Property Type: Detached HouseOwnership: Freehold

8512 DRIFTER WAY

Whistler, BC V8E0G2

$4,200,000

7 bed6 bath0 parking3,648 sqftBuilt 1986
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Property Details

Property & Lot

Sub-type
House
Lot size
9,750 square feet
Frontage
0 feet

Ownership & Fees

Property type
Detached House
Ownership
Freehold
Annual property tax
$8,331.62 (2023)

Interior

Basement
Crawl space, Unknown, Unknown
Heating
Electric
Fireplace
Yes (2)

Exterior & Lot

View
View

Parking

Total spaces
0 — covered indicated
Features
Garage

Listing Information

MLS®
R3135980
Listed
June 15, 2026
Time on market
On the market for 77 days
Tax assessment year
2023
Data last synced
August 28, 2026

Listing provided by: Whistler Real Estate Company Limited · Data source: CREA DDF.

Description

Rare European alpine chalet in Alpine Meadows with commanding 270-degree views of Whistler, Blackcomb, and surrounding peaks. Inspired by traditional Tyrolean architecture and extensively renovated in 2022, the home showcases authentic handcrafted millwork, carved detailing, and enduring alpine character rarely found in North American ski properties. Set on a private, sunlit 10,000 sq. ft. landscaped lot bordering greenspace, the residence offers approximately 3,648 sq. ft. of refined mountain living with 7 bedrooms and expansive view terraces. A distinctive architectural offering that combines European chalet heritage with one of Whistler´s most dramatic panoramic settings. (id:63159)

Values & Trends

This listing

$1,151/sqft

Building average

No other active listings in this building

Whistler average

$1,454/sqft

47 active listing(s)

Parking: Not indicatedStorage locker: Not indicated

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.

Detached (House) Market Stats — Whistler

Monthly figures from the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board for Whistler detached (house)listings — not specific to this property.

MLS® HPI Benchmark Price

$2,560,300

Jul 2026

Average Sale Price

$2,420,000

Jul 2026

Monthly Sales

3

Jul 2026

Active Listings

97

Jul 2026

Sales-to-Active Ratio

3.0%

Jul 2026

Median Days to Contract

77 days

Jul 2026

MLS® HPI Benchmark Price

$2,984,500
$2,392,300
Aug '21Aug '22Aug '23Aug '24Aug '25Jul '26

Source: Fraser Valley Real Estate Board (FVREB).

Location Insights

Weather

Mostly Cloudy

15°C

Mostly Cloudy

Humidity 77%

Wind S 9 km/h

Tonight

Tuesday

19°

Tuesday night

12°

Wednesday

16°

Wednesday night

11°

Thursday

17°

Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada.

Population

13,982

(2021 Census)

+19% since 2016

Density: 58.3/km²

Dwellings: 10,065

Median household income: $99,000

After-tax: $86,000

Immigrant population: 24.7%

Top countries of origin (% of total population)

  • United Kingdom6% · 840
  • Philippines3.2% · 445
  • United States of America1.4% · 200
  • Germany0.6% · 80
  • France0.4% · 55
  • Poland0.4% · 50
  • Russian Federation0.4% · 50
  • Hong Kong0.3% · 45

Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.

Location Accessibility

Our own metric — not an official Walk Score®.

Amenities

15

3/9 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

SchoolTypeDistance
Whistler SecondarySecondary1.0 km
Myrtle Philip Community SchoolElementary1.8 km
Whistler Waldorf School(Independent)K-121.9 km
Spring Creek Community SchoolElementary7.4 km
La PasserelleElementary7.4 km
La ValleeElementary/Middle22.8 km
Signal Hill ElementaryElementary22.8 km
Pemberton SecondarySecondary23.4 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)

  • Alpine Cafe · 8104 McKeevers Place722 m

Parks (1)

  • Meadow Park450 m

Gyms (1)

  • Meadow Park Sports Centre598 m

Nearby places data: © OpenStreetMap contributors.

School district: Sea to Sky (SD48)

Mortgage & Ownership Cost Calculator

Minimum required: 20.0% ($840,000) — 5% under $500K, 10% up to $1.5M, 20% at/above $1.5M.

Financial Ledger

Net mortgage (loan + CMHC insurance)$3,360,000.00
Periodic payment — Principal & Interest (monthly)$21,677.58
Additional monthly expenses (strata, tax, utilities, etc.)$876.30
Total monthly cost$22,553.88
Interest paid over 5-yr term$962,985.66
Balance at end of term$3,022,330.87

Rates based on Bank of Canada benchmark data.

Financial Summary

Minimum down payment$840,000
Stress test qualifying rate8.09%
Payment you must qualify for$25,837.22

Cash Needed at Closing

Minimum down payment$840,000
Estimated BC PTT$128,000
Legal / closing costs (typical estimate)$1,500
Total cash needed$969,500

Minimum down payment: 5% on the first $500,000, 10% on the portion up to $1.5M, 20% at/above $1.5M. Stress test: OSFI's minimum qualifying rate, the greater of contract rate + 2% or 5.25% — this is what lenders require you to qualify at, not what you'll actually pay. Closing costs are a typical-range estimate, not a quote — actual legal fees vary. Verify all figures with a mortgage broker and lawyer before relying on them.

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