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#308 – 20 Barsby Avenue
Nanaimo · Single Family
- Beds
- 2
- Baths
- 2
- Sqft
- 817
- Built
- 2021
Listed by Royal LePage Island Living (PK) · MLS® 1042333
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Bright Central Nanaimo Condo! Enjoy an unbeatable walk-able lifestyle from this contemporary 817 sqft 2 Bed/2 Bath Condo in pet-friendly ''Riverstone Place,'' superbly situated on the edge of the Millstone River. Turn-key and move-in ready, this stylish condo boasts contemporary finishing, south-facing windows for lots of natural light, a sunny covered balcony, in-unit laundry, and a secure underground parking stall. Surrounded by the natural beauty of Barsby Park and connected to scenic pathways leading to the waterfront and downtown amenities, this prime location offers the very best of urban convenience and outdoor living. Stroll to shopping, restaurants, cafés, galleries, and the theater, or wander the nearby trail network to the Nanaimo Harbour boardwalk and the charming shops of the Old City Quarter. The open-concept main living area features 9 ft ceilings for a bright, contemporary feel. The Kitchen offers a functional layout with ample white cabinetry, generous quartz countertops, a custom backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and a peninsula island with breakfast bar—ideal for casual dining. The bright Living/Dining Room is filled with natural light from oversized windows that invite sunshine throughout. A glass door opens to the south-facing covered balcony, also enjoying western exposure—perfect for outdoor relaxation. The Primary Bedroom Suite includes a walk-through with dual double closets leading to a 3 pc ensuite with heated flooring and a glass shower. On the opposite side is a Second Bedroom and 4 pc Bath with tub/shower combo. Extra features include motion-sensor lighting under the bathroom cabinets, energy-efficient appliances, UG parking with EV charging availability, and 'Modo' car share service. ''Riverstone Place'' is pet-friendly with no size restriction, and offers secure bike storage, a dog washing station, and a courtyard with community gardens. Vacant and quick possession is possible! Visit our website for more info.
Home facts
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 2 full
- Interior
- 817 sq ft
- Year built
- 2021
- Parking
- 1
- Property type
- Single Family
- Area
- Central Nanaimo
- Listed
- July 4, 2026
- Structure
- Apartment
- PID
- 031-311-784
- Common interest
- Condo/Strata
Highlights
- Waterfront
- Balcony
- EV charging
- In-suite laundry
- Underground parking
Features and inclusions
- Appliances
- Washer, Refrigerator, Range - Electric, Dryer
- Heating
- Baseboard heaters, Electric, Other
- Cooling
- None
- Parking
- Underground, Visitor Parking, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s)
- Lot
- Central location, Cul-de-sac, Park setting, Southern exposure, Wooded area, 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
- $2,081
- Property tax
- $125/mo
- Home insurance
- $150/mo
- Estimated monthly total
- $2,356
Purchase snapshot
- List price
- $439,000
- Down payment
- $87,800 (20%)
- Estimated mortgage
- $351,200
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
- $3,210
- 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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