- Active
185 Bowlsby Street
Nanaimo · Single Family
- Beds
- 2
- Baths
About this home
Wake up to beautiful ocean sunrises and enjoy your morning coffee while taking in the views from this charming 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom patio home in Nanaimo's desirable Newport Vista 55+ community. Thoughtfully designed for comfortable, stair-free living, this bright and spacious home offers the perfect opportunity to simplify your lifestyle without sacrificing space or comfort. The welcoming living area features a cozy gas fireplace, while the kitchen offers ample cabinetry and a sunny breakfast nook overlooking the ocean. The generous primary bedroom includes a walk-in closet and private 3-piece ensuite, while the second bedroom is ideal for visiting family, friends, or hobbies. Additional features include a spacious laundry and utility room, safe-step bathtub, and a lovely ocean-view patio surrounded by mature gardens. Conveniently located just minutes from shopping, services, and everyday amenities, Newport Vista offers more than just a place to live. This well-maintained complex is a wonderful place to meet your neighbours, make new friendships, and enjoy a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.
Home facts
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 2 full
- Interior
- 1,080 sq ft
- Year built
- 1993
- Parking
- 2
- Property type
- Single Family
- Carport
- Yes
- Fireplace
- 1
- Area
- South Nanaimo
- Style
- Other
- Listed
- November 4, 2026
- Structure
- Row / Townhouse
- PID
- 017-922-470
- Common interest
- Condo/Strata
Highlights
- Ocean view
- Patio
- Fireplace
Features and inclusions
- Appliances
- Washer, Refrigerator, Range - Electric, Dishwasher, Dryer
- Heating
- Baseboard heaters, Electric
- Cooling
- None
- Parking
- Carport, Visitor Parking
- Lot
- Other
- Community
- Pets Allowed With Restrictions, Age Restrictions
Rooms and building
- Water
- Zoning
- Multi-Family
Listed by Royal LePage Nanaimo Realty (NanIsHwyN). Last updated Nov 7, 2026, 1:10 PM.
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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
- $2,014
- Property tax
- $125/mo
- Home insurance
- $150/mo
- Estimated monthly total
- $2,289
Purchase snapshot
- List price
- $425,000
- Down payment
- $85,000 (20%)
- Estimated mortgage
- $340,000
Estimates only. They leave out utilities, upkeep and closing costs.
Neighbourhood
Walk to Quality Foods24 min
Bike to Hullo - Nanaimo11 min
Walk to Hullo - Nanaimo37 min
Drive to downtown Vancouver2h 27m
Estimated travel times. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Most listed
Detached · 39%
Homes for sale nearby, by type
Detached63 for sale
Condo / Apartment30 for sale
Land26 for sale
Other17 for sale
Townhouse16 for sale
Mobile home9 for sale
Active listings within 3 km of this home.
Homes built in Nanaimo, by type
Movable dwelling28.8% · 95
Semi-detached22.7% · 75
Single-detached19.7% · 65
Row house16.7% · 55
Apartment in duplex6.1% · 20
Low-rise apartment4.5% · 15
Other single-attached1.5% · 5
Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population. 330 dwellings.
Who lives here
Statistics Canada area 59210434 · Nanaimo
- Median age
- 63
- Renter households
- 15%
- Average household size
- 1.7
- Median household income
- $49,600
- Population (2021)
- 537
- Median rent
- $880
- Owner shelter cost
- $670
- 30%+ of income on shelter
- 20%
- Owner households
- 87%
- Households with kids
- 11%
- Immigrants
- 17%
- Post-secondary
- 44%
- Average home value (2021)
- $340,000
Breakdown
$15,000 to $19,9993.2% · 10
$20,000 to $24,9997.9% · 25
$25,000 to $29,9996.3% · 20
$30,000 to $34,9997.9% · 25
$35,000 to $39,9997.9% · 25
$40,000 to $44,9997.9% · 25
$45,000 to $49,9997.9% · 25
$50,000 to $59,9997.9% · 25
$60,000 to $69,9997.9% · 25
$70,000 to $79,9994.8% · 15
$80,000 to $89,9994.8% · 15
$90,000 to $99,9996.3% · 20
$100,000 to $124,9999.5% · 30
$125,000 to $149,9993.2% · 10
$150,000 to $199,9993.2% · 10
$200,000 and over3.2% · 10
Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census Profile, dissemination area 59210434.
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