good for families?
In our view, yes. It has public elementary schools and a high school inside the area, two recreation centres, a library, and parks within a few blocks of most streets. Families also value the trails at Lynn Canyon and Lynn Headwaters. The trade-off is a car-based life for many trips and traffic on the bridges.
Is the Lynn Canyon suspension bridge free?
Yes. Lynn Canyon Park is a free public park run by the District of North Vancouver, and the bridge, which hangs 50 metres above Lynn Creek, is free to cross. When it opened in 1912 it was a private crossing that cost 10 cents.
Do many Lynn Valley houses have a suite?
Many do. This page counts suites among the houses for sale today whose listing states it, split into legal or licensed suites and suites the municipality has not approved. Ask which kind a suite is before you count on the rent, because it affects insurance and mortgage approval.
Are there wildfire or landslide risks in Lynn Valley?
Some lots are in the District of North Vancouver's Slope Hazard, Creek Hazard or Wildfire Hazard areas, mostly along the ravines and at the forest edge. These areas affect future work on a property. Check any address on the District's GeoWeb property viewer, and ask your insurer about the address before you remove subjects.
Where do people shop in Lynn Valley?
The Lynn Valley shopping centre at Lynn Valley Road and Mountain Highway has Save-On-Foods and Safeway, with pharmacies, banks and services nearby. The library and plaza sit next door. For larger trips, residents drive to Lonsdale, Capilano Mall or Park Royal.
How did Lynn Valley get its name?
It is named after John Linn, a sapper in the Royal Engineers' Columbia Detachment, which served in the lower mainland from 1859 to 1863. His family name was often misspelled Lynn, and that spelling came into use for the creek and the neighbourhood, according to Veterans Affairs Canada.
What is Lynn Valley Days?
Lynn Valley Days is the neighbourhood's community fair. The first one was held on September 14, 1912, when the park and suspension bridge opened. It became an annual event after a break from 1914 to 1919, and the Museum and Archives of North Vancouver says the local Lions Club has organized most modern events, with a parade, children's races and a maypole dance.
How do I find out what my Lynn Valley home is worth?
Ask for a price review with the form on this page. Gary Paul will look at the homes that sold near you, compare them with yours, and talk you through a price. Sold prices are shared privately, because board rules keep them off public web pages.
Who should I talk to about buying or selling in Lynn Valley?
Gary Paul, REALTOR®, Personal Real Estate Corporation, with Grand Central Realty, works with buyers and sellers across North Vancouver for MultiLiving. Use the form on this page or call him at 778-828-7476.
Sources
Written content checked October 9, 2026. Listing numbers counted from the MLS® system on October 9, 2026.
- Lynn Valley: origin of the name, Veterans Affairs Canada. Read October 9, 2026.
- Wilderness on the doorstep: Lynn Valley suspension bridge, MONOVA: Museum and Archives of North Vancouver. Read October 9, 2026.
- Lynn Valley Days: creating community since 1912, MONOVA: Museum and Archives of North Vancouver. Read October 9, 2026.
- The Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge, Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre, District of North Vancouver. Read October 9, 2026.
- Lynn Headwaters Regional Park, Metro Vancouver. Read October 9, 2026.
- Lynn Valley Library, North Vancouver District Public Library. Read October 9, 2026.
- New Argyle Secondary welcomes students, Government of British Columbia. Read October 9, 2026.
- Slope Hazard Development Permit Area: frequently asked questions (2024), District of North Vancouver. Read October 9, 2026.
- Creek Hazard Development Permit Area: frequently asked questions (2024), District of North Vancouver. Read October 9, 2026.
- Wildfire Hazard Report requirements, District of North Vancouver. Read October 9, 2026.
- GeoWeb property viewer (hazard areas by address), District of North Vancouver. Read October 9, 2026.
- MLS® Home Price Index, September 2026 stats package, Greater Vancouver REALTORS. Read October 9, 2026.
- K-12 school locations (school names, addresses and programs), BC Ministry of Education and Child Care, through the BC Data Catalogue. Read October 9, 2026.
- Places, parks and shops, OpenStreetMap contributors (Open Database License). Read October 9, 2026.
- Bus, SeaBus and train schedules (GTFS feed 26SEP_20261009), TransLink. Read October 9, 2026.
General information only. Prices, benchmarks and school details change. Confirm anything you plan to rely on with the source, a licensed REALTOR® and, for money questions, a mortgage broker or lawyer.