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521 Birch Avenue
Qualicum Beach · Single Family
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 2
- Sqft
- 1,376
- Built
- 1990
Listed by Royal LePage Island Living (QU) · MLS® 1050936
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Welcome to 521 Birch Avenue, a charming 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom rancher in beautiful Qualicum Beach. Offering comfortable single-level living, this home is situated on a generous .22 acre lot, providing plenty of space to enjoy both indoors and out. This home an excellent choice for retirees, families, or anyone looking for the ease of one-level living. Three bedrooms provide flexibility for family, guests, or a home office, while two bathrooms add everyday convenience. Located in an established Qualicum Beach neighbourhood, the property is close to schools and within easy reach of the Village, beaches, walking trails, golf, recreation, shopping and all the amenities that make Qualicum Beach such a desirable place to call home. This home has been lovingly maintained with many upgrades for an efficient home including ductless heat pumps, state of the art attic work, 200 amp electrical panel wired for an EV charger, new doors, windows, blinds and more. Book an appointment today.
Home facts
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2 full
- Interior
- 1,376 sq ft
- Lot size
- 9,583 sq ft
- Year built
- 1990
- Parking
- 4
- Property type
- Single Family
- Garage
- Yes
- Fireplace
- 1
- Area
- Qualicum Beach
- Listed
- September 28, 2026
- Structure
- House
- PID
- 014-568-012
- Common interest
- Freehold
Highlights
- EV charging
Features and inclusions
- Appliances
- Washer, Refrigerator, Range - Electric, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave
- Heating
- Heat Pump
- Cooling
- Air Conditioned
- Parking
- Garage
- Lot
- Corner Site, 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
- $3,792
- Property tax
- $233/mo
- Home insurance
- $150/mo
- Estimated monthly total
- $4,175
Purchase snapshot
- List price
- $800,000
- Down payment
- $160,000 (20%)
- Estimated mortgage
- $640,000
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
- $4,953
- At 6.1908 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.
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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