936 Arbutus Ave
Duncan, BC V9L5X4
$1,049,000
Property Details
Property & Lot
- Sub-type
- House
- Lot size
- 11,326 square feet
- Zoning
- Residential
R1
Ownership & Fees
- Property type
- Detached House
- Ownership
- Freehold
- Annual property tax
- $5,981.71
Interior
- Heating
- Heat Pump
- Cooling / A/C
- Air Conditioned
- Fireplace
- None
Exterior & Lot
- View
- Mountain view, Ocean view
- Waterfront
- Waterfront on ocean
Parking
- Total spaces
- 4
Room Dimensions
| Room | Level | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Office | Second level | 6'4 x 9'8 |
| Bathroom | Second level | 6'4 x 7'7 |
| Bedroom | Second level | 13'8 x 13'5 |
| Primary Bedroom | Second level | 17'5 x 11'9 |
| Bathroom | Main level | 6'6 x 7'10 |
| Laundry room | Main level | 6'5 x 10'1 |
| Pantry | Main level | 4'0 x 6'10 |
| Bedroom | Main level | 8'10 x 14'1 |
| Mud room | Main level | 6'4 x 6'0 |
| Kitchen | Main level | 9'4 x 10'9 |
| Living room | Main level | 19'5 x 14'3 |
| Dining room | Main level | 10'1 x 10'9 |
| Storage | Lower level | 25'1 x 16'7 |
| Recreation room | Lower level | 13'10 x 24'8 |
Listing Information
- MLS®
- 1042085
- Listed
- July 3, 2026
- Time on market
- On the market for 59 days
- Data last synced
- August 28, 2026
Listing provided by: Pemberton Holmes Ltd. (Cow Vall) · Data source: CREA DDF.
Description
Perched above the sparkling waters of Maple Bay, this beautifully updated oceanfront home captures stunning ocean views and enjoys coveted southern exposure in one of Vancouver Island's most sought-after waterfront communities. Move-in ready and thoughtfully updated throughout, it offers the perfect blend of comfort, lifestyle, and West Coast living. The welcoming main level is designed for easy everyday living, featuring a bright kitchen, dining area, spacious living room, bedroom, full bathroom, laundry, and convenient garage access. Expansive windows showcase the ever-changing ocean views, while sliding doors lead to an incredible oceanfront deck - the perfect place to enjoy your morning coffee, watch boats on the bay, or entertain family and friends. Upstairs, the spacious primary bedroom enjoys beautiful ocean views and is complemented by a second bedroom, a den or home office, and another full bathroom, providing flexibility for family, guests, or remote work. The walk-out lower level offers a generous family or recreation room, abundant storage, and convenient outdoor access to the yard. Recent updates include a heat pump, updated flooring, fresh interior paint, updated lighting, newer appliances, and a professionally constructed retaining wall with new fencing, allowing you to simply move in and enjoy. Located in the heart of Maple Bay, you're just a short walk to the Lion Rampant Scottish Pub, Timber & Tides General Store, the government dock, Maple Bay Beach, the Maple Bay Rowing Club and boat launch, and the hiking and biking trails of Maple Mountain. Very close proximity to the Maple Bay Marina with float plane service to/from Vancouver & Salt Spring Island, and the Maple Bay Yacht Club. Only 10 minute drive to Duncan and approximately one hour to both Victoria and Nanaimo, this is a rare opportunity to own an updated oceanfront home in one of Vancouver Island's most desirable seaside communities. (id:63159)
Values & Trends
This listing
$478/sqft
Building average
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No other active listings in this building
East Duncan average
$469/sqft
72 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
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Humidity 82%
Wind NNW calm km/h
Tonight
12°
Tuesday
21°
Tuesday night
14°
Wednesday
16°
Wednesday night
11°
Thursday
17°
Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada.
Population
5,047
(2021 Census)
+2.1% since 2016
Density: 2,450/km²
Dwellings: 2,620
Median household income: $53,200
After-tax: $49,600
Immigrant population: 11%
Top countries of origin (% of total population)
- United Kingdom2.8% · 140
- United States of America1.4% · 70
- Germany1.1% · 55
- Netherlands0.9% · 45
- Philippines0.6% · 30
- India0.4% · 20
- Mexico0.3% · 15
- Hungary0.2% · 10
Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.
Location Accessibility
Our own metric — not an official Walk Score®.
Amenities
11
1/9 categories nearby
Transit
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Maple Bay Elementary | Elementary | 3.2 km |
| Crofton Elementary Community School | Elementary | 5.4 km |
| Queen of Angels School(Independent) | Elementary/Middle | 6.2 km |
| Alex Aitken | Elementary | 6.8 km |
| Alexander Elementary | Elementary | 7.2 km |
| Duncan Christian School(Independent) | K-12 | 7.3 km |
| Quamichan School | Secondary | 7.3 km |
| Des Cascades | Elementary | 7.9 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
Parks (2)
- Maple Bay Beach200 m
- Herd Road Park · 960 Herd Road563 m
Nearby places data: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
School district: Cowichan (SD79)
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