Property Type: Detached HouseOwnership: Freehold

2268 SCHINDLER Crescent

Merritt, BC V0K1Y0

$695,000

4 bed2.5 bath3 parking1,920 sqftBuilt 1977
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Property Details

Property & Lot

Sub-type
House
Stories
2
Lot size
0.5 acres

Ownership & Fees

Property type
Detached House
Ownership
Freehold
Annual property tax
$2,896.85

Interior

Basement
Full
Heating
Forced air
Cooling / A/C
Central air conditioning
Fireplace
Yes (2)
Fireplace type
Pellet, Stove
Flooring
Mixed Flooring

Building

Roof
Asphalt shingle, Unknown

Parking

Total spaces
3 — covered indicated
Features
Attached Garage, RV

Room Dimensions

RoomLevelDimensions
Mud roomBasement3'9'' x 13'10''
FoyerMain level2'0'' x 6'0''
StorageBasement7'4'' x 7'4''
Utility roomBasement12'0'' x 10'0''
Family roomBasement23'2'' x 16'2''
BedroomBasement9'11'' x 10'8''
KitchenMain level11'2'' x 12'0''
Dining roomMain level9'9'' x 12'4''
Living roomMain level16'2'' x 13'9''
4pc BathroomMain level
BedroomMain level10'5'' x 8'7''
BedroomMain level9'2'' x 9'6''
Primary BedroomMain level11'2'' x 12'2''
2pc Ensuite bathMain level

Listing Information

MLS®
10385537
Listed
May 12, 2026
Time on market
On the market for 111 days
Data last synced
August 28, 2026

Listing provided by: Royal LePage Merritt R.E. Serv · Data source: CREA DDF.

Description

Tucked away on a quiet street in Lower Nicola, this cherished long-time family home offers space, privacy, and a peaceful setting that’s hard to find. Situated on a generous half-acre lot, the property features a large detached double garage/shop, additional storage sheds, a tool shed, established garden area, fruit trees, and a fenced yard, creating a private outdoor space with plenty of room for hobbies, gardening, and outdoor enjoyment. The home offers 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and has been lovingly maintained by the same family over the years. Bright and inviting throughout, it includes a covered rear deck perfect for relaxing and taking in the quiet surroundings. A covered carport provides additional sheltered parking, with plenty of extra space for RVs & recreational vehicles. Ideally located, this property is just a short drive to local conveniences including a school, gas station, convenience store, and restaurant, offering the perfect balance of rural living with nearby amenities. Connected to the Lower Nicola community water system and complemented by a shallow well for outdoor irrigation, this property blends practicality with country charm. Now ready for its next chapter, this home welcomes a new family to move in and make it their own. Call the listing agent to book your private showing or for more information. (id:63159)

Values & Trends

This listing

$362/sqft

Building average

No other active listings in this building

Merritt average

$360/sqft

91 active listing(s)

Parking: 3 stall(s) includedStorage 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

16°C

Humidity 59%

Wind NE 5 km/h

Tonight

Tuesday

25°

Tuesday night

12°

Wednesday

21°

Wednesday night

Thursday

16°

Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada.

Population

7,051

(2021 Census)

-1.2% since 2016

Density: 270.8/km²

Dwellings: 3,149

Median household income: $70,000

After-tax: $64,000

Immigrant population: 9.6%

Top countries of origin (% of total population)

  • India2.3% · 160
  • United States of America1% · 70
  • United Kingdom0.9% · 65
  • Philippines0.8% · 55
  • Korea, South0.5% · 35
  • Italy0.4% · 25
  • Netherlands0.4% · 25
  • South Africa, Republic of0.3% · 20

Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.

Nearby Schools

SchoolTypeDistance
Lower Nicola Band School(Independent)Elementary1.6 km
Collettville ElementaryElementary7.3 km
Merritt SecondaryElementary7.7 km
Merritt Central ElementaryElementary8.0 km
Merritt Bench ElementaryElementary8.2 km
Kengard Alternate SchoolSecondary8.5 km
Diamond Vale ElementaryElementary9.2 km
Nicola Canford ElementaryElementary9.6 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: Nicola-Similkameen (SD58)

Mortgage & Ownership Cost Calculator

Minimum required: 6.4% ($44,500) — 5% under $500K, 10% up to $1.5M, 20% at/above $1.5M.

Financial Ledger

Net mortgage (loan + CMHC insurance)$556,000.00
Periodic payment — Principal & Interest (monthly)$3,587.12
Additional monthly expenses (strata, tax, utilities, etc.)$337.40
Total monthly cost$3,924.53
Interest paid over 5-yr term$159,351.20
Balance at end of term$500,123.80

Rates based on Bank of Canada benchmark data.

Financial Summary

Minimum down payment$44,500
Stress test qualifying rate8.09%
Payment you must qualify for$5,002.12

Cash Needed at Closing

Minimum down payment$44,500
Estimated BC PTT$11,900
Legal / closing costs (typical estimate)$1,500
Total cash needed$57,900

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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