Property Type: Detached HouseOwnership: Freehold

21471 TELKWA HIGH ROAD

Smithers, BC V0J2N7

$1,299,500

3 bed1 bath2,720 sqftBuilt 1995
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Property Details

Property & Lot

Sub-type
House
Stories
3
Lot size
94 acres

Ownership & Fees

Property type
Detached House
Ownership
Freehold
Annual property tax
$3,465 (2025)

Interior

Basement
Unfinished, Full
Heating
Forced air, Electric, Wood
Fireplace
Yes (2)

Exterior & Lot

Exterior features
Wood
View
View

Building

Foundation
Concrete Perimeter
Roof
Metal, Conventional

Parking

Features
Carport

Room Dimensions

RoomLevelDimensions
KitchenMain level
Dining roomMain level
Living roomMain level
Primary BedroomMain level
Laundry roomMain level
FoyerMain level
Bedroom 2Above
Bedroom 3Above
LoftAbove
Recreational, Games roomBasement
StorageBasement

Listing Information

MLS®
R3123713
Listed
May 14, 2026
Time on market
On the market for 109 days
Tax assessment year
2025
Data last synced
August 28, 2026

Listing provided by: Calderwood Realty Ltd. · Data source: CREA DDF.

Description

PRIVACY at it's BEST! Take in the beautiful setting of this custom home on 94 acres. Located in sunny Driftwood, this property hosts a 20' x 22' workshop, gardens, green-house, root-cellar, guest cabin/sauna and much more! The house boasts large windows around the perimeter, framing an incredible view of Hudson Bay Mountain! Enjoy the custom kitchen with timber-framing & vaulted ceiling into the primary living space. The 6 burner gas Jenn-air cooktop is a welcome feature to any home cook! The large sundeck provides an exceptional outdoor space for hosting. Style meets country living and privacy with this unique home and property. (id:63159)

Values & Trends

This listing

$478/sqft

Building average

No other active listings in this building

Smithers average

$402/sqft

22 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

Light Rain

12°C

Light Rain

Humidity 97%

Wind NW 9 km/h

Tonight

Tuesday

16°

Tuesday night

10°

Wednesday

18°

Wednesday night

10°

Thursday

21°

Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada.

Population

5,378

(2021 Census)

-0.4% since 2016

Density: 352.4/km²

Dwellings: 2,411

Median household income: $85,000

After-tax: $75,000

Immigrant population: 12.6%

Top countries of origin (% of total population)

  • Netherlands1.8% · 95
  • United Kingdom1.3% · 70
  • Philippines1.3% · 70
  • United States of America1.2% · 65
  • Germany1% · 55
  • Pakistan1% · 55
  • India0.7% · 40
  • South Africa, Republic of0.4% · 20

Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.

Nearby Schools

SchoolTypeDistance
Smithers SecondaryElementary8.3 km
Walnut Park ElementaryElementary8.4 km
Ebenezer Canadian Reformed School(Independent)K-128.5 km
Bulkley Valley Learning CentreElementary9.0 km
St Joseph's(Independent)Elementary9.0 km
La Grande-OurseElementary9.4 km
Muheim Memorial ElementaryElementary9.5 km
Bulkley Valley Christian School(Independent)K-129.5 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: Bulkley Valley (SD54)

Similar Listings Nearby

No similar listings found nearby right now.

Mortgage & Ownership Cost Calculator

Minimum required: 8.1% ($104,950) — 5% under $500K, 10% up to $1.5M, 20% at/above $1.5M.

Financial Ledger

Net mortgage (loan + CMHC insurance)$1,039,600.00
Periodic payment — Principal & Interest (monthly)$6,707.15
Additional monthly expenses (strata, tax, utilities, etc.)$424.75
Total monthly cost$7,131.90
Interest paid over 5-yr term$297,952.35
Balance at end of term$935,123.56

Rates based on Bank of Canada benchmark data.

Financial Summary

Minimum down payment$104,950
Stress test qualifying rate8.09%
Payment you must qualify for$9,185.67

Cash Needed at Closing

Minimum down payment$104,950
Estimated BC PTT$23,990
Legal / closing costs (typical estimate)$1,500
Total cash needed$130,440

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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