Community Spotlight — The Stratford, Penticton BC

A Penticton address.
What the listings show.

A 2006 condo building at 196 Wade Avenue West in downtown Penticton, with two-bedroom corner units listed $319,900–$339,900 per MLS® listings.

The Stratford is named in an MLS® listing as a secure, central building in downtown Penticton, steps to shopping, restaurants, breweries, the casino, the events centre and Okanagan Lake. Two two-bedroom, two-bathroom corner units built in 2006 are active at $319,900 and $339,900, with two decks, in-suite laundry and 9-foot ceilings in one. The listings say no age restrictions and rentals allowed; one is priced below assessed value per its listing.

2 activeOct 9, 2026
2006Year built (per MLS® listings)
2 bed / 2 bathCurrent listings
$320K–$340KCurrent asking range

One unit has been listed 182 days. Verify the "below assessed value" statement with BC Assessment.

Who The Stratford Is For

Downsizers and investors wanting a newer downtown condo

The Stratford suits buyers who want a 2006 building within walking distance of the lake and events centre.

Rentals are allowed per listings; confirm any limits in the bylaws.

📋 The Stratford at a glance

  • 🏡Style: Condo apartments
  • 📍Location: 196 Wade Avenue West, Penticton
  • 🏗️Built: 2006 (per MLS® listings)
  • 📐Size: About 885–915 sq ft
  • 🌞Features: Corner units with two decks per listings
  • 🔑Rentals: Allowed per listings — verify
What Buyers Need to Know

Buying at The Stratford — the important details

📄 Strata Documents

Review bylaws, minutes, depreciation report, reserve fund and any planned special levies before you write an offer.

🏗️ Building Age

Built 2006. Review envelope, roof and mechanical systems.

📄 Strata Documents

Review minutes, reserve fund and any levies.

💰 Total Cost of Ownership

Strata or pad fees, property tax, insurance and any levies — confirm exactly what the monthly charge covers.

🔍 Pat's Assessment

Pat can compare The Stratford against other downtown Penticton condos and flag construction or maintenance concerns before you commit.

📄 BC Depreciation Report Rule

As of 2024, deferring a depreciation report by vote is no longer allowed — South Okanagan strata corporations have until July 1, 2027 to be compliant. See the full guide →

Market Snapshot — October 9, 2026

Current activity at The Stratford

📋 Active Listings

2 currently active — $319,900 – $339,900

Figures from MLS® active listings exported October 9, 2026. Facts marked “per MLS® listing” come from listing remarks and fields and may differ by unit — verify strata fees, rules and building details in the strata documents. Pat can pull recent sold comparables for any unit you are considering.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Stratford — quick answers

When was The Stratford built?

Per MLS® listings, 2006.

Are rentals allowed?

Listings say yes. Confirm in the bylaws.

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