85 Robarts St
Nanaimo, BC V9R2S6
$639,000
Property Details
Property & Lot
- Sub-type
- House
- Lot size
- 4,800 square feet
- Zoning
- Residential
R15
Ownership & Fees
- Property type
- Detached House
- Ownership
- Freehold
- Annual property tax
- $3,641
Interior
- Heating
- Electric
- Cooling / A/C
- None
- Fireplace
- None
Exterior & Lot
- View
- Ocean view
Parking
- Total spaces
- 3 — uncovered indicated
- Features
- Stall
Room Dimensions
| Room | Level | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | Lower level | 15'1 x 8'2 |
| Storage | Lower level | 3'10 x 4'1 |
| Bedroom | Lower level | 14'7 x 8'10 |
| Living room | Lower level | 12'6 |
| Laundry room | Lower level | 8'10 x 8'4 |
| Kitchen | Lower level | 10'2 x 12'2 |
| Bedroom | Lower level | 6'11 |
| Bathroom | Lower level | 7'1 x 8'10 |
| Storage | Second level | 15'11 |
| Bedroom | Second level | 17'5 x 9'10 |
| Den | Second level | 17'8 x 9'11 |
| Sunroom | Main level | 16'7 x 25'3 |
| Kitchen | Main level | 6'1 x 8'1 |
| Eating area | Main level | 16'7 x 12'1 |
| Family room | Main level | 19'7 |
| Dining room | Main level | 11'1 x 14'7 |
| Bedroom | Main level | 12'2 x 11'2 |
| Bedroom | Main level | 11'2 |
| Bathroom | Main level | 7' |
| Bathroom | Main level | 3'8 x 4'8 |
Listing Information
- MLS®
- 1047468
- Listed
- August 21, 2026
- Time on market
- On the market for 10 days
- Data last synced
- August 28, 2026
Listing provided by: Royal LePage Nanaimo Realty (NanIsHwyN) · Data source: CREA DDF.
Description
Full of character and charm, this unique 1912 Nanaimo home offers flexible living space, ocean views and excellent versatility. The main level features 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms and an enclosed deck overlooking the ocean. The loft-style third level adds a bedroom and den, with beautiful ocean views from the den. The lower level is a separate suite featuring 2 bedrooms (The second bedroom has no closet), laundry and storage. Both the main living area and lower suite have their own washer and dryer. The property is zoned R15 and has a Two Family Conversion Permit dating back to January 1995. Numerous updates and improvements have been completed over the years, including a new roof in 2017, full exterior paint in 2018, new gutters and downspouts in 2021, and two new hot water tanks in 2022. The lower suite has also undergone a renovation, including new windows, a sliding glass door and new appliances. A new cedar gate was also added in 2025. Outside, enjoy a small, low-maintenance backyard and a large garage/workshop located in the driveway—perfect for hobbies, projects, storage or additional workspace. A truly distinctive property with historic character, ocean views, multiple bedrooms, a separate suite and a long list of updates. Whether you're looking for a home with income potential, space for extended family, or a property with room to live, work and create, this home offers plenty of possibilities. (id:63159)
Values & Trends
This listing
$305/sqft
Building average
—
No other active listings in this building
South Nanaimo average
$440/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
70
8/9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bayview Elementary | Elementary | 951 m |
| Pauline Haarer Elementary | Elementary | 987 m |
| Georgia Avenue Elementary | Elementary | 1.5 km |
| Fairview Elementary | Elementary | 1.6 km |
| Learning Alternatives | Secondary | 1.9 km |
| John Barsby Secondary | Secondary | 1.9 km |
| Nanaimo District Secondary | Secondary | 1.9 km |
| Secondaire de Nanaimo | Secondary | 1.9 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.
Nearby Places
Restaurants (5+)
- Bar Luna · Victoria Road 7116 m
- Bamboo Garden · 67 Victoria Crescent208 m
- Thai Cook · 22 Victoria Crescent269 m
- Bastion Pizza Company · 16 Victoria Crescent280 m
- Nana Sushi · 14 Victoria Crescent286 m
Cafes (5+)
- The Vault Cafe · 499 Wallace Street293 m
- Starbucks · 650 Terminal Avenue373 m
- Serious Coffee · 60 Commercial Street429 m
- Gabriel's Gourmet Cafe · 39 Commercial Street444 m
- White Rabbit Coffee Co · 321 Selby Street607 m
Grocery (4)
- Thrifty Foods · 650 Terminal Avenue426 m
- Superette429 m
- ManLee Oriental · 385 Terminal Avenue461 m
- The Green Store: Discount Organic · 256 Wallace Street677 m
Parks (5+)
- Nob Hill Park · 400 Milford Crescent121 m
- Pioneer Square Park160 m
- Italian Square Park320 m
- Piper Park460 m
- Deverill Square Gyro 2 Park · 200 Irwin Street483 m
Shopping (2)
- London Drugs · 650 Terminal Avenue378 m
- Port Place Shopping Centre · 650 Terminal Avenue407 m
Gyms (3)
- Dolly's Gym · 111 Nicol Street196 m
- Iyengar Yoga Nanaimo · 335 Wesley Street600 m
- Kind Society Yoga634 m
Pharmacies (1)
- Central Drugs267 m
Banks & ATMs (5+)
- TD257 m
- CIBC · 650 Terminal Avenue425 m
- Superette Foods - Bitcoin Well ATM · 687 Albert Street434 m
- Scotiabank · 65 Commercial Street468 m
- Scotiabank · 65 Commercial Street474 m
Nearby places data: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
School district: Nanaimo-Ladysmith (SD68)
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