172 Bryden St
Nanaimo, BC V9S1A6
$599,000
Property Details
Property & Lot
- Sub-type
- House
- Lot size
- 6,161 square feet
- Zoning
- Residential
R8
Ownership & Fees
- Property type
- Detached House
- Ownership
- Freehold
- Annual property tax
- $2,944
Interior
- Heating
- Forced air, Natural gas
- Cooling / A/C
- None
- Fireplace
- Yes (1)
- Appliances
- Washer, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Dryer
Exterior & Lot
- Lot features
- Central location
Building
- Parcel ID (PID)
- 031-961-304
Parking
- Total spaces
- 2
Room Dimensions
| Room | Level | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Bathroom | Main level | — |
| Utility room | Lower level | 5'7 |
| Laundry room | Lower level | — |
| Bedroom | Main level | — |
| Primary Bedroom | Main level | — |
| Kitchen | Main level | — |
| Entrance | Main level | 5'7 x 7'8 |
| Dining room | Main level | 9'9 |
| Living room | Main level | — |
Listing Information
- MLS®
- 1032659
- Listed
- April 17, 2026
- Time on market
- On the market for 136 days
- Data last synced
- August 29, 2026
Listing provided by: Royal LePage Nanaimo Realty (NanIsHwyN) · Data source: CREA DDF.
Description
Charming post-war home (circa 1947) in Nanaimo’s sought-after Brechin neighbourhood, just one block from the waterfront Promenade. This 2-bedroom home showcases original character throughout, including inlaid hardwood floors (under carpet), cove ceilings, classic wood trim, and interior leaded glass doors. The spacious living room is filled with natural light from oversized windows and features a beautiful Art Deco gas fireplace, complemented by vintage wall sconces and preserved cove ceilings. French doors lead to the dining room, with hardwood flooring continuing beneath the carpet. The partially updated kitchen offers functional workspace with natural light from unique under-counter windows, a great mix of new and original. The main level primary bedroom includes warm wood accents and ample closet space. The bathroom has been completed updated including travertine tile. Downstairs, you’ll find a second bedroom, laundry, and access to the backyard. The lower level is largely unfinished—ready for your ideas—with newer vinyl windows and partial insulation and drywall already in place. Solid rough-cut beams and columns highlight the quality craftsmanship of the era.Additional updates include a gas furnace and 200-amp electrical service. Outside, the fully fenced backyard offers a private setting with a mature, fruit-bearing apple tree.A well-built home in a prime location, full of character and potential.All measurements are approximate and should be verified if important. (id:63159)
Values & Trends
This listing
$537/sqft
Building average
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No other active listings in this building
Brechin Hill average
$453/sqft
10 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
15°C
Partly Cloudy
Humidity 85%
Wind N 2 km/h
Tonight
12°
Tuesday
21°
Tuesday night
14°
Wednesday
16°
Wednesday night
11°
Thursday
17°
Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada.
Population
99,863
(2021 Census)
+10.3% since 2016
Density: 1,104.1/km²
Dwellings: 45,138
Median household income: $75,500
After-tax: $68,500
Immigrant population: 16.1%
Top countries of origin (% of total population)
- United Kingdom3.5% · 3,495
- China1.3% · 1,285
- United States of America1.2% · 1,155
- India1.1% · 1,075
- Philippines1% · 1,040
- Germany0.6% · 635
- Korea, South0.5% · 470
- Viet Nam0.5% · 455
Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.
Location Accessibility
Our own metric — not an official Walk Score®.
Amenities
30
4/9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pauline Haarer Elementary | Elementary | 699 m |
| Brechin Elementary | Elementary | 850 m |
| Fairview Elementary | Elementary | 1.3 km |
| Discover Montessori School(Independent) | Elementary/Middle | 1.9 km |
| Career Technical Centre | Secondary | 1.9 km |
| Nanaimo District Secondary | Secondary | 2.0 km |
| Secondaire de Nanaimo | Secondary | 2.0 km |
| Oceane | Elementary | 2.0 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 (5+)
- White Spot133 m
- Carbone Pizzeria · 215 Terminal Avenue North188 m
- Danpung Momiji 310 · 505 Terminal Avenue North404 m
- Gina's Mexican Cafe · 47 Skinner Street735 m
- The Nest Bistro · 77 Skinner Street765 m
Cafes (1)
- Tim Hortons · 15 Wallace Street570 m
Parks (5+)
- Queen Elizabeth II Promenade169 m
- Barsby Park226 m
- Pearson Park293 m
- Caledonia Park · 110 Wall Street423 m
- Maffeo Sutton Park558 m
Pharmacies (1)
- Wallace Pharmacy742 m
Nearby places data: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
School district: Nanaimo-Ladysmith (SD68)
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