1071 Old Victoria Rd
Nanaimo, BC V9R6R4
$849,000
Property Details
Property & Lot
- Sub-type
- House
- Lot size
- 0.95 acres
- Zoning
- Residential
Ownership & Fees
- Property type
- Detached House
- Ownership
- Freehold
- Annual property tax
- $5,631
Interior
- Heating
- Forced air, Wood
- Cooling / A/C
- None
- Fireplace
- Yes (2)
Exterior & Lot
- Waterfront
- Waterfront on river
Parking
- Total spaces
- 5
Room Dimensions
| Room | Level | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Utility room | Lower level | 6'11 x 8'7 |
| Laundry room | Lower level | 5'4 x 6'11 |
| Bedroom | Lower level | 9'3 x 9'7 |
| Bedroom | Lower level | 10'8 x 13'3 |
| Primary Bedroom | Lower level | 11'1 x 17'4 |
| Bathroom | Lower level | 4-Piece |
| Bathroom | Main level | 4-Piece |
| Family room | Lower level | 11'5 x 19'6 |
| Entrance | Main level | 6'6 x 9'7 |
| Living room | Main level | 9'6 x 9'7 |
| Living room | Main level | 13'6 x 14'6 |
| Dining room | Main level | 13'6 |
| Kitchen | Main level | 10'2 x 12'1 |
| Dining nook | Main level | 5'4 x 7'6 |
Listing Information
- MLS®
- 1042957
- Listed
- July 13, 2026
- Time on market
- On the market for 49 days
- Data last synced
- August 28, 2026
Listing provided by: Royal LePage Island Living (QU) · Data source: CREA DDF.
Description
Welcome to your own private retreat, where nature and comfort come together on a stunning one-acre property backing onto a peaceful fish-bearing river. Tucked away in a tranquil setting just minutes from downtown Nanaimo and the beach, this lovingly maintained home offers the perfect balance of country serenity and city convenience. Thoughtful architectural details and soaring vaulted ceilings create a bright, inviting main living space that opens onto an expansive wraparound deck, an ideal place to relax, entertain, or simply take in the sights and sounds of nature. Enjoy exceptional privacy while watching herons, eagles, hawks, and hummingbirds that regularly visit this beautiful riverside setting. The lower level features three spacious bedrooms, a generous family room with a cozy wood-burning stove for cooler evenings, a dedicated laundry room, and access to a covered deck that extends your living space outdoors. Follow the gently winding path to the river, where you'll discover a large workshop complete with its own wood stove and a rooftop deck—perfect for hobbies, creative projects, or a unique gathering place with an incredible natural backdrop. Offering space, privacy, and an unforgettable setting, this exceptional property delivers the best of country living without sacrificing the convenience of being just minutes from shopping, restaurants, schools, and Nanaimo's beautiful waterfront. (id:63159)
Values & Trends
This listing
$421/sqft
Building average
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No other active listings in this building
Chase River average
$420/sqft
12 active listing(s)
Per-stall/locker dollar values aren't itemized in our data source — shown as included/not indicated only, not a fabricated estimate. $/sqft averages are computed live from other active listings, not a third-party model.
Location Insights
Weather
15°C
Partly Cloudy
Humidity 85%
Wind N 2 km/h
Tonight
12°
Tuesday
21°
Tuesday night
14°
Wednesday
16°
Wednesday night
11°
Thursday
17°
Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada.
Population
99,863
(2021 Census)
+10.3% since 2016
Density: 1,104.1/km²
Dwellings: 45,138
Median household income: $75,500
After-tax: $68,500
Immigrant population: 16.1%
Top countries of origin (% of total population)
- United Kingdom3.5% · 3,495
- China1.3% · 1,285
- United States of America1.2% · 1,155
- India1.1% · 1,075
- Philippines1% · 1,040
- Germany0.6% · 635
- Korea, South0.5% · 470
- Viet Nam0.5% · 455
Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.
Location Accessibility
Our own metric — not an official Walk Score®.
Amenities
33
6/9 categories nearby
Transit
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Not enough data yet
How this is calculated
Amenities: points awarded per category (restaurants, cafes, grocery, parks, shopping, gyms, pharmacies, banks/ATMs, healthcare) based on distance to the nearest one — 3 points under 200m, 2 points under 500m, 1 point under 800m — summed across all 9 categories and scaled to 0–100.
Transit: based on the number of transit stops within 800m and their mode (SkyTrain weighted highest, then streetcar/ferry, then bus). This reflects stop type and count only — our data doesn't include how often a route actually runs, so frequency is never factored in.
Both scores depend on how much of the surrounding area has been synced from OpenStreetMap and TransLink's GTFS feed. A lower score can mean fewer amenities nearby, or simply that this area hasn't been fully synced yet — not a confident measurement of the location itself.
Nearby Schools
| School | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fulford Community Elementary | Elementary | 389 m |
| Park Avenue Elementary | Elementary | 1.5 km |
| Chase River Elementary | Elementary | 1.6 km |
| Bayview Elementary | Elementary | 2.0 km |
| Learning Alternatives | Secondary | 2.3 km |
| John Barsby Secondary | Secondary | 2.3 km |
| Georgia Avenue Elementary | Elementary | 2.8 km |
| Cinnabar Valley Elementary | Elementary | 2.8 km |
Schools shown by distance from this property. This does not indicate school catchment or enrollment eligibility — contact the school district to confirm catchment boundaries.
Nearby Transit
No TransLink stops within an ~10-minute walk.
Nearby Places
Restaurants (5+)
- Bold Knight Restaurant · 1140 Trans-Canada Highway365 m
- Sam's Noodle Bar558 m
- Sushi Waa · 50 Tenth Street559 m
- Smitty's648 m
- Maggie's Seafood Market Fish & Chips733 m
Cafes (2)
- Calico Cat Tea House · 1081 Haliburton Street240 m
- Tim Hortons · 48 Tenth Street619 m
Parks (3)
- Chase River Estuary Park · 1160 Trans-Canada Highway409 m
- Ninth Street Park678 m
- Applegreen Park · 309 Applegreen Avenue703 m
Gyms (1)
- Anytime Fitness569 m
Pharmacies (2)
- Rexall573 m
- Pharmasave723 m
Banks & ATMs (1)
- Coastal Community Credit Union547 m
Nearby places data: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
School district: Nanaimo-Ladysmith (SD68)
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