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2450 Nanoose Rd
PQ Nanoose Nanoose Bay V9P 9E6

$815,000
Residential beds: 4 baths: 2.0 2,378 sq. ft. built: 1982

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Status:
Sold
Sold Date:
Jan 29, 2026
Sold Price:
$815,000
Sold in:
113 days
Prop. Type:
Residential
MLS® Num:
1016120
Bedrooms:
4
Bathrooms:
2
Year Built:
1982
Discover peaceful Nanoose Bay living on this beautifully landscaped half-acre property. This updated 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home combines style, space, and versatility. The main floor features a bright living room with a sleek fireplace and a standout kitchen with rich maple cabinetry and a unique live-edge island. Two spacious bedrooms and a fully renovated bathroom complete the upper level, along with a large deck and a private covered lounge area perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The lower level offers a bright in-law suite with a second kitchen, cozy family room with wood stove, and two additional bedrooms, ideal for guests or extended family. Outside, enjoy a sparkling pool, greenhouse, and a variety of fruit trees on your own private half-acre. Located on a quiet no-through road, this home provides both privacy and convenience, with walking trails, shopping, and bus access to Parksville and Nanaimo nearby. A rare opportunity in a sought-after location.
Property Type:
Residential
Type:
Single Family Residence
Year built:
1982 (Age: 44)
Living Area:
2,378 sq. ft.
Listing General Location:
PQ Nanoose, Parksville/Qualicum
Bedrooms:
4
Bathrooms:
2.0 (Full:-/Half:-)
Lot Size:
0.51 acre(s)
Kitchens:
2
Taxes:
$4,012.25 / 2025
Construction:
Frame Wood, Insulation All
New Construction:
No
Basement:
Finished, Walk-Out Access, With Windows
Foundation:
Slab
Roof:
Asphalt Shingle
Other Structures:
Greenhouse, Storage Shed
Floor finish:
Mixed, Vinyl, Wood
Total Building Area:
2,378 sq. ft.
Total Unfinished Area:
0 sq. ft.
# Bedrooms or Dens Total:
4
# Main Level Bedrooms:
2
# Second Level Bedrooms:
0
# Third Level Bedrooms:
0
# Lower Level Bedrooms:
2
# Other Level Bedrooms:
0
# Main Level Bathrooms:
1
# Second Level Bathrooms:
0
# Third Level Bathrooms:
0
# Lower Level Bathrooms:
1
# Other Level Bathrooms:
0
# Main Level Kitchens:
1
# Second Level Kitchens:
0
# Third Level Kitchens:
0
# Lower Level Kitchens:
1
# Other Level Kitchens:
0
Living Area Lower Floor:
1,186 sq. ft.
Living Area Main Floor:
1,192 sq. ft.
Living Area Other Floor:
0 sq. ft.
Living Area 2nd Floor:
0 sq. ft.
Living Area 3rd Floor:
0 sq. ft.
Fireplaces:
2
Fireplace Details:
Electric, Wood Burning Stove
Laundry Features:
In House
Water supply:
Regional/Improvement District
Sewer:
Septic System
Cooling:
None
Heating:
Electric, Wood
Fireplace:
Yes
Pending Date:
Dec 04, 2025
Date Sold:
Jan 29, 2026
Dishwasher, Dryer, F/S/W/D, Oven/Range Electric, Range Hood, Washer
Dining Room, Storage, Swimming Pool
Balcony/Deck, Balcony/Patio, Fenced, Garden, Swimming Pool, Water Feature
Main Level
0
Yes
No
Unrestricted
Floor
Type
Size
Other
Main Floor
Living Room
17'5" × 13'6"
Main Floor
Dining Room
15'4" × 11'7"
Main Floor
Entrance
5'8" × 4'7"
Main Floor
Kitchen
11'7" × 10'
Main Floor
Bedroom - Primary
15'8" × 11'5"
Main Floor
Bedroom
15'8" × 11'4"
Lower Level
Family Room
17'5" × 13'3"
Lower Level
Kitchen
15'8" × 9'7"
Lower Level
Bedroom
11'5" × 11'5"
Lower Level
Bedroom
14'10" × 8'8"
Lower Level
Laundry
12'11" × 11'6"
Floor
Ensuite
Pieces
Other
Main Floor
No
3
7'2" x 8'3" 3-Piece
Lower Level
No
4
6'4" x 10'9" 4-Piece
Financing Notes:
CoOp; 3.5% on 1st 100k & 1.5% on bal if physical intro to property, otherwise $1000
Assessed:
786000.0
Assessment year:
2025
Jurisdiction name:
Alberni Rural (769)
Legal Description:
LOT 2, PLAN VIP50716, DISTRICT LOT 130, NANOOSE LAND DISTRICT
Zoning:
RS1
Accessibility:
Primary Bedroom on Main
Number of 2 piece baths:
0
Number of 3 piece baths:
1
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
Occupancy:
Vacant
Property Condition:
Resale
Exposure / Faces:
See Remarks
Layout:
Main Level Entry with Lower Level(s)
Attached Garage:
No
Carport Spaces:
0
Garage Spaces:
0
Garage:
No
Parking Features:
Driveway
Total Parking Spaces:
4
Road Surface Type:
Paved
Date Listed:
Oct 08, 2025
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Listed by Royal LePage Parksville-Qualicum Beach Realty (PK), sold on January, 2026
Data was last updated April 2, 2026 at 04:05 AM (UTC)
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