1726 31 Highway
Queens Bay, BC V0B1M1
$1,699,900
Property Details
Property & Lot
- Sub-type
- House
- Stories
- 2
- Lot size
- 2.38 acres
Ownership & Fees
- Property type
- Detached House
- Ownership
- Freehold
- Annual property tax
- $4,050.71
Interior
- Heating
- Baseboard heaters, Stove, Wood
- Fireplace
- Yes (1)
- Fireplace type
- Free Standing Metal
- Flooring
- Vinyl
Exterior & Lot
- View
- Lake view, Mountain view
- Waterfront
- Waterfront on lake
Building
- Roof
- Asphalt shingle, Unknown
Parking
- Features
- Surfaced
Room Dimensions
| Room | Level | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Utility room | Main level | 6'6'' x 8'4'' |
| Family room | Second level | 11'10'' x 12'8'' |
| Storage | Second level | 22'4'' x 27'2'' |
| Primary Bedroom | Main level | 11'8'' x 12'7'' |
| Partial bathroom | Main level | 6'3'' x 8'3'' |
| Bedroom | Main level | 8'3'' x 13'3'' |
| Full bathroom | Main level | 9'11'' x 11'7'' |
| Living room | Main level | 13' x 10'11'' |
| Dining room | Main level | 8'0'' x 9'9'' |
| Kitchen | Main level | 21'4'' x 16'0'' |
Listing Information
- MLS®
- 10393028
- Listed
- July 1, 2026
- Time on market
- On the market for 61 days
- Data last synced
- August 28, 2026
Listing provided by: Bennett Family Real Estate · Data source: CREA DDF.
Description
Nestled on one of the most coveted, sun-drenched shorelines of Kootenay Lake, this stunning and completely unique three-bedroom, two-bathroom Queens Bay home is a true masterpiece that has been thoughtfully renovated. The main floor features a wall of windows framing panoramic views of the water and Purcell Mountains, complemented by a cozy woodstove and stunning chef’s kitchen with a Wolf stove. The home offers two full baths, including a luxurious soaker tub. Massive lakeside decks are accessible from almost every room and feature a large covered area, an outdoor kitchen, a comfortable guest bunkie, and an outdoor shower. Complete with a private dock, great frontage, a large workshop, and a temperature-controlled wine cellar, everything is immaculately maintained. The attractive pricing reflects that the structures sit entirely within the Ministry of Transportation and Transit highway right-of-way. The MOTT offers no assurances regarding structural permanency, and the RDCK will not issue building permits without MOTT consent. As conventional financing is not an option, this property requires a cash buyer. However, this is a known regional paradigm; nine neighbouring properties share this status, and BC Assessment taxes the improvements as occupying Crown Land. For the right buyer, the subjective risk is far outweighed by the opportunity to own a turnkey piece of Queens Bay paradise at an exceptional value, this one is ready for a new family to live their lakeside dream. (id:63159)
Values & Trends
This listing
$1,358/sqft
Building average
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Balfour to Kaslo West average
$465/sqft
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Location Insights
Weather
Nearest station: Nelson
16°C
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Humidity 68%
Wind NE 2 km/h
Tonight
10°
Tuesday
27°
Tuesday night
13°
Wednesday
20°
Wednesday night
12°
Thursday
18°
Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada.
Nearby Schools
| School | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Redfish Elementary School | Elementary | 8.4 km |
| Crawford Bay Elem-Secondary | K-12 | 9.2 km |
| des Sentiers-alpins | Elementary/Middle | 21.9 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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Cash Needed at Closing
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.