Rarely available! Valdes Island Waterfront! Panoramic waterfront views of Vancouver & the Gulf Islands! Family owned for 40 years .63 of an acre. Gently sloping sandstone low bank. 121' frontage of walk on waterfront! Peaceful & private getaway! Property features a beautiful grassy meadow with treed acreage. Off-the-grid living at its best! Fabulous scuba diving, fishing, prawning, kayaking, beach combing and forest hiking. Adjacent waterfront, Lot 2, also available for sale. Access via water only from Gabriola or Nanaimo by private boat or water taxi. Valdes is located approximately 40 km southwest of Vancouver. Recreational Paradise!
Property details
27,443 ft²
Lot size
$566/yr
Gross tax
Location & structure
Land
Type
Islands-Van. & Gulf
Area
Islands Other
Sub-area
Structure
Land Only
Property highlights
Waterfront
Features & inclusions
Lot
Private, Recreation Nearby, Rural Setting, Wooded
Additional details
Tax year
2026
Listed by Sutton Group-West Coast Realty. Data from BCRES. Last updated Jul 10, 2026, 10:28 AM.
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Supply outlook
Where supply, demand, and prices are heading by 2035
CMHC scenario data, applied to this listing's metro area
House prices, 2024 to 2035
CMHC scenario comparison
18.4 percentage points
Building enough supply could keep prices 18.4 percentage points lower by 2035.
Source: CMHC supply-shortages report (2026)
Housing starts needed each year
Current pace vs CMHC supply target
7,245 units short
Vancouver is starting about 7,245 fewer units per year than CMHC says is needed to keep prices stable.
Source: CMHC supply-shortages report (2026)
Housing stock, 2024 to 2035
Projected dwellings under current trajectory
24.0 percentage points
Stock grows about 24.0% over the period under the business-as-usual scenario.
Source: CMHC supply-shortages report (2026)
Apartment construction pace
Apartment starts in 2025 vs the 10-year average
8.6% above
Condo and rental apartment construction is running 8.6% above the 10-year pace, easing future apartment scarcity.
Source: CMHC supply spring 2026
Family-home construction pace
Houses and townhomes started in 2025 vs the 10-year average
20.9% below
Ground-oriented (houses + townhomes) construction is running 20.9% below the 10-year pace, squeezing family-sized supply.
Source: CMHC supply spring 2026
Inventory mix
What this area trades in
Within 8 km of this listing · 14 listings
Detached
7
50.0%
Land
6
42.9%
Other
1
7.1%
Source: active, display-eligible listings within 8 km of this listing. The radius widens automatically when nearby inventory is sparse.
Census 2021 dwelling structural-type mix · Cowichan Valley G · 375 dwellings
Single-detached365 · 97.3%
Apartment in duplex5 · 1.3%
Movable dwelling5 · 1.3%
Source: Statistics Canada · 2021 Census of Population
Neighbourhood demographics
Who lives in this small neighbourhood
The following information covers the Dissemination Area that contains this property. A dissemination area is the smallest standard geographic area Statistics Canada publishes data for, typically 400 to 700 residents.
Statistics Canada Area #59190305· Cowichan Valley G· Transit 5/100· 32.14 km²
Median rent here
$1,160
Owner shelter cost
$580
Renters
13.0%
30%+ on shelter
17.6%
Population (2021)
838
Median age
61.2
Avg household size
2.1
Avg household income
$101,200
Renters
13.0%
Owners
88.4%
Immigrants
13.1%
Post-secondary
69.6%
Avg home value
$890,000
Single status
16.9%
Not in labour force
50.7%
Households with kids
17.1%
Median rent
$1,160
Owner shelter cost
$580
30%+ on shelter
17.6%
Breakdown
$10,000 to $14,999
10
2.8%
$20,000 to $24,999
15
4.2%
$25,000 to $29,999
10
2.8%
$30,000 to $34,999
15
4.2%
$35,000 to $39,999
15
4.2%
$40,000 to $44,999
5
1.4%
$45,000 to $49,999
10
2.8%
$50,000 to $59,999
25
6.9%
$60,000 to $69,999
35
9.7%
$70,000 to $79,999
45
12.5%
$80,000 to $89,999
25
6.9%
$90,000 to $99,999
20
5.6%
$100,000 to $124,999
50
13.9%
$125,000 to $149,999
20
5.6%
$150,000 to $199,999
35
9.7%
$200,000 and over
25
6.9%
Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population (Census Profile, dissemination area 59190305).
Market story
Rent in Cowichan Valley G
Census 2021 avg $1,160/mo here · Vancouver 2BR rent trend below
Estimate, not a prediction. Forward values use CMHC scenario growth rates applied to the latest actual. Actual outcomes will differ. Do not use as financial advice.
CMHCBritish Columbia outlook
British Columbia’s labour market expected to recover in 2026, but demographic factors will weigh on housing markets
British Columbia’s (B.C.) economy is expected to improve in 2026 after limited growth in 2025. As forecasted in our Housing Market Outlook summer 2025 update, a weak labour market and trade volatility were the main factors impacting B.C.’s economy in 2025.
From the CMHC Housing Market Outlook 2026 · Jan 2026
