79 Brown Rd
Thetis Island, BC V0R2Y0
$999,000
Property Details
Property & Lot
- Sub-type
- House
- Lot size
- 5.63 acres
- Zoning
- Residential
R1
Ownership & Fees
- Property type
- Detached House
- Ownership
- Freehold
- Annual property tax
- $7,715
Interior
- Heating
- Baseboard heaters, Electric
- Cooling / A/C
- None
- Fireplace
- Yes (2)
Exterior & Lot
- View
- Mountain view, Ocean view
- Waterfront
- Waterfront on ocean
Parking
- Total spaces
- 8
Room Dimensions
| Room | Level | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Entrance | Main level | 8'11 x 11'2 |
| Sunroom | Main level | 23'11 x 14'1 |
| Bathroom | Main level | 4-Piece |
| Ensuite | Second level | 4-Piece |
| Primary Bedroom | Additional Accommodation | 19'4 x 9'2 |
| Bedroom | Second level | 12'7 x 14'8 |
| Laundry room | Main level | 10'1 x 10'2 |
| Kitchen | Main level | 10'1 x 10'2 |
| Ensuite | Main level | 2-Piece |
| Primary Bedroom | Main level | 12'3 x 16'9 |
| Dining room | Main level | 11'2 x 11'7 |
| Living room | Main level | 19'7 x 17'0 |
Listing Information
- MLS®
- 995478
- Listed
- April 26, 2025
- Time on market
- On the market for 492 days
- Data last synced
- August 28, 2026
Listing provided by: Sutton Group-West Coast Realty (Dunc) · Data source: CREA DDF.
Description
5.63 acres of low bank, walk on waterfront, located on ''The Cut'' between Thetis Island and Penelakut Islands. This picturesque waterway provides great southerly facing views in both directions. Islands Trust says potentially subdividable into 2 waterfront lots but Buyers would need to do their own due diligence with all agencies to confirm. Just mins from the marinas, beaches, walking trails, ferry terminal, and school & community center, this property is ideally located. Older home built in 1949 has 3bdrs 2.5 baths is in need of some repairs but would make an ideal cottage or temporary home while you build. The property is level, has a double garage, mature gardens, a good drilled well at 8 gpm, septic has had some recent upgrades. Currently $ 827,000 below BC Assessed value. No Speculation or Vacancy Tax here. (id:63159)
Values & Trends
This listing
$492/sqft
Building average
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No other active listings in this building
Thetis Island average
$515/sqft
4 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
Nearest station: Duncan
12°C
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Humidity 93%
Wind SSW calm km/h
Tonight
12°
Tuesday
21°
Tuesday night
14°
Wednesday
16°
Wednesday night
11°
Thursday
17°
Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada.
Nearby Schools
| School | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thetis Island Elementary | Elementary | 2.5 km |
| Chemainus Secondary | K-12 | 7.6 km |
| Chemainus Elementary Community School | Elementary | 7.8 km |
| Stz'uminus Senior Secondary(Independent) | Secondary | 7.8 km |
| Ladysmith Primary | Elementary | 11.6 km |
| Ladysmith Intermediate | Elementary | 11.6 km |
| Ladysmith Secondary | Secondary | 11.9 km |
| Fernwood Elementary | Elementary | 12.6 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: Cowichan (SD79)
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