Property Type: Detached HouseOwnership: Freehold

5327 Otter Pl

Port Alberni, BC V9Y8X7

$1,249,900

5 bed3 bath6 parking3,150 sqftBuilt 2016
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Property Details

Property & Lot

Sub-type
House
Lot size
12,632 square feet
Zoning
Residential

Ownership & Fees

Property type
Detached House
Ownership
Freehold
Annual property tax
$7,593.43

Interior

Heating
Heat Pump, Forced air, Electric
Cooling / A/C
Air Conditioned
Fireplace
Yes (2)

Exterior & Lot

View
Mountain view

Parking

Total spaces
6

Room Dimensions

RoomLevelDimensions
BedroomSecond level11'10 x 12'1
BedroomSecond level12'7 x 14'4
BedroomSecond level14'1
BathroomSecond level7'5 x 10'5
EnsuiteSecond level8'11 x 12'6
Primary BedroomSecond level16'6 x 17'11
Laundry roomMain level5'11 x 10'7
BedroomMain level12'2 x 14'2
BathroomMain level5'9 x 6'11
Eating areaMain level7'2 x 9'10
Family roomMain level16'6
KitchenMain level16'6 x 20'1
Dining roomMain level12'11 x 13'1
Living roomMain level17'5 x 21'6

Listing Information

MLS®
1041105
Listed
June 25, 2026
Time on market
On the market for 68 days
Data last synced
August 28, 2026

Listing provided by: Real Broker · Data source: CREA DDF.

Description

Homes like this rarely come up in Port Alberni! This custom-built home sits on a 0.29-acre lot just inside city limits, overlooking the Beaufort Mountains with views from nearly every angle. Offering 5 bedrooms & 3 bathrooms, it’s an ideal family home. No expense was spared, featuring 2 gas fireplaces, crown moulding, quartz counters, high-end Bosch & Samsung appliances, Schonbek chandeliers, coffered ceilings, built-in cabinetry, engineered hardwood & more. The main level offers a bright open living & dining area, spacious kitchen with eating nook, sunken living room, full laundry, 5th bedroom (perfect office) & powder room. Upstairs features the primary suite with luxurious ensuite bathroom, large walk in closet & stunning views, plus 3 additional bedrooms & a full bath. Exterior perks include a storage shed, irrigation, RV/boat parking & space for a future shop. This home must be seen to be appreciated! (id:63159)

Values & Trends

This listing

$397/sqft

Building average

No other active listings in this building

Port Alberni average

$434/sqft

122 active listing(s)

Parking: 6 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
Tsuma-as ElementaryElementary442 m
Alberni ElementaryElementary1.8 km
des Grands-cedresElementary2.1 km
Haahuupayak School(Independent)Elementary2.2 km
John Howitt ElementaryElementary2.2 km
Alberni District SecondarySecondary3.0 km
John Paul II Catholic School(Independent)Elementary3.1 km
Wood ElementaryElementary3.4 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)

Mortgage & Ownership Cost Calculator

Minimum required: 8.0% ($99,990) — 5% under $500K, 10% up to $1.5M, 20% at/above $1.5M.

Financial Ledger

Net mortgage (loan + CMHC insurance)$999,920.00
Periodic payment — Principal & Interest (monthly)$6,451.14
Additional monthly expenses (strata, tax, utilities, etc.)$790.79
Total monthly cost$7,241.93
Interest paid over 5-yr term$286,579.95
Balance at end of term$899,431.27

Rates based on Bank of Canada benchmark data.

Financial Summary

Minimum down payment$99,990
Stress test qualifying rate8.09%
Payment you must qualify for$8,842.41

Cash Needed at Closing

Minimum down payment$99,990
Estimated BC PTT$22,998
Legal / closing costs (typical estimate)$1,500
Total cash needed$124,488

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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