213 MacDonald Rd
Lake Cowichan, BC V0R2G0
$749,900
Property Details
Property & Lot
- Sub-type
- Duplex
- Lot size
- 581 square feet
- Zoning
- Residential
R-3
Ownership & Fees
- Property type
- Duplex
- Ownership
- Strata
- Strata / maintenance fee
- $0/mo
- Annual property tax
- $5,719.3
Interior
- Heating
- Heat Pump, Baseboard heaters, Electric
- Cooling / A/C
- Air Conditioned
- Fireplace
- None
Parking
- Total spaces
- 3
Restrictions & Policies
- Pets
- Allowed with restrictions
As reported by the listing board — always confirm current bylaws with the strata or landlord before relying on this.
Room Dimensions
| Room | Level | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Bathroom | Lower level | 3-Piece |
| Bedroom | Lower level | 10'1 x 10'11 |
| Kitchen | Lower level | 9'10 x 9'7 |
| Living room | Lower level | 15'8 x 16'2 |
| Entrance | Lower level | — |
| Bathroom | Main level | 4-Piece |
| Bedroom | Main level | 13'9 x 10'10 |
| Ensuite | Main level | 4-Piece |
| Primary Bedroom | Main level | 12'2 x 11'1 |
| Kitchen | Main level | 16'1 x 13'8 |
| Living room | Main level | — |
| Dining room | Main level | 10'5 x 13'8 |
| Laundry room | Lower level | 3'7 x 5'6 |
| Den | Lower level | — |
| Entrance | Lower level | 10'1 x 4'1 |
Listing Information
- MLS®
- 1046243
- Listed
- August 6, 2026
- Time on market
- On the market for 25 days
- Data last synced
- August 28, 2026
Listing provided by: RE/MAX Island Properties (DU) · Data source: CREA DDF.
Description
Welcome to this 2024-built half duplex with legal suite in Lake Cowichan. The main home offers 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a versatile den, ideal for families, professionals, or those working from home. The lower level of the main home features a large entry, den, laundry, coat closet, and access to the single-car garage. Upstairs, enjoy open-concept living with a stylish kitchen featuring quartz countertops, a large island, and access to the back deck. The primary bedroom includes an ensuite, while a second bedroom and 4-piece main bath complete the level. The self-contained 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom legal suite has a private entrance, open-concept living, quartz countertops, in-suite laundry, a 3-piece bath, and patio access. Additional features include Hybrid ''lifeproof'' Engineered Wood Resilient Waterproof flooring, heat pumps, garage, and driveway parking for multiple vehicles. Conveniently located within walking distance to town and with easy access to the Cowichan Valley Trail. (id:63159)
Values & Trends
This listing
$387/sqft
Building average
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No other active listings in this building
Lake Cowichan average
$349/sqft
3 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
—
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
19
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Palsson Elementary | Elementary | 442 m |
| Lake Cowichan Secondary | Elementary | 1.4 km |
| Lake Cowichan Elementary | Elementary | 1.4 km |
| Tansor Elementary | Elementary | 22.1 km |
| Ecole Mount Prevost Elementary | Elementary | 23.4 km |
| Ladysmith Secondary | Secondary | 23.8 km |
| Ladysmith Primary | Elementary | 23.9 km |
| Drinkwater Elementary | Elementary | 24.0 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 (2)
- Lakeside Sushi · 78 Cowichan Lake Road633 m
- Shaker Mill · 72 Cowichan Lake Road647 m
Cafes (2)
- Tim Hortons650 m
- River Cafe · 56 South Shore Road737 m
Grocery (1)
- Country Grocer · 83 Cowichan Lake Road539 m
Parks (5+)
- Unnamed438 m
- Greendale Park444 m
- Unnamed446 m
- Winter Park591 m
- Central Park752 m
Nearby places data: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
School district: Cowichan (SD79)
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Mortgage & Ownership Cost Calculator
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Financial Ledger
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Financial Summary
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.