Step into storybook charm with this 1934 character home full of personality and possibilities! It’s got an in-law suite for guests (or grown-up kids), a whimsical cottage, and gardens that feel like a secret escape. Sip coffee on your front porch or kick back with a glass of wine on the back one with a lovely view of Mt Benson. There’s even a powered man-cave/she-shed for crafting, dreaming, or hiding out with a good book. Tucked in close to everything you need, but with all the cozy, creative vibes of a retreat. Inside, you’ll find original details you just can’t find these days featuring, cozy nooks and warm wood accents combined with overhight ceilings on the main. Whether you're entertaining friends, playing in the garden, or enjoying a quiet sunset, this home makes everyday moments feel a little magical. A rare blend of vintage charm, flexible living, and feel-good spaces—all wrapped up in one. Zoning is COR1 for the developer looking for a property with solid future potential.
For sale
C$874,900
660 3rd St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 1W8
6beds
4baths
3,463sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1934
9,147.6 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
C$253/sqft
C$-- HOA
What's special
In-law suiteWhimsical cottageFront porchCozy nooksWarm wood accentsOriginal details
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 29, 2025 at 10:40am
Listed by:
David Hitchcock,
Royal LePage Nanaimo Realty (NanIsHwyN)
Source: VIVA,MLS®#: 996015
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 4
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Kitchen
- Level: Main,Lower,Other
Heating
- Baseboard, Forced Air, Natural Gas, Wood
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: F/S/W/D
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Dining Room, Eating Area, Storage, Workshop
- Flooring: Mixed
- Windows: Wood Frames
- Basement: Not Full Height,Walk-Out Access,With Windows,Basement Slab
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Wood Burning Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,902
- Total interior livable area: 3,463 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Driveway, RV Access/Parking
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Entry location: Main Level
- Patio & porch: Balcony/Deck
- Exterior features: Garden
- Fencing: Fenced,Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s)
Lot
- Size: 9,147.6 Square Feet
- Features: Central Location, Corner Lot, Landscaped, Recreation Nearby, Serviced, Shopping Nearby, Southern Exposure
Details
- Additional structures: Guest House, Shed(s), Workshop
- Parcel number: 003987311
- Zoning: COR1
- Zoning description: Residential/Commercial
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Character,Heritage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame Wood, Shingle-Wood
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Slab
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1934
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Municipal
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Garbage, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Nanaimo
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: C$253/sqft
- Tax assessed value: C$771,000
- Annual tax amount: C$4,735
- Date on market: 4/26/2025
- Ownership: Freehold
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
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