611 2562 Departure Bay Rd
Nanaimo, BC V9S5P1
$659,900
Property Details
Property & Lot
- Sub-type
- Apartment
- Lot size
- 1,613 square feet
- Zoning
- Multi-Family
R8
Ownership & Fees
- Property type
- Condo / Apartment
- Ownership
- Strata
- Strata / maintenance fee
- $728/mo
- Annual property tax
- $3,641.27
Interior
- Heating
- Baseboard heaters, Electric
- Cooling / A/C
- None
- Fireplace
- Yes (1)
Exterior & Lot
- View
- Ocean view
Parking
- Total spaces
- 1
Restrictions & Policies
- Pets
- Allowed with restrictions
As reported by the listing board — always confirm current bylaws with the strata or landlord before relying on this.
Room Dimensions
| Room | Level | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Balcony | Main level | 15'9 x 11'4 |
| Primary Bedroom | Second level | 22'11 x 18'1 |
| Living room | Main level | 15'9 |
| Laundry room | Main level | — |
| Kitchen | Main level | 9'7 |
| Entrance | Main level | 10'9 x 5'8 |
| Ensuite | Second level | 4-Piece |
| Dining room | Main level | 9'10 x 13'5 |
| Bedroom | Main level | 9'5 x 15'9 |
| Bathroom | Main level | 4-Piece |
Listing Information
- MLS®
- 1030898
- Listed
- April 8, 2026
- Time on market
- On the market for 146 days
- Data last synced
- August 28, 2026
Listing provided by: Pemberton Holmes Ltd. · Data source: CREA DDF.
Description
~~New price~~Ocean views, full amenities, a large heated pool, an indoor spa, and a completely restored complex. This large 2-level penthouse at Seascape delivers exceptional value in Departure Bay. The entire building has undergone a major restoration, giving buyers confidence and a fresh start moving forward. The home has been beautifully updated with a modern kitchen featuring white cabinetry, quartz counters, Stainless Steel appliances, and an open layout that connects seamlessly to the dining and living areas, all positioned to take in the ocean views. The main level offers a spacious second bedroom along with a fully updated 4-piece bathroom. Upstairs is where this unit stands apart, an expansive primary suite of over 600 square feet with a large walk-in closet and a fully updated ensuite featuring a tiled shower, double vanity, and quality finishes throughout. 1 or 2 cats are welcome. Sorry, no dogs allowed. (id:63159)
Values & Trends
This listing
$414/sqft
Building average
—
No other active listings in this building
Departure Bay average
$394/sqft
9 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
15°C
Partly Cloudy
Humidity 85%
Wind N 2 km/h
Tonight
12°
Tuesday
21°
Tuesday night
14°
Wednesday
16°
Wednesday night
11°
Thursday
17°
Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada.
Population
99,863
(2021 Census)
+10.3% since 2016
Density: 1,104.1/km²
Dwellings: 45,138
Median household income: $75,500
After-tax: $68,500
Immigrant population: 16.1%
Top countries of origin (% of total population)
- United Kingdom3.5% · 3,495
- China1.3% · 1,285
- United States of America1.2% · 1,155
- India1.1% · 1,075
- Philippines1% · 1,040
- Germany0.6% · 635
- Korea, South0.5% · 470
- Viet Nam0.5% · 455
Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.
Location Accessibility
Our own metric — not an official Walk Score®.
Amenities
19
4/9 categories nearby
Transit
—
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cilaire Elementary | Elementary | 772 m |
| Departure Bay Elementary | Elementary | 918 m |
| Oceane | Elementary | 1.3 km |
| Forest Park Elementary | Elementary | 1.6 km |
| Career Technical Centre | Secondary | 1.7 km |
| Discover Montessori School(Independent) | Elementary/Middle | 1.7 km |
| Rock City Elementary | Elementary | 2.0 km |
| Quarterway Elementary | Elementary | 2.2 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
Restaurants (1)
- Amore Bistro Café791 m
Cafes (2)
- Felice Cafe · 1420 Wingrove Street520 m
- Drip Coffee Social · 2835 Departure Bay Road622 m
Parks (5+)
- Cilaire Park 1 · 181 Cilaire Drive349 m
- Kinsmen Park470 m
- Cosgrove Traffic Circle 2551 m
- Departure Bay Centennial Park · 1420 Bay Street655 m
- Cilaire Park 2 · 121 Cilaire Drive669 m
Gyms (1)
- Body Tempo Health & Fitness785 m
Nearby places data: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
School district: Nanaimo-Ladysmith (SD68)
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