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The Most Current Weekly Guide to Real Estate in Parksville, Qualicum Beach & the Surrounding Areas.
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TIPSBuying a home requires a lotof thought…and action!When it comes time to buy a home, most people already have a pretty good idea of the type of residence they’re looking for, such as a single-family unit, a duplex or a multiple-unit dwelling. Chances are they also have a good idea of their price range.
Buying a home can be much easier with a bit of planning and by taking a closer look at your specifi c needs. For example, what are the municipal taxes for the area and what services are available?
Here Are Some Steps To Get You Started:
1. Keep track of your credit report2. Prepare for your home purchase3. Develop a budget4. Get your fi nancial picture into focus5. Find ways to start saving now6. Learn common real estate terminology7. Learn about mortgage qualifi cations8. Get mortgage offer comparisons9. Compare housing types10. Check listings & prices online
Finding and choosing a real estate agent is another smart move. These professionals will dedicate their time and effort to fi nding the exact type of home that you’re looking for. By having a realtor do all the preliminary legwork for you, you won’t spend valuable time visiting properties that don’t suit your needs.
But real estate agents aren’t mind readers. That means you should be able to provide your realtor with as much information as possible. When you fi rst sit down with him or her, outline your requirements: the type of neighbourhood you’re looking for, the approximate lot size, as well as the type of home and the number of rooms. Also, make sure to mention any other important features that you’re looking for such as a specifi c heating or ventilation system. All this information will help you narrow down the search to those homes that can meet your needs.
Once you’ve decided on a particular property, your realtor will submit a purchase bid to the owner or developer (in the case of a new building). This bid may be conditional, such as requesting that certain elements be left in the home, such as the dishwasher, vertical blinds or decorative items.
Look no further. Hurry to make an appointment and your search will be over. This updated and well maintained 1922 square foot rancher has been designed with privacy in mind with the guest bedroom and the master suite at opposide sides of the home. Located on a quiet cul-de-sac of quality homes it features dark, plank hardwood throughout, granite countertops and newer stainless appliances in the spacious kitchen. Private deck with a hot tub and well landscaped. Judged to be the best value in Fairwinds. Call now to view. www.carolefulton.com for a slide show.
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3270 Huntington Place, Fairwinds, Nanoose BayTODAYS BEST FAIRWINDS VALUETODAYS BEST FAIRWINDS VALUE
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Miriam Hoath in attendance
386 W Crescent Road,Qualicum Beach
$399,000
OPEN HOUSE SAT., July 9, 1-3 PM
Personal Real Estate Corporation
• 1800 sq ft ocean view rancher• 2 bed, 2 bath plus family room• Addition done with permits in 2001 to charming, character home• Heat pump, 10 yr roof, south facing garden
Over 30 years of design innovation and craftsmanship are refl ected in this “one of” Qualicum Beach home! Ocean Views, walking trails at your doorstep and the beach is just a stone’s throw away!
One of the best oceanfront locations on the Island! This quality built patio home offers 1900 sq. ft. of gracious living space in a private end unit at Pacifi c Shores Nature Resort. Quality in design & architecture, with many upgrades done over the years.
• All this on a quiet street within walking distance to town.
OPENHOUSESat., July 910:00am - 12:00pm
For changes to Open Houses, please visit mywebsite at: www.richardgoldney.com
113 West 2nd Ave,Qualicum BeachAnchor RealtyEach Offi ce Independently Owned & Operated
250-752-2466
176 W Stanford Ave, Parksville$279,000
• 3 bedroom, 1 bath, 1588 sq.ft rancher.
• Walking distance to shopping and beaches
1.888.243.1071M I R A C L E O F F I C E
250.248.1071
#21 - 826 West Island Highway, Parksville - at Wembley Mall remax-fi rst-bc.ca
5088 LONGVIEW DRIVE, BOWSER
Hosted by LAWRENCE SETTER
SATURDAY JULY 9SATURDAY JULY 911:00 AM - 1:00PM11:00 AM - 1:00PM
$319,900
• Great home with country charm & ocean view• 1339 s/f with 2 or 3 bedrooms & 1 bathroom• Short walk to beach & close to marina
5095 LONGVIEW DRIVE, BOWSER
Hosted by LAWRENCE SETTER
SATURDAY JULY 9SATURDAY JULY 91:00 - 3:00PM1:00 - 3:00PM
$359,900
2596 ANDOVER ROAD, NANOOSE BAY
Hosted by TOM WHITFIELD
SUNDAY, JULY 10SUNDAY, JULY 102:00 - 4:00PM2:00 - 4:00PM
$634,900
2,078 sqft 0.28 ac Fairwinds•
Golf Course Views•
Distinctive Quality Finishing•
348 PALM DRIVE, QUALICUM BEACH
Hosted by VIVIEN SEARS
SUNDAY JULY 10SUNDAY JULY 101:00 - 4:00PM1:00 - 4:00PM
$469,000
Custom Built Windward Rancher• Immaculate and close to Village but very • privateSpacious rooms in 1996 sq ft - move in • condition!
• Virtually brand new• 2 bedrooms & den OCEAN VIEW home & a stones throw to the beach!
OPEN HOUSE • SUNDAY, July 10, 1-3PM2382 Andover Road, FAIRWINDS IN NANOOSE BAY
Perfectly maintained 3 bed/3 bath ocean view home with over 2660 s.f. on the main and a 420 s.f. bonus room. Gated with lovely gardens and 3 car garage.
$799,000
www.carolefulton.com for pictures
Hosted byMiriam Hoath
OPEN HOUSE • SUNDAY, July 10, 2-4PM2508 Andover Road, FAIRWINDS IN NANOOSE BAY
Gorgeous open plan 1940 s.f. rancher with beautiful gardens backs onto forest land. Tastefully decorated 3 bed 2 bath with Gourmet kitchen.
www.carolefulton.com for pictures
$599,000Just Reduced to
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Independently Owned & Operated
• Centrally located, spacious 2 bedroom, 2 bath 960 sq.ft. unit• Short walk to town and low strata fees• Rentals are permitted as well as small pet, no age restriction• Perfect for couple looking for lock up and go home
Call John Gantner $199,000
#206-312 Village Way, Qualicum Beach
• 1584 sqft 2 large bdrms, 2 bath renovated rancher• Easy walk to shopping, estuary and the beach• Fenced, low maintenance private backyard• Hot tub, shed and numerous fruit treesCall Buddy McRae 1-800-377-4374
• Business Opportunity at a highly competitive price!!• Be your own Boss! Well established turnkey business, large
client base with unlimited growth potential• SELLER IS WILLING TO CONSIDER A TRADE
Call Clinton Miller $39,900
Errington Video Village
PRICE REDUCED
Completely updated condo in Schooner House. Fabulous kitchen with large island, big deck to sit back & enjoy the amazing ocean & Schooner Marina activity. Truly a stone’s throw to the water & 2 minutes to Fairwinds Golf Course.
Waterfront Condo - $239,900!
Call Karen Roberts @ 250-248-7612 to viewCall Marianne Keilty
Lot 54 - Cave Road ........................................................$248,000Lot 410 - Cave Road ........................................................$271,000Lot 234 - Sunset Terrace .............................................. $215,000 Lot 237 - Sunset Terrace .............................................. $232,000Lot 415 Shady Lane ......................................................$263,000Lot 392 South Lake Road .............................................$229,000
Lakefront Lots on Horne Lake
• Quality custom designed, over 2600 sq. ft.• 3 or 4 bedrooms, 2 master w/ensuites, open fl oor plan• Hardwood fl ooring, granite countertops, wood cabinets• Shake exterior, double garage, new home warranty
Call Todd Starkey $414,900
30 Ponderosa Drive, Parksville
• 1410 sq.ft., 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom home• Natural gas furnace, fi replace and hot water tank• 12x8 shed and covered patio• Pride of ownership is evident from top to bottom
• Walk to the Village of Qualicum Beach• 2 bedroom, 1 bath with single garage• New tiled kitchen with new counter tops and sink• New laminated fl oors in living room and dining room
Call Marianne Keilty $155,000
#8-322 Village Way, Qualicum Beach
If you cam dream it.. you can build it” ..come and build your dream here in Rivers Edge. This property which is level, on a water system and just over 2 1/2 acres has an attractive and elevated view over the neighbourhood towards the mainland mountains.Call Todd Starkey $279,000
Lot B Cinnamon Sedge Way, Parksville• Quiet street close to school and downtown shopping• Remodelled rancher: a new kitchen with wood cabinets, new laminate
fl ooring and tastefully decorated throughout• 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, fl oor plan is fl exible enough to allow for a
home based offi ce with a separate entrance
Call Todd Starkey $289,900
376 McKillop Drive Parksville
• 2870 sq ft walk out basement rancher• Totally redecorated with lots of new updates• Great room open fl oor plan with suite potential
Call Ann McVey $459,900
1029 Cardinal Way
CHARTWELL
• 1660 sq ft rancher in beautiful Evergreens Subdivision• Fully fenced . 24 acre private lot backing onto greenbelt• 3beds/2 baths with family rm & eating area off kitchen
Call Ann McVey $379,900
745 Redwood Dr, Qualicum Beach
• To view more photos visit www.ohsmclane.com• The Ultimate Family Home• 4 bdrm plus den home has everything today’s family wants• Built in 2005 with quality materials
576 Viking Way, French Creek
Call Ohs & McLane $499,800
• Beautiful estate size property in the heart of Parksville• 1370 sq. ft. 2 bedroom 2 bath home on landscaped lot• This picturesque property is one you will want to see
Uniquely designed to capture serene Ocean views• Main level entry/2400 sq.ft/ Heat pump/ 4 yr new roof• Workshop/2 Bay over height + dble car garage top level• Across the street to beach access/miles of wooded trails•
www.CindyR.com to view new FLASH SLIDE SHOWS3144 Dolphin Drive, Nanoose Bay
OCEAN VIEWS!
• Elegant, updated 2 bdrm/2 bath patio home• Private patio, w/easy maintenance garden area• Open plan, walls of windows & large skylight• Fabulous Qualicum Beach location w/walking trails close by
Call Cindy Roberts $326,900
GREAT VALUE!
www.CindyR.com to view new FLASH SLIDE SHOWS#1-460 Schley Place, Qualicum Beach
Brand new quality home by RCBate Construction on the ocean side of the highway. In a great neighborhood and offering 3 beds, 2 baths, bright open layout, granite counter tops, hardwood fl oors and much more!
Call Catherine Mosher $389,900
722 Doehle, Parksville
OPEN HOUSE • Sat 12-1:30pm
• Qualicum Woods gem with inlaw suite• Tastefully remodelled main home has 3 bedrooms, 3 baths• 1600 sq.ft. suite with its own private deck• Beautiful southfacing 0.50 acre lot with patios, mature landscap-
• Immaculate, beautiful executive 2589 sq.ft home nicely updated• Nestled on fully fenced & gated 1.02 acre w/ complete privacy• Ideal location only 2 minutes to town but yet in the Country!• Vaulted ceilings, heated fl oor tile, fabulous kitchen, southern exposure
Call Cindy Roberts $537,700
www.CindyR.com to view new FLASH SLIDE SHOWS
COUNTRY ESTATE!
Walk to the beach and walk to town from the BEST PRICED CONDO in Quali-cum Beach. This 1 bedroom 1 bath is a great corner unit in the White House with lots of sun and an EXTRA BONUS ROOM for an offi ce/laundry room or storage. SMALL PETS ALLOWED! Spacious garage with ELECTRIC DOOR OPENER. Appliances included. Powered workshop for small hobbies.
Call Lisa Mackay $139,900
#10-322 Village Way, Qualicum Beach
• 1635 sq.ft. patio home built on crawl space• Vaulted ceilings, huge master with full ensuite• Great location within an easy walk to town
Dave Ney $339,000
#16-885 Berwick Rd, Qualicum Beach
• 1679 sq.ft. 3 bedroom 2 bath rancher• Peek-a-boo ocean view• Fantastic location very close to the beach
Dave Ney $359,000
Knight Terrace, Qualicum Beach• Location, location! South facing backyard.• 2 bed, 2 bath rancher on crawl in the heart of Qualicum
*A MUST SEE* • Incredible 2311 sq ft timber frame country retreat• The best ambiance you will ever fi nd• Detached carriage house great vacation or rental income• .54 acre lot, workshop, hot tub, gourmet kitchen
Call Matt Breedlove $490,000
75 Frontier Drive, Bowser
RENTAL INCOME
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• One acre of waterfront living with beach access• A well maintained home with many updates• 5 bdrms, 4 baths on 2 levels, with ocean views
907 Glenhale Crescent, French Creek$999,000
• 5 private acres heavily wooded• 2 living quarters plus 2400 sq.ft shop and 2 outbuildings• Zoned for 2 homes. Not in ALR handy to Englishman River
289 Allsbrook Road, Errington$519,000
756 Lilac Drive, Parksville$289,900
• Elegant living in lovely patio home• Bright and open living areas• Maintenance free living
#17-460 Schley Place, Qualicum Beach$329,900
• Over 600 feet of Highway frontage• Level lot, bordering Qualicum Beach town boundary• Great holding property
3.13 Acres, Qualicum Beach$299,000
• Located on quiet street with good ocean views• Large paved RV parking area• One block to Eaglecrest Golf Course
886 Royal Dornoch Drive$429,000
• .46 acre on fl at, treed property on riverfront• Located on quiet closed street• Quick possession available
1502 Mason Trail, Parksville$189,000
• Signifi cant Energy savings built into the home construction• State-of-the-art ecological design features utilized• “Power Smart” with a 2-5-10 warranty. Nothing compares!
359 Hackberry Place, Parksville$409,900
• Over 3000 sq. ft developed . Ideal for a home based business• The property has 2 double garages plus a 3 car garage /
workshop• Numerous out buildings, including mortgage helper
2020 Pierpoint Road, Errington$579,900
• Located on quiet key in a sought after part of Parksville
• Numerous upgrades including fl ooring and paint• Beautiful yard close to the ocean
841 Field Crescent, Parksville$399,900
426 Allwood Road, Parksville$309,900
• 1536 sq. ft. 3 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms• Hardwood fl oor, 2 skylights & natural gas fi replace• Living room & family room
234 Lodgepole Drive, Parksville$364,900
• Ocean View lot from 2 storey• .18 Acre (7500+/- square feet• No HST
801 Gaetjen Street, Parksville Building Lot - $229,900
Parksville Qualicum Beach RealtyEach Offi ce Independently Owned & Operated
• Great open fl oor plan, fully fenced• New paint, fl ooring, skylight, fi xtures etc..• Stainless Steel Appliances
SOLDSOLD
• 1196 sq. ft mobile with 3 bedrooms, updated kitchen plus 2 large decks
• Fully fenced .14 acre lot- no pad fee!• Includes RV parking plus a detached wired workshop
906 Kasba Circle, Parksville$179,900
• Two high end quarter share units• Ocean front with abundant ocean views• Luxury living at its best
181 Beachside Drive, The Beach Club$68,888 to $159,000
• Updated bathrooms• All new vinyl windows and wood fl ooring• New kitchen cabinets & countertops
SOLDSOLD
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679 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach679 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach250-752-6926250-752-6926
1-800-224-59061-800-224-5906
#4-2451 Collins Crescent#4-2451 Collins CrescentRed Gap Centre, Nanoose BayRed Gap Centre, Nanoose Bay
250-468-7626250-468-7626
Helping you is what we do.Parksville-Qualicum Beach RealtyParksville-Qualicum Beach Realty dooo.dooo.
Substantial Income producing property with nine rental units on three separately titled lots, this property is lo-cated very close in to Parksville. Great revenue. Cottages of Allenby.....Please, please!Do not disturb tenants!
992 Allenby Road
If interested call Cat McA9 Rental Units
$599,000
REDUCED!
• Dan Galloway Design and Construction continues to build on their 30 year reputation of innovation and quality of construction
• A stones throw to Qualicum Beaches sandy shore with manicured walking trails literally at your door
• Elevated from the street the brand new 2600 sq ft home has an ocean view, 6’ crawlspace, granite counter tops and hardwood fl ooring
Call Todd Starkey $649,000
609 Beach Terrace, Qualicum Beach
• Magnifi cent landscaping, above ground swimming pool, hot tub and large cedar decks
• 1100 qs.ft., 2 bdrm guest suite with fi replace that opens to the gardens and swimming pool.
Call Marianne Keilty $749,000
388 Burnham Road, Qualicum Beach
Call Cindy Roberts $725,000
• Magnifi cent English Tudor Style nestled on 1/2 an acre, close to the BEACH• 2244 sq.ft 3 Bdrms/Bths + Den w/warm wood fl ooring + vaulted ceiling• Elegant rooms fl ooded w/natural light,great brick fi replace hearth• Beautiful gardens + 52’ x 30’ patio,w/views of this enchanting property
www.CindyR.com to view new FLASH SLIDE SHOWS791 Canyon Crescent, Qualicum Beach
STUNNING!
Superb family home on private 2.55 acres in River’s Edge, featuring 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms plus separate workshop/garage with suite above. Priced to Sell!!
Call Catherine Mosher $769,900
2024 Kaye Road, Parksville
OPEN HOUSE • Sat 2-3:30pm
This 5816 sq ft home offers 5 bedrooms and 4 baths on 2 levels, both with breathtaking ocean views. Maintained extremely well and has had many updates. Layout and location make it ideal for a B&B. Professionally landscaped yard with an in-ground swimming pool and a gently sloped grassy road to walk down to the beach.
Call Catherine Mosher $999,000
907 Glenhale Crescent, Parksville
OPEN HOUSE • Sat 10-11:30am
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NEW LISTINGSPARKSVILLE PERFECTION
RATHTREVOR WATERFRONT
INCREDIBLE VIEWS $799,000
NANOOSE PRIVATE PARADISE
BEACHCOMBER BEAUTY
DON’T MISS OUT! $238,800
Cute & cozy 1004 sqft 2 bedrm in a desirable area of Nanoose Bay• Easy care one level fl oor plan, new kitchen w/ replaced appliances• Updates incl: new decks, sub-fl ooring/fl oors, electrical, & plumbing• .26 acre, large powered overheight shop, near beaches and marina•
PARKSVILLE ACREAGE
NEW LISTING
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MOVE IN AND ENJOY $312,500
THE HEART OF ERRINGTON
AMAZING ACREAGE $475,000GREAT STARTER HOME $324,900
PEACEFUL AND PERFECT $648,000
FRENCH CREEK HOME
NEW LISTING
CLASSIC CHARTWELL BEAUTY
COUNTRY PRIVACY, MINUTES TO TOWN $499,000 PRIVATE BACKYARD $465,000
Clean well kept 1467 sqft 3 bed/3 bath rancher in a central location• Ceiling vault, fl oor-ceiling windows, dining room, huge eat-in kitchen• Great starter home, easy-care for empty nesters, or a holiday home• .24 acre, huge private backyard w/large patio, shed, ringed by trees•
Heavenly 9.89 acres waiting for someone to bring it to full potential• A unique opportunity for entrepreneurs and farm enthusiasts alike• Separate building with retail space, currently a commercial kitchen• Good soil, older outbuildings, irrigation, next to the Farmers Market•
1814 sqft 3 bedroom tucked away near the end of a quiet cul-de-sac• Bright eat-in kitchen w/new fl ooring & sliding door to large back deck• Lower level 1 bed in-law /guest suite with kitchenette and living room• .22 acre, RV prkg, near schools, shopping, Morningstar Golf Course•
1870 sqft beachfront home…year round living or a seaside getaway• Many recent updates including newer roof, furnace, hot water tank• Incredible views from many rooms, walk onto beach from back door• Fenced .16 acre, sunny patio, RV parking, extra-long heated garage•
Professionally renovated 3518 sqft 3 bedroom on park-like 5 acres• Virtually everything throughout home has been replaced & updated• Triple car garage, detached heated shop with 220 power and water• Walkout basement, south facing deck, borders on Nanoose Creek•
Upscale 1860 sqft 3 bed rancher, .17 acre on a peaceful cul-de-sac• Kitchen w/eating bar, shaker style maple cabinets, & walk in pantry• Wheelchair accessible, family room, gas fi replace, HRV, BI vacuum• Fully fenced west exposure backyard w/patio, close to all amenities•
Charming 1378 sqft 2 bed + den on 2.5 partly landscaped acres• One level fl oor plan, eat-in kitchen w/new counters & backsplash• Sauna, offi ce, partly covered patio, & self contained guest cottage• RV prkg, fully fenced, powered shop, walking trails through woods•
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Buying a home? These seven tips can make your house-hunting experience positive & rewarding.
1. Location counts - you’ve probably heard the
old real estate joke about “location, location,
location”, but the point still bears repeating.
Location is critical. How far are you really
willing to drive to your place of employment?
How good are the local schools and public
transportation? Even a picture-perfect dream
home can be a mistake if it’s in an undesirable
location, and a poor-location home can be
a particularly bad choice if you anticipate
reselling the home in a few years.
2. Make a list - Do you (and your spouse, if
you’re married) really know what you need
and want in your home? You’ll save many
hours of shopping (and potential arguing) if
you make a list ahead of time. Zero in on the
features you must have, would like to have,
defi nitely don’t want and would prefer not to
have. Your goal is to fi nd the right home for
your family without falling in love with one
that doesn’t suit your needs. Start compiling
your wish list by thinking about what you
like & dislike about your current home.
3. Do your homework - not too long ago,
consumers had very little access to information
about recent home sale prices, market trends,
homes on the market, neighbourhood statistics
and the home-buying process. Today, all this
information and more is available. Go surfi ng
on the web or ask a realtor to provide you
with this information. Get educated. Become
empowered.
4. Get pre-approved for a mortgage - Your
top-dollar home price is a function of your
household income, your credit worthiness,
interest rates, the type of loan you select
and how much cash you have or are willing
to offer for the down payment. Rather than
guessing or estimating how much you are
going to be able to afford to spend, ask a
lender or a mortgage broker to give you a full
assessment and ask for a letter stating how
much you’re qualifi ed to borrow. The true
amount may be much more or less than you
think.
5. Use a checklist - touring multiple homes can
be a confusing experience for most people.
Rather than relying on memory, make
notes about the homes you visit. Create a
personalized home-shopping checklist and
use it to track the features of each home that
you’re interested in.
6. Be prepared to make an offer - house
hunting can be frustrating, especially if you
know you’re not ready to buy a home. If
you’re not ready, don’t put yourself through
the exercise. If you are ready, ask your realtor
to go over a blank purchase agreement ahead
of time so you’ll know what decisions you’ll
face when you make the offer.
7. Relax - granted, buying a home is a major
life-altering event. But it’s not worth making
yourself crazy or super over-stressed about.
Save time at the end of your house-hunting
expedition to unwind, calm your thoughts
and emotions and keep the whole experience
in perspective.
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$259,000 Jill Tuggle
High above Piper’s Lagoon...breathtaking ocean views and Hammond Bay activity, across to the mainland mountains from this 8400sf amazing lot in prestigious Glen Oaks Estates! Building scheme and package available. NO HST!
3744 OAK CREST PLACE
195 THETIS AVE QUALICUMIDEAL RETIREMENT RANCHER! Walk to town from this immaculate rancher in Hermitage park. Close to amenities. Living room dining room combination is ideal for entertaining. The private rear patio is ideal for BBQs.
$349,900 Jim/Margo Hoffman
a bigger yard• 3 bedroom rancher on crawlspace• 2 full baths, fresh paint and carpets• double garage, sunny private yard, RV parking
$314,000 call kevin clayton
485 TEMPLE ST, PARKSVILLE
$319,900 Ralph Kretzschmar
Beautifully renovated rancher Idyllic location on the ocean side of Parksville. Professionally landscaped, new hardwood fl oors, vinyl windows and more. There are 2 patios in the private, treed backyard. All this makes for easy living and only steps to the ocean.
$179,900!! Mark Anderson
Almost half acre building lot. Level and ready to start. Located in very desirable area of Nanoose with established quality homes, sandy beach plus golf and marina nearby.
ARBUTUS PARK ESTATES
super location• 3 bedroom rancher, no through street• 1½ baths, updated windows, new roof• covered patio, walk to beach and shops
$274,000 call kevin clayton
$288,800
• Great location - ocean side of highway!• Walk to beaches• Big west facing back yard
Anne Sperling
387 TEMPLE STREET, PARKSVILLEOCEAN VIEW HOME
$449,000 Tom Dodds
• Family home on 1/2 acre lot 5 min. from DT Qualicum Beach• Upstairs 1618 sq. ft. 3 bed, 2 baths, great ocean view from
living room. & dining room• Downstairs over 1100 sq. ft. 2 bed. 1 bath, rec. room, full
kitchen, and separate laundry facilities• Perfect for in-laws or extended family situation
• From this San Pareil location• 2 bedroom plus den rancher• Quiet cul-de-sac location• Fenced yard for your pet
WALK TO BEACH & PARK
$409,000 Call Betsy/Fran
#3-309 MOLLIET STREET• 2 bedroom townhome• Terrifi c location and central to all schools• Currently rented and tenant would like to stay• Well established strata with good management in place
$167,000 Glenn Karakochuk
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1533 SUNRISE DRIVE• Superbly kept 2 bed/2 bath rancher• .46 acre, fl at, low maintenance landscaping• Large dble garage, int. workshop, sunroom• Loads of RV parking - Make a deal!
Glenn Karakochuk$337,000
NEW PRICE
Ian Mackay$1,995,000
• Waterfront Resort, walk-on beach• Steady income with growth potential• Owner’s suite with 8 guest suites• Beachfront decks & patios
1084 sqft, 2 bed/2 bath on rarely available Green Side• 9 ft & vaulted living room ceilings• Natural gas heat & fireplace on heated crawl• Large double garage with plenty of storage•
$278,200
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$339,500 John Milroy
• 1411 sqft professionally renovated rancher• New siding, roof, wiring, insulation & drywall• New fl ooring, kitchen, bathroom and granite countertops• New stove, fridge, dishwasher, washer & dryer
275 JENSEN W AVE. PARKSVILLE
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$277,800 John Milroy
• 2004 2 bed/2bath patio home on heated crawl• 1084 sq. ft., natural gas heat & fi replace• Vaulted living room ceilings & custom sun tunels• Large double garage with storage
27-631 BLENKIN AVENUESOLDSOLD
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$189,000 Ian Mackay
• Tigh-Na-Mara Townhome • Duplex unit at the Grotto• Accommodation for 6• Positive revenue Stream
#515 – 1155 RESORT DRIVE
• Beautiful hardwood fl oors• Country kitchen off ers loads of cabinets• Party size patio with hot tub!• Deluxe gated RV parking w/sani dump
$379,900 Betsy/Fran
CHARTWELL RETIREMENT RANCHER
$449,000 Adrianne Meyer
• Errington rancher on 2.47 acres• 2 beds, 2 baths, private setting• Close to amenities & Englishman River
1619 BENZON CRESCENT
365 CLARKSON PLACE, PARKSVILLE
$374,000 John Milroy
• 8 yr old, 3 bed/2 bath rancher on crawl• 1621 sqft, beautiful move-in condition• Triple garage, RV parking w/sani-dump• Fully sprinklered lawns/gardens, great location
NEW PRICE
• ...in Chelsea Court• Two bedrooms, two full bathrooms• Eating area in kitchen, formal dining too• Sunny patio with storage cupboard
BEST PRICED PATIO HOME...
$256,900 Call Betsy/Fran
MLS 312181
• Very desirable location, spotless• 1186 sqft, 2 bed, 2 full bath• Crawl, natural gas w/ fi replace• Strata fee incl water/irrigation
88 Bridgewater Lane
$318,500 Call Rob Williams
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Louise Roy$729,000
Oceanfront property, coveted cul-de-sac • 2998 sqft. 3 baths, 3 beds, 800 sqft. deck• 19 x 26 rec. room on lower level • Commanding views, close to golf & marina•
1907 BONITO CRESCENT
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$1,299,000 Aaron Nicklen
• Eaglecrest estate on waterfront acreage• Ocean views, fl oor to ceiling windows • Ideal fl oor plan for entertaining• Pool, tennis court, beachfront pavilion
1277 PINTAIL DRIVE
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$399,900 Louise Roy
2348 NANOOSE ROAD• 3500 sqft. home on ½ acre • Totally refurbished, new windows & roof • 4 or 5 beds, separate suite potential• 24 x 24 garage, RV parking
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• New 2212 sq ft rancher, 3 bed + fl ex room• Great room with vaulted ceiling• Large island and eating bar/granite countertops• High end fi nishing throughout• Custom millwork and cabinetry
1401 LEFFLER ROAD
$529,000 Brenda Nicolls
SOLDSOLD
3445 TYEE CRESCENT, NANOOSE BAYOne of a kind waterfront - .44 acre with terraces at the water’s edge, small boat and kayak ramp, 3 bed and 3 bath. A must see.
$139,900 Carole Fulton
SOLDSOLD
• Over 2700 sq.ft. of luxury• Granite, hardwood, crown moldings and more• Just steps to beach and clubhouse
$487,000 Gary Neufeld
1357 GAMBIER PLACE (CRAIG BAY)
SOLDSOLD
2.4 ACRE WALK ON WATERFRONTPRESTIGIOUS DORCAS POINT RD
See www.carolefulton.com for 1493 Dorcas Point Road, Nanoose Bay
• Almost 200 feet of frontage, very private 4 bedroom, 3 bath, 2500 sq. ft. rancher
• Perfect family get away or do some reno’s to make it your full time home