5904 Garvin Rd
Union Bay, BC V0R3B0
$949,900
Property Details
Property & Lot
- Sub-type
- House
- Lot size
- 21,344 square feet
- Zoning
- Residential
CR-1
Ownership & Fees
- Property type
- Detached House
- Ownership
- Freehold
- Annual property tax
- $5,493.71
Interior
- Heating
- Heat Pump, Baseboard heaters, Electric, Wood
- Cooling / A/C
- Air Conditioned
- Fireplace
- Yes (1)
Exterior & Lot
- View
- Mountain view, Ocean view
Parking
- Total spaces
- 5
Room Dimensions
| Room | Level | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Laundry room | Lower level | 8'2 x 16'10 |
| Other | Lower level | 8'3 x 23'7 |
| Recreation room | Lower level | 13'5 x 17'0 |
| Family room | Lower level | 16'5 x 16'8 |
| Bedroom | Lower level | 11'0 x 13'6 |
| Bedroom | Lower level | 13'4 x 13'6 |
| Bathroom | Lower level | 4'10 x 9'0 |
| Bathroom | Main level | 4'11 x 9'5 |
| Den | Main level | 13'11 x 17'8 |
| Ensuite | Main level | 6'2 x 11'5 |
| Primary Bedroom | Main level | 12'6 x 13'11 |
| Entrance | Main level | 12'6 x 13'11 |
| Dining nook | Main level | 7'0 x 8'11 |
| Kitchen | Main level | 13'8 x 16'10 |
| Dining room | Main level | 12'1 x 14'0 |
| Living room | Main level | 12'2 x 16'11 |
Listing Information
- MLS®
- 1030179
- Listed
- March 27, 2026
- Time on market
- On the market for 157 days
- Data last synced
- August 28, 2026
Listing provided by: Sutton Group-West Coast Realty (Nan) · Data source: CREA DDF.
Description
Waterfront views without the price of waterfront! Welcome to the friendly seaside community of Union Bay. Bring your updating ideas to this spacious, solidly built rancher with fully finished walk out basement. This property sits on a quiet no thru road, on the bank right across from the ocean. Enjoy unobstructed, panoramic views of Baynes Sound, the Georgia Strait, Denman Island & the Mainland mountains from almost every room. Wake up to spectacular sunrises from the comfort of your bed, and enjoy the sealions and orcas on their way by. This half acre property is truly in a prime location. Main level features a large bright kitchen with eating nook & lots of counterspace. The dining room has has plenty of space for a very large table, great for entertaining & family get togethers. French doors from the dining room to a deck with amazing views. The living room has a cozy woodstove & more great views. Primary bedroom on main level includes ensuite with soaker tub. The large studio/den has its own entrance from the side deck, with the main bathroom close by. The fully finished basement has another 2 bedrooms, bathroom, laundry, rec room area, family room with newer woodstove and patio doors to the scenic ocean side of the property. There's a whole lot of space here for whatever you need. The heat pump is an added bonus, providing efficient heating and cooling. although the main floor woodstove is able to heat the house nicely if you prefer wood heat. Just a 2 minute drive to local grocery/liquor store, auto repair shop, post office & boat launch, and just 10 minutes to major shopping in Courtenay. Contact your realtor and book a viewing today! (id:63159)
Values & Trends
This listing
$313/sqft
Building average
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No other active listings in this building
Union Bay/Fanny Bay average
$582/sqft
20 active listing(s)
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Location Insights
Weather
Nearest station: Comox
16°C
Mostly Cloudy
Humidity 72%
Wind W 4 km/h
Tonight
13°
Tuesday
20°
Tuesday night
16°
Wednesday
16°
Wednesday night
11°
Thursday
17°
Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada.
Nearby Schools
| School | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Denman Island Community School | Elementary | 5.5 km |
| Beachcombers Academy(Independent) | Elementary | 7.5 km |
| Royston Elementary | Elementary | 10.2 km |
| Cumberland Community School | Elementary/Middle | 12.8 km |
| Phil & Jennie Gaglardi Academy(Independent) | K-12 | 13.0 km |
| Ecole Robb Road | Elementary | 13.3 km |
| Brooklyn Elementary | Elementary | 13.6 km |
| École Au coeur de l'île | K-12 | 13.7 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: Comox Valley (SD71)
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Financial Summary
Cash Needed at Closing
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.