Gulf Islands property for sale
489 Arbutus Spur
GI Sidney Island
Sidney Island
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$2,395,000
Residential
beds: 3
baths: 2.0
2,118 sq. ft.
built: 2010
- Status:
- Active
- Prop. Type:
- Residential
- MLS® Num:
- 1029254
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Year Built:
- 2010
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Rare south-facing walk-on waterfront on Sidney Island—3.13 acres with 455 ft of beachfront, bordered by conservancy land on one side and only one neighbour, offering exceptional privacy. Located at the end of Arbutus Spur, this timeless single-level West Coast home by Rob Parsons spans 2,100 sq.ft. with 3 beds and 2 baths, warm fir flooring, and a bright open layout capturing ocean views. Well equipped for off-grid living with solar, inverter, generator, hot water on demand, Blaze King wood stove, and stone fireplace, this turnkey property is ideal as a full-time residence or island retreat. Features include two flagstone patios, cedar sauna, established garden, high-producing well, carport, and workshop. Sidney Island offers a marina, airstrip, beaches, trails, orchard, swimming pond, and over 1,300 acres of shared natural lands.
- Property Type:
- Residential
- Type:
- Single Family Residence
- Year built:
- 2010 (Age: 16)
- Close Price Lease Total:
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- Existing Lease Expiry:
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- Living Area:
- 2,118 sq. ft.197 m2
- Main Building Living Area:
- 2,118 sq. ft.197 m2
- Listing General Location:
- GI Sidney Island, Gulf Islands
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 2.0 (Full:-/Half:-)
- Lot Size:
- 3.13 acre(s)1.27 hectare(s)
- Kitchens:
- 1
- Home Style:
- West Coast
- Taxes:
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- Construction:
- Frame Wood, Insulation: Ceiling, Insulation: Walls, Wood
- New Construction:
- No
- Basement:
- Crawl Space
- Foundation:
- Concrete Perimeter
- Roof:
- Metal
- Levels:
- 0
- Number of Storeys:
- 0
- Number of Buildings:
- 0
- Other Structures:
- Greenhouse, Storage Shed, Workshop
- Ceiling Heights:
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- Floor finish:
- Wood
- Total Building Area:
- 2,822 sq. ft.262 m2
- Total Unfinished Area:
- 704 sq. ft.65.4 m2
- Commercial Area:
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- # Bedrooms or Dens Total:
- 3
- # Main Level Bedrooms:
- 3
- # Second Level Bedrooms:
- 0
- # Third Level Bedrooms:
- 0
- # Lower Level Bedrooms:
- 0
- # Other Level Bedrooms:
- 0
- # Main Level Bathrooms:
- 2
- # 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.0 m2
- Living Area Main Floor:
- 2,118 sq. ft.197 m2
- Living Area Other Floor:
- 0 sq. ft.0 m2
- Living Area 2nd Floor:
- 0 sq. ft.0 m2
- Living Area 3rd Floor:
- 0 sq. ft.0 m2
- Fireplaces:
- 1
- Fireplace Details:
- Living Room, Wood Burning
- Laundry Features:
- In House
- Water supply:
- Well: Drilled
- Sewer:
- Septic System
- Cooling:
- None
- Heating:
- Forced Air, Propane, Solar, Wood
- Fireplace:
- Yes
- Pending Date:
- Signup
- Dryer, Oven/Range Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
- Dining/Living Combo, Soaker Tub, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Mountain(s), Ocean
- Ocean Front
- Sidney Island is a private island - arrangements must be made prior to visit. Please contact Nicholas Bardon 250-686-5064
- Other
- Ground Level
- 0
- Aquariums, Birds, Caged Mammals, Cats OK, Dogs OK
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- Yes
- Yes
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- Some Rentals
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- Floor
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- Size
- Other
- Financing Notes:
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- Assessed:
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- Assessment year:
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- Approximate Inventory Value:
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- Fixed Equipment Approx. Value:
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- Goodwill Approx. Value:
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- Gross Income:
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- Net Operating Income:
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- Association Fee:
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- Association Fee Frequency:
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- Association Fee Includes:
- Caretaker, Property Management
- Association Fee Year:
- 2026
- Jurisdiction name:
- Gulf Islands Rural (763)
- Legal Description:
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- Accessibility:
- Ground Level Main Floor, Primary Bedroom on Main
- Units in Building:
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- Units in Community:
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- Number of 2 piece baths:
- 0
- Number of 3 piece baths:
- 1
- Number of 4 piece baths:
- 0
- Number of 5 piece baths:
- 0
- Number of 2 piece Ensuites:
- 0
- Number of 3 piece Ensuites:
- 0
- Number of 4 piece Ensuites:
- 1
- Property Condition:
- Resale
- Exposure / Faces:
- South
- Layout:
- Rancher
- Lot Site Features:
- Acreage, Dock/Moorage, Easy Access, Landscaped, Marina Nearby, No Through Road, Park Setting, Quiet Area, Recreation Nearby, Rural Setting, Southern Exposure, Walk on Waterfront
- Attached Garage:
- No
- Carport Spaces:
- 1
- Garage Spaces:
- 0
- Garage:
- No
- Parking Features:
- Carport, Detached, Driveway, RV Access/Parking
- Total Parking Spaces:
- 4
- Road Frontage Type:
- Marine
- Road Surface Type:
- Paved
- Common Parking Spaces:
- 0
- LCP Parking Spaces:
- 0
- Lot Parking Spaces:
- 0
- Total Units:
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- Date Listed:
- Mar 25, 2026
- Original Price:
- 2395000.0
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Data was last updated March 28, 2026 at 10:05 AM (UTC)
Area Statistics
- Listings on market:
- 10
- Avg list price:
- $1,222,500
- Min list price:
- $459,000
- Max list price:
- $4,195,000
- Avg days on market:
- 137
- Min days on market:
- 2
- Max days on market:
- 367
- Avg price per sq.ft.:
- $742.55
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type
and located in
GI Sidney Island. Average values are
derived using median calculations. This data is not produced by
the MLS® system.
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