Perched above the sparkling waters of Maple Bay, this beautifully updated oceanfront home enjoys stunning ocean views and coveted southern exposure in one of Vancouver Island's most sought-after waterfront communities. The bright main level features a spacious living room, kitchen, dining area, bedroom, full bath, laundry, and garage access, with sliding doors opening to an expansive oceanfront deck perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Upstairs offers a spacious primary bedroom with ocean views, a second bedroom, den, and full bath. The walk-out lower level provides a large family or recreation room, abundant storage, and outdoor access. Recent updates include a heat pump, flooring, paint, lighting, newer appliances, a professionally built retaining wall, and new fencing. Walk to the beach, pub, general store, boat launch, Rowing Club, and Maple Mountain trails. Just 10 minutes to Duncan and an hour to Victoria or Nanaimo. Float plane service to/from Vancouver and Salt Spring Island.
For sale
C$1,049,000
936 Arbutus Ave, North Cowichan, BC V9L 5X4
3beds
2baths
2,196sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
0.26 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
C$478/sqft
C$-- HOA
What's special
Stunning ocean viewsCoveted southern exposureBright main levelDining areaGarage accessSecond bedroomWalk-out lower level
- 45 days |
- 184 |
- 4 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Renee Appleby Personal Real Estate Corporation,
Pemberton Holmes Ltd. (Cow Vall)
Source: VIVA,MLS®#: 1042085
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Heating
- Heat Pump
Cooling
- Air Conditioning
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven/Range Electric, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Dining/Living Combo, Eating Area
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Linoleum
- Windows: Aluminum Frames
- Basement: Finished,Walk-Out Access
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,599
- Total interior livable area: 2,196 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Driveway, Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Entrance
Features
- Entry location: Main Level
- Patio & porch: Balcony/Deck
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Ocean
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Ocean
- Waterfront features: Ocean Front
Lot
- Size: 0.26 Acres
- Features: Marina Nearby, Private, Quiet Area, Recreation Nearby, Southern Exposure
Details
- Parcel number: 000415723
- Zoning: R1
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame Wood, Insulation All, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Membrane
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Municipal
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: North Cowichan
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: C$478/sqft
- Tax assessed value: C$1,023,000
- Annual tax amount: C$5,981
- Date on market: 7/3/2026
- Ownership: Freehold
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/2/2026 | Price change | C$1,049,000-4.5%C$478/sqft |
Source: VIVA #1042085 Report a problem | ||
| 7/18/2026 | Price change | C$1,099,000-5.7%C$500/sqft |
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| 7/3/2026 | Listed for sale | C$1,165,000C$531/sqft |
Source: VIVA #1042085 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: V9L
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