171 MacDonald Rd
Lake Cowichan, BC V0R2G0
$655,000
Property Details
Property & Lot
- Sub-type
- House
- Lot size
- 7,000 square feet
- Zoning
- Residential
R1
Ownership & Fees
- Property type
- Detached House
- Ownership
- Freehold
- Annual property tax
- $3,000
Interior
- Heating
- Heat Pump, Electric
- Cooling / A/C
- Air Conditioned
- Fireplace
- Yes (1)
Exterior & Lot
- View
- Mountain view
Parking
- Total spaces
- 2
Room Dimensions
| Room | Level | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Family room | Main level | 11'4 x 16'6 |
| Kitchen | Main level | 9'4 x 13'2 |
| Dining room | Main level | 7'8 x 15'1 |
| Living room | Main level | 13'1 x 11'4 |
| Primary Bedroom | Main level | 11'2 x 15'7 |
| Bedroom | Main level | 9'4 x 9'8 |
| Bedroom | Main level | 7'8 x 11'0 |
| Bathroom | Main level | 10'1 |
Listing Information
- MLS®
- 1046537
- Listed
- August 11, 2026
- Time on market
- On the market for 20 days
- Data last synced
- August 28, 2026
Listing provided by: Pemberton Holmes Ltd. (Lk Cow) · Data source: CREA DDF.
Description
This property is one of the best locations in town close to everything. This thoughtfully renovated while preserving the charm and character of the original home, this property offers a wonderful blend of timeless appeal and modern updates. The spacious primary bedroom features a walk-in closet, bay window. The main bathroom has been completely updated,. The fully fenced lot provides excellent outdoor space while also appealing to gardener in you while having your own backyard oasis. 450 sq ft of covered decks area that offers seclusion as well as comfort. New plumbing from the street and all through the house. New energy efficient windows. New ductless heat pump providing heat as well as air conditioning. Built in Vacuum (id:63159)
Values & Trends
This listing
$405/sqft
Building average
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No other active listings in this building
Lake Cowichan average
$495/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
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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
30
5/9 categories nearby
Transit
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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 | 337 m |
| Lake Cowichan Secondary | Elementary | 1.2 km |
| Lake Cowichan Elementary | Elementary | 1.2 km |
| Tansor Elementary | Elementary | 22.0 km |
| Ecole Mount Prevost Elementary | Elementary | 23.4 km |
| Ladysmith Secondary | Secondary | 24.0 km |
| Drinkwater Elementary | Elementary | 24.0 km |
| Ladysmith Primary | Elementary | 24.1 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.
Nearby Places
Restaurants (2)
- Lakeside Sushi · 78 Cowichan Lake Road473 m
- Shaker Mill · 72 Cowichan Lake Road488 m
Cafes (2)
- Tim Hortons511 m
- River Cafe · 56 South Shore Road587 m
Grocery (1)
- Country Grocer · 83 Cowichan Lake Road381 m
Parks (5+)
- Greendale Park286 m
- Unnamed592 m
- Central Park593 m
- Unnamed603 m
- Winter Park723 m
Shopping (1)
- Fields757 m
Nearby places data: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
School district: Cowichan (SD79)
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