This beautifully positioned, 0.88-acre, west-facing high-bank waterfront property offers ocean views and vibrant sunsets. Enjoy ocean-facing decks, where you can watch eagles soar, listen for passing whales, or find a perfect spot to practice yoga. The 2-bedroom, wood-sided home features a metal roof and blends effortlessly into its natural West Coast surroundings. Inside, vaulted ceilings, skylights, and an airy, light palette create a relaxed bohemian feel. The open layout connects the kitchen to the dining and living areas, making the most of the stunning natural views. The primary bedroom enjoys ocean vistas and a skylit bathroom with a clawfoot tub perfect for stargazing. The second bedroom includes custom fir cabinets and a loft for extra storage. Comfort features include two heat pumps, an automatic generator, a UV light/filter system, custom blinds, a carport, and a septic alarm. A detached 12×8-foot studio adds flexible space. It’s all within a short stroll to beach access.
For sale
C$879,000
851 Canso Rd, Nanaimo, BC V0R 1X2
2beds
1baths
1,064sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1982
0.88 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
C$826/sqft
C$-- HOA
What's special
West-facing high-bank waterfront propertyOcean viewsVibrant sunsetsOcean-facing decksVaulted ceilingsAiry light paletteOpen layout
- 119 days
- on Zillow |
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: June 10, 2025 at 09:20am
Listed by:
Tina Lynch,
Royal LePage Nanaimo Realty Gabriola,
Guy Parcher,
Royal LePage Nanaimo Realty Gabriola
Source: VIVA,MLS®#: 992786
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Heating
- Baseboard, Electric, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Air Conditioning
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, F/S/W/D, Washer
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Flooring: Mixed
- Windows: Blinds, Skylight(s)
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,064
- Total interior livable area: 1,064 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Carport, Driveway
- Carport spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Entry location: Ground Level
- Patio & porch: Balcony/Deck
- Exterior features: Low Maintenance Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City, Mountain(s), Ocean
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Ocean
- Waterfront features: Ocean Front
Lot
- Size: 0.88 Acres
- Features: Central Location, Private, Quiet Area, Rural Setting, Southern Exposure
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 003602681
- Zoning description: Residential
- Other equipment: Propane Tank
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame Wood, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1982
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Cistern
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Garbage, Recycling
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Nanaimo
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: C$826/sqft
- Tax assessed value: C$841,000
- Annual tax amount: C$3,372
- Date on market: 3/27/2025
- Listing terms: None
- Ownership: Freehold
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Unimproved
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