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#304 – 266 Hirst Avenue
Parksville · Single Family
- Beds
- 2
- Baths
- 1
- Sqft
- 918
- Built
- 1990
Listed by Royal LePage Island Living (PK) · MLS® 1050483
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Affordable and Adorable 45+ Condo in the Heart of Parksville! Welcome to easy-care living in this bright and inviting 918 sqft 2 Bed/1 Bath top-floor Condo in 'Emden House,' a well-managed adult complex just blocks from Parksville’s sandy beach and vibrant town center. Ideal for active adults or a relaxing retirement retreat, this mobility-friendly Condo boasts an easy-care layout, a patio for outdoor living, good closet space, handy in-unit laundry, a glimpse of the Georgia Strait, and easy access to transit, golf, and parks, as well as all the shops, cafes, eateries, and services of downtown. From the foyer, a beveled doorway welcomes you into a well-designed 3 pc Galley Kitchen featuring good counter space, ample oak cabinetry with undermount lighting and a microwave cubby, crisp white appliances, and durable linoleum flooring that flows into the adjacent Dining Area with its lighted ceiling fan. The generously sized open-concept Living/Dining Room offers good floor space for furniture and wall space for displaying art pieces, as well as a sliding glass door leading out to a lovely balcony with a partial ocean view—ideal for quiet morning coffees, relaxing in the afternoon, or outdoor dining. Stepping back inside, you'll find a hallway (with a sliding barn door to a closet) hosting a Primary Bedroom sporting a double closet with a large vanity mirror, a 4 pc Bath with a walk-in tub/shower for easy accessibility, and a Second Bedroom that can adapt to suit your lifestyle—as a Home Office, Guest Room, or hobby space. Completing the layout is a Laundry Room with a replaced hot water tank and extra storage. You'll love the superb central location in 'Emden House' with a secured entry, low strata fees, and a Common Room for social gatherings. Two pets are allowed with approval, and you'll appreciate the included covered parking space and easy access to transit. Short walk to Parksville Beach and the oceanfront walkway. Visit our website for more.
Home facts
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1 full
- Interior
- 918 sq ft
- Lot size
- 918 sq ft
- Year built
- 1990
- Parking
- 2
- Property type
- Single Family
- Area
- Parksville
- Style
- Character
- Listed
- October 1, 2026
- Structure
- Apartment
- PID
- 016-781-392
- Common interest
- Condo/Strata
Highlights
- Ocean view
- Waterfront
- Balcony
- In-suite laundry
- Patio
- Guest suite
Features and inclusions
- Appliances
- Washer, Refrigerator, Range - Electric, Dishwasher, Dryer
- Heating
- Baseboard heaters, Electric
- Cooling
- None
- Parking
- Open
- Lot
- Central location, Other, Marine Oriented
- Community
- Family Oriented, Pets Allowed
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
- $1,555
- Property tax
- $92/mo
- Home insurance
- $150/mo
- Estimated monthly total
- $1,796
Purchase snapshot
- List price
- $328,000
- Down payment
- $65,600 (20%)
- Estimated mortgage
- $262,400
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
- $2,056
- At 6.2679 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
- $940 a month
- Gross yield
- 3.4%
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.
Neighbourhood
Estimated travel times. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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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