Property Type: Detached HouseOwnership: Freehold

3980 DRIVE IN ROAD

Houston, BC V0J1Z2

$395,000

4 bed2 bath1,952 sqftBuilt 1965
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Property Details

Property & Lot

Sub-type
House
Stories
2
Lot size
5.04 acres

Ownership & Fees

Property type
Detached House
Ownership
Freehold
Annual property tax
$2,594.62 (2021)

Interior

Basement
Finished, N/A
Heating
Forced air, Electric
Fireplace
None

Exterior & Lot

View
Ravine view

Building

Foundation
Concrete Perimeter
Roof
Metal, Conventional

Parking

Features
Detached Garage

Room Dimensions

RoomLevelDimensions
Living roomMain level
KitchenMain level
Eating areaMain level
Mud roomMain level
Primary BedroomMain level
Bedroom 2Main level
Bedroom 3Basement
Bedroom 4Basement
Recreational, Games roomBasement
Laundry roomBasement

Listing Information

MLS®
R3155520
Listed
August 14, 2026
Time on market
On the market for 17 days
Tax assessment year
2021
Data last synced
August 28, 2026

Listing provided by: Calderwood Realty Ltd. · Data source: CREA DDF.

Description

5 Acres on the edge of town! Cozy 4 bdrm/2 bath log home rancher (with bsmt) with tons of recent updates inside & out! Completely updated bright kitchen with quartz countertops, modern fixtures, & SS appliances! Garden doors off the eating area to the super private sundeck overlook the ravine and are just steps down to the gazebo & hot tub! Large covered front porch, fenced yard space, & neat firepit area! Spacious livingroom, 2 bdrms & full bath on main, plus convenient mudroom entrance. Basement: Large recroom, 2 bdrms, laundry area, & renovated 4 pc bath. Modern vinyl plank floors throughout, vinyl windows, electric forced air furnace, 200 amp, 20'x30 wired workshop w/ concrete floor. Sufficient water supply from shallow well, water treatment incl UV filter. Appliances & hot tub incl. (id:63159)

Values & Trends

This listing

$202/sqft

Building average

No other active listings in this building

Houston average

$160/sqft

20 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

Nearest station: Smithers

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

3,052

(2021 Census)

+2% since 2016

Density: 41.9/km²

Dwellings: 1,461

Median household income: $84,000

After-tax: $73,500

Immigrant population: 9.1%

Top countries of origin (% of total population)

  • Netherlands1.8% · 55
  • United States of America1.5% · 45
  • India1.3% · 40
  • Portugal0.8% · 25
  • Korea, South0.8% · 25
  • Viet Nam0.5% · 15
  • Germany0.3% · 10
  • United Kingdom0.3% · 10

Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.

Nearby Schools

SchoolTypeDistance
Silverthorne ElementaryElementary2.3 km
Houston Christian School(Independent)Elementary2.9 km
Houston SecondarySecondary3.3 km
Twain Sullivan ElementaryElementary3.3 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.

School district: Bulkley Valley (SD54)

Mortgage & Ownership Cost Calculator

Minimum required: 5.0% ($19,750) — 5% under $500K, 10% up to $1.5M, 20% at/above $1.5M.

Financial Ledger

Net mortgage (loan + CMHC insurance)$316,000.00
Periodic payment — Principal & Interest (monthly)$2,038.72
Additional monthly expenses (strata, tax, utilities, etc.)$314.22
Total monthly cost$2,352.94
Interest paid over 5-yr term$90,566.51
Balance at end of term$284,243.02

Rates based on Bank of Canada benchmark data.

Financial Summary

Minimum down payment$19,750
Stress test qualifying rate8.09%
Payment you must qualify for$2,885.54

Cash Needed at Closing

Minimum down payment$19,750
Estimated BC PTT$5,900
Legal / closing costs (typical estimate)$1,500
Total cash needed$27,150

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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