Truly special & one-of-a-kind opportunity to own one of the most unique homes on Vancouver Island. Beautifully maintained & updated, this home offers a solid & distinctive residence with 3 beds + den, 3 baths & 1747 sqft. The main floor is cozy & calming with natural materials, ocean views, propane fireplace, expansive (hot tub ready) deck & ample storage in the laundry room—an ideal layout for everyday living. Upstairs you’ll find 2 beds, a cozy den with electric fireplace & a 3pc bath. A full-height basement provides potential for a suite, home office or short-term rental. Outside, enjoy lovely landscaping, ample parking & a walkable lifestyle—just steps to the ferry, boardwalk, restaurants & amenities. Zoned C2/R3, this property offers a rare blend of residential & commercial flexibility, allowing for a wide range of uses, including potential for a secondary suite—buyer to verify.
For sale
C$625,000
1547 Joan Ave, North Cowichan, BC V0R 1R0
4beds
3baths
1,680sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1987
4,791 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
C$372/sqft
C$-- HOA
What's special
Ocean viewsPropane fireplaceFull-height basementLovely landscapingAmple parking
- 8 days |
- 76 |
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Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Ray Little Personal Real Estate Corporation,
eXp Realty (DU),
Errik Ferreira Personal Real Estate Corporation,
eXp Realty (DU)
Source: VIVA,MLS®#: 1047244
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Heating
- Baseboard, Electric, Space Heater
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven/Range Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- French Doors
- Flooring: Mixed
- Windows: Insulated Windows, Vinyl Frames, Wood Frames
- Basement: Finished,Full,Walk-Out Access,With Windows
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Electric, Living Room, Propane, Other
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,747
- Total interior livable area: 1,680 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Driveway, On Street, Open, RV Access/Parking
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: 2
- Entry location: Main Level
- Patio & porch: Balcony/Deck, Balcony/Patio
- Exterior features: Garden, Low Maintenance Yard
- Fencing: Fenced,Full
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Ocean
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Ocean
Lot
- Size: 4,791 Square Feet
- Features: Central Location, Easy Access, Family-Oriented Neighbourhood, Landscaped, Level, Marina Nearby, Quiet Area, Recreation Nearby, Shopping Nearby
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 008618496
- Zoning: C2
- Zoning description: Residential/Commercial
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cement Fibre, Frame Wood, Insulation: Ceiling, Insulation: Walls, Wood Siding, Other
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1987
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Municipal
- Utilities for property: Compost, Electricity Connected, Garbage, Recycling
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Family-Oriented Neighbourhood, Sidewalks
Location
- Region: North Cowichan
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: C$372/sqft
- Tax assessed value: C$574,000
- Annual tax amount: C$4,088
- Date on market: 8/20/2026
- Ownership: Freehold
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/27/2026 | Price change | C$625,000-3.1%C$372/sqft |
Source: VIVA #1047244 Report a problem | ||
| 8/20/2026 | Listed for sale | C$645,000C$384/sqft |
Source: VIVA #1047244 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Tax history is unavailable.
Climate risks
Neighborhood: Crofton
Nearby schools
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