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0 Tan Island
Cortes Island · Single Family
- Beds
- 7
- Baths
- 6
- Sqft
- 6,536
- Built
- 1996
Listed by Engel & Volkers Vancouver Island North · MLS® 1041533
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Escape to the rare serenity of Tan Island—a 40 acre private paradise tucked just off the pristine shores of Cortes Island. Surrounded by the crystalline waters of Gorge Harbour, this extraordinary estate comprises five separate titles and offers sweeping panoramic views. The island is serviced by BC Hydro and features two custom built main residences anchoring each end of the property, along with three charming guest cabins, offering endless possibilities. Additional amenities include dedicated laundry, kitchen, and fish cottages; a workshop; a fenced garden area with raised beds and plum, cherry, and apple trees; and two oyster leases. With two deep-water private docks ensuring effortless boat access, Tan Island is the ideal gateway to the enchanting waterways of Desolation Sound. Whether you're envisioning a luxurious personal sanctuary or a one of a kind business venture, this exclusive retreat promises unparalleled beauty, tranquility, and potential.
Home facts
- Bedrooms
- 7
- Bathrooms
- 6 full
- Interior
- 6,536 sq ft
- Year built
- 1996
- Parking
- 10
- Property type
- Single Family
- Fireplaces
- 2
- Area
- Cortes Island
- Style
- Cottage
- Listed
- June 25, 2026
- Structure
- House
- PID
- 028-589-190
- Common interest
- Freehold
Highlights
- Ocean view
- Mountain view
Features and inclusions
- Appliances
- Washer, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Dryer
- Heating
- Baseboard heaters, Wood
- Cooling
- None
- Parking
- Additional Parking
- Lot
- Acreage, Other, Moorage
Rooms and building
- Water
- Zoning
- Residential/Commercial
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Monthly and upfront costs
Uses the posted 5-year rate (5.19%), 20% down and a 25-year amortization.
Monthly ownership costs
- Principal and interest
- $27,728
- Property tax
- $1,708/mo
- Home insurance
- $150/mo
- Estimated monthly total
- $29,586
Purchase snapshot
- List price
- $5,850,000
- Down payment
- $1,170,000 (20%)
- Estimated mortgage
- $4,680,000
Estimates only. They leave out utilities, upkeep and closing costs.
Borrowing costs
What money costs right now
The rates behind any payment estimate on this page.
- Prime rate
- 4.45%
- Variable mortgages are quoted against this.
- 5 year bond yield
- 3.68%
- Fixed mortgage pricing follows this.
- Policy rate
- 2.25%
- Set by the Bank of Canada.
These are benchmark rates, not mortgage quotes. Your rate depends on the lender, the term, and your file.
Source: Bank of Canada. As of 2026-09-29
Neighbourhood
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Land and hazards
What the maps say about this land
Provincial designations and mapped natural hazards at this location.
- Wildfire interface
- Low risk
- In a mapped wildland-urban interface zone. Affects insurance and FireSmart requirements.
Based on where this point falls in provincial map layers, not a site survey or a formal hazard assessment. Confirm with the municipality, a professional, and your insurer before relying on it.
Source: BC Geographic Warehouse (Agricultural Land Commission, BC Wildfire Service)
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