8253 Dickson Dr
Port Alberni, BC V9Y9B4
$1,960,000
Property Details
Property & Lot
- Sub-type
- House
- Lot size
- 0.52 acres
- Zoning
- Other
A1
Ownership & Fees
- Property type
- Detached House
- Ownership
- Freehold
- Annual property tax
- $6,261
Interior
- Heating
- Baseboard heaters, Electric
- Cooling / A/C
- None
- Fireplace
- None
Exterior & Lot
- View
- Lake view, Mountain view
- Waterfront
- Waterfront on lake
Parking
- Total spaces
- 3 — uncovered indicated
- Features
- Stall
Room Dimensions
| Room | Level | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Entrance | Main level | 7'10 x 5'11 |
| Bathroom | Main level | 4-Piece |
| Bedroom | Main level | 11'4 x 9'7 |
| Bedroom | Main level | 11'4 x 9'6 |
| Ensuite | Main level | 3-Piece |
| Primary Bedroom | Main level | 13'7 x 11'6 |
| Kitchen | Main level | 11'2 x 7'10 |
| Dining room | Main level | 11'2 x 11'8 |
| Living room | Main level | 14'9 x 19'8 |
| Laundry room | Lower level | 6'11 x 13'11 |
| Bathroom | Lower level | 3-Piece |
| Bedroom | Lower level | 7'3 x 11'6 |
| Den | Lower level | 11'2 x 11'2 |
| Family room | Lower level | 29'2 x 38'9 |
Listing Information
- MLS®
- 1023271
- Listed
- January 15, 2026
- Time on market
- On the market for 228 days
- Data last synced
- August 28, 2026
Listing provided by: REMAX Professionals - Dave Koszegi Group · Data source: CREA DDF.
Description
This southwest-facing property, situated on a gentle slope, offers panoramic views of Sproat Lake and Sproat Lake Provincial Park. Located near the mouth of the Sproat River, it is one of the closest properties to town. Both the upper and lower levels of the home provide exceptional vistas of the lake. The main level includes three bedrooms, a primary bathroom, and an ensuite. The kitchen, living room, and primary bedroom open onto an expansive upper deck that highlights the remarkable scenery. The lower level features a fourth bedroom, a three-piece bathroom, laundry room, a spacious family room, and roughed-in plumbing for a summer kitchen. Owned by the same family for 65 years, the property also includes a bunkhouse with power and a tool shed. The waterfront boasts a quality beach area with a firepit and 2 extra-large docks with western exposure for long leisurely summer days and stairs into the water. Mature trees, including seven second-growth cedar and several firs, create a canopy frequently visited by eagles. Occupying 0.52 acres, the property allows for the possible addition of a shop with ACRD approval. Conveniently located, this residence is approximately 11 minutes from Clutesi Marina for salmon fishing, near the Sproat Lake boat launch, and within walking distance to local trails leading to the Petroglyphs. With just over an hour’s drive to Nanaimo or Ucluelet, this home presents an ideal opportunity as either a seasonal retreat or a permanent residence. (id:63159)
Values & Trends
This listing
$770/sqft
Building average
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No other active listings in this building
Sproat Lake average
$808/sqft
11 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
—
Humidity 86%
Wind S calm km/h
Tonight
11°
Tuesday
21°
Tuesday night
14°
Wednesday
16°
Wednesday night
10°
Thursday
19°
Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada.
Population
18,259
(2021 Census)
+3.3% since 2016
Density: 928.7/km²
Dwellings: 8,919
Median household income: $62,800
After-tax: $58,400
Immigrant population: 10%
Top countries of origin (% of total population)
- United Kingdom2.4% · 430
- India1% · 190
- Netherlands0.8% · 150
- United States of America0.8% · 140
- Germany0.6% · 115
- Italy0.5% · 85
- Mexico0.3% · 60
- Viet Nam0.3% · 50
Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.
Nearby Schools
| School | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Haahuupayak School(Independent) | Elementary | 5.3 km |
| Tsuma-as Elementary | Elementary | 7.2 km |
| Alberni Elementary | Elementary | 8.4 km |
| des Grands-cedres | Elementary | 9.0 km |
| John Howitt Elementary | Elementary | 9.0 km |
| John Paul II Catholic School(Independent) | Elementary | 9.3 km |
| Alberni District Secondary | Secondary | 9.5 km |
| Wood Elementary | Elementary | 9.9 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: Pacific Rim (SD70)
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