About this home

Experience a lifestyle defined by stability and nature in this sun-drenched 3,000 sqft home in a quiet, established neighbourhood. Just a short drive to Westwood Lake, one of Nanaimo’s top destinations for swimming and hiking, this property offers 6 beds, 4 baths, and flexible den space across a versatile floor plan. The main level flows effortlessly with vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors, and a gourmet kitchen featuring granite counters and a gas range. Practicality meets comfort with a 2-car garage and income potential via a legal 2-bed suite with private laundry and entry. Outdoors, enjoy valley views from the front patio or retreat to the covered back deck on the 7,873 sqft lot. Ideally located near Cathers Lake beach access, Buttertubs Marsh, and VIU, this home is perfectly suited for multi-generational living or those seeking a reliable mortgage helper. This residence prioritizes long-term functionality and seamless access to Nanaimo’s premier outdoor destinations.

Home facts

Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 4 full
Interior: 3,057 sq ft
Lot size: 7,873 sq ft
Year built: 1990
Parking: 4
Property type: Single Family
Garage: Yes
Fireplace: 1
Area: South Jingle Pot
Listed: August 25, 2026
Structure: House
PID: 000-077-577
Common interest: Freehold

Highlights

Mountain view
City view
Patio
Double garage
High ceilings
Gas range

Features and inclusions

Heating: Baseboard heaters, Forced air, Electric, Natural gas
Cooling: None
Parking: Garage, Additional Parking

Rooms and building

Water
Zoning: Residential

Listed by eXp Realty (NA). Last updated Oct 12, 2026, 6:50 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: $3,910
Property tax: $242/mo
Home insurance: $150/mo
Estimated monthly total: $4,302

Purchase snapshot

List price: $825,000
Down payment: $165,000 (20%)
Estimated mortgage: $660,000

Estimates only. They leave out utilities, upkeep and closing costs.

Stress test this mortgage

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

Estimated annual tax: $6,032; 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

For investors

As a rental

Estimated rent: $1,944 a month
Gross yield: 2.8%

Estimated rent from Statistics Canada rents for this area, scaled to the bedrooms. Gross yield is 12 months of that rent over the asking price, before costs.

Rent vs mortgage at $1,944

Neighbourhood

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Walk to Sabzi Mandi Supermarket20 min

Bike to VIU Transit Exchange11 min

Walk to VIU Transit Exchange37 min

Drive to downtown Vancouver2h 35m

Estimated travel times. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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

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)

Most listed

Detached · 40%

Who lives here

Documents

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