Water Views
Address
481 Drake St, Nanaimo, BC
Price
$ 725,000
Property Attributes
- MLS#1049151
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CityNanaimo
- AreaNanaimo
- NeighbourhoodNa Brechin Hill
- Postal CodeV9S 2S8
- StyleSingle Family Detached
- Year Built1960
- Taxes$ 4457
- Price$ 725,000
- Bedrooms4
- Full Bathrooms3
- Half Bathrooms0
- Sqr Footage1544
- Lot Size0.13 Acres
Data Source:
Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB)
Property Description
Ocean views & a huge flat back yard for activities. Beautifully updated 4 bed & 2 bath home blends timeless craftsmanship with modern style. Tucked away in a quiet central neighbourhood with great neighbours. Quality renovations in recent years: custom chefs kitchen with all high-end stainless appliances including a gas range, granite counters, kitchen Island rolls & tucks away (great for baking) new floor-to-ceiling cabinetry & modern tile flooring. Designed to entertain with spacious deck off the kitchen for BBQ. Soak in the sunshine & view or walk a few min to the Departure Bay Ferry. Bright living room with vaulted ceiling, fan, quality laminate floors & huge picture window overlooking the lace hydrangea. Freshly painted exterior. Newly refinished 2 bedrooms down. Primary bedroom with view over fenced, spacious yard with garden, fruit trees, shed & room for kids & pets to run & play. Large family room down. Single garage. Cozy forced air gas furnace. All measurements approximate.
General Features
| Living Area | 1544.00 |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Sewer Connected |
| Heating | Natural Gas |
| Cooling | None |
| Roof | Fibreglass Shingle |
| Appliances | Dishwasher,Dryer,Oven/Range Gas,Range Hood,Refrigerator,Washer |
| Pets Allowed | Aquariums,Birds,Caged Mammals,Cats,Dogs |
| Number of Garage Spaces | 1 |
| View | Mountain(s),Ocean |
| Property Subtype | Single Family Detached |
| Property Type | Residential |
| Parking Total | 2 |
| Construction Materials | Frame Wood,Insulation: Ceiling,Insulation: Walls,Wood |
| Zoning Type | Residential |
| Bathrooms Count Main Level | 1 |
Interior Features
| Interior Features | Ceiling Fan(s),Vaulted Ceiling(s) |
|---|---|
| Basement | Not Full Height,Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access,With Windows |
| Flooring | Mixed |
| Basement Y/N | Yes |
| Total Kitchens | 1 |
| Window Features | Aluminum Frames,Vinyl Frames |
| Laundry Features | In House |
| Living Area Third | 0.00 |
| Living Area Second | 0.00 |
| Living Area Other | 0.00 |
| Living Area Main | 802.00 |
| Living Area Lower | 742.00 |
| Kitchens Count Main Level | 1 |
| Building Area Unfinished | 60.00 |
| Bedrooms Or Dens Total | 4 |
| Bedrooms Count Main Level | 3 |
| Bedrooms Count Lower Level | 1 |
| Bathrooms Count Lower Level | 2 |
| Bath 4 Piece Total | 1 |
| Bath 2 Piece Total | 1 |
| Basement Height Feet | 6 |
| Basement Height Inches | 7 |
Exterior Features
| Building Features | Basement |
|---|---|
| Exterior Features | Balcony/Deck,Fenced,Garden,Low Maintenance Yard |
| Lot Features | Central Location,Family-Oriented Neighbourhood,Landscaped,Level,Marina Nearby,Near Golf Course,Quiet Area,Recreation Nearby,Serviced,Shopping Nearby,Southern Exposure,See Remarks |
| Other Structures | Storage Shed |
| Water Source | Municipal |
| Parking Features | Driveway,Garage,On Street |
| Foundation | Block,Poured Concrete |
| Building Area Total | 1604.00 |
| Garage Y/N | Yes |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 5840.00 |
| Lot Size Acres | 0.13 |
| View YN | Yes |
| Driveway YN | Yes |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No Strata Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
Property vs Single Family Average in V9S 2S8
Price
Taxes
Year Built
Visits
In The Neighbourhood
Water Views
Nanaimo
$ 775,000
- Type
- Single Family
- Size
- 2,364 SqFt
- Rooms
- 5 Beds + 2 Baths
REMAX Professionals (NA)
Water Views
Nanaimo
$ 795,000
- Type
- Single Family
- Size
- 2,381 SqFt
- Rooms
- 6 Beds + 2 Baths
REMAX Professionals (NA)
Water Views
Nanaimo
$ 875,000
- Type
- Single Family
- Size
- 2,877 SqFt
- Rooms
- 4 Beds + 4 Baths
Royal LePage Nanaimo Realty (NanIsHwyN)
Water Views
Nanaimo
$ 839,900
- Type
- Single Family
- Size
- 1,702 SqFt
- Rooms
- 4 Beds + 3 Baths
REMAX Professionals (NA)
Water Views
Nanaimo
$ 999,500
- Type
- Single Family
- Size
- 2,372 SqFt
- Rooms
- 3 Beds + 3 Baths
REMAX Professionals (NA)
Water Views
Nanaimo
$ 1,050,000
- Type
- Single Family
- Size
- 2,803 SqFt
- Rooms
- 4 Beds + 4 Baths
Royal LePage Nanaimo Realty (NanIsHwyN)
Water Views
Nanaimo
$ 949,900
- Type
- Single Family
- Size
- 2,474 SqFt
- Rooms
- 4 Beds + 3 Baths
Royal LePage Nanaimo Realty (NanIsHwyN)
Waterfront
Nanaimo
$ 725,000
- Type
- Single Family
- Size
- 1,111 SqFt
- Rooms
- 3 Beds + 1 Baths
460 Realty Inc. (QU)
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