Property Type: Detached HouseOwnership: Freehold

13579 Mountain Shores Road

Boswell, BC V0B1A4

$525,500

3 bed2 bath1,688 sqftBuilt 1995
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Property Details

Property & Lot

Sub-type
House
Stories
1
Lot size
0.22 acres

Ownership & Fees

Property type
Detached House
Ownership
Freehold
Annual property tax
$1,711.44

Interior

Basement
Full
Heating
Electric
Fireplace
Yes (1)
Fireplace type
Free Standing Metal

Exterior & Lot

View
Mountain view

Building

Roof
Metal, Unknown

Room Dimensions

RoomLevelDimensions
Laundry roomBasement7' x 10'
BedroomBasement12' x 9'
BedroomBasement12' x 11'
Family roomBasement18' x 12'
4pc BathroomBasement
4pc BathroomMain level
Primary BedroomMain level14' x 13'
Dining roomMain level11' x 7'
KitchenMain level10' x 9'
Living roomMain level14' x 18'

Listing Information

MLS®
10397698
Listed
August 14, 2026
Time on market
On the market for 17 days
Data last synced
August 28, 2026

Listing provided by: Valhalla Path Realty · Data source: CREA DDF.

Description

Cozy Log Home in Mountain Shores. Enjoy seasonal or year-round, worry-free living in this well-cared-for 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom log home nestled among the trees in the welcoming community of Boswell. Located in Mountain Shores, this property offers the convenience of community water and a community septic system, eliminating the maintenance and uncertainty that can come with private services. Lake access is just a short walk away, making it easy to enjoy all that Kootenay Lake has to offer. The home is filled with natural light and features an inviting, open-concept layout. The main level showcases beautiful exposed log construction, a cozy living room with a wood-burning stove, and a spacious dining area with an indoor/outdoor feel. Glass doors open onto a massive deck, perfect for summer BBQs, entertaining, or simply relaxing among the trees. The primary bedroom is conveniently located on the main floor and features a cheater ensuite. Downstairs you'll find two additional bedrooms, a full bathroom, and a generous laundry room. The comfortable family room is a great space to unwind or entertain year-round. Outside, the private, tree-lined backyard includes a bonus wood shed/workshop and plenty of room for additional parking or the potential to build a carport or garage. A great Kootenay getaway or full-time home—comfortable, private and close to the lake, with the convenience of community services. (id:63159)

Values & Trends

This listing

$311/sqft

Building average

No other active listings in this building

East Shore average

$587/sqft

8 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: Nelson

12°C

Humidity 85%

Wind SE 3 km/h

Tonight

10°

Tuesday

27°

Tuesday night

13°

Wednesday

20°

Wednesday night

12°

Thursday

18°

Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada.

Nearby Schools

SchoolTypeDistance
Crawford Bay Elem-SecondaryK-1217.0 km
Redfish Elementary SchoolElementary21.6 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: Kootenay Lake (SD8)

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Mortgage & Ownership Cost Calculator

Minimum required: 5.2% ($27,550) — 5% under $500K, 10% up to $1.5M, 20% at/above $1.5M.

Financial Ledger

Net mortgage (loan + CMHC insurance)$420,400.00
Periodic payment — Principal & Interest (monthly)$2,712.28
Additional monthly expenses (strata, tax, utilities, etc.)$226.62
Total monthly cost$2,938.90
Interest paid over 5-yr term$120,487.85
Balance at end of term$378,151.16

Rates based on Bank of Canada benchmark data.

Financial Summary

Minimum down payment$27,550
Stress test qualifying rate8.09%
Payment you must qualify for$3,829.06

Cash Needed at Closing

Minimum down payment$27,550
Estimated BC PTT$8,510
Legal / closing costs (typical estimate)$1,500
Total cash needed$37,560

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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