Property Type: Detached HouseOwnership: Freehold

5175 Aho Rd

Ladysmith, BC V9G2B8

$2,599,000

5 bed3 bath12 parking2,973 sqftBuilt 2019
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Property Details

Property & Lot

Sub-type
House
Lot size
4.97 acres
Zoning
Residential

R10

Ownership & Fees

Property type
Detached House
Ownership
Freehold
Annual property tax
$9,238.85

Interior

Heating
Heat Pump, Electric
Cooling / A/C
Fully air conditioned
Fireplace
Yes (1)

Exterior & Lot

View
City view, Mountain view, Ocean view, Valley view

Parking

Total spaces
12

Room Dimensions

RoomLevelDimensions
BathroomAdditional AccommodationX
BedroomAdditional Accommodation10'0 x 11'4
BedroomAdditional Accommodation8'11 x 13'11
Living roomAdditional Accommodation12'9 x 18'2
KitchenAdditional Accommodation11'0 x 12'10
EnsuiteMain level4-Piece
BathroomMain level4-Piece
OtherAdditional Accommodation12'9 x 18'6
BedroomMain level11'2 x 13'6
BedroomMain level10'3 x 11'7
Laundry roomMain level6'5 x 9'3
Primary BedroomMain level12'0 x 13'0
Living roomMain level9'4 x 16'8
Dining roomMain level7'3 x 16'8
KitchenMain level11'11 x 14'0
EntranceMain level11'10 x 12'1

Listing Information

MLS®
1039752
Listed
June 13, 2026
Time on market
On the market for 79 days
Data last synced
August 28, 2026

Listing provided by: REMAX Professionals (NA) · Data source: CREA DDF.

Description

Perched atop the highest point in Aquila Estates, extraordinary West Coast Modern estate offers one of the most breathtaking vantage points on Vancouver Island. Almost 5 acres of land & elevated approximately 200 metres above sea level, property captures near 360-degree views spanning Ladysmith Harbour, Gulf Islands, Georgia Strait, Vancouver skyline, North Shore mountains, Bowen Island & Sunshine Coast. Private power-gated driveway approximately 500 feet through landscaped grounds, creating dramatic approach to custom-built residence. Positioned on a bluff overlooking Ladysmith Harbour, w/ privacy, natural light, & spectacular outlook from nearly every principal room. Rancher-style living w/ 3 bedrms & 2 bathrms on main level. Soaring 14-foot ceilings enhance living room & all 3 main bedrms, while extensive solid fir windows, doors, trim create warmth & character throughout. Dramatic 30-foot roofline w/ black metal roofing further defines the home's architectural presence. Approx 1,000 sq.ft. of decks oriented to capture outstanding western exposure & unforgettable sunsets. Outdoor features include sunken hot tub, gas fire pit, fully fenced turf area, vegetable garden, woodshed, storage shed, & impressive landscaping. Fully self-contained 2-bedrm, 1-bath guest suite offering exceptional flexibility for family, guests, or multigenerational living. Complete w/ its own entrance, garage, laundry, hot water tank, heating, & cooling, suite maintains privacy while remaining connected through shared garage & recreation space. Additional features; heated bathroom floors, bidet toilets, epoxy-finished garage floors, cedar soffits, heated & insulated 5-foot crawl space, 3,000-gallon water storage tank for irrigation. Privacy, craftsmanship, convenience, & panoramic scenery. 15 minutes to Ladysmith & approx 20 minutes to Nanaimo. Call/text/email Sean McLintock RE/MAX Proffesionals 250-729-1766 / sean@seanmclintock.com (Buyers to verify info/data/measurments if important) (id:63159)

Values & Trends

This listing

$874/sqft

Building average

No other active listings in this building

Aquila Estates average

No comparable active listings

Parking: 12 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

Nearest station: Nanaimo

Partly Cloudy

15°C

Partly Cloudy

Humidity 85%

Wind N 2 km/h

Tonight

12°

Tuesday

21°

Tuesday night

14°

Wednesday

16°

Wednesday night

11°

Thursday

17°

Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada.

Population

8,990

(2021 Census)

+5.3% since 2016

Density: 746.7/km²

Dwellings: 4,079

Median household income: $81,000

After-tax: $72,500

Immigrant population: 12.7%

Top countries of origin (% of total population)

  • United Kingdom4.9% · 440
  • United States of America1.3% · 120
  • Germany0.7% · 65
  • Netherlands0.5% · 45
  • Poland0.3% · 25
  • South Africa, Republic of0.3% · 25
  • India0.3% · 25
  • Mexico0.2% · 20

Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.

Nearby Schools

SchoolTypeDistance
North Oyster ElementaryElementary1.9 km
Ladysmith IntermediateElementary4.0 km
Ladysmith SecondarySecondary4.3 km
Ladysmith PrimaryElementary4.5 km
Stz'uminus Senior Secondary(Independent)Secondary6.2 km
Cedar ElementaryElementary7.5 km
Cedar SecondarySecondary9.8 km
Qwam Qwum Stuwixwulh Community SchoolElementary10.6 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: Nanaimo-Ladysmith (SD68)

Mortgage & Ownership Cost Calculator

Minimum required: 20.0% ($519,800) — 5% under $500K, 10% up to $1.5M, 20% at/above $1.5M.

Financial Ledger

Net mortgage (loan + CMHC insurance)$2,079,200.00
Periodic payment — Principal & Interest (monthly)$13,414.29
Additional monthly expenses (strata, tax, utilities, etc.)$918.90
Total monthly cost$14,333.20
Interest paid over 5-yr term$595,904.70
Balance at end of term$1,870,247.12

Rates based on Bank of Canada benchmark data.

Financial Summary

Minimum down payment$519,800
Stress test qualifying rate8.09%
Payment you must qualify for$15,988.32

Cash Needed at Closing

Minimum down payment$519,800
Estimated BC PTT$55,970
Legal / closing costs (typical estimate)$1,500
Total cash needed$577,270

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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