For sale

C$1,250,000

5175 Gainsberg Rd, Nanaimo, BC V0R 1G0

3beds

4baths

2,690sqft

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Single Family Residence

Built in 2010

0.59 Acres Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

C$465/sqft

C$-- HOA

What's special

Set on a private 0.59-acre high-bank bluff in Bowser, this custom-built Pickard Construction home captures breathtaking Salish Sea views to Denman Island and Chrome Island Lighthouse. Built in 2010, this elegant West Coast residence offers seamless indoor-outdoor living with principal rooms and both bedroom suites opening to a full-length ocean view deck. Features include hand-scraped oak flooring, 9-foot ceilings, custom crown mouldings, propane fireplace, heat pump, Starline vinyl windows, and a beautifully appointed kitchen with alder cabinetry, granite countertops, JennAir stove, wine fridge, and abundant storage. Both bedrooms feature walk-in closets and luxurious ensuites with heated floors, including a spa-inspired primary ensuite with freestanding Amma tub. Oversized garage with workshop space, detached powered workshop, fenced yard, beach access, and Deep Bay Marina just minutes away complete this exceptional Vancouver Island retreat. See Features sheet for details.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 4
Main level bathrooms: 1

Kitchen

Level: Main

Heating

Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump

Cooling

Other

Appliances

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

Features

Dining/Living Combo, Soaker Tub, Central Vacuum
Flooring: Concrete, Tile, Wood
Windows: Insulated Windows, Vinyl Frames
Basement: Crawl Space
Number of fireplaces: 1
Fireplace features: Propane

Interior area

Total structure area: 3,570
Total interior livable area: 2,690 sqft

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Property

Parking

Total spaces: 3
Parking features: Additional Parking, Garage, RV Access/Parking
Garage spaces: 1

Accessibility

Accessibility features: Accessible Entrance, Customized Wheelchair Accessible, Exterior Wheelchair Access

Features

Levels: 2
Entry location: Main Level
Patio & porch: Balcony/Deck, Balcony/Patio
Exterior features: Garden
Fencing: Full
Has view: Yes
View description: Mountain(s), Ocean
Has water view: Yes
Water view: Ocean

Lot

Size: 0.59 Acres
Features: Easy Access, Landscaped, Marina Nearby, Near Golf Course, No Through Road, Park Setting, Private, Quiet Area, Recreation Nearby, Shopping Nearby, In Wooded Area

Details

Additional structures: Shed(s)
Parcel number: 028052943
Zoning: RS2
Zoning description: Residential

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Cape Cod
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Cement Fibre, Insulation: Ceiling, Insulation: Walls
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Roof: Fibreglass Shingle

Condition

Resale
New construction: No
Year built: 2010

Details

Warranty included: Yes

Utilities & green energy

Water: Regional/Improvement District

Community & HOA

Location

Region: Nanaimo

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: C$465/sqft
Tax assessed value: C$1,613,000
Annual tax amount: C$6,027
Date on market: 4/30/2026
Listing terms: None
Ownership: Freehold/Strata
Road surface type: Unimproved

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Price history

Date	Event	Price
6/3/2026	Price change	C$1,250,000-3.8%C$465/sqft
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5/20/2026	Price change	C$1,299,900-3.7%C$483/sqft
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4/30/2026	Listed for sale	C$1,349,999C$502/sqft
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