Property Type: Detached HouseOwnership: Freehold

1278 Lynn Rd

Tofino, BC V0R2Z0

$2,099,000

4 bed2 bath4 parking1,654 sqftBuilt 1999
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Property Details

Property & Lot

Sub-type
House
Lot size
17,857 square feet
Zoning
Residential

RA-1

Ownership & Fees

Property type
Detached House
Ownership
Freehold
Annual property tax
$7,675.99

Interior

Heating
Baseboard heaters, Electric
Cooling / A/C
None
Fireplace
None

Parking

Total spaces
4 — uncovered indicated
Features
Stall

Room Dimensions

RoomLevelDimensions
Dining roomAdditional Accommodation5'6 x 9'6
KitchenAdditional Accommodation11'6 x 6'0
Living roomAdditional Accommodation6'0 x 9'6
StorageOther7'7 x 11'3
BedroomAdditional Accommodation11'6 x 11'11
BathroomAdditional Accommodation6'10 x 8'2
BedroomSecond level7'2 x 12'10
BedroomSecond level11'6 x 11'6
Primary BedroomSecond level11'4 x 11'8
BathroomSecond level7'0 x 11'5
Laundry roomMain level4'5 x 6'1
Living roomMain level12'0 x 12'10
KitchenMain level10'9 x 14'1
Dining roomMain level10'2 x 14'0

Listing Information

MLS®
1034444
Listed
May 6, 2026
Time on market
On the market for 117 days
Data last synced
August 28, 2026

Listing provided by: RE/MAX Mid-Island Realty (Tfno) · Data source: CREA DDF.

Description

Charming custom built home + in-law suite located on 0.41 acres across from North Chesterman Beach - Tofino's most desirable location. This property has everything you need in a beach home: 3 bedrooms, outdoor shower, sun-soaked deck and custom built storage shed for your surfboards & bikes. With an open concept layout, vaulted wood ceilings and window lined walls, it is a bright & inviting space no matter the weather. The 1 bed, 1 bath in-law suite has a full kitchen + private entrance and is a perfect rental suite for a caretaker or Airbnb. Alternatively the in-law suite can be part of the main home, adding a 4th bedroom, bathroom and family room to the space. RA-1 zoning permits addition of a cabin and there is ample room to do so. Outdoors you will find a balance of lawn and rainforest, providing endless fun for pets and kids. With accessibility features like entrance ramp + ground floor bedroom & living spaces, you can enjoy multi generational living. This property checks all the boxes, whether you are looking for a lifestyle change, beach retreat, family property or investment. The beach is only steps away! Time to make your westcoast dreams come true. (id:63159)

Values & Trends

This listing

$1,269/sqft

Building average

No other active listings in this building

Tofino average

$946/sqft

14 active listing(s)

Parking: 4 stall(s) includedStorage locker: Not indicated

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

Mainly Sunny

12°C

Mainly Sunny

Humidity 98%

Wind W 6 km/h

Tonight

13°

Tuesday

15°

Tuesday night

14°

Wednesday

14°

Wednesday night

12°

Thursday

16°

Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada.

Population

2,516

(2021 Census)

+27.9% since 2016

Density: 238.3/km²

Dwellings: 1,205

Median household income: $85,000

After-tax: $75,500

Immigrant population: 9.9%

Top countries of origin (% of total population)

  • United Kingdom1.6% · 40
  • United States of America1.4% · 35
  • Germany0.6% · 15
  • France0.4% · 10

Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.

Nearby Schools

SchoolTypeDistance
Wickaninnish Community SchoolElementary3.6 km
Maaqtusiis Secondary(Independent)Secondary20.8 km
Maaqtusiis Elementary(Independent)Elementary22.3 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.

School district: Pacific Rim (SD70)

Mortgage & Ownership Cost Calculator

Minimum required: 20.0% ($419,800) — 5% under $500K, 10% up to $1.5M, 20% at/above $1.5M.

Financial Ledger

Net mortgage (loan + CMHC insurance)$1,679,200.00
Periodic payment — Principal & Interest (monthly)$10,833.63
Additional monthly expenses (strata, tax, utilities, etc.)$722.67
Total monthly cost$11,556.29
Interest paid over 5-yr term$481,263.55
Balance at end of term$1,510,445.83

Rates based on Bank of Canada benchmark data.

Financial Summary

Minimum down payment$419,800
Stress test qualifying rate8.09%
Payment you must qualify for$12,912.46

Cash Needed at Closing

Minimum down payment$419,800
Estimated BC PTT$40,970
Legal / closing costs (typical estimate)$1,500
Total cash needed$462,270

Minimum down payment: 5% on the first $500,000, 10% on the portion up to $1.5M, 20% at/above $1.5M. Stress test: OSFI's minimum qualifying rate, the greater of contract rate + 2% or 5.25% — this is what lenders require you to qualify at, not what you'll actually pay. Closing costs are a typical-range estimate, not a quote — actual legal fees vary. Verify all figures with a mortgage broker and lawyer before relying on them.

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