Property Type: Detached HouseOwnership: Freehold

4287,4289 Marsden Rd

Courtenay, BC V9N9N4

$1,898,000

7 bed5 bath8 parking3,945 sqftBuilt 2009
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Property Details

Property & Lot

Sub-type
House
Lot size
2.3 acres
Zoning
Residential

CR-1

Ownership & Fees

Property type
Detached House
Ownership
Freehold
Annual property tax
$8,249

Interior

Heating
Heat Pump, Electric, Other
Cooling / A/C
Air Conditioned
Fireplace
Yes (1)

Exterior & Lot

View
Mountain view

Parking

Total spaces
8

Room Dimensions

RoomLevelDimensions
OtherAuxiliary Building7'4 x 11'7
BathroomAuxiliary Building4-Piece
OtherAuxiliary Building6'8 x 7'6
Primary BedroomAuxiliary Building11'4 x 11'10
OtherAuxiliary Building11'3 x 11'9
Living roomAuxiliary Building18'5 x 15'1
KitchenAuxiliary Building7'10 x 11'9
DenLower level15'7 x 22'3
BedroomMain level12'3 x 10'0
Laundry roomMain level13'5 x 14'3
Recreation roomLower level15'4 x 30'2
BathroomMain level3-Piece
BathroomMain level4-Piece
BathroomMain level2-Piece
EnsuiteMain level4-Piece
BedroomMain level12'4 x 10'1
BedroomMain level12'3 x 18'11
BedroomMain level9'11 x 14'3
BedroomMain level9'11 x 14'3
Primary BedroomMain level13'8 x 17'10
KitchenMain level13'0 x 15'2
Living roomMain level16'5 x 17'7
Dining roomMain level10'1 x 17'7
EntranceMain level6'4 x 7'6

Listing Information

MLS®
1033445
Listed
April 25, 2026
Time on market
On the market for 129 days
Data last synced
August 28, 2026

Listing provided by: REMAX Ocean Pacific (CX) · Data source: CREA DDF.

Description

Sought after 2.3-acre country estate features a custom built 3,900 sq ft home with 6 bedrooms, 4 baths providing plenty of space. The open-concept kitchen features concrete countertops, eat-up bar & abundant cabinetry. The spacious primary bedroom offers a beautiful ensuite & large walk-in closet. The upper level offers a private guest suite with 2 beds, bath & living area with possible Bed & Breakfast opportunities. The lower level includes a media room, flex room & crawl space. Enjoy year-round comfort with a wood stove, in-floor radiant heat or a mini-split heat pump. French doors off the living room open to a large patio showcasing stunning Beaufort Mountain & farmland views. There is a 673 sq ft self contained cottage with radiant heat perfect as a mortgage helper or extended family. Room for all the toys & tools in the 900 sq ft shop with wood stove. There is a 15x11 storage shed and charming Koi pond on the spacious property. Located just 5 minutes to Courtenay or Cumberland. (id:63159)

Values & Trends

This listing

$481/sqft

Building average

No other active listings in this building

Courtenay West average

$573/sqft

8 active listing(s)

Parking: 8 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.

Nearby Schools

SchoolTypeDistance
Arden ElementaryElementary749 m
Lake Trail CommunityMiddle2.1 km
Ecole Puntledge Park ElementaryElementary2.2 km
Courtenay ElementaryElementary2.7 km
Nala'atsi Alternate ProgramSecondary2.9 km
Georges P. Vanier SecondarySecondary4.9 km
Cumberland Community SchoolElementary/Middle5.1 km
Glacier View Secondary CentreK-125.2 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: Comox Valley (SD71)

Mortgage & Ownership Cost Calculator

Minimum required: 20.0% ($379,600) — 5% under $500K, 10% up to $1.5M, 20% at/above $1.5M.

Financial Ledger

Net mortgage (loan + CMHC insurance)$1,518,400.00
Periodic payment — Principal & Interest (monthly)$9,796.20
Additional monthly expenses (strata, tax, utilities, etc.)$884.42
Total monthly cost$10,680.62
Interest paid over 5-yr term$435,177.80
Balance at end of term$1,365,805.71

Rates based on Bank of Canada benchmark data.

Financial Summary

Minimum down payment$379,600
Stress test qualifying rate8.09%
Payment you must qualify for$11,675.96

Cash Needed at Closing

Minimum down payment$379,600
Estimated BC PTT$35,960
Legal / closing costs (typical estimate)$1,500
Total cash needed$417,060

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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