2789 Vanappelen Rd
Nanaimo, BC V9X1K5
$1,090,000
Property Details
Property & Lot
- Sub-type
- House
- Lot size
- 5.06 acres
- Zoning
- Agricultural
AG1 - Agricultural 1
Ownership & Fees
- Property type
- Detached House
- Ownership
- Freehold
- Annual property tax
- $3,254
Interior
- Heating
- Heat Pump, Baseboard heaters, Forced air, Electric, Wood, Other
- Cooling / A/C
- Fully air conditioned
- Fireplace
- Yes (2)
Parking
- Total spaces
- 10
Room Dimensions
| Room | Level | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Bathroom | Other | 2-Piece |
| Studio | Other | 23'2 x 12'7 |
| Bedroom | Main level | 8'2 x 10'0 |
| Living room | Main level | 11'1 x 10'5 |
| Kitchen | Main level | 11'0 x 9'10 |
| Bathroom | Main level | 3-Piece |
| Entrance | Main level | 11'5 x 9'0 |
| Family room | Lower level | 13'5 x 9'10 |
| Den | Lower level | 13'5 x 7'0 |
| Utility room | Lower level | 13'6 x 10'4 |
| Bedroom | Lower level | 11'5 x 10'4 |
| Family room | Second level | 13'4 x 15'5 |
| Living room | Second level | 13'5 x 21'3 |
| Dining room | Second level | 15'7 x 8'3 |
| Kitchen | Second level | 15'7 x 13'0 |
| Bedroom | Third level | 10'0 x 8'10 |
| Bedroom | Third level | 11'1 x 11'0 |
| Bathroom | Third level | 4-Piece |
| Bathroom | Third level | 4-Piece |
| Primary Bedroom | Third level | 11'6 x 13'0 |
Listing Information
- MLS®
- 1044630
- Listed
- August 10, 2026
- Time on market
- On the market for 21 days
- Data last synced
- August 28, 2026
Listing provided by: Royal LePage Duncan Realty · Data source: CREA DDF.
Description
Escape to the peace & privacy of country living on this sunny 5-acre ALR property tucked away at the end of a quiet no-thru road, yet just minutes from Cedar Village, Ladysmith, shopping, Duke Point Ferry, Nanaimo Airport, Quesnel Lake & everyday amenities. This versatile lifestyle property is ideal for hobby farming, horses, gardening or simply enjoying a peaceful rural setting. The welcoming farmhouse offers 4 beds & 2 baths plus an accessible 1-bed, 1-bath unauthorized suite, providing flexibility for multi-generational living, extended family, guests, or income-potential -buyer to verify. Filled with natural light, the home features a spacious country kitchen & a south-facing deck for easy indoor/outdoor living. The fully fenced property includes cross-fencing, pastures, a riding ring & 6 horse stalls. The barn offers power, water, workshop space, a mechanic's pit & an upper loft/studio with vaulted ceilings & a 2-piece bathroom. A wonderful space for hobbies, a home-based business, creative pursuits or additional storage. The south-facing orchard offers an abundance of fruit including apple, cherry, pear, plum, fig, kiwi & grapes. The original owner maintained a large organic vegetable garden, providing excellent potential for those who appreciate gardening & sustainable living. Additional features include a covered RV shelter with septic access, a separate storage shed tucked among the trees & abundant parking for vehicles, RVs & equipment. Significant infrastructure improvements include an upgraded engineered septic system designed to accommodate a future secondary dwelling. The well, heating/cooling & septic systems have been regularly maintained. With its private setting, established infrastructure & tremendous versatility, this is a rare opportunity to enjoy a relaxed country lifestyle while remaining conveniently close to amenities. Home inspection report available for serious buyers. Reach out for an information package Dimphy@royallepage.ca 250-710-2526 (id:63159)
Values & Trends
This listing
$352/sqft
Building average
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No other active listings in this building
Cedar average
$716/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
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
| School | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North Oyster Elementary | Elementary | 2.7 km |
| Cedar Elementary | Elementary | 4.2 km |
| Cedar Secondary | Secondary | 6.4 km |
| Qwam Qwum Stuwixwulh Community School | Elementary | 7.3 km |
| Ladysmith Intermediate | Elementary | 7.8 km |
| Ladysmith Secondary | Secondary | 8.2 km |
| Ladysmith Primary | Elementary | 8.3 km |
| Stz'uminus Senior Secondary(Independent) | Secondary | 8.8 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)
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