Property Type: Detached HouseOwnership: Freehold

1864 Highway 3A

Castlegar, BC V1N4N6

$999,000

3 bed1 bath914 sqftBuilt 1945
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Property Details

Property & Lot

Sub-type
House
Stories
1
Lot size
11.6 acres

Ownership & Fees

Property type
Detached House
Ownership
Freehold
Annual property tax
$1,839

Interior

Heating
No heat
Fireplace
None

Exterior & Lot

View
Mountain view, River view
Waterfront
Waterfront on river

Parking

Features
Other, Additional Parking

Restrictions & Policies

Pets
Allowed

As reported by the listing board — always confirm current bylaws with the strata or landlord before relying on this.

Room Dimensions

RoomLevelDimensions
Living roomMain level1' x 1'
BedroomMain level1' x 1'
BedroomMain level1' x 1'
Primary BedroomMain level1' x 1'
Full bathroomMain level
KitchenMain level1' x 1'

Listing Information

MLS®
10397290
Listed
August 10, 2026
Time on market
On the market for 21 days
Data last synced
August 28, 2026

Listing provided by: Fair Realty (Nelson) · Data source: CREA DDF.

Description

Imagine owning your own private waterfront paradise. This amazing property offers 11+ acres of flat, usable land with approximately 1,400 feet of pristine river frontage. Located just eight minutes from downtown Castlegar, you'll enjoy the perfect balance of privacy, nature, and everyday convenience. Set within the Agricultural Land Reserve, the fertile land is ideal for farming, hobby agriculture, gardening, or simply embracing the space and freedom of the Kootenay lifestyle. Spend your days fishing, kayaking, swimming, or relaxing beside the crystal-clear, slow-moving river. Wildlife is abundant, with regular visits from elk, deer, eagles, river otters, and so much more. The property includes a 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom house that is in need of substantial renovation, offering an opportunity to restore and transform the existing home to suit your vision. Properties offering this much waterfront, this close to the city, are exceptionally rare. Contact your Agent today to book your private tour. (id:63159)

Values & Trends

This listing

$1,093/sqft

Building average

No other active listings in this building

Thrums/Tarrys/Glade average

$459/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

Mainly Clear

17°C

Mainly Clear

Humidity 66%

Wind NNW 4 km/h

Tonight

10°

Tuesday

27°

Tuesday night

13°

Wednesday

20°

Wednesday night

12°

Thursday

18°

Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada.

Population

8,338

(2021 Census)

+3.7% since 2016

Density: 419.6/km²

Dwellings: 3,702

Median household income: $81,000

After-tax: $73,000

Immigrant population: 8.6%

Top countries of origin (% of total population)

  • United Kingdom1.9% · 155
  • United States of America1.1% · 95
  • Portugal0.7% · 55
  • Italy0.5% · 40
  • India0.4% · 35
  • Jamaica0.4% · 30
  • Philippines0.4% · 30
  • Russian Federation0.3% · 25

Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.

Nearby Schools

SchoolTypeDistance
Brent Kennedy ElementaryElementary7.9 km
Mount Sentinel SecondaryK-128.3 km
Sequoia CentreSecondary8.5 km
Twin Rivers ElementaryElementary9.0 km
Stanley Humphries SecondarySecondary9.2 km
Robson Community SchoolElementary10.6 km
Kinnaird ElementaryElementary11.5 km
Blewett Elementary SchoolElementary19.4 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-Columbia (SD20)

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Mortgage & Ownership Cost Calculator

Minimum required: 7.5% ($74,900) — 5% under $500K, 10% up to $1.5M, 20% at/above $1.5M.

Financial Ledger

Net mortgage (loan + CMHC insurance)$799,200.00
Periodic payment — Principal & Interest (monthly)$5,156.17
Additional monthly expenses (strata, tax, utilities, etc.)$199.25
Total monthly cost$5,355.42
Interest paid over 5-yr term$229,053.02
Balance at end of term$718,882.98

Rates based on Bank of Canada benchmark data.

Financial Summary

Minimum down payment$74,900
Stress test qualifying rate8.09%
Payment you must qualify for$7,106.01

Cash Needed at Closing

Minimum down payment$74,900
Estimated BC PTT$17,980
Legal / closing costs (typical estimate)$1,500
Total cash needed$94,380

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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