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- Open house Sat, Oct 10
1951 Szasz Drive
Nanaimo · Single Family
- Beds
- 4
- Baths
- 2
- Sqft
- 1,918
- Built
- 1981
Listed by REMAX Professionals (NA) · MLS® 1051257
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About this home
DREAM SHOP ON ALMOST HALF AN ACRE. (Open House Sat Oct 10th 2pm to 4pm). Fantastic family property in sought-after Cinnabar Valley, offering space, privacy & lifestyle that's difficult to find within city. Highlight for car enthusiasts, hobbyists or tradespeople is impressive 780 sq.ft. detached shop. Fully insulated & drywalled w/ excellent space for vehicles, projects, storage & toys, + mechanic's hoist is negotiable. Comfortable & functional layout. Upstairs offers 3 bedrooms together on main level, ideal for family w/ young children, along w/ bright living & dining area, kitchen & 4-piece bathroom. Brand-new carpet gives this level a fresh update, complemented by updated baseboard heaters. Downstairs provides even more usable living space w/ 4th bedroom, large rec room perfect for movie nights, games or kids area, den/office, laundry, 3-piece bathroom & brand-new carpet. Step outside & discover what truly sets this property apart. Home sits on almost half an acre w/ a private, fully fenced & gated yard offering an incredible amount of space for children, pets, entertaining and gardening. Relax or entertain on large 15x20 cedar deck while overlooking park-like grounds. Room here to truly enjoy the outdoors without sacrificing the convenience of being in Nanaimo. Cinnabar Valley is a quiet, established & sought-after community w/ Cinnabar Valley Elementary just down the road. Everyday conveniences including Country Grocer, RONA, Tim Hortons & additional shopping & services are only minutes away, while the Parkway provides easy access to both the north & south ends of Nanaimo. If you have been searching for a 4-bedroom family home w/ a huge yard, exceptional shop space, privacy & great community setting, this property delivers a combination that is increasingly difficult to find. A home, yard & shop the whole family can enjoy! Call or email Sean McLintock with RE/MAX for additional info 250-729-1766 / sean@seanmclintock.com (All info to be verified if important)
Home facts
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 2 full
- Interior
- 1,918 sq ft
- Lot size
- 21,344 sq ft
- Year built
- 1981
- Parking
- 8
- Property type
- Single Family
- Garage
- Yes
- Fireplaces
- 2
- Area
- Chase River
- Listed
- October 5, 2026
- Structure
- House
- PID
- 002-887-533
- Common interest
- Freehold
Features and inclusions
- Appliances
- Washer, Refrigerator, Range - Electric, Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven - Built-In
- Heating
- Baseboard heaters, Electric, Wood
- Cooling
- None
- Parking
- Garage, Open, Other, RV, Street, Visitor Parking
- Lot
- Central location, Level lot, Park setting, Private setting, Southern exposure, Partially cleared, Other
Rooms and building
- Water
- Zoning
- Residential
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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
- $3,977
- Property tax
- $242/mo
- Home insurance
- $150/mo
- Estimated monthly total
- $4,368
Purchase snapshot
- List price
- $839,000
- Down payment
- $167,800 (20%)
- Estimated mortgage
- $671,200
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
Property tax
What the tax bill looks like
Municipal, regional, hospital and school rates combined.
- Estimated annual tax
- $6,135
- At 7.3118 per $1,000 of assessed value.
Estimated by applying the municipal rate to the asking price. Your actual bill is based on the BC Assessment value, which is set separately and usually differs from the sale price. Home owner grants are not included.
Source: Province of British Columbia, Local Government Statistics Schedule 702, 2026. As of 2026-01-01
Neighbourhood
Estimated travel times. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Climate
What the weather is like in Nanaimo
Ten year average, 2016–2025.
- Average temperature
- 10.4°C
- Daily mean across the year.
- Yearly precipitation
- 0 mm
- On the drier side for BC.
- Bright sunshine
- 1,940 h
- Hours of sun a year, 1981–2010 average.
Averaged from the last ten complete years of Environment Canada observations at the nearest principal station, so it reflects the climate as it is now rather than a thirty year normal. Bright sunshine is the exception: it is no longer measured at these stations, so that figure is the long term average.
Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada, monthly climate summaries
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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