521 Birch Ave
Qualicum Beach, BC V9K1K4
$849,900
Property Details
Property & Lot
- Sub-type
- House
- Lot size
- 9,583 square feet
- Zoning
- Residential
R1
Ownership & Fees
- Property type
- Detached House
- Ownership
- Freehold
- Annual property tax
- $5,310
Interior
- Heating
- Heat Pump
- Cooling / A/C
- Air Conditioned
- Fireplace
- Yes (1)
- Appliances
- Washer, Refrigerator, Range - Electric, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Freezer
Exterior & Lot
- Lot features
- Corner Site, Other
Building
- Parcel ID (PID)
- 014-568-012
Parking
- Total spaces
- 4 — covered indicated
- Features
- Garage
Room Dimensions
| Room | Level | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Bathroom | Main level | 6'10 x 7'4 |
| Ensuite | Main level | 5'0 x 7'4 |
| Laundry room | Main level | 7'0 x 9'0 |
| Bedroom | Main level | 9'9 x 9'10 |
| Bedroom | Main level | 9'10 x 10'6 |
| Primary Bedroom | Main level | 11'10 x 13'6 |
| Eating area | Main level | 6'0 x 7'4 |
| Kitchen | Main level | 11'6 x 12'1 |
| Dining room | Main level | 10'1 x 10'11 |
| Living room | Main level | 13'6 x 15'10 |
| Entrance | Main level | 5'7 x 8'0 |
Listing Information
- MLS®
- 1047541
- Listed
- August 21, 2026
- Time on market
- On the market for 10 days
- Data last synced
- August 31, 2026
Listing provided by: Royal LePage Island Living (QU) · Data source: CREA DDF.
Description
Welcome to 521 Birch Avenue, a charming 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom rancher in beautiful Qualicum Beach. Offering comfortable single-level living, this home is situated on a generous .22 acre lot, providing plenty of space to enjoy both indoors and out. This home an excellent choice for retirees, families, or anyone looking for the ease of one-level living. Three bedrooms provide flexibility for family, guests, or a home office, while two bathrooms add everyday convenience. Located in an established Qualicum Beach neighbourhood, the property is close to schools and within easy reach of the Village, beaches, walking trails, golf, recreation, shopping and all the amenities that make Qualicum Beach such a desirable place to call home. This home has been lovingly maintained with many upgrades for an efficient home including ductless heat pumps, state of the art attic work, 200 amp electrical panel wired for an EV charger, new doors, windows, blinds and more. Book an appointment today. (id:63159)
Values & Trends
This listing
$618/sqft
Building average
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No other active listings in this building
Qualicum Beach average
$622/sqft
69 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
16°C
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Humidity 73%
Wind WSW 4 km/h
Tonight
13°
Tuesday
19°
Tuesday night
14°
Wednesday
16°
Wednesday night
11°
Thursday
17°
Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada.
Population
9,303
(2021 Census)
+4% since 2016
Density: 517.4/km²
Dwellings: 4,763
Median household income: $76,500
After-tax: $69,000
Immigrant population: 20.4%
Top countries of origin (% of total population)
- United Kingdom10.7% · 995
- United States of America1.7% · 160
- Germany1.1% · 105
- Netherlands0.6% · 60
- Philippines0.4% · 35
- South Africa, Republic of0.3% · 30
- India0.2% · 20
- Jamaica0.2% · 15
Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.
Location Accessibility
Our own metric — not an official Walk Score®.
Amenities
4
1/9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Qualicum Beach Elementary | Elementary | 850 m |
| Kwalikum Secondary | Secondary | 2.1 km |
| Arrowsmith Independent School(Independent) | Elementary | 4.3 km |
| Arrowview Elementary | Elementary | 4.6 km |
| Oceanside Elementary | Elementary | 8.0 km |
| Pass/Woodwinds Alternate | Secondary | 9.2 km |
| Ecole Secondaire Ballenas Secondary | Secondary | 9.3 km |
| Springwood Elementary | Elementary | 10.6 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.
Nearby Places
Parks (1)
- Qualicum Beach Community Park744 m
Nearby places data: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
School district: Qualicum (SD69)
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