3730 Departure Bay Rd
Nanaimo, BC V9T1C4
$719,900
Property Details
Property & Lot
- Sub-type
- House
- Lot size
- 6,461 square feet
- Zoning
- Residential
R5
Ownership & Fees
- Property type
- Detached House
- Ownership
- Freehold
- Annual property tax
- $4,460.2
Interior
- Heating
- Heat Pump, Baseboard heaters, Electric, Natural gas
- Cooling / A/C
- Air Conditioned
- Fireplace
- Yes (1)
Parking
- Total spaces
- 3
Room Dimensions
| Room | Level | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Bedroom | Main level | 9'3 x 10'8 |
| Bedroom | Main level | 9'3 x 11'0 |
| Ensuite | Main level | 10'8 x 4'10 |
| Primary Bedroom | Main level | 10'11 x 12'7 |
| Bathroom | Main level | 7'11 x 7'8 |
| Laundry room | Main level | 2'6 x 7'8 |
| Sunroom | Main level | 9'6 x 14'11 |
| Kitchen | Main level | 9'10 x 9'11 |
| Dining room | Main level | 9'2 x 9'4 |
| Living room | Main level | 15'7 x 17'7 |
| Entrance | Main level | 3'11 x 12'0 |
Listing Information
- MLS®
- 1047179
- Listed
- August 18, 2026
- Time on market
- On the market for 13 days
- Data last synced
- August 28, 2026
Listing provided by: Royal LePage Nanaimo Realty (NanIsHwyN) · Data source: CREA DDF.
Description
Welcoming and ideally located, 3730 Departure Bay Rd offers a great combination of comfort, convenience and thoughtful updates. This inviting 3-bedroom, 2-bath rancher is filled with natural light and offers an easy, functional layout for everyday living. The kitchen has been refreshed with quartz countertops and backsplash, refinished solid wood cabinetry, a GE induction range, Bosch dishwasher, and a new sink and faucet. The sunken living room feels bright and comfortable, with wood flooring, a natural gas fireplace and built-in cabinetry adding warmth and character. A heat pump provides efficient year-round heating and cooling, while updated blinds, lighting and flooring in key areas help give the home a fresh, modern feel. Two bedrooms feature peel-and-stick wallpaper, and the window privacy film is also removable, making it easy to personalize the spaces to your own style. Outside, the sunny yard offers privacy and plenty of space for gardening, relaxing or entertaining. Beautiful white vinyl fencing frames the property, while raised garden beds make it easy to enjoy the outdoor space. Concerned about a busy road? No need. School-zone speeds, fencing, mature hedging, A/C, and a second parking area that makes backing out easier all contribute to a comfortable, private and practical setting. The location is hard to beat. Situated directly across from Rock City Elementary, the home is just a short drive to Country Club Centre, Departure Bay Beach, Long Lake, Linley Valley Park, Nanaimo Golf Club, shopping, recreation and everyday amenities Here, you don’t have to choose between convenience and lifestyle—you can enjoy both. (id:63159)
Values & Trends
This listing
$522/sqft
Building average
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No other active listings in this building
Departure Bay average
$475/sqft
37 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.
Location Accessibility
Our own metric — not an official Walk Score®.
Amenities
22
5/9 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
| School | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rock City Elementary | Elementary | 77 m |
| Wellington Secondary | Secondary | 585 m |
| Departure Bay Elementary | Elementary | 1.3 km |
| Uplands Park Elementary | Elementary | 1.6 km |
| Mount Benson Elementary | Elementary | 2.1 km |
| Syuẁén'ct Elementary School | Elementary | 2.2 km |
| Forest Park Elementary | Elementary | 2.3 km |
| Cilaire Elementary | Elementary | 2.7 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 (2)
- Nellie's European Deli Foods & Imports · 2980 Island Highway North793 m
- Sandy's Ukrainian Kitchen · 2980 Island Highway North796 m
Cafes (2)
- Jumping Jiminy's · 2980 Island Highway North787 m
- Chatime · 2980 Island Highway North797 m
Parks (5+)
- Sandra Road Park · 3682 Sandra Road246 m
- Country Club Park 1 · 3058 Rock City Road286 m
- Country Club Park 3 · 3399 Country Club Drive385 m
- Granite Road Park · 3237 Granite Park Road441 m
- Ocean Pearl Park · 1209 Ocean Pearl Terrace468 m
Pharmacies (1)
- The Medicine Shoppe768 m
Banks & ATMs (1)
- Unnamed790 m
Nearby places data: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
School district: Nanaimo-Ladysmith (SD68)
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