- Active
601A 2nd Avenue
Fernie · Other
- Sqft
- 1,089
Listed by Century 21 Mountain Lifestyles Inc. · MLS® 10339538
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Freshies Cafe, nestled in the heart of downtown Fernie, is a beloved local institution and the perfect blend of charm and opportunity. For over 20 years, Freshies has been a gathering place for friends, families, and pets, offering a warm, welcoming atmosphere with both cozy indoor seating and a dog-friendly outdoor patio surrounded by trees, plants, and flowers. Renowned for its custom coffee blend, delectable baked goods, and gluten-free options, Freshies has earned rave reviews for its friendly baristas and exceptional customer service. The loyalty program adds an exciting new dynamic to an already thriving business. The cafe operates with a permit for 50 people, food and liquor licenses. There is a lease in place to September 30, 2030 with an option to renew for another 5 years, with a great landlord. This established cafe is ready to scale and grow—whether by expanding the menu, adding more events, or increasing hours to serve the community even more. With its prime location and strong local and visitors following, the potential for growth is limitless! Freshies Cafe is not just a business; it’s a Fernie landmark, and it’s now ready for a new entrepreneur to take it to the next level. Don’t miss this chance to own a piece of Fernie’s history with endless possibilities for future success!
Home facts
- Interior
- 1,089 sq ft
- Property type
- Other
- Area
- Fernie
- Listed
- March 21, 2025
- Structure
- Other
Highlights
- Patio
Features and inclusions
- Community
- Family Oriented, High Traffic Area
Rooms and building
- Sewer
- Municipal sewage system
- Water
- Municipal water
- Utilities
- Water, Sewer, Natural Gas, Electricity, Cable, Telephone
The information contained on this site is based in whole or in part on information that is provided by members of The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA), who are responsible for its accuracy. CREA reproduces and distributes this information as a service for its members and assumes no responsibility for its accuracy.
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
- $1,303
- Property tax
- $83/mo
- Home insurance
- $150/mo
- Estimated monthly total
- $1,537
Purchase snapshot
- List price
- $275,000
- Down payment
- $55,000 (20%)
- Estimated mortgage
- $220,000
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
- $1,646
- At 5.9846 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
For investors
As a rental
- Estimated rent
- $1,240 a month
- Gross yield
- 5.4%
Estimated rent from Statistics Canada rents for this area, scaled to the bedrooms. Gross yield is 12 months of that rent over the asking price, before costs.
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
- Moderate 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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