Discover a rare investment gem with this 1934 character home offering three separate living spaces, ideal for multigenerational living or strong income potential. The main home retains its vintage charm with cozy nooks, warm wood accents, and overheight ceilings, while the in-law suite and whimsical detached cottage offer flexibility for guests, rentals, or grown-up kids. The property is zoned COR1, making it a smart choice for developers seeking future value in a growing area. Enjoy front and back porches with views of Mt. Benson, a powered studio for hobbies or home office, and lush, private gardens. Full of personality and possibilities, this home blends current rental income options with long-term development potential, all while offering that hard-to-find storybook charm. Steps from amenities but with the cozy vibe of a retreat, this is your chance to own a flexible property with heart—and a future.
For sale
C$822,500
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$238/sqft
C$-- HOA
What's special
Cozy nooksWarm wood accentsOverheight ceilingsIn-law suiteWhimsical detached cottageFront and back porchesLush private gardens
- 93 days
- on Zillow |
- 91 |
- 6 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 05, 2025 at 09:38am
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$238/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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