For sale

C$719,900

481 Drake St, Nanaimo, BC V9S 2S8

4beds

3baths

1,544sqft

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1960

5,662 Square Feet Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

C$466/sqft

C$-- HOA

What's special

Ocean views & a huge flat back yard for activities. Beautifully updated 4 bed & 2 bath home blends timeless craftsmanship with modern style. Tucked away in a quiet central neighbourhood with great neighbours. Quality renovations in recent years: custom chefs kitchen with all high-end stainless appliances including a gas range, granite counters, kitchen Island rolls & tucks away (great for baking) new floor-to-ceiling cabinetry & modern tile flooring. Designed to entertain with spacious deck off the kitchen for BBQ. Soak in the sunshine & view or walk a few min to the Departure Bay Ferry. Bright living room with vaulted ceiling, fan, quality laminate floors & huge picture window overlooking the lace hydrangea. Freshly painted exterior. Newly refinished 2 bedrooms down. Primary bedroom with view over fenced, spacious yard with garden, fruit trees, shed & room for kids & pets to run & play. Large family room down. Single garage. Cozy forced air gas furnace. All measurements approximate.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Main level bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 3

Kitchen

Level: Main

Heating

Natural Gas

Cooling

None

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven/Range Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
Laundry: Inside

Features

Ceiling Fan(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Flooring: Mixed
Windows: Aluminum Frames, Vinyl Frames
Basement: Not Full Height,Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access,With Windows
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,604
Total interior livable area: 1,544 sqft

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Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Driveway, Garage, On Street
Garage spaces: 1
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Features

Entry location: Main Level
Patio & porch: Balcony/Deck
Exterior features: Garden, Low Maintenance Yard
Fencing: Fenced
Has view: Yes
View description: Mountain(s), Ocean
Has water view: Yes
Water view: Ocean

Lot

Size: 5,662 Square Feet
Features: Central Location, Family-Oriented Neighbourhood, Landscaped, Level, Marina Nearby, Near Golf Course, Quiet Area, Recreation Nearby, Serviced, Shopping Nearby, Southern Exposure, See Remarks

Details

Additional structures: Shed(s)
Parcel number: 005169984
Zoning description: Residential

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Frame Wood, Insulation: Ceiling, Insulation: Walls, Wood Siding
Foundation: Block, Concrete Perimeter
Roof: Fibreglass Shingle

Condition

Resale
New construction: No
Year built: 1960

Utilities & green energy

Water: Municipal
Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Compost, Electricity Connected, Garbage, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Recycling

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Family-Oriented Neighbourhood

Location

Region: Nanaimo

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: C$466/sqft
Tax assessed value: C$647,000
Annual tax amount: C$4,457
Date on market: 9/9/2026
Listing terms: Must Be Paid Off
Ownership: Freehold
Electric utility on property: Yes
Road surface type: Paved

Price history

Date	Event	Price
9/24/2026	Price change	C$719,900-0.7%C$466/sqft
Source: VIVA #1049151 Report a problem
9/9/2026	Listed for sale	C$725,000C$470/sqft
Source: VIVA #1049151 Report a problem