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3250 Telescope Terrace
Nanaimo · Single Family
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 3
- Sqft
- 3,333
- Built
- 1992
Listed by eXp Realty (NA) · MLS® 1043760
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Set above Departure Bay, this one-of-a-kind residence commands sweeping ocean, harbour, mountain, and city-light views, framed by sunny southern exposure and striking West Coast contemporary design. Tucked along a quiet road, the home feels both private and deeply connected to its coastal surroundings. Its architecture carries subtle echoes of Frank Lloyd Wright’s organic approach to design, where strong geometric lines, natural materials, and an intimate relationship with the landscape come together as one. Expansive windows invite the scenery indoors, filling the interiors with natural light and allowing the outlook to remain a constant presence throughout the home. Three private decks extend the living spaces into the open air, creating places to follow the sun, take in the harbour activity, or watch the city begin to glow after dark. A hot tub, fountain pond, covered causeway, landscaped one-third-acre setting, irrigation, and double garage further shape the property into a private coastal retreat. Inside, an engraved wood and etched-glass entry opens to a dramatic two-storey foyer, where a sculptural spiral staircase immediately sets the tone. Hardwood floors, built-in audio, a three-way gas fireplace, and distinctive architectural details lend the home an artistic, unmistakable personality. That character continues into the spacious, light-filled kitchen, where bold design and warmth create a setting that feels both expressive and inviting. The ocean-view primary suite offers a luxurious private escape, completing a home that feels less conventional than composed—an inspired blend of architecture, scenery, and West Coast living. *Measurements are approximate; verify if important. *Some photos may have been digitally enhanced.
Home facts
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 3 full
- Interior
- 3,333 sq ft
- Lot size
- 15,450 sq ft
- Year built
- 1992
- Parking
- 2
- Property type
- Single Family
- Garage
- Yes
- Fireplaces
- 2
- Area
- Departure Bay
- Listed
- July 24, 2026
- Structure
- House
- PID
- 000-346-772
- Common interest
- Freehold
Highlights
- Ocean view
- Mountain view
- City view
- Hot tub
- Double garage
- Fireplace
Features and inclusions
- Appliances
- Hot Tub
- Heating
- Baseboard heaters, Electric
- Cooling
- None
- Parking
- Garage
- Lot
- 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
- $5,450
- Property tax
- $333/mo
- Home insurance
- $150/mo
- Estimated monthly total
- $5,933
Purchase snapshot
- List price
- $1,149,800
- Down payment
- $229,960 (20%)
- Estimated mortgage
- $919,840
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
- $8,407
- 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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