Property Type: Detached HouseOwnership: Freehold

38597 FORESTRY POINT ROAD

Smithers, BC V0J2N7

$600,000

4 bed2 bath2,604 sqftBuilt 2000
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Amenities

Also listed: Laundry - In Suite

Property Details

Property & Lot

Sub-type
House
Stories
3
Lot size
25,700.4 square feet

Ownership & Fees

Property type
Detached House
Ownership
Freehold
Annual property tax
$1,836.25 (2025)

Interior

Basement
Partially finished, N/A
Heating
Baseboard heaters, Forced air, Electric, Wood
Fireplace
Yes (1)

Exterior & Lot

Exterior features
Wood
View
Lake view

Building

Foundation
Concrete Perimeter
Roof
Metal, Conventional

Parking

Features
Garage, Garage, Carport, RV

Room Dimensions

RoomLevelDimensions
Living roomMain level
KitchenMain level
Dining roomMain level
Primary BedroomMain level
OfficeMain level
SolariumMain level
Bedroom 2Above
Bedroom 3Above
Bedroom 4Main level
Hobby roomBasement
Utility roomBasement
OtherBasement

Listing Information

MLS®
R3023227
Listed
July 4, 2025
Time on market
On the market for 423 days
Tax assessment year
2025
Data last synced
August 28, 2026

Listing provided by: RE/MAX Bulkley Valley · Data source: CREA DDF.

Description

Babine Lake-view residence at Smithers Landing. This home set up as a primary residence, would also make a wonderful recreational family legacy property. Located on over half and acre, the views are assured by 66' lake access ROW. Paved drive with concrete curbs. 2600 square feet, 4 bedrooms and 2 baths. The main floor features high vaulted ceilings, big windows, cozy wood stove. King sized master, office and solarium/hot-tub room, screened-in porch complete the main. 3 bedrooms up. Hobby room in the basement - rest is wide open for your storage. 24 x 28 workshop with camper height door, 24 x 52 double garage with large woodworking shop (could be converted to a secondary cabin). Turn-Key...most home furnishings, tools, equipment and boat are negotiable or available separately. (id:63159)

Values & Trends

This listing

$230/sqft

Building average

No other active listings in this building

Smithers average

$413/sqft

22 active listing(s)

Parking: Not indicatedStorage 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

Light Rain

13°C

Light Rain

Humidity 96%

Wind NNW 4 km/h

Tonight

Tuesday

16°

Tuesday night

10°

Wednesday

18°

Wednesday night

10°

Thursday

21°

Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada.

Population

5,378

(2021 Census)

-0.4% since 2016

Density: 352.4/km²

Dwellings: 2,411

Median household income: $85,000

After-tax: $75,000

Immigrant population: 12.6%

Top countries of origin (% of total population)

  • Netherlands1.8% · 95
  • United Kingdom1.3% · 70
  • Philippines1.3% · 70
  • United States of America1.2% · 65
  • Germany1% · 55
  • Pakistan1% · 55
  • India0.7% · 40
  • South Africa, Republic of0.4% · 20

Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.

Nearby Schools

No schools found within a reasonable distance of this property.

Nearby Transit

No TransLink stops within an ~10-minute walk.

School district: Nechako Lakes (SD91)

Similar Listings Nearby

No similar listings found nearby right now.

Mortgage & Ownership Cost Calculator

Minimum required: 5.8% ($35,000) — 5% under $500K, 10% up to $1.5M, 20% at/above $1.5M.

Financial Ledger

Net mortgage (loan + CMHC insurance)$480,000.00
Periodic payment — Principal & Interest (monthly)$3,096.80
Additional monthly expenses (strata, tax, utilities, etc.)$283.02
Total monthly cost$3,379.82
Interest paid over 5-yr term$137,569.38
Balance at end of term$431,761.55

Rates based on Bank of Canada benchmark data.

Financial Summary

Minimum down payment$35,000
Stress test qualifying rate8.09%
Payment you must qualify for$4,344.65

Cash Needed at Closing

Minimum down payment$35,000
Estimated BC PTT$10,000
Legal / closing costs (typical estimate)$1,500
Total cash needed$46,500

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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