About this home

Set on 10.34 acres in Chemainus, this hobby farm has not been on the market for 3 1/2 decades. The farm has been home to horses, cows, sheep, pigs, and poultry. Askew Creek runs through this acreage, with hundreds of meters of access. A bridge provides access to the backfield/ forested area with Cedar, Maple, Douglas Fir and Alder trees. Home is a solid 4-bed, 1.5-bath, 1504 sq. ft. Ranch with an eat-in kitchen, a cozy wood-heated living room, separate family room leading to a 540 sq.ft. deck to enjoy the pastoral views. Property includes a 920 sq. ft. barn with 3-4 stalls with a 601 sq.ft. loft with 10' ceiling. A 784 sq. Ft. work-shop garage was built with timber from the property. Lands boast a year-round spring and non-power stream storage water license for irrigation. There is a large foundation that was previously used for a greenhouse. Currently in ALR. The year-round creek, seasonal pond makes a beautiful park like setting. Electric and water in place to an existing RV pad.

Property details

4

Beds

2 full

Baths

1,504 ft²

Floor area

1907

Year built

8

Parking

$6,510/yr

Gross tax

Location & structure

Single Family

Type

1

Fireplace

Chemainus

Area

Character

Style

Listed

July 15, 2026

Style

Character

Structure

House

PID

008-742-731

Property highlights

Mountain view

High ceilings

Features & inclusions

Appliances

Washer, Refrigerator, Range - Electric, Dishwasher, Jetted Tub

Heating

Heat Pump, Forced air, Electric

Cooling

Air Conditioned

Lot

Acreage, Level lot, Park setting, Private setting, Southern exposure, Wooded area, Other

Additional details

Common interest

Freehold

Nearby & Commute

26 min

walk to Country Grocer

1h 13m

bike to nearest SkyTrain station

4h 4m

walk to nearest SkyTrain station

2h 27m

drive to downtown Vancouver

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Most listed

Detached · 41%

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Monthly ownership costs

Estimated monthly total

Calculated estimate

$8,089

Principal and interest

Calculated estimate

$7,396

Property tax

Listing data

$543/mo

Home insurance

Assumption

$150/mo

Purchase snapshot

List price

Listing data

$1,599,000

Down payment

Calculated estimate

$319,800 (20%)

Estimated mortgage

Calculated estimate

$1,279,200

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Mortgage estimate

Tax from listing

Est. monthly total

$8,089

/mo

Rate

%

Amortization

Principal and interest

$7,396

Property tax

$543

P&I

Tax

Down payment

$319,800 (20%)

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Detached	28	40.6%
Condo / Apartment	10	14.5%
Mobile home	9	13.0%
Townhouse	7	10.1%
Land	6	8.7%
Other	9	13.0%

$10,000 to $14,999	5	0.9%
$15,000 to $19,999	15	2.7%
$20,000 to $24,999	30	5.4%
$25,000 to $29,999	30	5.4%
$30,000 to $34,999	25	4.5%
$35,000 to $39,999	30	5.4%
$40,000 to $44,999	30	5.4%
$45,000 to $49,999	30	5.4%
$50,000 to $59,999	55	9.9%
$60,000 to $69,999	45	8.1%
$70,000 to $79,999	45	8.1%
$80,000 to $89,999	35	6.3%
$90,000 to $99,999	20	3.6%
$100,000 to $124,999	70	12.6%
$125,000 to $149,999	35	6.3%
$150,000 to $199,999	35	6.3%
$200,000 and over	20	3.6%

Detached	28	40.6%
Condo / Apartment	10	14.5%
Mobile home	9	13.0%
Townhouse	7	10.1%
Land	6	8.7%
Other	9	13.0%

$10,000 to $14,999	5	0.9%
$15,000 to $19,999	15	2.7%
$20,000 to $24,999	30	5.4%
$25,000 to $29,999	30	5.4%
$30,000 to $34,999	25	4.5%
$35,000 to $39,999	30	5.4%
$40,000 to $44,999	30	5.4%
$45,000 to $49,999	30	5.4%
$50,000 to $59,999	55	9.9%
$60,000 to $69,999	45	8.1%
$70,000 to $79,999	45	8.1%
$80,000 to $89,999	35	6.3%
$90,000 to $99,999	20	3.6%
$100,000 to $124,999	70	12.6%
$125,000 to $149,999	35	6.3%
$150,000 to $199,999	35	6.3%
$200,000 and over	20	3.6%

3401 River Road

3401 River Road

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