44 Arbutus St W
Lake Cowichan, BC V0R2G0
$549,900
Property Details
Property & Lot
- Sub-type
- House
- Lot size
- 7,251 square feet
- Zoning
- Residential
R3
Ownership & Fees
- Property type
- Detached House
- Ownership
- Freehold
- Annual property tax
- $3,900
Interior
- Heating
- Oil
- Cooling / A/C
- None
- Fireplace
- Yes (1)
Exterior & Lot
- View
- Mountain view
Parking
- Total spaces
- 4
Room Dimensions
| Room | Level | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Bedroom | Second level | 12'5 x 10'7 |
| Bedroom | Second level | 11'5 |
| Studio | Main level | 17'4 x 10'9 |
| Workshop | Main level | 18'3 x 20'9 |
| Patio | Main level | 12'1 x 18'4 |
| Bathroom | Main level | 4-Piece |
| Primary Bedroom | Main level | 13'3 x 9'10 |
| Entrance | Main level | 4'1 x 5'3 |
| Laundry room | Main level | 9'9 x 8'6 |
| Kitchen | Main level | 12'7 x 7'7 |
| Dining room | Main level | 8'7 x 7'9 |
| Living room | Main level | 14'1 x 16'8 |
Listing Information
- MLS®
- 1036221
- Listed
- May 8, 2026
- Time on market
- On the market for 115 days
- Data last synced
- August 28, 2026
Listing provided by: RE/MAX Generation (LC) · Data source: CREA DDF.
Description
Full of charm and potential, this inviting 3-bedroom, 1-bath home sits on a generous 0.17-acre lot in a sought-after location just a short walk to the high school and the river. A newer roof, replaced just one year ago, offers peace of mind, while the kitchen was updated a few years back and provides a functional layout ready for your personal touch. Original wood floors add warmth and character and will look beautifully refreshed with a simple refinish. Outside, the fully usable yard features a fenced garden bed to keep elk out, plenty of parking, a detached workshop, and an enclosed carport offering valuable extra storage. Whether you’re looking for your first home, a smart investment, or a property with room to make your own, this one offers space, practicality, and exciting upside in a great location. (id:63159)
Values & Trends
This listing
$446/sqft
Building average
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No other active listings in this building
Lake Cowichan average
$493/sqft
34 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
Nearest station: Duncan
13°C
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Humidity 92%
Wind SSW calm km/h
Tonight
12°
Tuesday
21°
Tuesday night
14°
Wednesday
16°
Wednesday night
11°
Thursday
17°
Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada.
Population
3,325
(2021 Census)
+3.1% since 2016
Density: 403.5/km²
Dwellings: 1,586
Median household income: $68,000
After-tax: $62,400
Immigrant population: 7.7%
Top countries of origin (% of total population)
- United Kingdom3.2% · 105
- United States of America0.9% · 30
- Germany0.6% · 20
- South Africa, Republic of0.5% · 15
- India0.5% · 15
- Poland0.3% · 10
Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.
Location Accessibility
Our own metric — not an official Walk Score®.
Amenities
26
4/9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Cowichan Elementary | Elementary | 310 m |
| Lake Cowichan Secondary | Elementary | 310 m |
| Palsson Elementary | Elementary | 1.2 km |
| Tansor Elementary | Elementary | 22.4 km |
| Ecole Mount Prevost Elementary | Elementary | 23.7 km |
| Drinkwater Elementary | Elementary | 24.3 km |
| Queen Margaret's(Independent) | K-12 | 24.9 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)
- J&V Diner · 162 South Shore Road380 m
- Jake's at the Lake · 109 South Shore Road597 m
Cafes (1)
- Ed's Coffee House · 67 South Shore Road705 m
Parks (5+)
- Unnamed329 m
- Parkstone Park334 m
- Beaver Creek Rhododendron Park441 m
- Unnamed447 m
- Centennial Park494 m
Pharmacies (1)
- Island Pharmacy · 138 South Shore Road497 m
Nearby places data: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
School district: Cowichan (SD79)
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