3355 DESCARTES PLACE
Squamish, BC V8B0V5
$949,000
Property Details
Property & Lot
- Lot size
- 13,885 square feet
Ownership & Fees
- Property type
- Land / Lot
- Ownership
- Freehold
- Annual property tax
- $3,865.21 (2025)
Interior
- Fireplace
- None
Listing Information
- MLS®
- R3112880
- Listed
- April 17, 2026
- Time on market
- On the market for 136 days
- Tax assessment year
- 2025
- Data last synced
- August 28, 2026
Listing provided by: Rennie & Associates Realty · Data source: CREA DDF.
Description
Experience the ultimate Squamish lifestyle with this exceptional building opportunity in the highly coveted University Highlands neighborhood. Tucked away at the end of a peaceful cul-de-sac and surrounded by nature, this rare 13,885 sq. ft. flat lot serves as the perfect canvas for a custom home. Enjoy world-class mountain biking, hiking, and golf, all right at your doorstep, while being just minutes from schools and downtown Squamish. This building lot is ready to go, with municipal water and services already at the lot line. Whether you are looking to build your family home, a serene retreat or an adventurer´s basecamp, this prime lot offers the space and location to have it all. (id:63159)
Values & Trends
This listing
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Building average
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No other active listings in this building
Squamish average
$2,234/sqft
7 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
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Humidity 91%
Wind NE 2 km/h
Tonight
12°
Tuesday
21°
Tuesday night
15°
Wednesday
17°
Wednesday night
12°
Thursday
18°
Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada.
Population
23,819
(2021 Census)
+22.2% since 2016
Density: 227.5/km²
Dwellings: 9,906
Median household income: $111,000
After-tax: $96,000
Immigrant population: 20.2%
Top countries of origin (% of total population)
- United Kingdom4.1% · 970
- India3.5% · 830
- United States of America1.4% · 340
- Philippines1.3% · 305
- Germany0.7% · 170
- Netherlands0.4% · 105
- Mexico0.4% · 95
- Poland0.3% · 80
Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.
Location Accessibility
Our own metric — not an official Walk Score®.
Amenities
4
1/9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Coast Mountain Academy(Independent) | K-12 | 432 m |
| Garibaldi Highlands Elementary | Elementary | 1.4 km |
| Skyridge Montessori Elementary(Independent) | Elementary/Middle | 3.1 km |
| Mamquam Elementary | Elementary | 3.1 km |
| Sea to Sky Montessori School(Independent) | Elementary | 3.7 km |
| Valleycliffe Elementary | Elementary | 4.7 km |
| Squamish Waldorf School(Independent) | Elementary | 5.1 km |
| Brackendale Elementary | Elementary | 5.4 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
Cafes (1)
- Atrium Cafe571 m
Nearby places data: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
School district: Sea to Sky (SD48)
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Financial Summary
Cash Needed at Closing
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.