BC Assessment is reporting an average 26 per cent spike in assessed value for all homes — about quadruple that of last year (six per cent in 2021).
The value of single-family homes rose by an average 27 per cent, now averaging $619,000, compared to $488,000 a year ago.
Condominiums and townhouses also saw a sizeable spike, rising 21 per cent — up to $346,000 this year from $285,000 in 2021.
The vaue of commercial/industrial properties rose by an average of 13 per cent.
The Top 10 assessed residential properties in Kamloops in 2022
1. 1490 Westerdale Dr. (acreage in Aberdeen): $2,771,000
2. 3080 Kicking Horse Dr. (house in Juniper): $2,543,000
3. 1300 Finlay Ave. (acreage in Juniper): $2,513,000
4. 850 Lorne St. (downtown house): $2,377,000
5. 6251 Meadowland Cres. N. (acreage in Barnhartvale): $2,302,000
6. 2622 Thompson Dr. (house in Valleyview): $2,272,000
7. 132 Fernie Pl. (house in Guerin Creek): $2,203,000
8. 1000 Fernie Rd. (house in Guerin Creek): $2,221,000
9. 2070 High Forest Pl. (acreage in Rose Hill): $2,132,000
10. 6600 Barnhartvale Rd. (acreage in Barnhartvale): $2,069,000
Shopping the malls for value
• Aberdeen Mall
2022: $89.5 million
2021: $86 million
31.5 acres
• Sahali Mall
2022: $31.8 million
2021: $29.7 million
17 acres
• Lansdowne Village
2022: $32.2 million
2021: $29.2 million
10 acres
• Northills Centre
2022: $26.4 million
2021: $25.1 million
14.5 acres
• Brock Shopping Centre
2022: $12.6 million
2021: $12 million
6.5 acres
• Westsyde Shopping Centre
2022: $6.7 million
2021: $6.3 million
5 acres
• Valleyview Square
2022: $21.1 million
2021: $18.9 million
8.8 acres