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7600 Westholme Rd
Du East Duncan Duncan V9L 6B4

$825,000
Residential beds: 2 baths: 1.0 953 sq. ft. built: 1993

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Status:
Active
Prop. Type:
Residential
MLS® Num:
961309
Bedrooms:
2
Bathrooms:
1
Year Built:
1993
This 24 acre (9.73 ha) property in rural Westholme, is less than 10 minutes from Duncan. It is part of 60+ acres on 3 separate titles. If you are looking for a farming opportunity on Vancouver Island, ten minutes from Duncan, this could be the property for you! The property has a well maintained, nicely finished 2 bed 1 bath modular home, 2 X 6 construction, on a concrete foundation, that includes a new vinyl covered deck, carport, newly painted interior, and new gravel road. There are 2 potential building sites, with a second septic system installed, to construct your dream home and or farm buildings. The farmlands are used for haycutting and have been grazed when winter water levels subside. Fields are suited to forage and corn production and with re-installation of sub-surface drainage, the property could be used for many other agricultural purposes. This location is perfect for nature enthusiasts who value privacy, the outdoors, and abundant wildlife.
Property Type:
Residential
Type:
Single Family Residence
Year built:
1993 (Age: 31)
Close Price Lease Total:
Existing Lease Expiry:
Living Area:
953 sq. ft.
Listing General Location:
Du East Duncan, Duncan
Bedrooms:
2
Bathrooms:
1.0 (Full:-/Half:-)
Lot Size:
24.04 acre(s)
Kitchens:
1
Taxes:
Construction:
Insulation: Ceiling, Insulation: Walls, Vinyl Siding
New Construction:
No
Basement:
Crawl Space
Foundation:
Other
Electricity:
Yes
Roof:
Asphalt Shingle
Levels:
1
Ceiling Heights:
Floor finish:
Mixed
Total Building Area:
953 sq. ft.
Total Unfinished Area:
0 sq. ft.
Commercial Area:
# Bedrooms or Dens Total:
2
# Main Level Bedrooms:
2
# Second Level Bedrooms:
0
# Third Level Bedrooms:
0
# Lower Level Bedrooms:
0
# Other Level Bedrooms:
0
# Main Level Bathrooms:
1
# Second Level Bathrooms:
0
# Third Level Bathrooms:
0
# Lower Level Bathrooms:
0
# Other Level Bathrooms:
0
# Main Level Kitchens:
1
# Second Level Kitchens:
0
# Third Level Kitchens:
0
# Lower Level Kitchens:
0
# Other Level Kitchens:
0
Living Area Lower Floor:
0 sq. ft.
Living Area Main Floor:
953 sq. ft.
Living Area Other Floor:
0 sq. ft.
Living Area 2nd Floor:
0 sq. ft.
Living Area 3rd Floor:
0 sq. ft.
Fireplaces:
0
Laundry Features:
In House
Water supply:
Well: Drilled
Sewer:
Septic System
Cooling:
None
Heating:
Electric, Forced Air
Fireplace:
No
Pending Date:
Balcony/Deck, Fencing: Partial, Garden
Mountain(s), Valley
Ground Level
0
Yes
No
Unrestricted
Floor
Type
Size
Other
Main Floor
Main Floor
Main Floor
Main Floor
Main Floor
Main Floor
Main Floor
Main Floor
Main Floor
Floor
Ensuite
Pieces
Other
Main Floor
Financing Notes:
Assessed:
Assessment year:
Approximate Inventory Value:
Fixed Equipment Approx. Value:
Goodwill Approx. Value:
Gross Income:
Net Operating Income:
Association Fee:
Association Fee Frequency:
Jurisdiction name:
District of North Cowichan
Legal Description:
Zoning:
A1 and A2
Units in Building:
Units in Community:
Number of 2 piece baths:
0
Number of 3 piece baths:
0
Number of 4 piece baths:
1
Number of 5 piece baths:
0
Number of 2 piece Ensuites:
0
Number of 3 piece Ensuites:
0
Number of 4 piece Ensuites:
0
Property Condition:
Resale
Utilities:
Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Garbage, Phone Connected, Recycling
Exposure / Faces:
East
Layout:
Rancher
Lot Site Features:
Acreage, Easy Access, Level, Pasture, Rural Setting, Shopping Nearby, Southern Exposure
Attached Garage:
No
Carport Spaces:
1
Garage Spaces:
0
Garage:
No
Parking Features:
Carport, Driveway, Guest, Open
Total Parking Spaces:
10
Road Surface Type:
Paved
Total Units:
Date Listed:
Apr 22, 2024
Original Price:
825000.0
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Listed by One Percent Realty Ltd.
Data was last updated December 26, 2024 at 10:05 AM (UTC)
Area Statistics
Listings on market:
129
Avg list price:
$885,000
Min list price:
$159,900
Max list price:
$3,900,000
Avg days on market:
92
Min days on market:
4
Max days on market:
547
Avg price per sq.ft.:
$416.63
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type and located in Du East Duncan. Average values are derived using median calculations.

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