Victoria BC Best Lakefront Properties
296 Cilaire Dr
Na Departure Bay
Nanaimo
V9S 3E8
$1,788,800
Residential
beds: 5
baths: 5.0
4,219 sq. ft.
built: 1990
- Status:
- Active
- Prop. Type:
- Residential
- MLS® Num:
- 1029972
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Year Built:
- 1990
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Custom-built West Coast Contemporary residence in Nanaimo’s highly sought-after Departure Bay, offered for the first time. This beautifully designed 6 bed, 5 bath home offers exceptional space for large or multi-generational living. A grand entry with soaring vaulted ceilings and a striking double staircase sets the tone, while multiple living areas—including formal living, family, and rec room with bar—provide flexibility for both everyday comfort and entertaining. Elegant fireplaces add warmth and character throughout. Thoughtfully laid out with timeless architectural design, this home is filled with natural light and designed for lifestyle and function. A rare opportunity to own a well-loved, one-owner home in a prime location. A true blend of luxury, space, and legacy living. Verify all measurements if fundamental to purchase. Open House Mar 28 & 29 12:00-4:00 PM
- Property Type:
- Residential
- Type:
- Single Family Residence
- Year built:
- 1990 (Age: 36)
- Close Price Lease Total:
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- Existing Lease Expiry:
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- Living Area:
- 4,219 sq. ft.392 m2
- Listing General Location:
- Na Departure Bay, Nanaimo
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 5.0 (Full:-/Half:-)
- Lot Size:
- 15,105 sq. ft.1,403 m2
- Kitchens:
- 1
- Home Style:
- California
- Taxes:
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- Construction:
- Stucco
- New Construction:
- No
- Basement:
- Crawl Space, Finished, Full, Walk-Out Access, With Windows
- Foundation:
- Slab
- Roof:
- Asphalt Shingle
- Other Structures:
- Gazebo, Guest Accommodations
- Ceiling Heights:
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- Total Building Area:
- 4,219 sq. ft.392 m2
- Total Unfinished Area:
- 0 sq. ft.0 m2
- Commercial Area:
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- # Bedrooms or Dens Total:
- 5
- # Main Level Bedrooms:
- 0
- # Second Level Bedrooms:
- 4
- # Third Level Bedrooms:
- 0
- # Lower Level Bedrooms:
- 1
- # Other Level Bedrooms:
- 0
- # Main Level Bathrooms:
- 1
- # Second Level Bathrooms:
- 2
- # Third Level Bathrooms:
- 0
- # Lower Level Bathrooms:
- 2
- # 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:
- 1,238 sq. ft.115 m2
- Living Area Main Floor:
- 1,630 sq. ft.151 m2
- Living Area Other Floor:
- 0 sq. ft.0 m2
- Living Area 2nd Floor:
- 1,600 sq. ft.149 m2
- Living Area 3rd Floor:
- 0 sq. ft.0 m2
- Fireplaces:
- 2
- Fireplace Details:
- Gas
- Laundry Features:
- In House
- Water supply:
- Municipal
- Sewer:
- Sewer Connected
- Cooling:
- Air Conditioning
- Heating:
- Forced Air
- Fireplace:
- Yes
- Pending Date:
- Signup
- City, Mountain(s), Ocean
- Main Level
- 0
- Yes
- No
- Unrestricted
- Floor
- Type
- Size
- Other
- Floor
- Ensuite
- Pieces
- 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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- Jurisdiction name:
- City of Nanaimo
- Legal Description:
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- Units in Building:
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- Units in Community:
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- Number of 2 piece baths:
- 2
- 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:
- 1
- Other Equipment:
- Central Vacuum
- Occupancy:
- Owner
- Property Condition:
- Resale
- Exposure / Faces:
- See Remarks
- Layout:
- Main Level Entry with Lower/Upper Lvl(s)
- Lot Site Features:
- Central Location, Cleared, Family-Oriented Neighbourhood, Landscaped, Quiet Area, Recreation Nearby, Serviced, Shopping Nearby, Walk on Waterfront
- Attached Garage:
- No
- Carport Spaces:
- 0
- Garage Spaces:
- 3
- Garage:
- Yes
- Parking Features:
- Garage Triple
- Total Parking Spaces:
- 6
- Road Surface Type:
- Paved
- Total Units:
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- Date Listed:
- Mar 25, 2026
- Original Price:
- 1788800.0
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3 Car Garage and Driveway
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California Style Entrance
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Wrap around Deck from Family Room
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Wrap around deck from Laundry to eating nook
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Stairway to second floor
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Reading nook in Primary Bedroom
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Deck on second floor with Jacuzzi connections
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Data was last updated March 28, 2026 at 10:05 AM (UTC)
Area Statistics
- Listings on market:
- 55
- Avg list price:
- $849,000
- Min list price:
- $319,900
- Max list price:
- $1,788,800
- Avg days on market:
- 35
- Min days on market:
- 3
- Max days on market:
- 309
- Avg price per sq.ft.:
- $421.78
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type
and located in
Na Departure Bay. Average values are
derived using median calculations. This data is not produced by
the MLS® system.
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