Property Type: Detached HouseOwnership: Freehold

5720 ALLEN AVE

Powell River, BC V8A4J3

$599,900

3 bed1 bath1,267 sqftBuilt 1955
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Property Details

Property & Lot

Sub-type
House
Lot size
19,602 square feet

Ownership & Fees

Property type
Detached House
Ownership
Freehold
Annual property tax
$5,496

Interior

Fireplace
None

Room Dimensions

RoomLevelDimensions
Living roomMain level
Dining roomMain level
KitchenMain level
Primary BedroomMain level
4pc BathroomMain level
BedroomMain level
BedroomMain level
Laundry roomMain level
OtherMain level
Recreational, Games roomBasement
OtherBasement

Listing Information

MLS®
20134
Listed
August 12, 2026
Time on market
On the market for 20 days
Data last synced
August 28, 2026

Listing provided by: RE/MAX POWELL RIVER · Data source: CREA DDF.

Description

ON THE EDGE OF PARADISE! This one is for you! This charming 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom home sits on a sunny 0.50-acre lot surrounded by some of the best outdoor recreation the West Coast has to offer. Mountain biking, hiking, fishing, mushroom picking and lake access are all close at hand. Inside, the home has already benefited from several major upgrades, including new electrical, plumbing, kitchen and bathroom. Enjoy the living room gas fireplace in the fall or winter. The unfinished basement offers additional potential, along with a generous storage area for bikes, tools and all your outdoor gear. The spacious lot enjoys great sun exposure with plenty of room to expand the garden, create more outdoor living space or potentially build a shop. Towering fir trees at the back of the property provide privacy and a beautiful natural backdrop. A great little home with loads of potential in an incredible location--bring your ideas and start enjoying life on the edge of paradise (id:63159)

Values & Trends

This listing

$473/sqft

Building average

No other active listings in this building

Powell River average

$436/sqft

129 active listing(s)

Parking: Not indicatedStorage 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

Mostly Cloudy

14°C

Mostly Cloudy

Humidity 100%

Wind NE 3 km/h

Tonight

12°

Tuesday

21°

Tuesday night

15°

Wednesday

17°

Wednesday night

12°

Thursday

17°

Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada.

Population

13,943

(2021 Census)

+6% since 2016

Density: 482.3/km²

Dwellings: 6,718

Median household income: $67,000

After-tax: $61,200

Immigrant population: 12.8%

Top countries of origin (% of total population)

  • United Kingdom3.7% · 520
  • United States of America1.3% · 180
  • Italy0.9% · 120
  • Germany0.8% · 110
  • Netherlands0.6% · 80
  • Philippines0.5% · 75
  • China0.4% · 55
  • India0.4% · 50

Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.

Nearby Schools

SchoolTypeDistance
Edgehill ElementaryElementary2.1 km
Secondaire BrooksSecondary2.6 km
Brooks SecondaryElementary2.6 km
Henderson ElementaryElementary2.7 km
Cote-du-SoleilElementary/Middle4.3 km
Assumption School(Independent)Elementary4.4 km
James Thomson ElementaryElementary4.5 km
Westview Learning CentreElementary5.5 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: Powell RIver (SD47)

Mortgage & Ownership Cost Calculator

Minimum required: 5.8% ($34,990) — 5% under $500K, 10% up to $1.5M, 20% at/above $1.5M.

Financial Ledger

Net mortgage (loan + CMHC insurance)$479,920.00
Periodic payment — Principal & Interest (monthly)$3,096.28
Additional monthly expenses (strata, tax, utilities, etc.)$521.00
Total monthly cost$3,617.28
Interest paid over 5-yr term$137,546.45
Balance at end of term$431,689.59

Rates based on Bank of Canada benchmark data.

Financial Summary

Minimum down payment$34,990
Stress test qualifying rate8.09%
Payment you must qualify for$4,343.96

Cash Needed at Closing

Minimum down payment$34,990
Estimated BC PTT$9,998
Legal / closing costs (typical estimate)$1,500
Total cash needed$46,488

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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