2968 Arbutus St
Chemainus, BC V0R1K0
$499,900
Property Details
Property & Lot
- Sub-type
- House
- Lot size
- 6,000 square feet
- Zoning
- Residential
R-3
Ownership & Fees
- Property type
- Detached House
- Ownership
- Freehold
- Annual property tax
- $3,864
Interior
- Heating
- Baseboard heaters, Electric
- Cooling / A/C
- None
- Fireplace
- None
Exterior & Lot
- Lot features
- Central location, Other
Building
- Parcel ID (PID)
- 005-992-923
Parking
- Total spaces
- 2
Room Dimensions
| Room | Level | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Bedroom | Main level | — |
| Living room | Main level | — |
| Laundry room | Main level | — |
| Kitchen | Main level | — |
| Dining room | Main level | — |
| Bedroom | Main level | — |
| Bathroom | Main level | 4-Piece |
Listing Information
- MLS®
- 1044811
- Listed
- July 31, 2026
- Time on market
- On the market for 31 days
- Data last synced
- September 1, 2026
Listing provided by: Century 21 Harbour Realty Ltd. · Data source: CREA DDF.
Description
Welcome to 2968 Arbutus Street, a charming 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home offering comfort, character, and an inviting place to call home. Whether you're a first-time buyer, downsizer, or investor, this property presents an excellent opportunity to own in one of Chemainus' most established neighbourhoods. Ideally located just minutes from downtown Chemainus, you'll enjoy easy access to local boutiques, cafés, restaurants, grocery stores, schools, and everyday amenities. Spend your days exploring the town's famous murals, strolling along the waterfront, relaxing at Kin Beach, or taking in a performance at the renowned Chemainus Theatre. With convenient access to Duncan, Ladysmith, Nanaimo, and the Trans-Canada Highway, this home offers the perfect balance of small-town charm and everyday convenience. If you've been looking for an affordable opportunity to enjoy the Vancouver Island lifestyle in a welcoming seaside community, 2968 Arbutus Street is ready to welcome you home. (id:63159)
Values & Trends
This listing
$533/sqft
Building average
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No other active listings in this building
Chemainus average
$535/sqft
29 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
Nearest station: Duncan
14°C
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Humidity 86%
Wind NNW calm km/h
Tonight
12°
Tuesday
21°
Tuesday night
14°
Wednesday
16°
Wednesday night
11°
Thursday
17°
Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada.
Location Accessibility
Our own metric — not an official Walk Score®.
Amenities
44
6/9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chemainus Secondary | K-12 | 294 m |
| Chemainus Elementary Community School | Elementary | 907 m |
| Stz'uminus Senior Secondary(Independent) | Secondary | 8.1 km |
| Thetis Island Elementary | Elementary | 8.5 km |
| Crofton Elementary Community School | Elementary | 9.3 km |
| Ladysmith Primary | Elementary | 10.2 km |
| Ladysmith Secondary | Secondary | 10.5 km |
| Ladysmith Intermediate | Elementary | 10.5 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 (5+)
- Sushi Kuni · 2869 Oak Street348 m
- Sawmill TapHouse & Grill490 m
- Pho Triple 7 · 9779 Willow Street545 m
- Bonnie Martin Restaurant · 2877 Mill Street624 m
- Little Town Pizza · 9734 Chemainus Road719 m
Cafes (4)
- The Book Nook · 2859 Oak Street372 m
- Jollity Farm Shop & Cafe · 2859 Oak Street376 m
- Owl's Nest668 m
- Willow Street Cafe · 9749 Willow Street670 m
Grocery (2)
- Country Grocer404 m
- Country Grocer411 m
Parks (5+)
- Chemainus Skate Park · 2988 Elliott Street246 m
- Kinsmen Beach Park272 m
- Askew Creek Park380 m
- Waterwheel Park · 9799 Waterwheel Crescent500 m
- Chemainus Ball Fields · 9740 Elm Street603 m
Pharmacies (2)
- Pharmasave486 m
- Rexall · 9762 Willow Street611 m
Banks & ATMs (4)
- Unnamed405 m
- IslandSavings449 m
- Coastal Community Credit Union · 9781 Willow Street532 m
- CIBC · 9760 Willow Street616 m
Nearby places data: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
School district: Cowichan (SD79)
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