2538 Branch Ave
Courtenay, BC V9N9J9
$1,015,000
Property Details
Property & Lot
- Sub-type
- House
- Lot size
- 5,358 square feet
- Zoning
- Residential
R-SSMUH
Ownership & Fees
- Property type
- Detached House
- Ownership
- Freehold
- Annual property tax
- $6,593
Interior
- Heating
- Heat Pump, Electric, Natural gas
- Cooling / A/C
- Air Conditioned
- Fireplace
- Yes (1)
Parking
- Total spaces
- 4
Room Dimensions
| Room | Level | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Bedroom | Second level | 10'2 x 13'3 |
| Bedroom | Second level | 12'0 x 13'0 |
| Bathroom | Second level | 5'0 x 9'8 |
| Family room | Second level | 12'10 x 15'0 |
| Bathroom | Main level | 7'2 x 3'0 |
| Ensuite | Main level | 8'3 x 8'2 |
| Primary Bedroom | Main level | 13'0 x 12'11 |
| Laundry room | Main level | 12'0 x 8'2 |
| Living room | Main level | 17'3 x 16'7 |
| Dining room | Main level | 14'11 x 12'1 |
| Kitchen | Main level | 14'11 x 13'3 |
| Exercise room | Main level | 7'1 x 9'2 |
Listing Information
- MLS®
- 1034964
- Listed
- May 7, 2026
- Time on market
- On the market for 116 days
- Data last synced
- August 28, 2026
Listing provided by: REMAX Ocean Pacific (Crtny) · Data source: CREA DDF.
Description
Perfectly positioned backing onto a park in one of Courtenay's most welcoming neighbourhoods, this beautifully designed home strikes the ideal balance between modern style and everyday livability — whether you're raising a family or looking for a forever home to settle into. A Hardie plank and stonework exterior gives the home a polished, contemporary look that carries right through the front door. The welcoming entrance draws you into a stunning kitchen, featuring gleaming quartz countertops, ample cabinetry, and bar seating perfect for casual mornings or entertaining guests. The kitchen connects effortlessly to the dining area and living room, creating a great room that is as functional as it is beautiful. Vaulted ceilings soar overhead, a gas fireplace anchors the space with warmth, and large windows frame a serene view of the fenced backyard and patio — complete with a BBQ hookup for summer gatherings. The main floor primary bedroom features a large walk-in closet that provides exceptional storage, while the luxurious ensuite pampers with quartz countertops, twin sinks, and a beautifully tiled custom shower. Head upstairs to find two generously sized bedrooms, a full bathroom, and a versatile bonus room that adapts effortlessly to your needs — whether as a 4th bedroom, family room, home office, or playroom. The flexibility of this upper level ensures the home grows with you. Practical features abound: a heat pump for year-round comfort, a double garage, crawlspace storage, and a charming custom shed in the backyard for all your tools and toys. Step outside and enjoy the fully fenced garden space that backs directly onto a park, offering a rare sense of openness and greenery right in your backyard. A nearby network of trails means adventure and nature are always just steps away. This is a home that truly has it all — style, function, flexibility, and an unbeatable central location. (id:63159)
Values & Trends
This listing
$498/sqft
Building average
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No other active listings in this building
Courtenay City average
$547/sqft
30 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
16°C
Mostly Cloudy
Humidity 72%
Wind W 4 km/h
Tonight
13°
Tuesday
20°
Tuesday night
16°
Wednesday
16°
Wednesday night
11°
Thursday
17°
Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada.
Population
28,420
(2021 Census)
+10.8% since 2016
Density: 876.6/km²
Dwellings: 13,414
Median household income: $72,000
After-tax: $65,500
Immigrant population: 13.6%
Top countries of origin (% of total population)
- United Kingdom3.9% · 1,105
- United States of America1.3% · 370
- Germany1.1% · 300
- Philippines1% · 290
- Viet Nam0.6% · 160
- India0.5% · 130
- Korea, South0.4% · 110
- Netherlands0.4% · 100
Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.
Location Accessibility
Our own metric — not an official Walk Score®.
Amenities
30
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Courtenay Elementary | Elementary | 1.6 km |
| Lake Trail Community | Middle | 1.7 km |
| Nala'atsi Alternate Program | Secondary | 1.7 km |
| Arden Elementary | Elementary | 1.7 km |
| Ecole Puntledge Park Elementary | Elementary | 2.1 km |
| Glacier View Secondary Centre | K-12 | 4.2 km |
| Georges P. Vanier Secondary | Secondary | 4.5 km |
| Royston Elementary | Elementary | 4.5 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.
Nearby Places
Restaurants (1)
- Boonies Pizza · 2251 Cousins Avenue352 m
Cafes (1)
- Tin Town Cafe · 2456 Rosewall Crescent453 m
Parks (4)
- Cousins Park287 m
- Capes Park · 2125 Arden Road365 m
- Martin Park561 m
- Cumberland & 20th Park593 m
Gyms (2)
- Ki Fitness & Health437 m
- The Yoga Studio on Rosewall486 m
Nearby places data: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
School district: Comox Valley (SD71)
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