Property Type: Detached HouseOwnership: Freehold

13537 281 ROAD

Charlie Lake, BC V1J8J4

$829,000

5 bed3 bath2,998 sqftBuilt 2013
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Property Details

Property & Lot

Sub-type
House
Stories
2
Lot size
4.38 acres

Ownership & Fees

Property type
Detached House
Ownership
Freehold
Annual property tax
$3,749.38 (2026)

Interior

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

Building

Foundation
Concrete Perimeter
Roof
Asphalt shingle, Conventional

Parking

Features
Garage, Open, RV

Room Dimensions

RoomLevelDimensions
Living roomMain level
Dining roomMain level
KitchenMain level
Bedroom 2Main level
Bedroom 3Main level
Primary BedroomMain level
OtherMain level
Recreational, Games roomLower level
Bedroom 4Lower level
OtherLower level
Utility roomLower level
Bedroom 5Lower level
OtherLower level

Listing Information

MLS®
R3157872
Listed
August 21, 2026
Time on market
On the market for 10 days
Tax assessment year
2026
Data last synced
August 28, 2026

Listing provided by: Century 21 Energy Realty · Data source: CREA DDF.

Description

Dreaming of your own slice of country paradise? This stunning parklike 4-acre property, just ten minutes from town is ready to steal your heart, offering privacy, serenity, and room to breathe! Featuring a modern, fresh interior, vaulted ceilings, and a gorgeous chef’s kitchen with granite counters and sit up bar and entertainers dream. Enjoy patio access from both the living room and dining room, plus a wrap around, lighted covered porch connecting front and back decks with a plumbed gas line on the deck, perfect for entertaining and relaxing. Fully finished ICF basement with a large rec room. Enjoy an attached double car garage, tons of parking, flat ground for a future shop, a drilled well with RO system and lagoon. Conveniently on a school bus route, this one truly has it all! (id:63159)

Values & Trends

This listing

$277/sqft

Building average

No other active listings in this building

Charlie Lake average

$308/sqft

18 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

Nearest station: Fort St. John

Partly Cloudy

13°C

Partly Cloudy

Humidity 72%

Wind SSW 18 km/h

Tonight

Tuesday

22°

Tuesday night

Wednesday

23°

Wednesday night

12°

Thursday

18°

Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada.

Nearby Schools

SchoolTypeDistance
Charlie Lake ElementaryElementary8.0 km
Upper Pine Elem-Jr SecondaryElementary/Middle13.4 km
Margaret Ma Murray Community SchoolElementary13.5 km
C.M. Finch ElementaryElementary14.0 km
Bert Bowes Middle SchoolMiddle14.6 km
Bert AmbroseElementary14.6 km
Ecole Central Elem School Of The ArtsElementary14.9 km
Alwin Holland ElementaryElementary15.1 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: Peace River North (SD60)

Mortgage & Ownership Cost Calculator

Minimum required: 7.0% ($57,900) — 5% under $500K, 10% up to $1.5M, 20% at/above $1.5M.

Financial Ledger

Net mortgage (loan + CMHC insurance)$663,200.00
Periodic payment — Principal & Interest (monthly)$4,278.74
Additional monthly expenses (strata, tax, utilities, etc.)$462.45
Total monthly cost$4,741.19
Interest paid over 5-yr term$190,075.03
Balance at end of term$596,550.54

Rates based on Bank of Canada benchmark data.

Financial Summary

Minimum down payment$57,900
Stress test qualifying rate8.09%
Payment you must qualify for$5,929.49

Cash Needed at Closing

Minimum down payment$57,900
Estimated BC PTT$14,580
Legal / closing costs (typical estimate)$1,500
Total cash needed$73,980

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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