Property Type: OtherOwnership: Freehold

5 Headquarters Bay

Port Alberni, BC V0R1B0

$975,000

2 bed1 bath3 parking1,684 sqftBuilt 2010
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Property Details

Property & Lot

Sub-type
Recreational
Lot size
5 acres
Zoning
Other

RVH-HB

Ownership & Fees

Property type
Other
Ownership
Freehold
Annual property tax
$0

Interior

Heating
Wood
Cooling / A/C
None
Fireplace
Yes (1)

Exterior & Lot

View
Mountain view, Ocean view
Waterfront
Waterfront on ocean

Parking

Total spaces
3

Room Dimensions

RoomLevelDimensions
OtherSecond level16'6 x 20'6
OtherSecond level28'10 x 20'3
Living roomMain level15'10 x 22'11
BathroomMain level3-Piece
KitchenMain level11'1
EntranceMain level12'8 x 7'11
BedroomMain level12'8
Dining roomMain level11'10
Primary BedroomMain level13'10

Listing Information

MLS®
1047040
Listed
August 15, 2026
Time on market
On the market for 16 days
Data last synced
August 28, 2026

Listing provided by: REMAX Professionals - Dave Koszegi Group · Data source: CREA DDF.

Description

OCEANFRONT WEST COAST RETREAT! Discover an extraordinary escape in the gated community of Headquarters Bay on the Alberni Inlet. Set on 5 private acres with an impressive 210’ of waterfront and your own beach, this unique 1,684 sq.ft. cabin captures spectacular ocean and mountain views in a truly breathtaking setting. Quality built with solid construction and impressive timber beams, the home offers 2 bedrooms, 1 bath and an open loft, with excellent potential to expand to a 4-bedroom, 2-bath retreat. The inviting great room features soaring ceilings, a cozy wood stove and dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows that bring the rugged West Coast scenery indoors. The kitchen is equipped with a Bosch cooktop and butcher-block island, opening to the spacious dining and living areas. Upstairs, the loft provides flexible additional living space and storage. Step outside onto the entertainment-sized deck and immerse yourself in nature. Beachcomb along your shoreline, launch a kayak, swim, boat or fish all from your doorstep. Thoughtfully equipped for comfortable off-grid living with septic, generator, solar panels with battery storage and Starlink. Headquarters Bay is a 41-owner development offering a full-time caretaker, shared marina and dock, boat launch, covered BBQ shelter and water reservoir with ample supply. Just 35 minutes from Port Alberni and within reach of Bamfield, this remarkable property offers room for extended family and guests. A rare opportunity to create a private multi-family getaway, recreational retreat or unforgettable West Coast escape. All measurments are approximate and must be verified if importatn. (id:63159)

Values & Trends

This listing

$579/sqft

Building average

No other active listings in this building

Alberni Inlet average

$472/sqft

1 active listing(s)

Parking: 3 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

15°C

Humidity 86%

Wind S calm km/h

Tonight

11°

Tuesday

21°

Tuesday night

14°

Wednesday

16°

Wednesday night

10°

Thursday

19°

Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada.

Population

18,259

(2021 Census)

+3.3% since 2016

Density: 928.7/km²

Dwellings: 8,919

Median household income: $62,800

After-tax: $58,400

Immigrant population: 10%

Top countries of origin (% of total population)

  • United Kingdom2.4% · 430
  • India1% · 190
  • Netherlands0.8% · 150
  • United States of America0.8% · 140
  • Germany0.6% · 115
  • Italy0.5% · 85
  • Mexico0.3% · 60
  • Viet Nam0.3% · 50

Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.

Nearby Schools

SchoolTypeDistance
Maquinna ElementaryElementary20.8 km
Eighth Avenue Learning CentreSecondary21.3 km
Eric J Dunn ElementaryElementary21.5 km
John Paul II Catholic School(Independent)Elementary23.1 km
Wood ElementaryElementary23.4 km
Alberni District SecondarySecondary23.6 km
Alberni ElementaryElementary24.3 km
Haahuupayak School(Independent)Elementary24.6 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: Pacific Rim (SD70)

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Mortgage & Ownership Cost Calculator

Minimum required: 7.4% ($72,500) — 5% under $500K, 10% up to $1.5M, 20% at/above $1.5M.

Financial Ledger

Net mortgage (loan + CMHC insurance)$780,000.00
Periodic payment — Principal & Interest (monthly)$5,032.30
Additional monthly expenses (strata, tax, utilities, etc.)$84.00
Total monthly cost$5,116.30
Interest paid over 5-yr term$223,550.24
Balance at end of term$701,612.52

Rates based on Bank of Canada benchmark data.

Financial Summary

Minimum down payment$72,500
Stress test qualifying rate8.09%
Payment you must qualify for$6,939.91

Cash Needed at Closing

Minimum down payment$72,500
Estimated BC PTT$17,500
Legal / closing costs (typical estimate)$1,500
Total cash needed$91,500

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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