521 Point Ideal Dr
Lake Cowichan, BC V0R2G0
$2,185,000
Property Details
Property & Lot
- Sub-type
- House
- Lot size
- 0.7 acres
- Zoning
- Residential
R-1-A
Ownership & Fees
- Property type
- Detached House
- Ownership
- Freehold
- Annual property tax
- $11,392
Interior
- Heating
- Heat Pump, Forced air, Electric, Propane
- Cooling / A/C
- Fully air conditioned
- Fireplace
- Yes (2)
Exterior & Lot
- View
- Lake view, Mountain view
- Waterfront
- Waterfront on lake
Parking
- Total spaces
- 6
Room Dimensions
| Room | Level | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Bedroom | Auxiliary Building | 7'10 x 6'6 |
| Bathroom | Auxiliary Building | 5'1 x 8'0 |
| Kitchen | Auxiliary Building | 10'2 x 8'4 |
| Living room | Auxiliary Building | 7'9 x 6'5 |
| Gym | Lower level | 15'10 x 17'3 |
| Bathroom | Third level | 6'11 x 7'9 |
| Bedroom | Third level | 12'6 x 16'8 |
| Bedroom | Third level | 10'2 x 14'9 |
| Bedroom | Third level | 19'7 x 12'4 |
| Bathroom | Main level | 5'0 x 5'2 |
| Ensuite | Main level | 14'5 x 6'6 |
| Primary Bedroom | Main level | 26'4 x 13'9 |
| Laundry room | Main level | 5'5 x 7'8 |
| Living room | Main level | 15'10 x 15'8 |
| Dining room | Main level | 10'6 x 12'9 |
| Dining nook | Main level | 10'2 x 8'9 |
| Kitchen | Main level | 10'2 x 13'0 |
| Entrance | Main level | 9'4 x 9'3 |
Listing Information
- MLS®
- 1042306
- Listed
- July 4, 2026
- Time on market
- On the market for 59 days
- Data last synced
- August 28, 2026
Listing provided by: REMAX Professionals (NA) · Data source: CREA DDF.
Description
Stunning lakefront living in the sought-after Point Ideal subdivision on the shores of Cowichan Lake. Set on a beautifully landscaped 0.70 acre lot, this property offers over 100 ft of pristine shoreline, a private beach, and a 5-year-old dock... perfect for swimming, boating, and exploring 34 km's of spectacular lakefront. The 3,550 sq ft residence offers a bright open-concept design with 9 ft ceilings, expansive windows, hardwood floors, and a cozy gas fireplace. The updated kitchen features sit-up bar, newer stainless steel KitchenAide appliances w/ induction range, double oven & gas hook-up available. The kitchen flows seamlessly into the main living area and out to over 1200 sq ft of lakeview decking. The main floor primary suite enjoys stunning water views with direct deck access through French doors. Upstairs and additional bedrooms also capture beautiful lake and mountain vistas, plus the space includes and office and open den space. The home includes approx. 2,540 sq ft of finished living space plus a 1,012 sq ft unfinished basement, ideal for a media/games room, storage or future development with its own private entry. A fully self-contained 372 sq ft cottage with full bathroom offers excellent flexibility for guests, family, or rental use. Additional features include; brand new roof & heat pump for efficient heating & cooling, irrigation system, terraced & fully fenced yard (Deer & Elk proof), and a detached garage. Connected to municipal water and sewer and located within walking distance to downtown Lake Cowichan, this is a rare opportunity to own one of the finest lakefront properties on southern Vancouver Island. Call or email Sean McLintock with RE/MAX Professionals 250-729-1766 or sean@seanmclintock.com, video available at macrealtygroup.ca and complete Information package available upon request. (All info/date to be verified if fundamental to the purchase. Buyer to verify) (id:63159)
Values & Trends
This listing
$750/sqft
Building average
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No other active listings in this building
Lake Cowichan average
$484/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
14°C
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Humidity 86%
Wind NNW 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
7
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Cowichan Elementary | Elementary | 1.1 km |
| Lake Cowichan Secondary | Elementary | 1.1 km |
| Palsson Elementary | Elementary | 1.8 km |
| Tansor Elementary | Elementary | 23.6 km |
| Ecole Mount Prevost Elementary | Elementary | 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
Parks (5+)
- Point Ideal Park · 435 Point Ideal Drive272 m
- TAL Development346 m
- TAL Development413 m
- TAL Development461 m
- TAL Development Rezoning545 m
Nearby places data: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
School district: Cowichan (SD79)
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