726 Bruce Ave
Nanaimo, BC V9R3Z4
$668,700
Property Details
Property & Lot
- Sub-type
- House
- Lot size
- 8,125 square feet
- Zoning
- Residential
R5
Ownership & Fees
- Property type
- Detached House
- Ownership
- Freehold
- Annual property tax
- $4,182
Interior
- Heating
- Baseboard heaters
- Cooling / A/C
- None
- Fireplace
- None
Parking
- Total spaces
- 6
Room Dimensions
| Room | Level | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Bedroom | Main level | 9'11 x 10'6 |
| Bedroom | Main level | 8'6 x 10'0 |
| Bathroom | Main level | 4'6 x 7'5 |
| Living room/Dining room | Main level | 10'8 x 26'6 |
| Laundry room | Main level | 5'3 x 12'5 |
| Bedroom | Auxiliary Building | 21'0 x 17'0 |
| Bathroom | Auxiliary Building | 10'0 x 6'0 |
Listing Information
- MLS®
- 1047444
- Listed
- August 20, 2026
- Time on market
- On the market for 11 days
- Data last synced
- August 28, 2026
Listing provided by: Easy List Realty · Data source: CREA DDF.
Description
*** For more information, please click Brochure button. *** Extensively renovated and thoughtfully updated throughout, this charming 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home offers a bright, open-concept layout plus a fully self-contained detached guest house. The separate guest house (396 sqft) features its own kitchen, bathroom, washer and dryer, private entrance and separate hot water tank, providing exceptional flexibility for extended family, guests, a home office or future income potential (buyer to verify permitted uses). The main home (804 sqft) features an updated kitchen with newer appliances and custom wood countertops, a spacious primary bedroom with walk-in closet, high-end laminate flooring, newer windows, updated ceilings and two sun tunnels that bring natural light into the kitchen. Extensive improvements completed between 2024–2026 include updated electrical and plumbing, newer roof, insulation, baseboard heating, hot water tanks, kitchens, appliances, flooring and fresh interior and exterior paint. The detached guest house also features two large skylights, creating a bright and welcoming space. Outside, a large private yard with new 6-foot corrugated metal fencing along both side property lines, plus off-street parking with ample room for RVs and guests. Conveniently located in Nanaimo’s Harewood area, just minutes from Vancouver Island University, Nanaimo Regional General Hospital, the Nanaimo Aquatic Centre, schools, childcare, shopping, restaurants and major transit routes. A unique property offering character, extensive modern updates and the versatility of two separate living spaces. (id:63159)
Values & Trends
This listing
$576/sqft
Building average
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No other active listings in this building
South Nanaimo average
$434/sqft
46 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
33
6/9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| John Barsby Secondary | Secondary | 197 m |
| Learning Alternatives | Secondary | 197 m |
| Georgia Avenue Elementary | Elementary | 602 m |
| Park Avenue Elementary | Elementary | 772 m |
| Bayview Elementary | Elementary | 932 m |
| Nanaimo District Secondary | Secondary | 1.6 km |
| Secondaire de Nanaimo | Secondary | 1.6 km |
| Fairview Elementary | Elementary | 2.0 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 (4)
- Burger Factory Nanaimo · 601 Bruce Avenue647 m
- Baby Salsa717 m
- Ai Sushi go776 m
- Rhythm Chinese Restaurant797 m
Cafes (2)
- Tim Hortons655 m
- Starbucks · 540 Fifth Street715 m
Grocery (2)
- Quality Foods · 867 Bruce Avenue490 m
- Buy Low Foods797 m
Parks (5+)
- Chase River Watercourse Park · 739 Howard Avenue212 m
- Nova Park · 536 Nova Street298 m
- Harewood Centennial Park (Sherry Fields)334 m
- Jordon/Nova Park · 827 Jordon Avenue397 m
- Cat Stream Watercourse Park467 m
Shopping (1)
- Unnamed · 510 Fifth Street797 m
Pharmacies (2)
- The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy460 m
- Shoppers Drug Mart785 m
Nearby places data: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
School district: Nanaimo-Ladysmith (SD68)
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