Property Type: Detached HouseOwnership: Freehold

2497 Enefer Rd

Nanaimo, BC V9X1W4

$1,625,000

5 bed3 bath4 parking3,496 sqftBuilt 1981
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Property Details

Property & Lot

Sub-type
House
Lot size
5.02 acres
Zoning
Residential

RR2

Ownership & Fees

Property type
Detached House
Ownership
Freehold
Annual property tax
$6,370.16

Interior

Heating
Electric, Propane, Other
Cooling / A/C
None
Fireplace
Yes (2)

Parking

Total spaces
4

Room Dimensions

RoomLevelDimensions
BedroomLower level10'8 x 13'10
PatioLower level8'3 x 18'9
Mud roomLower level9'3 x 5'3
EntranceLower level10'9 x 11'4
StorageLower level7'2 x 9'8
Recreation roomLower level21'3 x 14'0
BathroomMain level3-Piece
BedroomMain level11'4 x 14'0
KitchenMain level13'0 x 18'0
Dining roomMain level10'7 x 18'0
BedroomMain level11'0 x 11'10
BedroomMain level11'0 x 9'9
Laundry roomMain level11'10 x 7'9
Living roomMain level22'4 x 15'0
BathroomMain level4-Piece
StudioOther24'3 x 14'2
Primary BedroomSecond level10'9 x 14'1
BathroomSecond level4-Piece

Listing Information

MLS®
1043118
Listed
July 14, 2026
Time on market
On the market for 48 days
Data last synced
August 28, 2026

Listing provided by: REMAX Professionals (NA) · Data source: CREA DDF.

Description

Nestled on a private 5 acre property, this 3,496 sq. ft. home offers space & natural beauty. The main level features 3 beds, 2 baths, a spacious living room w/soaring vaulted ceilings, & a large kitchen/dining area that opens onto the patio. Expansive windows & tall ceilings fill the home w/an abundance of natural light, while the classic AGA stove adds warmth & character to the heart of the home. Upstairs, the private primary retreat includes its own sunny deck overlooking the peaceful surroundings. A 384 sq. ft. studio above the garage provides excellent space for a home office, or creative pursuits. The lower level offers an additional bedroom, large rec room, & ample storage. Additional features include: hardi-plank siding (2011) and an addition/renovation done to the main floor & kitchen (1993). Approx. half the property is forested w/private walking trails, all just minutes from Pebble Beach, Hemer Park, and Yellow Point Park. Data & meas.approx.. verify if import. (id:63159)

Values & Trends

This listing

$465/sqft

Building average

No other active listings in this building

Cedar average

$712/sqft

30 active listing(s)

Parking: 4 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

Partly Cloudy

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.

Nearby Schools

SchoolTypeDistance
Cedar ElementaryElementary2.6 km
North Oyster ElementaryElementary4.3 km
Cedar SecondarySecondary4.7 km
Qwam Qwum Stuwixwulh Community SchoolElementary5.6 km
Cinnabar Valley ElementaryElementary8.2 km
Chase River ElementaryElementary8.3 km
Fulford Community ElementaryElementary9.8 km
Ladysmith IntermediateElementary9.8 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: Nanaimo-Ladysmith (SD68)

Mortgage & Ownership Cost Calculator

Minimum required: 20.0% ($325,000) — 5% under $500K, 10% up to $1.5M, 20% at/above $1.5M.

Financial Ledger

Net mortgage (loan + CMHC insurance)$1,300,000.00
Periodic payment — Principal & Interest (monthly)$8,387.16
Additional monthly expenses (strata, tax, utilities, etc.)$705.85
Total monthly cost$9,093.01
Interest paid over 5-yr term$372,583.74
Balance at end of term$1,169,354.20

Rates based on Bank of Canada benchmark data.

Financial Summary

Minimum down payment$325,000
Stress test qualifying rate8.09%
Payment you must qualify for$9,996.54

Cash Needed at Closing

Minimum down payment$325,000
Estimated BC PTT$30,500
Legal / closing costs (typical estimate)$1,500
Total cash needed$357,000

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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