Victoria BC Waterfront Real Estate
256 Forbes Dr
Thetis Island
V0R 2Y0
$1,588,800
Residential
beds: 2
baths: 2.0
1,553 sq. ft.
built: 1991
- Status:
- Active
- Prop. Type:
- Residential
- MLS® Num:
- 1049025
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Year Built:
- 1991
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A Rare Waterfront Sanctuary on Thetis Island!
This 2.57 acre property offers 300+feet of low bank oceanfront on the island's sought after west side, with mature landscaping, sweeping water views and spectacular sunsets. Enjoy true privacy and freedom to disconnect, just minutes from the ferry and float plane dock. The renovated 1,500+ sq ft custom cottage features one bedroom, two bathrooms, a guest house and workshop with handcrafted millwork and warm, timeless finishes. A newly built shop/garage adds space for boats and equipment. A reliable well, UV ion purification and professional septic system support comfortable year round living. Kayak, paddleboard, boat or simply relax by the water. With daily float plane service, water taxi from Vancouver and two nearby marinas, island life is remarkably accessible. Some properties are purchased - other become part of your story. This is one of those places.
- Property Type:
- Residential
- Type:
- Single Family Residence
- Year built:
- 1991 (Age: 35)
- Close Price Lease Total:
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- Existing Lease Expiry:
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- Living Area:
- 1,553.07 sq. ft.
- Listing General Location:
- Isl Thetis Island, Islands
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 2.0 (Full:-/Half:-)
- Lot Size:
- 2.57 acre(s)
- Kitchens:
- 1
- Home Style:
- Cottage/Cabin
- Taxes:
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- Building Features:
- Basement, Bike Storage
- Construction:
- Frame Wood, Insulation: Ceiling, Insulation: Walls, Shingle-Wood
- New Construction:
- No
- Basement:
- Partially Finished
- Foundation:
- Concrete Perimeter, Stone
- Electricity:
- Yes
- Roof:
- Metal
- Other Structures:
- Guest Accommodations, Workshop
- Ceiling Heights:
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- Floor finish:
- Mixed, Tile
- Total Building Area:
- 1,553.07 sq. ft.
- Total Unfinished Area:
- 0 sq. ft.
- Commercial Area:
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- # Bedrooms or Dens Total:
- 2
- # Main Level Bedrooms:
- 1
- # Second Level Bedrooms:
- 0
- # Third Level Bedrooms:
- 0
- # Lower Level Bedrooms:
- 0
- # Other Level Bedrooms:
- 1
- # 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:
- 459.54 sq. ft.
- Living Area Main Floor:
- 1,093.53 sq. ft.
- Living Area Other Floor:
- 0 sq. ft.
- Living Area 2nd Floor:
- 0 sq. ft.
- Living Area 3rd Floor:
- 0 sq. ft.
- Fireplaces:
- 1
- Fireplace Details:
- Wood Burning
- Laundry Features:
- In House
- Water supply:
- Well: Drilled
- Sewer:
- Septic System
- Cooling:
- HVAC
- Heating:
- Baseboard, Electric, Heat Pump, Wood
- Fireplace:
- Yes
- Warranty:
- No
- Pending Date:
- Signup
- Dryer, Oven/Range Electric, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Filters
- Breakfast Nook, Closet Organizer, Dining Room, Dining/Living Combo, Eating Area, Soaker Tub, Storage, Workshop
- Aluminum Frames, Bay Window(s), Blinds, Screens, Skylight(s), Window Coverings
- Balcony, Balcony/Deck, Balcony/Patio, Garden, Lighting
- Mountain(s), Ocean
- Ocean Front
- Ground Level
- 0
- Yes
- No
- Unrestricted
- Floor
- Type
- 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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- Jurisdiction name:
- Duncan Rural (765)
- Legal Description:
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- Zoning:
- R1
- Accessibility:
- Accessible Entrance, 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:
- 2
- 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:
- 0
- Property Condition:
- Resale
- Utilities:
- Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Phone Available
- Exposure / Faces:
- West
- Layout:
- Rancher
- Lot Site Features:
- Acreage, Dock/Moorage, Landscaped, Marina Nearby, No Through Road, Park Setting, Private, Quiet Area, Rural Setting, Sloped, Southern Exposure, Walk on Waterfront, Wooded
- Attached Garage:
- No
- Carport Spaces:
- 0
- Garage Spaces:
- 2
- Garage:
- Yes
- Parking Features:
- Additional Parking, Driveway, Garage Double, Open, RV Access/Parking
- Total Parking Spaces:
- 9
- Road Surface Type:
- Paved
- Total Units:
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- Date Listed:
- Sep 08, 2026
- Original Price:
- 1588800.0
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Listed by Angell, Hasman & Associates Realty
Data was last updated September 9, 2026 at 04:05 AM (UTC)
Area Statistics
- Listings on market:
- 293
- Avg list price:
- $695,000
- Min list price:
- $87,000
- Max list price:
- $15,488,000
- Avg days on market:
- 125
- Min days on market:
- 3
- Max days on market:
- 897
- Avg price per sq.ft.:
- $542.23
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type
and located in
Islands. Average values are
derived using median calculations. This data is not produced by
the MLS® system.
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