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660 Balsam St
Isl Gabriola Island Gabriola Island V0R 1X3

$649,000
Residential beds: 2 baths: 1.0 1,580 sq. ft. built: 1970

Welcome to this picturesque island retreat full of character!
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Status:
Active
Prop. Type:
Residential
MLS® Num:
994259
Bedrooms:
2
Bathrooms:
1
Year Built:
1970
Welcome to this picturesque island retreat full of character! This 2-bedroom, 1-bath home sits on a level, fully fenced lot with southern exposure—ideal for gardening.Enjoy lush gardens, a flourishing orchard, a charming rock path, and mature fruit trees.Inside, an open floor plan is enhanced by custom cabinetry, skylights, wood floors, and beautiful wood beams, creating an inviting space that makes you feel right at home.A cozy woodstove and built-in cabinets complete the warm interior.The spacious master bedroom has its own deck,and the 4-piece bath includes a clawfoot tub with backyard views.Modern upgrades include 200 amp service, a heat pump, a UV light & reverse osmosis system, a well & cistern, and an updated septic.The wood and shingle-sided home features a seamless metal roof, a large deck and a detached 684 sq.ft. studio/storage,plus a garden shed and woodshed.This home offers a unique blend of classic charm,custom finishes, and practical amenities—the perfect island retreat!
Property Type:
Residential
Type:
Single Family Residence
Year built:
1970 (Age: 55)
Close Price Lease Total:
Existing Lease Expiry:
Living Area:
1,580 sq. ft.
Auxiliary Building Living Area:
684 sq. ft.
Main Building Living Area:
896 sq. ft.
Listing General Location:
Isl Gabriola Island, Islands
Bedrooms:
2
Bathrooms:
1.0 (Full:-/Half:-)
Lot Size:
17,860 sq. ft.
Kitchens:
1
Home Style:
Character
Taxes:
Construction:
Frame Wood, Wood
New Construction:
No
Basement:
Crawl Space
Foundation:
Concrete Perimeter
Electricity:
Yes
Roof:
Metal
Other Structures:
Storage Shed, Workshop
Ceiling Heights:
Floor finish:
Mixed, Wood
Total Building Area:
1,580 sq. ft.
Total Unfinished Area:
0 sq. ft.
Commercial Area:
# Bedrooms or Dens Total:
2
# Main Level Bedrooms:
2
# Second Level Bedrooms:
0
# Third Level Bedrooms:
0
# Lower Level Bedrooms:
0
# Other Level Bedrooms:
0
# Main Level Bathrooms:
1
# Second Level Bathrooms:
0
# Third Level Bathrooms:
0
# Lower Level Bathrooms:
0
# Other Level Bathrooms:
0
# Main Level Kitchens:
1
# Second Level Kitchens:
0
# Third Level Kitchens:
0
# Lower Level Kitchens:
0
# Other Level Kitchens:
0
Living Area Lower Floor:
0 sq. ft.
Living Area Main Floor:
896 sq. ft.
Living Area Other Floor:
684 sq. ft.
Living Area 2nd Floor:
0 sq. ft.
Living Area 3rd Floor:
0 sq. ft.
Fireplaces:
1
Fireplace Details:
Wood Burning Stove
Laundry Features:
In House
Water supply:
Cistern, Well: Drilled
Sewer:
Septic System
Additional Accommodations:
None
Cooling:
Air Conditioning
Heating:
Electric, Heat Pump, Wood
Fireplace:
Yes
Pending Date:
Dryer, Oven/Range Electric, Washer
Ceiling Fan(s)
Skylight(s)
Balcony/Deck, Fenced, Garden
Ground Level
0
Yes
No
Unrestricted
Floor
Type
Size
Other
Main Floor
Main Floor
Main Floor
Main Floor
Main Floor
Other
Other
Other
Floor
Ensuite
Pieces
Other
Main Floor
Financing Notes:
Assessed:
Assessment year:
Approximate Inventory Value:
Fixed Equipment Approx. Value:
Goodwill Approx. Value:
Gross Income:
Net Operating Income:
Association Fee:
Association Fee Frequency:
Jurisdiction name:
Nanaimo Rural (768)
Legal Description:
Bed and Breakfast:
None
Units in Building:
Units in Community:
Number of 2 piece baths:
0
Number of 3 piece baths:
0
Number of 4 piece baths:
1
Number of 5 piece baths:
0
Number of 2 piece Ensuites:
0
Number of 3 piece Ensuites:
0
Number of 4 piece Ensuites:
0
Occupancy:
Owner
Property Condition:
Resale, Updated/Remodeled
Utilities:
Compost, Electricity Connected, Garbage, Recycling
Exposure / Faces:
South
Layout:
Rancher
Lot Site Features:
Landscaped, Level, Recreation Nearby, Southern Exposure
Attached Garage:
No
Carport Spaces:
0
Garage Spaces:
0
Garage:
No
Parking Features:
Driveway
Total Parking Spaces:
2
Total Units:
Date Listed:
Apr 07, 2025
Original Price:
649000.0
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    Studio & Storage Building
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    Studio & Storage Building
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    Studio Interior
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    Level fenced yard with fruit trees and raised garden beds
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Listed by Royal LePage Nanaimo Realty Gabriola
Data was last updated April 17, 2025 at 02:05 AM (UTC)
Area Statistics
Listings on market:
70
Avg list price:
$625,000
Min list price:
$150,000
Max list price:
$11,600,000
Avg days on market:
51
Min days on market:
5
Max days on market:
426
Avg price per sq.ft.:
$563.43
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type and located in Isl Gabriola Island. Average values are derived using median calculations.
TICARA COERTZE
STEVE GILLESPIE
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