229 Irwin St
Nanaimo, BC V9R4X4
$529,000
Property Details
Property & Lot
- Sub-type
- House
- Lot size
- 4,195 square feet
- Zoning
- Residential
Ownership & Fees
- Property type
- Detached House
- Ownership
- Freehold
- Annual property tax
- $4,401.29
Interior
- Heating
- Forced air, Electric, Wood
- Cooling / A/C
- Wall unit
- Fireplace
- Yes (2)
Exterior & Lot
- View
- Ocean view
Parking
- Total spaces
- 4
Room Dimensions
| Room | Level | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | Lower level | 10'9 x 13'4 |
| Storage | Lower level | 10'7 x 13'4 |
| Entrance | Lower level | 4'7 x 10'9 |
| Storage | Lower level | 4'6 x 10'7 |
| Laundry room | Lower level | 5'10 x 6'7 |
| Bedroom | Lower level | 9'1 x 10'3 |
| Kitchen | Lower level | 10'9 x 12'9 |
| Bathroom | Lower level | 8'2 x 10'7 |
| Bedroom | Lower level | 10'3 x 13'7 |
| Dining room | Lower level | 10'9 x 13'2 |
| Family room | Lower level | 15'3 x 18'2 |
| Hobby room | Main level | 10'9 x 13'5 |
| Den | Main level | 10'7 x 13'4 |
| Bedroom | Main level | 9'9 x 10'7 |
| Kitchen | Main level | 10'9 x 21'4 |
| Bathroom | Main level | 7'11 x 10'7 |
| Primary Bedroom | Main level | 10'7 x 14'3 |
| Dining room | Main level | 10'9 x 10'11 |
| Living room | Main level | 16'4 x 21'8 |
Listing Information
- MLS®
- 1040291
- Listed
- June 12, 2026
- Time on market
- On the market for 80 days
- Data last synced
- August 28, 2026
Listing provided by: Real Broker · Data source: CREA DDF.
Description
Welcome to 229 Irwin St, a versatile and well appointed home offering space, flexibility, and glimpses of ocean views. This property features two self contained levels, each with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, making it ideal for extended family living, rental income, or multi generational use. Each level includes its own full kitchen, providing convenience and independence for occupants. The upper floor is bright and inviting, complete with a den or for a home office, reading nook, or additional living space, along with partial ocean views that add a touch of coastal charm. While the home could benefit from some updating, it presents an excellent opportunity to add value and make it your own. Priced attractively, this is a fantastic option for first-time home buyers or savvy investors looking to enter the market. Whether you’re searching for a smart investment or a home with room to grow, this property delivers both comfort and potential in a desirable setting. (id:63159)
Values & Trends
This listing
$232/sqft
Building average
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No other active listings in this building
Old City average
$437/sqft
15 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
15°C
Partly Cloudy
Humidity 85%
Wind N 2 km/h
Tonight
12°
Tuesday
21°
Tuesday night
14°
Wednesday
16°
Wednesday night
11°
Thursday
17°
Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada.
Population
99,863
(2021 Census)
+10.3% since 2016
Density: 1,104.1/km²
Dwellings: 45,138
Median household income: $75,500
After-tax: $68,500
Immigrant population: 16.1%
Top countries of origin (% of total population)
- United Kingdom3.5% · 3,495
- China1.3% · 1,285
- United States of America1.2% · 1,155
- India1.1% · 1,075
- Philippines1% · 1,040
- Germany0.6% · 635
- Korea, South0.5% · 470
- Viet Nam0.5% · 455
Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.
Location Accessibility
Our own metric — not an official Walk Score®.
Amenities
33
5/9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bayview Elementary | Elementary | 695 m |
| Pauline Haarer Elementary | Elementary | 1.5 km |
| Georgia Avenue Elementary | Elementary | 1.6 km |
| Park Avenue Elementary | Elementary | 1.8 km |
| John Barsby Secondary | Secondary | 1.8 km |
| Learning Alternatives | Secondary | 1.8 km |
| Fairview Elementary | Elementary | 2.1 km |
| Nanaimo District Secondary | Secondary | 2.3 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 (5+)
- MGM · 240 Nicol Street256 m
- Bar Luna · Victoria Road 7611 m
- Bamboo Garden · 67 Victoria Crescent722 m
- Indian Grill's786 m
- Thai Cook · 22 Victoria Crescent796 m
Grocery (1)
- Superette771 m
Parks (5+)
- Deverill Square Gyro 2 Park · 200 Irwin Street75 m
- Mary Jane Peters Park400 m
- View Street Park · 38 View Street593 m
- Nob Hill Park · 400 Milford Crescent620 m
- Pioneer Square Park656 m
Gyms (1)
- Dolly's Gym · 111 Nicol Street348 m
Banks & ATMs (2)
- TD721 m
- Superette Foods - Bitcoin Well ATM · 687 Albert Street779 m
Nearby places data: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
School district: Nanaimo-Ladysmith (SD68)
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