Property Type: Detached HouseOwnership: Freehold

325 Harmston Ave

Courtenay, BC V9N2X1

$1,799,900

5 bed4 bath4 parking3,381 sqftBuilt 1920
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Property Details

Property & Lot

Sub-type
House
Lot size
0.6 acres
Zoning
Residential

R-SSMUH

Ownership & Fees

Property type
Detached House
Ownership
Freehold
Annual property tax
$7,824

Interior

Heating
Forced air, Natural gas, Other
Cooling / A/C
Air Conditioned
Fireplace
Yes (2)

Exterior & Lot

View
Mountain view

Parking

Total spaces
4 — uncovered indicated
Features
Open

Room Dimensions

RoomLevelDimensions
StorageLower level9'2 x 19'1
StorageLower level8'9 x 20'4
BathroomLower level2-Piece
Laundry roomLower level7'5 x 8'9
WorkshopLower level9'4 x 18'5
KitchenLower level12'11 x 16'7
EnsuiteLower level4-Piece
Primary BedroomLower level10'6 x 13'7
Living roomLower level14'8 x 15'0
BedroomSecond level11'1 x 12'5
BedroomSecond level9'3 x 11'1
Sitting roomMain level7'7 x 16'1
OfficeMain level7'8 x 8'8
Dining roomMain level13'5 x 13'9
Living roomMain level11'9 x 16'1
Family roomMain level11'10 x 18'0
KitchenMain level16'2 x 18'1
BedroomMain level9'5 x 11'0
Primary BedroomMain level11'9 x 17'5
EnsuiteMain level4-Piece
BathroomMain level3-Piece

Listing Information

MLS®
1031960
Listed
April 17, 2026
Time on market
On the market for 136 days
Data last synced
August 28, 2026

Listing provided by: Royal LePage-Comox Valley (CV) · Data source: CREA DDF.

Description

An exceptional offering in Courtenay’s Old Orchard neighbourhood.Perched above parkland along the picturesque Puntledge River,this rare 0.6-acre property captures breathtaking views while remaining just a short stroll to downtown Courtenay. Zoned R-SSMUH,presents flexibility w potential for more. The home offers 4 bdrm plus a spacious, self-contained suite ideal for extended family, guests, or income potential. Rich in character & timeless appeal, the home features a welcoming living room with gas fireplace, an elegant formal dining room & coffered ceilings, & a bright, well-appointed kitchen with abundant storage and stunning views across the river valley. Air,conditioning, garden sprinklers, on demand hot water. Surrounded by nature yet moments to downtown, this property offers a rare lifestyle—wake to the sound of the river, enjoy peaceful garden spaces,unwind on the deck w spectacular sunsets over Mount Washington.A truly unique opportunity. (id:63159)

Values & Trends

This listing

$532/sqft

Building average

No other active listings in this building

Courtenay City average

$546/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

Mostly Cloudy

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

59

7/9 categories nearby

Transit

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

SchoolTypeDistance
Ecole Puntledge Park ElementaryElementary958 m
Courtenay ElementaryElementary1.1 km
Lake Trail CommunityMiddle1.1 km
Nala'atsi Alternate ProgramSecondary1.1 km
Georges P. Vanier SecondarySecondary1.9 km
Glacier View Secondary CentreK-122.1 km
Arden ElementaryElementary2.4 km
Queneesh ElementaryElementary3.4 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+)

  • The Yellow Deli · 596 5th Street199 m
  • Pho' 54 · 492 Fitzgerald Avenue235 m
  • Dina Kurdish & Turkish Cuisine · 463 5th Street272 m
  • Golden Carriage · 478B 5th Street277 m
  • Taco Bandido · 444 5th Street304 m

Cafes (5+)

  • Frankie Jo's Bakery Café175 m
  • Bigfoot Donuts · 477 5th Street253 m
  • Freya Nordic Baking & Caffe345 m
  • Michael's Off Main · 355 4th Street348 m
  • Cappuccino Grande Café · 344 5th Street397 m

Grocery (2)

  • Edible Island Whole Foods Market · 477 6th Street322 m
  • The Old Farm Market · 660 England Avenue460 m

Parks (5+)

  • Harmston Park328 m
  • Courthouse Park415 m
  • 4th Street Parklet · 243 4th Street477 m
  • Riverside Park · 358 Anderton Avenue654 m
  • Unnamed709 m

Gyms (5+)

  • The House of Now Yoga Studio217 m
  • 30-Minute Hit Boxing For Women · 571 McPhee Avenue361 m
  • Eden Therapy · 333 5th Street404 m
  • Titanium Crossfit · 823 McPhee Avenue578 m
  • Wild+United Athletics · 445 10th Street602 m

Pharmacies (2)

  • Pharmasave334 m
  • Shoppers Drug Mart · 310 8th Street628 m

Banks & ATMs (4)

  • Scotiabank · 392 5th Street359 m
  • BMO · 585 England Avenue361 m
  • Scotiabank362 m
  • Coastal Community Credit Union · 291A 4th Street445 m

Nearby places data: © OpenStreetMap contributors.

School district: Comox Valley (SD71)

Mortgage & Ownership Cost Calculator

Minimum required: 20.0% ($359,980) — 5% under $500K, 10% up to $1.5M, 20% at/above $1.5M.

Financial Ledger

Net mortgage (loan + CMHC insurance)$1,439,920.00
Periodic payment — Principal & Interest (monthly)$9,289.88
Additional monthly expenses (strata, tax, utilities, etc.)$821.00
Total monthly cost$10,110.88
Interest paid over 5-yr term$412,685.21
Balance at end of term$1,295,212.70

Rates based on Bank of Canada benchmark data.

Financial Summary

Minimum down payment$359,980
Stress test qualifying rate8.09%
Payment you must qualify for$11,072.48

Cash Needed at Closing

Minimum down payment$359,980
Estimated BC PTT$33,998
Legal / closing costs (typical estimate)$1,500
Total cash needed$395,478

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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