135 Macdonald Rd
Lake Cowichan, BC V0R2G0
$589,900
Property Details
Property & Lot
- Sub-type
- House
- Lot size
- 7,405 square feet
- Zoning
- Residential
R-3
Ownership & Fees
- Property type
- Detached House
- Ownership
- Freehold
- Annual property tax
- $3,794
Interior
- Heating
- Heat Pump
- Cooling / A/C
- Air Conditioned
- Fireplace
- None
Exterior & Lot
- View
- Mountain view
Parking
- Total spaces
- 7
Room Dimensions
| Room | Level | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Entrance | Main level | 9'11 x 5'0 |
| Bathroom | Main level | 4-Piece |
| Primary Bedroom | Main level | 12'11 x 13'11 |
| Bedroom | Main level | 10'0 x 9'11 |
| Living room | Main level | 15'6 x 12'4 |
| Kitchen | Main level | 9'11 x 18'10 |
Listing Information
- MLS®
- 1044170
- Listed
- July 31, 2026
- Time on market
- On the market for 32 days
- Data last synced
- August 28, 2026
Listing provided by: RE/MAX Generation (LC) · Data source: CREA DDF.
Description
Nestled on a quiet no-through setting just off the main road, this charming 1,050 sqft rancher offers the perfect blend of privacy, convenience, and easy one-level living. Whether you're looking for your first home, downsizing, or searching for a comfortable place to raise a young family, this property checks all the boxes. Inside, you'll find a bright living room, functional kitchen with stainless steel appliances, dining area, two bedrooms, a 4-piece bathroom, and in-home laundry, all thoughtfully laid out on one level. The wood stove has been removed and replaced with an efficient heat pump, providing year-round comfort with economical heating in the winter and air conditioning in the summer. Situated on a partially fenced 0.17-acre lot, the outdoor space offers plenty of room to enjoy with a private front yard, gazebo, storage shed, ample parking, and an attached garage currently set up as a workshop—ideal for hobbyists, DIY enthusiasts, or additional storage. Located in the heart of Lake Cowichan, you'll love the walkable lifestyle this home offers. Just steps to convenience stores, a short stroll to the grocery store, schools, restaurants, local shops, and the post office, everything you need is within easy reach. Spend your weekends enjoying the world-famous Cowichan River, nearby parks, beaches, and an extensive network of hiking and biking trails. With an easy commute to Duncan and central Vancouver Island, this welcoming community offers the perfect balance of small-town charm and outdoor adventure. (id:63159)
Values & Trends
This listing
$561/sqft
Building average
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No other active listings in this building
Lake Cowichan average
$490/sqft
34 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: Duncan
14°C
—
Humidity 86%
Wind NNW calm km/h
Tonight
12°
Tuesday
21°
Tuesday night
14°
Wednesday
16°
Wednesday night
11°
Thursday
17°
Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada.
Population
3,325
(2021 Census)
+3.1% since 2016
Density: 403.5/km²
Dwellings: 1,586
Median household income: $68,000
After-tax: $62,400
Immigrant population: 7.7%
Top countries of origin (% of total population)
- United Kingdom3.2% · 105
- United States of America0.9% · 30
- Germany0.6% · 20
- South Africa, Republic of0.5% · 15
- India0.5% · 15
- Poland0.3% · 10
Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.
Location Accessibility
Our own metric — not an official Walk Score®.
Amenities
37
5/9 categories nearby
Transit
—
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Palsson Elementary | Elementary | 302 m |
| Lake Cowichan Secondary | Elementary | 1.1 km |
| Lake Cowichan Elementary | Elementary | 1.1 km |
| Tansor Elementary | Elementary | 22.0 km |
| Ecole Mount Prevost Elementary | Elementary | 23.4 km |
| Drinkwater Elementary | Elementary | 23.9 km |
| Ladysmith Secondary | Secondary | 24.1 km |
| Ladysmith Primary | Elementary | 24.2 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 (2)
- Lakeside Sushi · 78 Cowichan Lake Road354 m
- Shaker Mill · 72 Cowichan Lake Road371 m
Cafes (2)
- Tim Hortons419 m
- River Cafe · 56 South Shore Road479 m
Grocery (1)
- Country Grocer · 83 Cowichan Lake Road269 m
Parks (5+)
- Greendale Park175 m
- Central Park474 m
- Dashwood Park697 m
- Unnamed717 m
- Unnamed737 m
Shopping (1)
- Fields672 m
Nearby places data: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
School district: Cowichan (SD79)
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