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2061 Forest Drive
Nanaimo · Single Family
- Beds
- 4
- Baths
- 2
- Sqft
- 2,097
- Built
- 1964
Listed by Real Broker B.C. Ltd. · MLS® 1051359
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About this home
Lovingly cared for by the same owner since 1984, this home is a wonderful example of long-term pride of ownership. Meticulously maintained inside and out, the property combines original character with thoughtful updates completed over the years. The main level features original oak flooring and a beautiful Roman brick wood-burning fireplace that creates a warm focal point in the living space, with a gas hookup also available. The kitchen flooring was updated in 2014 and the stove was replaced in 2026. Downstairs offers a flexible layout with its own separate entrance and excellent potential for additional living space or a future suite. A working Valor gas fireplace with remote, custom brick chimney and feature wall adds character to the lower level. The downstairs bathroom is currently a 2-piece, with plumbing already in place for a future shower, providing the opportunity to convert it to a 3- or 4-piece bathroom. Important updates include a gas furnace and hot water tank installed in 2023, an asphalt shingle roof approximately nine years old with a 25-year warranty, updated stucco and vinyl siding completed in 2019, and basement windows replaced approximately three years ago. A new washing machine was installed in April 2026, with the dryer replaced in 2021 and fridge in 2020. The outdoor space has been exceptionally well cared for, with a level, fenced backyard, mature landscaping, an impressive old-growth oak tree and sunny garden boxes. The Duradek patio was repainted in 2025, while awnings provide additional shelter by the rear entrance. An accessory building offers convenient extra storage. Parking is plentiful with driveway, street and partially enclosed carport options. Set in a low-traffic, family-oriented neighbourhood with convenient access to the hospital, public transit and VIU, this is a home that has clearly been cared for through decades of ownership. An information package with extensive documentation and receipts is available.
Home facts
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 2 full
- Interior
- 2,097 sq ft
- Lot size
- 7,700 sq ft
- Year built
- 1964
- Parking
- 3
- Property type
- Single Family
- Carport
- Yes
- Fireplaces
- 2
- Area
- Central Nanaimo
- Listed
- October 5, 2026
- Structure
- House
- PID
- 000-605-719
- Common interest
- Freehold
Highlights
- Mountain view
- Patio
- Private yard
- Fireplace
Features and inclusions
- Appliances
- Washer, Refrigerator, Range - Electric, Dryer
- Heating
- Forced air, Natural gas, Other
- Cooling
- None
- Parking
- Carport, Street
- Lot
- Central location, Southern exposure, 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
- $3,218
- Property tax
- $200/mo
- Home insurance
- $150/mo
- Estimated monthly total
- $3,568
Purchase snapshot
- List price
- $679,000
- Down payment
- $135,800 (20%)
- Estimated mortgage
- $543,200
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
- $4,965
- 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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