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I have sold a property at 3279 Crystal Pl in Nanaimo

I have sold a property at 3279 Crystal Pl in Nanaimo on Mar 24, 2025. See details here

Beautiful original owner home on ¼ acre, overlooking Long Lake, with 5 beds/3 baths. This home has a great layout with many updates- kitchen (2017), upper bathroom and ensuite (2022), gas hot water tank (2019), roof (2021), garage door motor (2024) and stairs to the rear deck (2021). Upstairs you will find a large living rm with gas fireplace, 3 beds, a spacious kitchen/dining area that has sliders to the large 18'x11' south facing deck where there are views of Long Lake and Mt Benson, so a great place for your morning coffee. Downstairs there are 2 beds, family rm, laundry and bathroom so has possible suite potential, subject to city approval, or just a great place for the kids to hang out. Located in an...

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Real estate market statistics report for February 2025

Real Estate Statistics


Synopsis for Nanaimo
 
The graphs below show the median sold price for the previous 5 years (freehold homes in Nanaimo and Parksville/Qualicum, townhouses and apartments in Nanaimo.)

Median Sold Price - Nanaimo freehold homes:



Median Sold Price - Parksville/Qualicum freehold homes:


Median Sold Price - Nanaimo townhouses:



Median Sold Price - Nanaimo apartments:


The following graphs shows the % difference of the housing price index (HPI) from the same month 6 and 12 months ago. It is split into the different sub-areas (the overall figure for Nanaimo is on the left of the graphs.)

Freehold homes:



Strata apartments/townhouses:




The following graphs show the sales numbers against total active listings. This is helpful to show how the market is doing as the closer the 2 lines come...

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New property listed in Na Uplands, Nanaimo

I have listed a new property at 3279 Crystal Pl in Nanaimo. See details here

Beautiful original owner home on ¼ acre, overlooking Long Lake, with 5 beds/3 baths. This home has a great layout with many updates- kitchen (2017), upper bathroom and ensuite (2022), gas hot water tank (2019), roof (2021), garage door motor (2024) and stairs to the rear deck (2021). Upstairs you will find a large living rm with gas fireplace, 3 beds, a spacious kitchen/dining area that has sliders to the large 18'x11' south facing deck where there are views of Long Lake and Mt Benson, so a great place for your morning coffee. Downstairs there are 2 beds, family rm, laundry and bathroom so has possible suite potential, subject to city approval, or just a great place for the kids to hang out. Located in an upscale n...

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Open House. Open House on Saturday, March 8, 2025 2:00PM - 4:00PM

Please visit our Open House at 3279 Crystal Pl in Nanaimo. See details here

Open House on Saturday, March 8, 2025 2:00PM - 4:00PM

Beautiful original owner home on ¼ acre, overlooking Long Lake, with 5 beds/3 baths. This home has a great layout with many updates- kitchen (2017), upper bathroom and ensuite (2022), gas hot water tank (2019), roof (2021), garage door motor (2024) and stairs to the rear deck (2021). Upstairs you will find a large living rm with gas fireplace, 3 beds, a spacious kitchen/dining area that has sliders to the large 18'x11' south facing deck where there are views of Long Lake and Mt Benson, so a great place for your morning coffee. Downstairs there are 2 beds, family rm, laundry and bathroom so has possible suite potential, subject to city approval, or just a great place...

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Open House. Open House on Sunday, March 9, 2025 1:00PM - 3:00PM

Please visit our Open House at 3279 Crystal Pl in Nanaimo. See details here

Open House on Sunday, March 9, 2025 1:00PM - 3:00PM

Beautiful original owner home on ¼ acre, overlooking Long Lake, with 5 beds/3 baths. This home has a great layout with many updates- kitchen (2017), upper bathroom and ensuite (2022), gas hot water tank (2019), roof (2021), garage door motor (2024) and stairs to the rear deck (2021). Upstairs you will find a large living rm with gas fireplace, 3 beds, a spacious kitchen/dining area that has sliders to the large 18'x11' south facing deck where there are views of Long Lake and Mt Benson, so a great place for your morning coffee. Downstairs there are 2 beds, family rm, laundry and bathroom so has possible suite potential, subject to city approval, or just a great place...

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Open House. Open House on Saturday, March 8, 2025 2:00PM - 4:00PM

Please visit our Open House at 7 1247 Arbutus Rd in Parksville. See details here

Open House on Saturday, March 8, 2025 2:00PM - 4:00PM

This is a great updated home located in the best part of the park (being at the ocean end) and on a no through road so more private than elsewhere in the park. Plus, has peek-a-boo ocean view from the large rear deck and direct access to Arbutus Rd, which the seller uses for additional parking. Freshly painted inside and out the home also has newer skirting, newer gutters, newer porch stairs and the roof was resealed in 2021. The kitchen has been updated, there are new toilets and the tub has been resprayed plus newer flooring in the unit. There is a good sized entrance rm, 2 bedrms, 2 bathrms, a den, plus a large 16’x7’ bonus rm that could be utilised as a craft...

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New property listed in PQ Parksville, Parksville/Qualicum

I have listed a new property at 7 1247 Arbutus Rd in Parksville. See details here

This is a great updated home located in the best part of the park (being at the ocean end) and on a no through road so more private than elsewhere in the park. Plus, has peek-a-boo ocean view from the large rear deck and direct access to Arbutus Rd, which the seller uses for additional parking. Freshly painted inside and out the home also has newer skirting, newer gutters, newer porch stairs and the roof was resealed in 2021. The kitchen has been updated, there are new toilets and the tub has been resprayed plus newer flooring in the unit. There is a good sized entrance rm, 2 bedrms, 2 bathrms, a den, plus a large 16’x7’ bonus rm that could be utilised as a craft or hobby room. Outside, in addition to the large...

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New property listed in Na Departure Bay, Nanaimo

I have listed a new property at 1430 Rose Ann Dr in Nanaimo. See details here

Welcome to this updated 4 bed/3 bath ocean view home located on a cul-de-sac in the ever popular Sherwood Forest area of Departure Bay. The main level benefits from a spacious living rm with gas fireplace, family rm plus there is an added bed/bonus rm with adjoining 3 piece bath and its own entrance so could be ideal for an extended or elderly family member. The kitchen features Cambria quartz countertop, white cabinetry and high end stainless steel appliances including a newer stove, fridge, dishwasher. Upstairs are 3 good sized bedrooms and an open area that would make an ideal office/reading/gym area. The primary bedroom has it's own private balcony plus a 3 piece ensuite and walk-in closet. There are 2 further...

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Open House. Open House on Saturday, January 25, 2025 2:00PM - 4:00PM

Please visit our Open House at 1430 Rose Ann Dr in Nanaimo. See details here

Open House on Saturday, January 25, 2025 2:00PM - 4:00PM

Welcome to this updated 4 bed/3 bath ocean view home located on a cul-de-sac in the ever popular Sherwood Forest area of Departure Bay. The main level benefits from a spacious living rm with gas fireplace, family rm plus there is an added bed/bonus rm with adjoining 3 piece bath and its own entrance so could be ideal for an extended or elderly family member. The kitchen features Cambria quartz countertop, white cabinetry and high end stainless steel appliances including a newer stove, fridge, dishwasher. Upstairs are 3 good sized bedrooms and an open area that would make an ideal office/reading/gym area. The primary bedroom has it's own private balcony plus a...

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Real estate market report for December 2024

Welcome to the monthly real estate statistics newsletter.

For both Nanaimo and Parksville/Qualicum the median price for freehold homes has been very similar to 2023 when we look at the whole year. However, we did see a stronger end to the year with regard to sales which is likely a result of the Bank of Canada rates coming down which is giving buyers more confidence. We have also seen more properties listed during 2024 than the previous year. With regard to the Bank of Canada rate, they have stated that they are going to take a more gradual approach in the coming year so we are probably not going to see the same level of rate drops but this will depend on our economy and the inflation numbers.

With regard to 2025 there are predictions saying that they expect sales to get stronger and that we could...

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