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Langley Market July 2026: Townhomes Hold Steady

Langley's housing market is sending two distinct signals this July: detached homes are staying under pricing pressure as inventory rises, while townhomes continue to be the most active segment for family buyers. If you're weighing options across Willoughby Heights, Fort Langley, Walnut Grove, Murrayville, or Brookswood, understanding which product type matches current market momentum matters more than ever.

The July Numbers: More Inventory, Softer Detached Pricing

Langley's July benchmark for detached homes came in at $1,598,600, down 2.2% year over year and essentially flat from June. Sales activity showed 89 detached homes sold, down 4.3% from June but up 14.1% from a year earlier—a modest uptick that hasn't been enough to absorb rising inventory.

On the supply side, Langley had 571 single-family homes listed in July, up 18.5% year over year, keeping the region firmly in buyers' market territory according to the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board.

Townhouses told a different story. The July benchmark was $852,300, down 3.0% year over year, with 82 townhouses sold—down 6.8% from June and 21.9% year over year. But townhouse inventory rose even faster: 328 listings, up 35% year over year. Despite the elevated supply, townhomes in the $600,000–$900,000 range remain the most liquid segment for family buyers.

Condos and apartments registered a July benchmark of $590,900, down 4.4% year over year, reflecting similar softness across all property types.

Where the Market Shifts by Neighbourhood

Willoughby Heights remains Langley's primary growth corridor, driven by new townhome developments and the Surrey-Langley SkyTrain extension—now with more than 30% of the elevated guideway standing and rail installation underway. Buyers here are focused on newer townhomes and stacked townhomes, where the $600,000–$900,000 price band delivers the strongest value relative to detached alternatives.

Fort Langley continues to attract buyers seeking heritage charm and higher-end detached housing, but the broader detached slowdown means luxury and character homes are taking longer to move than entry-level townhomes. Sellers in this market need sharper pricing and strong presentation to compete in a negotiation-friendly environment.

Walnut Grove and Murrayville represent Langley's established family-suburb core. Both areas are influenced more by the detached-home slowdown than the faster-moving townhouse segment, and the current inventory-rich environment gives buyers meaningful room to negotiate.

Brookswood is explicitly identified in market commentary as an area where detached homes dominate and where year-over-year benchmark pricing declines have been most visible. This is classic buyers' market territory for families willing to be patient and strategic.

What This Means for Buyers, Sellers, and Investors

For buyers: You have more choice than you've had in years, especially in townhomes and detached homes outside the top luxury tier. Willoughby Heights offers the strongest SkyTrain-related growth tailwind, while Brookswood and Walnut Grove provide more negotiating leverage in established detached-home neighbourhoods.

For sellers: If you're listing a detached home in Fort Langley, Brookswood, or Murrayville, expect longer days on market and more price sensitivity than during the peak years. Pricing competitively from day one and investing in presentation will differentiate your listing in a crowded field.

For investors: Townhomes in Willoughby Heights remain the most liquid asset class in Langley real estate, with ongoing demand from families and improving connectivity via the SkyTrain extension. Detached homes are trading below recent peaks, but longer hold periods may be required for appreciation to materialize.

Bottom Line

Langley's July market confirms what we've been tracking for months: townhomes are holding up better than detached homes, inventory is rising across all segments, and buyers have real negotiating power. Whether you're targeting Willoughby Heights for new construction, Fort Langley for heritage character, or Walnut Grove for established family living, the key is matching your product type to current market momentum—and being ready to move when the right opportunity appears.

I serve Langley and the broader Lower Mainland from my base in White Rock, and I'm here to help you make sense of these neighbourhood-level shifts. Let's talk strategy.