Property Type: Detached HouseOwnership: Freehold

88 CARSWELL STREET

Kitimat, BC V8C1B3

$649,000

4 bed3 bath2,899 sqftBuilt 1973
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Property Details

Property & Lot

Sub-type
House
Stories
4
Lot size
14,342 square feet

Ownership & Fees

Property type
Detached House
Ownership
Freehold
Annual property tax
$3,703.86 (2026)

Interior

Basement
Finished, N/A
Fireplace
Yes (1)

Exterior & Lot

Exterior features
Composite Siding
View
Mountain view

Building

Foundation
Concrete Perimeter
Roof
Asphalt shingle, Conventional

Parking

Features
Other

Room Dimensions

RoomLevelDimensions
FoyerMain level
Family roomMain level
KitchenAbove
Dining roomAbove
Living roomAbove
OfficeMain level
Primary BedroomUpper Level
Bedroom 2Upper Level
Bedroom 3Upper Level
Recreational, Games roomBasement
Bedroom 4Basement

Listing Information

MLS®
R3154265
Listed
August 10, 2026
Time on market
On the market for 21 days
Tax assessment year
2026
Data last synced
August 28, 2026

Listing provided by: Royal LePage Aspire Realty (Terr) · Data source: CREA DDF.

Description

This custom-built, 4-level home offers four bedrooms and three full bathrooms on a large, private mature lot backing onto greenspace. The spacious foyer leads to a bright family room, full bath and office. Above, the custom kitchen features a large island, granite countertops, heated floors and new appliances, overlooking the living area with picture windows and a wood-burning fireplace. The dining area opens to a two-tiered deck and beautifully landscaped, fully fenced yard. Upstairs offers the primary bedroom, two additional bedrooms and full bathroom. The lower level features a large rec room, fourth bedroom, full bathroom and laundry. Tastefully renovated throughout, this is a beautiful family home with plenty of space inside and out. (id:63159)

Values & Trends

This listing

$224/sqft

Building average

No other active listings in this building

Kitimat average

$328/sqft

35 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.

Location Insights

Weather

14°C

Humidity 99%

Wind SE 10 km/h

Tonight

11°

Tuesday

14°

Tuesday night

10°

Wednesday

23°

Wednesday night

13°

Thursday

24°

Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada.

Population

8,236

(2021 Census)

+1.3% since 2016

Density: 34.4/km²

Dwellings: 4,381

Median household income: $103,000

After-tax: $88,000

Immigrant population: 16.6%

Top countries of origin (% of total population)

  • Portugal4.2% · 350
  • United Kingdom2.2% · 185
  • Philippines1.8% · 145
  • Germany1.3% · 105
  • United States of America0.8% · 70
  • India0.8% · 65
  • Somalia0.5% · 40
  • Italy0.4% · 30

Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.

Nearby Schools

SchoolTypeDistance
Kitimat City HighSecondary1.0 km
Mount Elizabeth Middle/SecondaryElementary1.1 km
Nechako ElementaryElementary1.5 km
St Anthony's(Independent)Elementary/Middle2.0 km
Kildala ElementaryElementary2.2 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: Coast Mountains (SD82)

Mortgage & Ownership Cost Calculator

Minimum required: 6.1% ($39,900) — 5% under $500K, 10% up to $1.5M, 20% at/above $1.5M.

Financial Ledger

Net mortgage (loan + CMHC insurance)$519,200.00
Periodic payment — Principal & Interest (monthly)$3,349.70
Additional monthly expenses (strata, tax, utilities, etc.)$453.66
Total monthly cost$3,803.36
Interest paid over 5-yr term$148,804.21
Balance at end of term$467,022.08

Rates based on Bank of Canada benchmark data.

Financial Summary

Minimum down payment$39,900
Stress test qualifying rate8.09%
Payment you must qualify for$4,683.77

Cash Needed at Closing

Minimum down payment$39,900
Estimated BC PTT$10,980
Legal / closing costs (typical estimate)$1,500
Total cash needed$52,380

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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