Property Type: Detached HouseOwnership: Freehold

1291 PICARD AVENUE

Quesnel, BC V2J1P8

$406,000

4 bed3 bath2,173 sqftBuilt 1972
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Property Details

Property & Lot

Sub-type
House
Stories
2
Lot size
0.14 acres

Ownership & Fees

Property type
Detached House
Ownership
Freehold
Annual property tax
$3,585.39 (2026)

Interior

Basement
Finished, Full
Heating
Forced air, Natural gas
Fireplace
Yes (1)

Exterior & Lot

Exterior features
Stucco

Building

Foundation
Concrete Perimeter
Roof
Asphalt shingle, Conventional

Parking

Features
Carport

Room Dimensions

RoomLevelDimensions
KitchenMain level
Dining roomMain level
Living roomMain level
Primary BedroomMain level
Bedroom 2Main level
Bedroom 3Main level
Bedroom 4Basement
Laundry roomBasement
StorageBasement
Family roomBasement
StorageBasement

Listing Information

MLS®
R3151794
Listed
August 1, 2026
Time on market
On the market for 31 days
Tax assessment year
2026
Data last synced
August 28, 2026

Listing provided by: Royal LePage Aspire Realty (Qsnl) · Data source: CREA DDF.

Description

Tucked into a convenient central location, this immaculate four-bedroom rancher offers space, comfort, and a backyard that feels surprisingly secluded. The bright main floor features an open layout, a spacious living room with a natural gas fireplace, and a welcoming dining area for family meals and entertaining. The kitchen is filled with natural light, while the full basement provides even more living space with a large recreation and games room, plus a convenient outside entrance. Step into the fully fenced backyard and you may forget you are in town—it is private, peaceful, and perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Covered parking and plenty of additional features complete this well-cared-for home. (id:63159)

Values & Trends

This listing

$187/sqft

Building average

No other active listings in this building

Quesnel average

$274/sqft

97 active listing(s)

Parking: Not indicatedStorage 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

Partly Cloudy

13°C

Partly Cloudy

Humidity 98%

Wind NNE 4 km/h

Tonight

Tuesday

24°

Tuesday night

12°

Wednesday

23°

Wednesday night

12°

Thursday

19°

Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada.

Population

9,889

(2021 Census)

+0.1% since 2016

Density: 279.7/km²

Dwellings: 4,766

Median household income: $67,000

After-tax: $61,600

Immigrant population: 8.3%

Top countries of origin (% of total population)

  • United Kingdom1.4% · 140
  • India1.4% · 135
  • United States of America1.2% · 120
  • Philippines1% · 100
  • Germany0.5% · 50
  • China0.4% · 35
  • Portugal0.2% · 20
  • South Africa, Republic of0.2% · 20

Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.

Nearby Schools

SchoolTypeDistance
Voyageur Elementary SchoolElementary506 m
Riverview ElementaryElementary1.3 km
Correlieu Secondary SchoolSecondary1.8 km
St Ann's School(Independent)Elementary/Middle1.8 km
Mcnaughton CentreElementary2.1 km
Carson Elementary SchoolElementary3.2 km
Ecole Red Bluff Lhtako ElementaryElementary4.4 km
Quesnel Junior SchoolMiddle5.4 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: Quesnel (SD28)

Mortgage & Ownership Cost Calculator

Minimum required: 5.0% ($20,300) — 5% under $500K, 10% up to $1.5M, 20% at/above $1.5M.

Financial Ledger

Net mortgage (loan + CMHC insurance)$324,800.00
Periodic payment — Principal & Interest (monthly)$2,095.50
Additional monthly expenses (strata, tax, utilities, etc.)$407.78
Total monthly cost$2,503.28
Interest paid over 5-yr term$93,088.61
Balance at end of term$292,158.65

Rates based on Bank of Canada benchmark data.

Financial Summary

Minimum down payment$20,300
Stress test qualifying rate8.09%
Payment you must qualify for$2,965.90

Cash Needed at Closing

Minimum down payment$20,300
Estimated BC PTT$6,120
Legal / closing costs (typical estimate)$1,500
Total cash needed$27,920

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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