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5212 Gainsberg Road
Bowser · Single Family
- Beds
- 4
- Baths
- 2
- Sqft
- 2,816
- Built
- 1942
Listed by Royal LePage Island Living (QU) · MLS® 1048933
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Searching for the ultimate Vancouver Island retreat where you both get everything on your wish-list? Located a short walk from Deep Bay Marina and boat launch, this immaculate 2,816 sq. ft. single-level residence offers efficient Scandinavian design on a fully fenced, gated, and cleared 1.09-acre property. Extensively updated down to the studs, this home features 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, an updated septic system (2015), and municipal water. Coastal living at its finest, the property boasts a 1,000 sq. ft. attached garage PLUS a detached 3-bay shop—ideal for collector cars, boats, kayaks and other hobbyists pursuits. Additional highlights include a light-filled artist's studio, extensive gardens, and exceptional privacy. Enjoy tranquil rural living just 5 minutes from local shopping and 30 minutes to Courtenay’s amenities and airport. Beauty is more than skin deep here—book your private showing and explore the area today!
Home facts
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 2 full
- Interior
- 2,816 sq ft
- Year built
- 1942
- Parking
- 3
- Property type
- Single Family
- Garage
- Yes
- Fireplace
- 1
- Area
- Bowser/Deep Bay
- Listed
- September 18, 2026
- Structure
- House
- PID
- 004-577-795
- Common interest
- Freehold
Features and inclusions
- Appliances
- Washer, Refrigerator, Range - Gas, Dryer
- Heating
- Baseboard heaters, Electric, Propane
- Cooling
- None
- Parking
- Attached Garage, Garage, RV, Additional Parking
- Lot
- Acreage, Level lot, Private setting, Partially cleared, Other, Rectangular, Marine Oriented
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
- $5,664
- Property tax
- $350/mo
- Home insurance
- $150/mo
- Estimated monthly total
- $6,164
Purchase snapshot
- List price
- $1,195,000
- Down payment
- $239,000 (20%)
- Estimated mortgage
- $956,000
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
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)
Most listed
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