1085 Tara Cres
Parksville, BC V9P2W5
$899,800
Property Details
Property & Lot
- Sub-type
- House
- Lot size
- 7,405 square feet
- Zoning
- Residential
RS1
Ownership & Fees
- Property type
- Detached House
- Ownership
- Freehold
- Annual property tax
- $4,354
Interior
- Heating
- Heat Pump, Baseboard heaters, Electric
- Cooling / A/C
- Air Conditioned
- Fireplace
- Yes (2)
Parking
- Total spaces
- 6
Room Dimensions
| Room | Level | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Utility room | Lower level | 18'11 x 11'11 |
| Ensuite | Lower level | 2-Piece |
| Bedroom | Lower level | 18'11 x 15'11 |
| Other | Lower level | 18'5 x 30'1 |
| Ensuite | Main level | 3-Piece |
| Primary Bedroom | Main level | 11'11 x 17'4 |
| Bathroom | Main level | 4-Piece |
| Bedroom | Main level | 9'6 x 15'5 |
| Living room | Main level | 9'6 x 18'5 |
| Dining room | Main level | 10'9 x 10'4 |
| Kitchen | Main level | 13'7 x 10'1 |
| Den | Main level | 13'7 x 13'10 |
Listing Information
- MLS®
- 1042598
- Listed
- July 8, 2026
- Time on market
- On the market for 54 days
- Data last synced
- August 28, 2026
Listing provided by: RE/MAX Camosun · Data source: CREA DDF.
Description
A rare opportunity offered by the original owner! This custom-built French Creek rancher delivers the perfect blend of charm and convenience— plus, the full height basement is the best of both worlds. Enjoy one-level living, thoughtfully designed with 9’ ceilings, crown moulding, transom windows, river rock accents, and wood cabinetry; the home exudes warmth and character throughout. The bright kitchen features under-cabinet lighting, a convenient island, and an adjacent office nook. The primary suite includes a walk-in closet plus laundry, while the main bath adorns a jetted soaker tub, and sun tube. Take note of the heat pump, double garage, plenty of storage cabinets, and a NEW roof! The lower level hosts a variety of options with its separate entrance and bathroom; workshop (240v plugs), rental suite/guest accom, hobby/rec room, etc! Outside, enjoy front and rear covered decks, a fenced yard, garden shed w/ power+sink, and an impressive amount of parking for RVs, boats, and more. (id:63159)
Values & Trends
This listing
$458/sqft
Building average
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No other active listings in this building
French Creek average
$544/sqft
19 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
Nearest station: Qualicum Beach
16°C
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Humidity 73%
Wind WSW 4 km/h
Tonight
13°
Tuesday
19°
Tuesday night
14°
Wednesday
16°
Wednesday night
11°
Thursday
17°
Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada.
Population
13,642
(2021 Census)
+9.5% since 2016
Density: 939.5/km²
Dwellings: 7,105
Median household income: $66,500
After-tax: $61,200
Immigrant population: 17.1%
Top countries of origin (% of total population)
- United Kingdom6.7% · 915
- Germany1.6% · 215
- Philippines1.5% · 210
- United States of America1.4% · 195
- Netherlands0.7% · 90
- China0.4% · 50
- Korea, South0.3% · 45
- South Africa, Republic of0.3% · 35
Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.
Location Accessibility
Our own metric — not an official Walk Score®.
Amenities
19
3/9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oceanside Elementary | Elementary | 375 m |
| Pass/Woodwinds Alternate | Secondary | 2.4 km |
| Ecole Secondaire Ballenas Secondary | Secondary | 2.5 km |
| Arrowview Elementary | Elementary | 3.2 km |
| Springwood Elementary | Elementary | 3.9 km |
| Kwalikum Secondary | Secondary | 5.6 km |
| Errington Elementary | Elementary | 6.1 km |
| Qualicum Beach Elementary | Elementary | 8.3 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 (3)
- Sam's Sushi Bar · 890 Wembley Road282 m
- French Creek Bistro · 894 Wembley Road294 m
- Salt Pizzeria767 m
Parks (5+)
- Blue Water Place Community Park · 1053 Blue Water Place361 m
- Lee Road 1 Community Park506 m
- Lee Road Community Park · 943 Lee Road West522 m
- Lee Road Community Trail590 m
- Sanika Close Community Park · 900 Sanika Close679 m
Gyms (1)
- KIS · West Island Highway778 m
Nearby places data: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
School district: Qualicum (SD69)
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