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Thursday, July 24, 2014 • COMOX VALLEY RECORD Comox
$419,900
$869,900
3610 Island Hwy. S.
Oceanfront 2.2 acre hobby farm with potential. Rancher/basement, 48x36 RV garage & 3-bay carport & double garage.
$314,900
2331 Tull Ave.
4 BR, 3 bath. Updated recently with hardwood, new bathrooms. Legal basement suite. RV parking & detached garage.
$285,000
5011 Spence Rd.
Oceanview, semi-waterfront paradise. Heat pump. Granite kitchen. .34 acre. Updated roof, flooring & siding.
$229,900
OPEN HOUSE SAT. 2:30-3:30 3306 Macaulay Rd., Black Creek
2.3 acres, house plus 3 shops. Horse and farm-friendly. Dream home condition.
Duplex with wood floors, single garage, fenced yard & gas fireplace. 3 BRs/3 baths. Seller installing new roof.
$399,900
2038 Lambert Dr.
New construction. 3 bedroom rancher with cottage finishing. Kitchen with island & pantry.
$279,900
2744 Allen Ave., Cumberland
New rancher includes GST. 5 appliances and privacy fence, laminate floors. Kitchen has island.
$219,900
1640 Pintail Pl.
OPEN HOUSE SAT. 1-2 2039 Lambert Dr.
Quality rancher one year old, 9 ft. ceilings, hardwood, fenced, sprinklers.
$299,900
$289,900
1238 Don Rd.
2152 Meadowlark Dr., Comox
Updated 2 level with large workshop & 2 boatsheds on .6 of an acre. Walk-on beach. 924 sq.ft. shop is zoned to be a 2nd home.
3 BR rancher. Vaulted ceiling. Quick possession. Double garage.
$275,000
$246,000
OPEN HOUSE SAT. 11:30-12:30 1280 17th St.
OPEN HOUSE SAT. 11:30-12:30 1260A 17th St.
New duplex, 3 BRs, 3 baths. 9 ft. ceilings. Deluxe finishing. Pick your paint colours. Garage, fenced, grass . 1 left!
West Coast design. Home has lots of character. Separate electrical meter downstairs for a suite.
$27,000 $27,000
62-3216 Back Rd.
Hairdressing salon. Fixtures included.
Private, treed setting on cul-de-sac. Large garden and yard.
$137,900
2843B Muir Rd.
Laminate flooring. 3 BR, 2 bath rancher duplex on Muir Road, East Courtenay. Nice yard. Trades considered for larger duplex.
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$364,900
Cul-de-dac. 4 bedrooms, 2 family rooms plus den. Vaulted ceilings. Best mountain view around.
$310,000
SOLD 2112A Urquhart Ave.
Valley Homefinder
$57,900 $57,900
39-1901 Ryan Rd. Lots of recent updates, 2 sheds, gazebo and covered sun room.
Neat & tidy 3 BR. Lovely deck & shed. Covered carport, fenced yard.
$49,900
Melissa Berrigan REALTOR®
Richard Verrier
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Downtown on the River!
PICK OF THE WEEK NEW LISTING
2211-44 Anderton Ave. Hiking trails at your door along the river past marina, airpark & estuary. 3 blocks to the city’s centre offering shopping, restaurants, library, museum, art gallery. 4 minute drive to connector to Mount Washington! Deluxe 2 BR, 2 bath, 1033 sq.ft. condo with 9 ft. ceilings, granite, hardwood & more!
$220,000
Location & Value!
Location Location Location! 4746 Oakridge Dr. 3 BR, 3 bath, over 2400 sq.ft. home within walking distance of Sandwick Park and a short 3-5 minute drive to shopping, banks, restaurants, NIC and the Aquatic Centre, transit and the casino! $295,000 www.realestatecomoxvalley.ca
438 Qualicum Ave. 2 BR/2 bath, open living and dining rooms, inside shows like new. Beautifully kept with garden & shed and room to park your RV. Steps to the college, aquatic centre, Crown Isle and transit!
$214,900
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In the Comox Valley Independently Owned & Operated
COMOX VALLEY RECORD • Thursday, July 24, 2014
250-334-3124 (24 hours)
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Beautiful, bright, 2 BR, 2 bath plus den condo at Trumpeters Landing in Courtenay. Centrally located with literally everything within walking distance. Nice open concept with 1100+ sq.ft. Underground parking and your very own storage unit.
MORRISON CREEK COMMONS! A quiet forested neighbourhood perfect for raising a family or retiring. Crafted by Brando Construction Ltd. Both homes feature heat pumps, hardwood floors, landscaped yards and more.
Awesome waterfront property! The home is a 3 BR modular on full foundation in great condition for its age. Incredible views of Baynes Sound and Denman & Tree Islands. Boat launch and future marina are just seconds away. Walk to the Highwayman Pub & Union Bay Store.
Serenity now! 0.62 acre very private, incredibly landscaped, parklike, mini-acreage in Royston. Roy Creek on your left and property borders seemingly endless park, crown and private lands. 2800 sq.ft. sprawling rancher with 2nd storey master BR and ensuite is like a spa retreat. Fully fenced and on a cul-de-sac. Close to town and the beach.
223-2300 Mansfield Dr.
$238,000 Robynne Sharko-Stapley 250-792-2227 www.royallepage.ca/id/369145
201-303 Arden Rd.
5622 Island Hwy.
www.royallepage.ca/id/370986
Jamie Edwards Personal Real Estate Corp. $384,900
Jamie Edwards
250-334-3124
$449,900 250-334-3124
www.royallepage.ca/id/367307
Brian Shaw
3791 Roy Creek Rd.
$532,500 Robynne Sharko-Stapley 250-792-2227 www.royallepage.ca/id/374796
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3 BR charmer, walking distance to shopping, recreation and close to all levels of schools. Open kitchen/dining/living room. Newer floors and roof are a bonus. Lots of room inside and back yard is fenced for security. Home is in excellent condition and enjoys a park with reasonable rules in place for peace and quiet.
Open House Every Saturday 1-3 p.m.! Southwind built rancher at The Ridge at Riversedge. 1713 sq.ft., 3 BRs, 2 baths, open floor plan, double garage, covered patio, fully landscaped with underground sprinklers.
Half-duplex with extras. This home has been well maintained and renovated. Almost all windows have been replaced. The back yard is large enough to have 4 different zones for privacy. Raised garden area is flourishing as are the flowers and fruit trees.
Wonderful 4 BR, 2 bath home on low-traffic street. New flooring, new kitchen with newer appliances, upgraded bathroom downstairs, enclosed garage and loads of storage. Beat the heat this summer and lounge in the aboveground pool with lovely private yard.
82-390 Cowichan Ave.
www.royallepage.ca/id/358425
Brian Shaw
$79,900 250-334-3124
OPEN HOUSE SAT. 2-4 573 Washington Cres.
View View View! East Courtenay 4 BR, 3 bath home has room for everything with 3840 sq.ft., beautifully landscaped yard in a superb location. Immediate possession.
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Art Meyers
$499,000 250-207-1879
116- 2205 Robert Lang Dr.
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Art Meyers
$354,900 250-207-1879
Enjoy city life, relax in your backyard gardens and live in comfort in your 2+ bedroom home. Park your RV or boat off the back alley. Don’t miss out!
Janice Leffler
$222,000 250-334-3124
OL Y CO STA N THE O VER RI
Beautiful 3rd floor, 1450+ sq.ft., 2 BR + den, 2 bath, penthouse Crystal Shores condo that is 55+ with amazing ocean views. The great open plan features lovely laminate wood floors, crown mouldings, 9 ft. ceilings and stainless steel appliances.
Beautiful Oyster River! 2 acre riverfront property. Great neighbourhood on quiet cul-de-sac. Main ranch-style home has country kitchen and large living area. Large cleared and fenced area near the river is perfect for gardens or animals.
The Woodrow Group
$389,000 250-334-3124
Brian Shaw
www.royallepage.ca/id/370200
Rob Saunders
$296,900 Robynne Sharko-Stapley 250-792-2227 www.royallepage.ca/id/378256
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www.woodrowgroup.com
$256,000 250-334-3124
www.royallepage.ca/id/377691
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www.royallepage.ca/id/373951
2450 Grant Ave.
2774B Myra Pl.
Ahh, the country life. Peaceful living in 2 bedroom + den, 2 bath, 2 level, well maintained home and property. New septic field, great workshop. See it today!
$305,000 250-334-3124
www.royallepage.ca/id/371026
Janice Leffler
Oceanside 2 BR, 2 bath rancher overlooking Comox Bay. Located in South Courtenay in the “Harbour View” community looking towards the Courtenay Estuary. Enjoy the comfort of low-maintenance grounds and a friendly neighbourhood. www.woodrowgroup.com
The Woodrow Group
$347,900 250-334-3124
RIVERFRONT
$485,900 250-334-7026
Offered for sale are 2 adjoining half-acre properties: one with a 1500 sq.ft., recently remodelled home on full height basement + separate shop; the second with cabin & potting shed. Both with 82 feet of frontage on one of the best salmon & trout rivers on the Island – the Oyster River. These properties are being sold “as one” at just $519,000. There is a “manageable” encroachment to be considered by the buyer. Exceptional value and POTENTIAL one+ acre, 164 feet of riverfront, 2 properties. All this within walking distance of the beach & marina.
$519,000 1-800-638-4226
www.vancouverislandproperty.net
Garth Parkin
This is not your typical Crown Isle executive rancher. This distinguished open plan rancher built in 2006 offers 2277 sq.ft., 3 BR/2 baths + den. Some of the many special features include: expansive 12 ft. ceilings, transom windows, granite-faced FP, gourmet kitchen, climate-controlled wine cellar, granite-faced Kingfisher Spa-inspired, luxurious ensuite! www.realestatecomoxvalley.com
Angus Wood
121-750 Comox Rd., Courtenay • Comox Mall • Driftwood Mall
$557,500 250-334-7858
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Valley Homefinder
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MD Maureen Davidson
Making Your Dream Home a Reality
OPEN HOUSE SAT. 2-4 573 Washington Cres., Courtenay East
Cell: 250-650-4815
Take a close look at this 4 BR, 3 bath Courtenay East 3840 sq.ft. home. Fabulous valley, city and glacier views.
2427 Idiens Way
714 Woodland Dr.
COMOX CONDO
Rancher Near Crown Isle Lovely rancher with 3 BRs offering 1500 sq.ft. with level lot, double garage, all totally fenced with some mountain view. Nice open kitchen, family room and eat-in area. There is a nice deck off the back of the house. Priced below assessment at: $337,900
NEW LISTING
$499,000
8-2300 Murrelet Dr., Comox 3 BR/3 bath patio home in a well established complex. Beat the heat with a heat pump in this fine home. Immediate occupancy.
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List price
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Beautifully Maintained Family Home in Comox. Gorgeous property with lovely pond, lots of flowers & trees along with large deck for enjoying summer fun. The sunroom is a lovely place to get some quiet time. Kitchen/eat-in area is a great place for families to start & end their day. Cozy family room with FP is such a delight and let’s not forget your living & dining room area! Upstairs are 3 BRs & 2 baths. Come have a look, so much more to see and quick possession!
$355,000
Perfect Home and Property
1560 Schjelderup Pl.
Gorgeous property with split-lvel home on quiet cul-de-sac in Courtenay! Great home for a family just starting out or family with teenager. 3 BR/2 bath home offers great floor plan for young family. Huge sundecks are great for entertaining during summer. Sunroom invites one to soak up the sun & read a book while relaxing. Property offers lovely gazebo, lots of beautiful flowers, trees & shrubs. Priced affordably: $317,000
One of the Nicest Mobile Homes
66-1901 Ryan Rd.
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…with so much to offer! Bright spacious kitchen with skylight, pantry, lots of counter space, nice floors & eat-in area. Master with 4-pce. ensuite, living room has large windows, skylights & FP. The yard is fenced and has a small shed and garden area. An extra bonus is the huge sundeck for summertime fun & barbecues. $94,000
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List price
$359,900
In the Comox Valley Independently Owned & Operated
121-750 COMOX RD., COURTENAY | COMOX MALL | DRIFTWOOD MALL
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SOLD $169,000 2 BR, 2 bath, bright open apartment-style living with mountain and ocean views in a picturesque location.
NEW LISTING $224,900
PRIVACY! 3 BR, 2 storey strata duplex tucked away and backing onto parklike setting and across street from Puntledge River Park.
$265,000 4 BR/2 bath home in Courtenay. Convenient location close to schools and next to Willemar grocery.
NEW PRICE $189,000
River view, 3rd floor, 2 BR/2 bath apartment with loft and all with a designer’s touch in Puntledge Terrace adult-oriented complex.
$169,900
Trumpeters Landing says it all. Location, amenities and views at your doorstep. 1 BR + den ground floor with walk-out patio.
49 ACRES
R2 Zoned lot on Willemar View lot on Trumpeter Crescent $375,000
$379,900
East Courtenay large view home. Vaulted ceiling, gas FP, eat-in kitchen, master with walkin closet & ensuite.
2 LOTS 1 HOUSE $350,000 2 Lots – MU2 Zoning. Downtown Courtenay across from Fluids.
NEW LISTING $499,000
You need to see this 3 BR/2 bath, 2126 sq.ft. rancher on Suffolk Crescent.
Approx. 3.55 treed acres on Forbidden Plateau Road $175,000 Lease space available on Moray Avenue Lot on Mystery Beach Road
1.63 ACRES ON THE RIVER COMM./RESIDENTIAL/RETAIL
Development site; zoning allows for many options with views of river, east to Comox Bay & islands.
Golden opportunity for rezoning and retail store development in downtown Cumberland.
SIDE-BY-SIDE LOTS TOWN OF COMOX An opportunity to own 100,000 sq.ft. of C4.1 zoned commercial property, fronting on Anderton Road in Comox.
Check out full MLS listings at www.PHILEDGETT.com & www.DALEMCCARTNEY.com
1.64 acres of development property across from the Lewis Centre in Courtenay.
One-of-a-kind lakefront homesite on this tranquil lake between Courtenay & Campbell River. Swimming, kayaking, canoeing & fishing are all allowed on this lake!
1.25 ACRES
STEVENSON PLACE 886 sq.ft., 2 BR, 2 bath apartment. Supportive independent living facility with care for seniors.
Come look at the opportunities at the LERWICK, MISSION & VETERANS’ MEMORIAL PARKWAY INTERSECTION
1.64 ACRES
$198,000
Within the City of Courtenay boundaries. Currently ALR, was previously used as gravel extraction and selectively logged. Lots of potential for a patient buyer.
$259,000 2 BR/2 bath 1st floor condo in Comox. Renovated – you need to see this one!
1 BLOCK
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NEW HOSPITAL SITE
Corner site in East Courtenay approx. 5.86 acres, on connector to Hwy. 18 & Island Hwy.: a multi-use property that can be divided into different sizes if you do not have use for the full acres. Developer can build to suit. CALL OR E-MAIL PHIL.
PRICE REDUCED AGAIN $399,000
The historic King George Hotel in Cumberland. Expansion opportunity. Operated as single-use pub.
WATERFRONT OPPORTUNITY $1,550,000 5.4 +/– acres in Union Bay. 2 large shops & home. Ask what you can do with this zoning!
COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT SITE
Over 2 acres on prime corner in fastest-developing area of northeast Courtenay. MU-4 zoning allows several options for use from retail, wholesale, office & residential mix. Landowner looking for developer to take this fine location to the next step.
FOR LEASE & SALE
Industrial building with shops, fenced compound, multiple offices & existing leases. Located next to Courtenay North connector by Home Depot. Ready to move your business right in on a lease or purchase whole property outright. CALL FOR DETAILS.
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The Ridge at
COMOX VALLEY RECORD • Thursday, July 24, 2014
Liz Aldridge
250-898-7092 markfleming@shaw.ca www.markfleming.ca
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I n t h e C o m o x Va l l e y INDEPENDENTLY OWNED & OPERATED
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2205 ROBERT LANG DRIVE, COURTENAY 415 Thistle Court
#116 • $354,900
#120 • $356,900
#118 • $359,900
• 3 BR/3 bath
• 3 BR/2 bath
• 3 BR/3 bath
• 3 BR/2 bath
• 1,560 sq.ft.
• 1,713 sq.ft.
• 1,760 sq.ft.
• Den
• Gas FP
• Open plan
• 1,704 sq.ft.
• 10 ft. ceilings
• Maple Shaker kitchen
• Covered entry
• Landscaped
• Double garage
• Sprinklers
• Landscaped
• Located above the cleanest river
#122 • $349,900
• Sprinklers
• Patio • Sensible building scheme
$287,400
$369,000
Gardener's delight on Comox culde-sac. Comfortable 3 BR home with ground floor inlaw suite. Newer 4-year roof, gas FP up & down. Updated laminate flooring & counters.
2147 Downey Ave.
135-2191 Murrelet Dr. $168,000
West Coast post & beam walkout rancher with harbour & Island oceanscapes on a .32 acre lot with subdivision potential.
Affordable 2 BR patio home, 5 appliances, steps from supermarket, eateries, drugstores, medical clinic & bus route. One small approved pet allowed, no owner age restriction.
275 Centennial Dr.
$224,000
2236 Glenmore Rd. $329,800
7851 Forbidden Plateau Rd. $299,990
Updated & affordable 1210 sq.ft., 3 BR rancher on large lot with covered rear deck overlooking back yard with peeks of mountains. Large carport & additional parking, garden shed & new fencing.
GREAT Oyster River package! Nicely landscaped, .84 acre property with 1495 sq.ft., 3 BR/2 bath home & 24x36 shop! Close to river, shops, medical clinic, etc.
Forbidden pleasures await you at this mid-mountain hideaway, just 1/2 hour from town! Drink in expansive ocean views from adorable, well-constructed cabin on 10.85 acres.
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5557 Headquarters Rd. $537,000
770B Park Pl.
Enjoy "country" close to town! 5 acres of pasture, trees, southern exposure, workshop, barn & other outbuildings, and views of the Beaufort Mountains!
Compact cutie awaits you here! NO strata fees & NO rules! This 936 sq.ft. privately situated 1/2 duplex offers 2 BRs, 1 bath, open plan living, with French doors leading to south-facing rear deck & yard.
Another Southwind Neighbourhood artmeyers.ca In the Comox Valley Independently Owned & Operated
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Art MEYERS
“Over 30 Years of Professional Service”
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$199,800
1550 Seaview Rd.
$689,000
ENVISION YOURSELF living in this fab seaside neighbourhood … on your own 70x246 oceanfront property! Come! Check it out! Any reasonable offer considered.
Whether they’re out of it or into it OPEN HOUSE SAT. 11-12 24-1646 Balmoral Ave. $269,000 Elegant 1300 sq.ft., 2 bedroom plus den, apartment-style condo. Beautiful 2nd floor views and conveniently located across the street from Comox Mall. Has elevator, pets allowed.
OPEN HOUSE SAT. 12:15-1:15 2097 Stadacona Dr.
$234,900
Well kept 1248 sq.ft. mobile home on its own landscaped lot in Comox. Great layout, 2 large BRs, 2 baths, shiny new kitchen with 2 pantries, family room, heat pump & lots more. Quiet location with friendly neighbours.
OPEN HOUSE SAT. 1:30-2:30 2400 6th St. East
$235,000
Originally singlewide mobile, 6-year-old addition almost doubled the size making it a 1400 sq.ft., 3 BR, 2 bath home. Large new kitchen w/island, new laminate throughout. Roomy master w/walk-in & 4-pce. ensuite. Newer roof, windows, vinyl siding, RV parking. Close to college, shopping & new hospital.
In The Comox Valley Independently Owned & Operated
250-334-3124
4022 Island Hwy. S.
$544,900
Best value waterfront acreage in the Comox Valley! 1.77 acres of sweeping landscaped lawns in Royston. 1960 sq.ft. rancher with many updates. Woodstove, multi-level deck, detached shop & several additional outbuildings.
Good advice backed by life experience.
carla@carlaarnold.com www.carlaarnold.com 250-338-3711
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NEW PRICE
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Come and Visit our New Office in Cumberland at 2733 Dunsmuir Ave! 1 more office to help you list and buy locally with Don & Ray $155,000ea |2271 & 2277 ROBB 0.14 acres ● R1 Zoning ● No GST Sewer hook-up & tree removal paid by Seller
$155,000 ea. | Robb & McKenzie Ave. 0.14 acre • R1 zoning • No GST Sewer hookup & tree removal paid by seller
MLS 365637 & 365635
MLS 365637 & 365635
$169,900| 2121 MCKENZIE AVE $179,900 | 116-1500 Cumberland Rd.
$209,900 || 14-1351 14-1351 TUNNER Tunner Dr. $209,900
$239,000||2801 2801 FAIRMILE Fairmile Rd.RD $246,900
$284,000| |4262 2442MARSDEN England Rd.RD $249,900
0.23 acres ● R1 No GST 3 bedrooms • 2 Zoning baths • ●1320 sq.ft. Sewer hook-up & tree removal paid New Home Warranty w/o new home tax
2 bedrooms bedrooms•●22baths baths• ●1140 1140sq.ft. sqft Updated 55+complex Complex Updated home home inin55+
33 bedrooms baths•●1580 1580sq.ft. sqft bedrooms •● 33baths Only tothe thebeach! beach! Only5 5minutes minutes to
bedrooms•●21baths bath•●994 913sq.ft. sqft 23 bedrooms 2.27acres acres 2.08 onlyin5West min. toCourtenay Courtenay
MLS 7 18 1 MLS37 377181
MLS 6 37 1 MLS37 376371
MLS 7 18 5 MLS37 372267
MLS 5 62 8 MLS36 377001
$169,900 | 2121 McKenzie Ave. $284,000 | 2442 ENGLAND RD 0.23 acre • R1 zoning • No GST
2 bedrooms 994 sqft Sewer hookup● 2&baths tree ● removal 2.08 acres only 5 min to Crtny paid by seller
MLS 37 365628 MLS 2 26 7
NEW LISTING
$249,900 | 210 BACK ROAD
$239,900 | 210 Back Rd.
0.36 acre • R3 Multi-Family zoning Bonus 2 BR home currently rented
0.36 acres ● R3 Multi-Family Zoning Bonus 2Br home currently rented
MLS 369844 & 370099
$750,000| BRAIDWOOD $349,900925 | 2701 Paula Pl. RD
MLS 369844 & 370099
$349,900 || 1506 2768 Tatton $325,000 RYAN Rd. ROAD
$372,900||435 6831SCOTT River Ave. S. $339,000 ROAD
4 bedrooms • 3 baths sq.ft. 3.06 acres ● C2A Zoning• ●1598 Multi-Use Across fromrancher Superstore, Cdn Tire Charming in great area
31.03 bedrooms • 3 baths •Light 2000Zoning sq.ft. acre ● Industrial Custom-built on private 0.35 to acres Great Opportunity close CFB
bedrooms •● 21baths acres 22 bedrooms baths•●0.66 2.3 acres Ask aboutlocation $5000 decorating allowance Amazing with Great Views
bedrooms •● 32baths 24 bedrooms baths•●3446 1492sq.ft. sqft Enjoy the bestCondo views ininthe Comox Valley Luxurious Corinthia Est
MLS 1 72 4 MLS35 372167
MLS&373606 MLS 372952 373207
MLS37 372214 MLS 7 09 5
MLS36 374798 MLS 9 16 2
$750,000| 925 Braidwood Dr. $449,900 | 513-2275 COMOX 3.06 acres • C2A zoning • Multi-Use
$525,000132-3666 | 340 Nelson St.VISTA $349,000| ROYAL
2 bedrooms ● 2 baths RBC, ● 1584 sqft Across from Superstore, CanaPremier dian Tire Waterfront Community
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FEATURE LISTING
Marine District
OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 12:30-2:30 1070 26th St., Courtenay
OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 10-12 177 Carthew St., Comox
RANCHER WITH SEPARATE WORKSHOP Over 1600 sq.ft., 3 BR + den and family room in move-in condition. Laminate floors in main living areas, quality Berber in bedrooms. Wired for Optik TV. Electric heat pump for year-round comfort. Covered windproofed deck with gas bib for barbecues. 20x24 separate workshop with dedicated driveway.
Asking
Single-Family at Condo Price
LARGE COMOX RANCHER
Over 2000 sq.ft. with large master, 5-pce. ensuite, entertainment-sized kitchen. In-floor radiant heat with HRV and air conditioning in family room. 20x24 workshop out back, 9 raised garden beds with landscape fabric in-between for no-weeds garden. Deer fence, greenhouse & garden shed make this perfect for gardening. Bright and sunny – shows well!
$399,000
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COMMERCIAL LISTINGS
Asking
Cheaper than Rent!
5-2683 Moray Ave. ......................... Lease Space .......................$6.50/sq.ft. D-2683 Moray Ave. ......................... Lease Space .......................$7.50/sq.ft. Business....................................Includes $400K inventory................ $975,000
ALERT BAY Lot 1 Larch Rd.* ..................... 76.8x120 ......................................................... $20,000 Lot 3 Larch Rd.* ..................... 76.8x124 ......................................................... $20,000 Lot 2 Cedar Ave.* .................. 35x246 ............................................................ $30,000 87 Willow Ave (lot)* ............. 109x144 .......................................................... $55,000 461 Fir St. .............................. 3 BR/2 Bath,Virtual Waterfront, .75 Acre .. $199,900 *Piped sewer & water in street for these lots
RENTING COSTS MORE! Save over $60/month by owning instead of renting! With 5% down, 25-year amortization, 5-year term @ 2.95%, your payments including monthly mortgage, strata fees and taxes are $687.43! 2 BR, 1.5 bath, 914 sq.ft. Quiet back corner unit away from the street.
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$104,900
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AFFORDABLE FAMILY HOME
OCEAN VIEW Large rancher with fully finished walk-out basement. Vaulted living room ceiling with cedar planks and solid beams. Over 2900 sq.ft. of living space. Lots of oceanside windows to enjoy the through-the-trees views – but the trees are yours to remove if you want even better views. Separate garage.
$525,000
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$549,900
Half-duplex with 3 levels, 3 BRs & 2 full baths. Kids get the family room to themselves on ground level while Mom & Dad get the living room on main. Lots of cupboards & counter space in kitchen to feed the hungry hordes. Lots of laminate floor upgrades, 2-year-old roof, some new light fixtures & fresh interior paint. Owner's pride obvious!
Asking
$227,500
ROB'S CONDO CORNER 202-1045 Cumberland Rd. ...........1 BR ..............$84,900 31720 13th St. ..............................2 BR ........... $103,500 209-1450 Tunner Dr. .....................1 BR ............$104,900 107-1045 Cumberland Rd. ...........2 BR ............$104,900 261520 Piercy Ave. ......................3 BR ........... $126,900 105B698 Aspen Rd. .....................2 BR ........... $129,900 FOR MORE INFO:
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NEW LISTING
2420 Willemar Avenue
12 - 1640 Anderton Road
5598 - 7th Street
Lt 1 Martin Park Drive
Like new Valley Vista home.. 2 bed & 2 bath with garage, this form er Show Home features multiple skylights, upgraded features and gas fireplace. Located on beautiful street this home enjoys mature shrubs, greenway and private patio & backyard.
Craftsman Character Home... 3 bed & 2 bath completely renovated home with 20x30” garage/workshop . Enjoy the heritage feel of restored hardwoods, solid wood details with modern amenities. 0.22 acre with garden & 12x16’ shed... take a driveby
Mobile or Manufactured Home Ready... fully serviced, concrete pad & parking, storage shed & carport in place. Discover this unique park - Plateau Gardens. Great location, quiet, 0.12ac homesite!
Fantastic Ocean View.. discover the seaside community of Union Bay. Located in a transitional neighborhood this single level 3 bdrm home on crawlspace features woodstove & deck to enjoy the views.
Capture cottage living... 0.55 Ac lot located in lakeside community. Ideal recreational getaway or country home located partway between Courtenay & Campbell River. Now selectively cleared!
133-4714 Muir Road
$179,900
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MLS 378173
$298,000
MLS 370322
$109,900
MLS 376494
$284,900
MLS 370256
$114,900
2153 Stadacona Drive
377 Aitken Street
Terrific Comox no thru location … spacious open concept 3bdrm/2 bath home with detached oversized single garage/ shop. Various updates...
Classic Comox family home with double car garage in central Comox neighbourhood. 3 bed, 3 bath...featuring maple kitchen cabinets, 2 fireplaces, hardwood flooring & skylights. Fenced backyard with garden patch.
MLS 372650
MLS 377541
$239,000
1401 Hurford Avenue
6736 Headquarters Rd
Quiet Courtenay East location... walk to nature park. 1,644 sq.ft. 2bed/2 bath single level home with family room - built in 1993... beautiful private & fenced back yard.
Rural retreat, sustainable homestead or expand on the existing agribusiness. This 56+ acres enjoys easy access, panoramic vistas, appealing spacious log crafted home... & multiple value added features!
MLS 370257
MLS 368748
$317,900
5432 Tappin Street
1313 Farquharson Drive
Seaside community minutes to town… 0.63acre beautifully landscaped 3 bdrm, 2 bath ranch style with double car garage. A quiet & peaceful retreat with space for RV/boat or trailer.
Coastal living in “up & coming” Union Bay. Investment opportunity/rental. 1,762 sq.ft. home with in-law suite (with its own entrance). Features vaulted ceilings, woodstove & large newer deck..
Panoramic Glacier, mountain & city views - daytime & nightime spectacular! Beautiful custom 3,850sq.ft. Family home... main level, walk-out basement in executive Courtenay East.
MLS 372728
MLS 375501
4640 Arran Road
$1,098,000
$345,000
$339,000
$289,900
MLS 369130
$589,000
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FULL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SERVICES ON SITE
Courtenay
625 England Ave. Courtenay
250.897.3999
OPEN HOUSES NEW LISTING!
Like-New Duplex in a Great Location
• 3 BR/3 bath with bright open sitting area on 2nd floor • Private yard with treed buffer & poured concrete deck • Open kitchen, dining & living room with gas FP OPEN HOUSE SAT. 1112:30 2844A Piercy Ave., Courtenay • $269,900 Don Hughes & Ray Francis
NEW LISTINGS
Comox Family Home – Cul-de-sac!
• 4 BRs, 3 baths • Schools and parks closeby • Nice layout & sunny house with fenced yard OPEN HOUSE SUN. 13 1665 Maquinna Ave., Courtenay • $312,000 Andrena Koch-Schulte
NEW LISTING!
Oceanfront Buckley Bay Cabin
• Cute 2 BR/1 bath overlooking Denman Island ferry • Deep water anchorage in fair weather • Only 20 min. drive to Courtenay, 45 min. to Nanaimo
6826 Buckley Bay Rd. • $399,900 Don Hughes & Ray Francis
QUALITY HERITAGE
NEW LISTING
• Spacious character home with 4 BRs, 2 baths • 3 separate lots zoned R-2 • Full basement – lots of storage 979 2nd St., Courtenay • $455,000 Kevin Reid
BEAUTIFUL RENOVATED HOME
Great Neighbourhood • Great Family Home • 4 BRs, 3 baths, 2033 sq.ft. finished area • Only 10 years young & very low-maintenance • Close to Comox Rec Centre, shopping and schools
1953 Marten Ave., Comox • Kevin Reid
$372,500
Just Across from Crown isle
• Designer kitchen with built-in desk area! • Spacious 5 BR/3 bath home & 2 decks w/great views • Fenced yard with 7 cedars for extra privacy 909 Malahat Dr., Courtenay • $359,900 Don Hughes & Ray Francis
GREAT STREET APPEAL
• Home in excellent condition, tastefully finished • 3 BR/2 bath layout with plenty of room • Formal dining area opens onto sundeck & back yard 2435 Grant Ave.,Courtenay • $293,500 Kevin Reid
RESIDENTIAL PREPARE TO BE IMPRESSED!
WONDERFUL MOUNTAIN VIEW
Great 2 BR Condo
Peace & Beauty Only Minutes to Town
• Exceptionally clean • Private covered balcony • Ensuite laundry
• 0.6 acre w/powered workshop, garden & greenhouse • 3 BR/3 bath, den, rec room & great inlaw possibilities • Tastefully designed & updated throughout
208A-698 Aspen Rd., Courtenay • $139,900 Pat Mason
1891 Greenwood Cres., Courtenay • $459,000 Don Hughes & Ray Francis
STREET OF DREAMS
• Open & sunny home & yard with all bells & whistles! • Fruit & nut trees, 2-car garage, shed & treehouse • 2nd reno’d home is $1400/mo. mortgage helper
69 Jane Pl., Comox • $925,000 Martin Bridges “I Never Sleep”
Country Living Only 5 Min. to Courtenay • New kitchen appliances, floors, roof & septic • Oversized master BR with huge soaker tub • Zoning allows for additional home 2442 England Rd. • $284,000 Pat Mason
SINGLE FAMILY AT CONDO PRICE!
One-Level Living
• 924 sq.ft., 2 BRs, 5-pce. ensuite • 39x92 lot, carport, garden shed • Non-conforming strata, annual fee $200
2.3 ACRES IN THE BEST LOCATION
Stunning Farm, Mountain & City Views
• Only 2 min. walk to ocean, 3 min. drive to either town • Home could be turned into a real sweetheart! • Great opportunity to build 2-storey home, 360° views
435 Scott Rd., Courtenay • $339,000 Don Hughes & Ray Francis
103-2200 Lambert Ave., Courtenay • $159,900 Rob Phillips
• Sewer hookup and tree removal covered by seller • Build your dream home in the heart of Comox • Perfect for a nice rancher or multi-level home
Robb Ave. & McKenzie Rd., Comox • $155,000/ea. Pat Mason
• 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • Big new kitchen and bathroom • Beautiful, landscaped, large yard
• 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • Immaculate rancher with bonus room • Large, private, landscaped yard 8929 McLarey Ave., Black Creek • $339,000 Andrena Koch-Schulte
CLOSE TO CFB COMOX
RENO’D RANCHER WITH BASEMENT
SARATOGA BEACH RANCHER
820 Stewart Ave., Courtenay • $327,000 Andrena Koch-Schulte
QUIET STREET
Near Coombs
• Trailer on its own land – foreclosure • 3 BRs, 1.5 baths • Situated on .23 acre with detached single garage
PREMIER WATERFRONT COMMUNITY
NEW LISTING!
Stunning Views!
• Private, on the end of a no-through road • Fully renovated • Desirable East Courtenay location
Light Industrial Zoned
• 1.03 acre property close to CFB Comox • 30x36 concrete block shop could be rehabilitated • Value based on land only
1506 Ryan Rd., Courtenay • $325,000 Pat Mason
All the Luxuries at Crown Isle
513-2275 Comox Ave., Comox • $449,900 Don Hughes & Ray Francis
636-3666 Royal Vista Way • $319,000 includes GST Andrena Koch-Schulte
• Best deck! 700 sq.ft. wrap-around deck w/4 entrances • Premier 2 BR/2 bath penthouse with amazing views • Oversized windows, 10 ft. ceilings, 2 FPs & more
1595 Glen Urquhart Dr., Courtenay • $549,900 Tracy Hopkins
886 Poplar Way • $119,900 Charlotte Switzer
Secure Entry
• 914 sq.ft., 2 BRs • Tenanted at $750/month • Large patio
107-1045 Cumberland Rd., Courtenay • $104,900 Rob Phillips
CHEAPEST 2 BR IN THE VALLEY…
CHEAPEST 1 BR IN THE VALLEY!
DENMAN IS. WATERFRONT DELIGHT!
NEW LISTING
HORNBY OCEANFRONT HOME
2nd Floor
2.62 Acres, 200 Ft. of Highbank Waterfront
Ships Point Waterfront
Beautiful Well Maintained Home
105-123 Back Rd., Courtenay • $94,900 Rob Phillips
202-1045 Cumberland Rd., Courtenay • $84,900 Rob Phillips
3045 Lacon Rd., Denman Island • $799,000 Sylvie Schroeder
7940 Park Rd., Fanny Bay • $749,000 Sylvie Schroeder
3565 Harwood Rd., Hornby Island • $729,000 Donne Tuele
Toll Free .................................................. 800-715-3999 Denman Island & Union Bay.......... 250-335-2551 Hornby Island ....................................... 250-335-1720 Cumberland .......................................... 250-400-3997
CUMBERLAND RANCHER WITH A POOL!
MOVEIN READY 4 BR/3 BATH
Charming Area of Cumberland
Plenty of Space for the Whole Family
• 3 BR/2 bath rancher with 5-year-old roof • 16x32 above-ground pool included • Walking distance to Cumberland boutiques & schools
3373 Westwood Rd., Cumberland • $309,900 Don Hughes & Ray Francis
STYLISH & SPACIOUS DUPLEX HOME
• Wow – 1600 sq.ft. • 4 bedroom & 3 bath home • Just one year old, quality built
• Tastefully decorated interior • Stylish kitchen • Large family room
1555A Willemar Ave., Courtenay • $289,000 Andrena Koch-Schulte
1982 13th St., Courtenay • $309,900 Kevin Reid
• 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms + den • Granite and hardwood • Includes stainless steel appliances
DOWNTOWN COMOX CONDO
Ground Floor Condo
Quiet Courtyard Side of Building
301-1400 Tunner Dr., Courtenay • $209,900 Tracy Hopkins
105B-698 Aspen Rd., Comox • $129,900 Rob Phillips
• 904 sq.ft., 2 BR • $725/mo. rent to 12-year tenant • Needs a facelift
• Bright • 2 bedrooms, 2 baths • Garage – one of only 2 in complex
• Many upgrades • Wheelchair & mobility scooter-friendly • Partial ocean and mountain views 102-1902 Comox Ave., Comox • $260,000 Martin Bridges “I Never Sleep”
PRICED BELOW LAST SALE
IT’S A LIFESTYLE!
HORNBY & DENMAN ISLANDS
…With In-Suite Laundry! • 883 sq.ft., 2 BRs • Includes in-suite laundry • Rents for $774/month
3RD FLOOR CORINTHIA CONDO
Uncompromised Luxury, Great Price
CONDOS & TOWNHOUSES CORNER UNIT ON THE QUIET SIDE
1595 Glen Urquhart Dr., Courtenay • $549,900 Tracy Hopkins
45 Jane Pl., Comox • $799,000 Martin Bridges “I Never Sleep”
CONDOS & TOWNHOUSES
4 LOTS IN THE HEART OF COMOX
No GST to Pay!
451 & 507 Webb Rd., Courtenay • $829,900 Ray Francis & Don Hughes
• Private, on the end of a no-through road • Fully renovated • Desirable East Courtenay location
• 2800 sq.ft. family home • Incredible views • Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity
RESIDENTIAL
RESIDENTIAL UPDATED HOME ON 2.08 ACRES!
Stunning Views!
2 Homes Built to Perfection
• XXL family home • Inlaw suite potential • Walk-on waterfront
NEW LISTING!
WALKON OCEANFRONT
PARADISE ON 3.61 ACRES
• 700 sq.ft. • Needs some freshening up • Tenanted at $649/month
• 2 BR/2 bath, 2000 sq.ft. • Stunning south/west ocean & mountain views • Boatshed, gardens, fruit trees, new studio/workshop
• Gorgeous walk-on oceanfront • Quality Blue Sky architecture • 3 bedrooms plus 2 lofts
• .46 acre, 107 ft. walk-on waterfront •3 BR/3 bath renovated • Lovely gardens, view towards Denman Island
ROMANTIC LAKEFRONT HOME
…With a Whimsical Garden
• 7.79 acres highbank lakefront • 2 BR/1 bath • Mature gardens,studio/workshop & greenhouse
3131 Jemima Rd., Denman Island • $599,000 Sylvie Schroeder
SANDSTONE BEACH OCEANFRONT LOT
NEW PRICE
Acreage Near Whaling Station Bay
• 4 acres – the perfect family/group purchase • Home, studio, small shop and serviced campsites • A minute’s walk to the sands of Whaling Station
7500 St. Johns Point Rd., Hornby Island • $499,000 Donna Tuele
WALK TO THE BEACH!
Hornby Island
Hornby Island Charming Country Home
6885 Anderson Dr., Hornby Island • $499,000 Donna Tuele
5065 Sandpiper Dr., Hornby Island • $299,000 Donne Tuele
• Great for recreation or building your dream home • Popular Anderson Drive, quiet yet convenient • Small sleeping cabin & oceanfront deck
• 2 BRs, 2 baths & loft • 2 minute walk to Sandpiper Beach • 1/2 acre with garden & studio
www.coastrealty.com
Four-time Winner of the Vancouver Island Real Estate Company of the Year Mark Anderson Managing Broker
Martin Bridges
Ray Francis
Tracy Hopkins
Don Hughes
Andrena Koch-Schulte Personal Real Estate Corp.
Pat Mason
Rob Phillips
Kevin Reid
Sylvie Schroeder
Charlotte Switzer
Donna Tuele
Jennifer Chin
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FULL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SERVICES ON SITE
Courtenay
625 England Ave. Courtenay
250.897.3999
OPEN HOUSES NEW LISTING!
Like-New Duplex in a Great Location
• 3 BR/3 bath with bright open sitting area on 2nd floor • Private yard with treed buffer & poured concrete deck • Open kitchen, dining & living room with gas FP OPEN HOUSE SAT. 1112:30 2844A Piercy Ave., Courtenay • $269,900 Don Hughes & Ray Francis
NEW LISTINGS
Comox Family Home – Cul-de-sac!
• 4 BRs, 3 baths • Schools and parks closeby • Nice layout & sunny house with fenced yard OPEN HOUSE SUN. 13 1665 Maquinna Ave., Courtenay • $312,000 Andrena Koch-Schulte
NEW LISTING!
Oceanfront Buckley Bay Cabin
• Cute 2 BR/1 bath overlooking Denman Island ferry • Deep water anchorage in fair weather • Only 20 min. drive to Courtenay, 45 min. to Nanaimo
6826 Buckley Bay Rd. • $399,900 Don Hughes & Ray Francis
QUALITY HERITAGE
NEW LISTING
• Spacious character home with 4 BRs, 2 baths • 3 separate lots zoned R-2 • Full basement – lots of storage 979 2nd St., Courtenay • $455,000 Kevin Reid
BEAUTIFUL RENOVATED HOME
Great Neighbourhood • Great Family Home • 4 BRs, 3 baths, 2033 sq.ft. finished area • Only 10 years young & very low-maintenance • Close to Comox Rec Centre, shopping and schools
1953 Marten Ave., Comox • Kevin Reid
$372,500
Just Across from Crown isle
• Designer kitchen with built-in desk area! • Spacious 5 BR/3 bath home & 2 decks w/great views • Fenced yard with 7 cedars for extra privacy 909 Malahat Dr., Courtenay • $359,900 Don Hughes & Ray Francis
GREAT STREET APPEAL
• Home in excellent condition, tastefully finished • 3 BR/2 bath layout with plenty of room • Formal dining area opens onto sundeck & back yard 2435 Grant Ave.,Courtenay • $293,500 Kevin Reid
RESIDENTIAL PREPARE TO BE IMPRESSED!
WONDERFUL MOUNTAIN VIEW
Great 2 BR Condo
Peace & Beauty Only Minutes to Town
• Exceptionally clean • Private covered balcony • Ensuite laundry
• 0.6 acre w/powered workshop, garden & greenhouse • 3 BR/3 bath, den, rec room & great inlaw possibilities • Tastefully designed & updated throughout
208A-698 Aspen Rd., Courtenay • $139,900 Pat Mason
1891 Greenwood Cres., Courtenay • $459,000 Don Hughes & Ray Francis
STREET OF DREAMS
• Open & sunny home & yard with all bells & whistles! • Fruit & nut trees, 2-car garage, shed & treehouse • 2nd reno’d home is $1400/mo. mortgage helper
69 Jane Pl., Comox • $925,000 Martin Bridges “I Never Sleep”
Country Living Only 5 Min. to Courtenay • New kitchen appliances, floors, roof & septic • Oversized master BR with huge soaker tub • Zoning allows for additional home 2442 England Rd. • $284,000 Pat Mason
SINGLE FAMILY AT CONDO PRICE!
One-Level Living
• 924 sq.ft., 2 BRs, 5-pce. ensuite • 39x92 lot, carport, garden shed • Non-conforming strata, annual fee $200
2.3 ACRES IN THE BEST LOCATION
Stunning Farm, Mountain & City Views
• Only 2 min. walk to ocean, 3 min. drive to either town • Home could be turned into a real sweetheart! • Great opportunity to build 2-storey home, 360° views
435 Scott Rd., Courtenay • $339,000 Don Hughes & Ray Francis
103-2200 Lambert Ave., Courtenay • $159,900 Rob Phillips
• Sewer hookup and tree removal covered by seller • Build your dream home in the heart of Comox • Perfect for a nice rancher or multi-level home
Robb Ave. & McKenzie Rd., Comox • $155,000/ea. Pat Mason
• 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • Big new kitchen and bathroom • Beautiful, landscaped, large yard
• 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • Immaculate rancher with bonus room • Large, private, landscaped yard 8929 McLarey Ave., Black Creek • $339,000 Andrena Koch-Schulte
CLOSE TO CFB COMOX
RENO’D RANCHER WITH BASEMENT
SARATOGA BEACH RANCHER
820 Stewart Ave., Courtenay • $327,000 Andrena Koch-Schulte
QUIET STREET
Near Coombs
• Trailer on its own land – foreclosure • 3 BRs, 1.5 baths • Situated on .23 acre with detached single garage
PREMIER WATERFRONT COMMUNITY
NEW LISTING!
Stunning Views!
• Private, on the end of a no-through road • Fully renovated • Desirable East Courtenay location
Light Industrial Zoned
• 1.03 acre property close to CFB Comox • 30x36 concrete block shop could be rehabilitated • Value based on land only
1506 Ryan Rd., Courtenay • $325,000 Pat Mason
All the Luxuries at Crown Isle
513-2275 Comox Ave., Comox • $449,900 Don Hughes & Ray Francis
636-3666 Royal Vista Way • $319,000 includes GST Andrena Koch-Schulte
• Best deck! 700 sq.ft. wrap-around deck w/4 entrances • Premier 2 BR/2 bath penthouse with amazing views • Oversized windows, 10 ft. ceilings, 2 FPs & more
1595 Glen Urquhart Dr., Courtenay • $549,900 Tracy Hopkins
886 Poplar Way • $119,900 Charlotte Switzer
Secure Entry
• 914 sq.ft., 2 BRs • Tenanted at $750/month • Large patio
107-1045 Cumberland Rd., Courtenay • $104,900 Rob Phillips
CHEAPEST 2 BR IN THE VALLEY…
CHEAPEST 1 BR IN THE VALLEY!
DENMAN IS. WATERFRONT DELIGHT!
NEW LISTING
HORNBY OCEANFRONT HOME
2nd Floor
2.62 Acres, 200 Ft. of Highbank Waterfront
Ships Point Waterfront
Beautiful Well Maintained Home
105-123 Back Rd., Courtenay • $94,900 Rob Phillips
202-1045 Cumberland Rd., Courtenay • $84,900 Rob Phillips
3045 Lacon Rd., Denman Island • $799,000 Sylvie Schroeder
7940 Park Rd., Fanny Bay • $749,000 Sylvie Schroeder
3565 Harwood Rd., Hornby Island • $729,000 Donne Tuele
Toll Free .................................................. 800-715-3999 Denman Island & Union Bay.......... 250-335-2551 Hornby Island ....................................... 250-335-1720 Cumberland .......................................... 250-400-3997
CUMBERLAND RANCHER WITH A POOL!
MOVEIN READY 4 BR/3 BATH
Charming Area of Cumberland
Plenty of Space for the Whole Family
• 3 BR/2 bath rancher with 5-year-old roof • 16x32 above-ground pool included • Walking distance to Cumberland boutiques & schools
3373 Westwood Rd., Cumberland • $309,900 Don Hughes & Ray Francis
STYLISH & SPACIOUS DUPLEX HOME
• Wow – 1600 sq.ft. • 4 bedroom & 3 bath home • Just one year old, quality built
• Tastefully decorated interior • Stylish kitchen • Large family room
1555A Willemar Ave., Courtenay • $289,000 Andrena Koch-Schulte
1982 13th St., Courtenay • $309,900 Kevin Reid
• 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms + den • Granite and hardwood • Includes stainless steel appliances
DOWNTOWN COMOX CONDO
Ground Floor Condo
Quiet Courtyard Side of Building
301-1400 Tunner Dr., Courtenay • $209,900 Tracy Hopkins
105B-698 Aspen Rd., Comox • $129,900 Rob Phillips
• 904 sq.ft., 2 BR • $725/mo. rent to 12-year tenant • Needs a facelift
• Bright • 2 bedrooms, 2 baths • Garage – one of only 2 in complex
• Many upgrades • Wheelchair & mobility scooter-friendly • Partial ocean and mountain views 102-1902 Comox Ave., Comox • $260,000 Martin Bridges “I Never Sleep”
PRICED BELOW LAST SALE
IT’S A LIFESTYLE!
HORNBY & DENMAN ISLANDS
…With In-Suite Laundry! • 883 sq.ft., 2 BRs • Includes in-suite laundry • Rents for $774/month
3RD FLOOR CORINTHIA CONDO
Uncompromised Luxury, Great Price
CONDOS & TOWNHOUSES CORNER UNIT ON THE QUIET SIDE
1595 Glen Urquhart Dr., Courtenay • $549,900 Tracy Hopkins
45 Jane Pl., Comox • $799,000 Martin Bridges “I Never Sleep”
CONDOS & TOWNHOUSES
4 LOTS IN THE HEART OF COMOX
No GST to Pay!
451 & 507 Webb Rd., Courtenay • $829,900 Ray Francis & Don Hughes
• Private, on the end of a no-through road • Fully renovated • Desirable East Courtenay location
• 2800 sq.ft. family home • Incredible views • Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity
RESIDENTIAL
RESIDENTIAL UPDATED HOME ON 2.08 ACRES!
Stunning Views!
2 Homes Built to Perfection
• XXL family home • Inlaw suite potential • Walk-on waterfront
NEW LISTING!
WALKON OCEANFRONT
PARADISE ON 3.61 ACRES
• 700 sq.ft. • Needs some freshening up • Tenanted at $649/month
• 2 BR/2 bath, 2000 sq.ft. • Stunning south/west ocean & mountain views • Boatshed, gardens, fruit trees, new studio/workshop
• Gorgeous walk-on oceanfront • Quality Blue Sky architecture • 3 bedrooms plus 2 lofts
• .46 acre, 107 ft. walk-on waterfront •3 BR/3 bath renovated • Lovely gardens, view towards Denman Island
ROMANTIC LAKEFRONT HOME
…With a Whimsical Garden
• 7.79 acres highbank lakefront • 2 BR/1 bath • Mature gardens,studio/workshop & greenhouse
3131 Jemima Rd., Denman Island • $599,000 Sylvie Schroeder
SANDSTONE BEACH OCEANFRONT LOT
NEW PRICE
Acreage Near Whaling Station Bay
• 4 acres – the perfect family/group purchase • Home, studio, small shop and serviced campsites • A minute’s walk to the sands of Whaling Station
7500 St. Johns Point Rd., Hornby Island • $499,000 Donna Tuele
WALK TO THE BEACH!
Hornby Island
Hornby Island Charming Country Home
6885 Anderson Dr., Hornby Island • $499,000 Donna Tuele
5065 Sandpiper Dr., Hornby Island • $299,000 Donne Tuele
• Great for recreation or building your dream home • Popular Anderson Drive, quiet yet convenient • Small sleeping cabin & oceanfront deck
• 2 BRs, 2 baths & loft • 2 minute walk to Sandpiper Beach • 1/2 acre with garden & studio
www.coastrealty.com
Four-time Winner of the Vancouver Island Real Estate Company of the Year Mark Anderson Managing Broker
Martin Bridges
Ray Francis
Tracy Hopkins
Don Hughes
Andrena Koch-Schulte Personal Real Estate Corp.
Pat Mason
Rob Phillips
Kevin Reid
Sylvie Schroeder
Charlotte Switzer
Donna Tuele
Jennifer Chin
Property Managementr
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www.midlandproperty.com Coast Realty Group (Comox) Ltd., 625 England Ave., Courtenay 250.897.3999 • kevinreidcv@gmail.com
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219 5th St., Downtown Courtenay $665,000
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Downtown Courtenay. Located on 5th Street which has high volume of walk-by/drive-by traffic and high visibility. Structure is in excellent condition. New roof in 2007, new HVAC heat pump at the same time. Exterior was reno’d in ‘08. Offering approximately 4250 sq.ft. of prime retail. Building could be demised into 2 or more retail stores.
150 Headquarters Rd., Courtenay $229,000
Fantastic business opportunity. This well known, commercially zoned building allows easy access & egress and provides reception area, multiple offices, a bathroom & staff area. Lot is 0.17 acre and has ample parking front & back. C-2 zoning allows for wide variety of businesses: car parts, tack store, nursery, bring your ideas!
LOTS Lot 30 Mystery Beach Rd., Union Bay $125,000
$369,000
Town of Comox
North Courtenay
East Courtenay
Great neighbourhood in central Comox. Spacious 10-year-old family home 3 blocks from rec centre and near shopping & schools. 4 BRs, 3 baths, plenty of space for everyone. Nicely landscaped yard, low maintenance & beautiful, RV parking, fenced & paved outdoor dog run.
TRADITIONAL BAVARIAN BEAUTY. Well cared for family home close to all modern conveniences. Located on a serene .43 of an acre lot surrounded by evergreens and beautiful Glen Urquhart Creek.
$275,000
$422,500
$275,000
New home quality without the GST! Mountain views & private back yard. New s/s appliances, open concept, tall ceilings, hardwood floors. 3 BRs, 3 baths & master suite with walk-in closet & large bath with his/hers basins. Beautiful street appeal and landscaping.
$293,500
Town of Comox
PRICED TO SELL! Central Comox family home in quiet neighbourhood features 4 BRs, 2.5 baths, open floor plan & hardwood floors. Master has ensuite with tub & shower combo plus full family bath on main. Fully fenced back yard with built-in sprinklers & spacious south-facing deck.
CORNER BUILDING LOT in Union Bay Improvement District. Spacious 0.56 of an acre building lot. Regional water system supplied by the improvement district and is to the lot line.
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Lot 7 Catherwood Rd., Oyster River $440,000
14.30 acres stretching from Catherwood Road all the way to Oyster River & spawning side channel to the east. One of the most beautiful watersheds on Vancouver Island; the river is host to 4 species of trout. Land consists of mix of high ground with road, riverbank escarpment & walkon river access. Entirely covered in large forest, tproperty feels rural yet is close to marina, golf course & shopping.
Great Street Appeal
Excellent condition and tastefully finished. Efficient designed and beautifully appointed kitchen, 3 bed, 2 bath, with plenty of room for a family. Large family room, Nice large lot, close to all modern conveniences offering a quality lifestyle.
$557,000
$247,500
Alpine Cabin Mt. Cain
Recently constructed ski chalet on Mt. Cain. Spectacular skiing, many hiking & climbing opportunities. Enjoy this quality built cabin’s year-round location in the Schoen Lake district.
$307,500
Crown Isle
$379,900 Panoramic Valley View
Move-in ready! Tastefully decorated 4 BR, 3 bath, completely reworked with tile & laminate floors, carpeted BRs & fresh paint. Huge living room/open dining room. Kitchen updated with s/s appliances opens to south-facing deck. Fenced back yard, RV parking.
Spacious 5 BR luxury home close to schools & many amenities. 2 storey grand entry, 11 ft. coffered ceiling, custom kitchen w/granite, island & tile. Heat pump, hot water on demand, gas FP, built-in vacuum.
Beautiful panoramic southeast view of the Comox Valley at this wonderful family-oriented home. This location is amazing! Close to all schools, shopping centres, marinas & golf courses. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, large living room. The yard with a koi pond is surrounded by a large privacy hedge and fence.
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$234,900
Spacious 3 BR, 2 bath duplex on a cul-de-sac in East Courtenay! Features a large family room, bright living/dining room, single garage and sunny deck overlooking the fenced back yard. Call Denise 250-897-8844
1794 Mallard Dr.
1683 Trumpeter Cres. $459,900 125-2300 Mansfield Dr. Beautiful custom built home in desirable East Courtenay with all the bells & whistles! 3 BR, 2 1/2 bath, ”cook’s” kitchen with island & eating area, formal living & dining, and spacious family room. Add to that 2 gas Fps, double garage, private fenced yard backing onto green space with irrigation system, fishpond & lovely patio areas. A must see to add to your list! Call Cindi 250-334-6621
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Perfect family home in Valley View! 3 BRs & den, 2 baths, open concept with island, gas FP in living & access to deck. Huge .25 acre fenced lot, all new vinyl windows, paint, engineered hardwood and more! Double garage. Move-in ready with quick possession. Call Cindi 250-334-6621
1080A Edgett Rd. – Substantially renovated throughout, this cozy 3 BR, 1.5 bath half-duplex is movein ready! Private fenced yard with covered patio. 1080B Edgett Rd. – 2 level, 3 BR, 1.5 bath half-duplex, repainted & all appliances. Nice outdoor space w/ private patio area, fenced yard & shed. Close to all amenities. Quick possession! Call Cindi 250-334-6621
$249,900
140-3399 Crown Isle Dr. $399,900
Great suite potential in this 4 BR, 2 bath home! Lots of room on both levels, 2 kitchens, 2 woodburning fireplaces, huge fenced yard, carport plus extra parking, and a new roof! Nice location in central Courtenay. Call Cindi 250-334-6621
The view from here is spectacular! Private patio overlooks the 12th hole at Crown Isle’s Britannia Place. Bright & sunny 2 BR + den patio home has nice floor plan with 1800+ sq.ft. PLUS double garage & extra height crawl space (5’6”) w/stair access. Adult oriented (35+). Call Denise 250-897-8844
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$199,900 1672 Fitzgerald Ave. $279,900 5015 Spence Rd.
Trumpeter’s Landing 1 BR & den condo featuring 1 ½ baths, open concept with kitchen island & eating nook, & balcony overlooking gardens & water feature. Underground parking, storage, new hot water tank, rentals & pets allowed. Easy access to airpark walkway. Call Cindi 250-334-6621
1080A Edgett Rd. $209,900 / 1080B Edgett Rd. $205,000
912 21st St.
7-2625 Muir Rd.
This 3 BR centrally located rancher was totally reno’d in 2011 with quality updates to preserve the home for another 50 years! New: vinyl windows, gas furnace, hot water tank, drywall, Moen bathroom fixtures, mouldings, flooring, updated electrical, insulated crawl space & the list goes on. Also detached workshop w/back lane access. Call Denise 250-897-8844
$169,900
Neat and tidy 2 BR, 1 1/2 bath townhouse in East Courtenay! Close to all amenities, this unit has new carpet, lino and paint throughout, and is a perfect investment property, or something you’d be happy to call home. Single carport. Rentals & one pet permitted. Call Cindi 250-334-6621
$414,400
Nicely updated 2BD/2B & den home located right across the street from walk-on waterfront! Huge lot (.41 A) with ocean views of Tree Island, Denman & the Comox Spit. Modern flair with cottage ocean charm this house has teak & slate flooring throughout and has been renovated from top to bottom. The list is extensive so come and check out this gem. Call Denise 250-897-8844
1355 Cumberland Rd.
CRAIGMARK PLACE 1 BR from $99,900 2 BR from $113,900
Suite sizes range from 646 to 958 sq.ft. Include 4 appliances, in-suite hot water tank, balcony/ patio, storage & reserved parking. Call Cindi 250-334-6621
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Cheryl Lee 250-898-3400 • Suzanne Judge 250-218-1000 OPEN HOUSE SAT. 1:30-3 1765 MCLAUCHLIN DR. • 2182 sq.ft., 4 BR/3bath • Inlaw suite • RV parking • Great value! MLS 375899
Move-in ready, quality patio home is waiting for your furniture. Excellent central Comox location walking distance to all amenities. You will love the vaulted ceilings & skylight. Kitchen offers all the counter space you should ever need. Compare and see. Call today.
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Rural feel, just minutes from town. You will love the almost 1.5 acre yard that this cute rancher has to offer. Bright & clean with fresh paint throughout. Living room offers vaulted ceiling for space & woodstove for cozy feel. Quick possession available. Call today!
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Being green is can be more about doing things in a healthier way - good for you and your surrounding environment!
Adopting an eco-friendly lifestyle is something many people do selflessly in an effort to protect the environment and ensure that the generations to come have a healthy planet at their disposal. But that same lifestyle can also pay instant dividends, helping homeowners save money and creating a healthier atmosphere in which to live. As spring cleaning season gets set to hit full swing, what better time to do some “spring greening”? Homeowners can make the most of spring cleaning by making several manageable changes around the house that can protect the environment without disrupting one’s current lifestyle.
and which might have had drafts. Visit those colder rooms and plug any air leaks around the house. This will result in a lower heating bill next winter and could save substantial
faucets or even toilets is on the to-do list, replace existing fixtures with low-flow models to save water and money. • Shop for sustainable materials. Sustainable flooring is growing in popu-
• Clean green. Instead of using harmful chemical cleaners when cleaning around the house this spring, choose green cleaning supplies that don’t release harmful chemicals or toxins into the air. • Paint with the planet in mind. Spring is a popular time to repaint rooms in the house. Homeowners with painting on their to-do list this spring cleaning season should choose no- or low-VOC (volatile organic compound) paints. • Fix those drafts. Chances are, after a long winter homeowners are well aware of which rooms were warm
Getting Your Home Ready For Sale It's almost time for the For Sale sign to go up, and time to make sure your home will be looking its best when the first prospective purchasers walk through the door. A clean, uncluttered house looks bigger and more inviting, so begin by packing away bulky or unused furniture and making the best use of your space. Be ruthless when you go through closets, spare rooms and cupboards.
Fixing your windows and replacing old ones with high efficiency ones can lower your energy usage in your home
amounts of energy. For homeowners with attics, checking the attic for air infiltration should be done each and every year. • Explore alternative landscaping methods. Xeriscaping, a style of landscape design that requires little or no irrigation, can save significant amounts of water. However, homeowners should consult a landscaping professional to determine if xeriscaping is a viable alternative to more traditional landscaping in their region. If xeriscaping can be done, then homeowners will save water while also reducing the use of potentially harmful pesticides and chemicals commonly used to keep lawns looking lush. • Go lowflow. Spring cleaning isn’t just for clearing out the winter clutter. It’s also a time when many homeowners fix up the house. If replacing showerheads,
larity now that going green has truly taken off. Search for wood that has been harvested in an environmentally friendly ways. Sustainable flooring materials include bamboo and cork, which many homeowners find as aesthetically appealing as it is eco-friendly. • Double it up. Singlepane windows not only allow lots of external noise into the house, but they also contribute to heat loss in the winter, forcing residents to turn up the thermostat and waste more energy as a result. Installing double-pane windows will keep more external noise at bay, and allow homeowners to minimize heat loss in the winter. • Unplug the appliances. Perhaps nothing around the house silently uses energy as much as a plugged-in appliance that’s not being used. Certain estimates suggest as much as 40 percent of a monthly utility bill is going toward powering home appliances that are turned off. While every home is different, it’s a safe bet that most homes can save energy by simply unplugging appliances that aren’t in use.
If you haven't used that bread-making machine for a while, and if you're not
likely to need that extra set of china or cutlery in the next few weeks, pack it away. Those knick-knacks on the mantlepiece may have sentimental value to you, but they'll just look like knickknacks to the people who come through your home. Take a deep breath and move them out of sight. You can make a head start on packing by cleaning off bookshelves, clearing clothes, shoes, extra towels and bedding out of closets, and boxing the kids' toys, out-of-season sports equipment and garden tools.
Take a tour of your home and make a note of all those easy-to-miss spots that need a good cleaning. Wash down the walls, windows and woodwork. Scrub sinks, toilets, bathtubs and kitchen appliances until they sparkle. Clean out the cupboards under the sink, dust the tops of baseboards and wash all window coverings. The more thorough the clean-up, the easier it will be to keep your home looking its best for visits from your REALTOR® and prospective buyers.
Inexpensive Fix-ups Now is also the time to fix the cracked light-switch plates, broken
door handles, leaky faucets and squeaky doors you’ve learned to live with for years. Shabby kitchen cupboards and a dingy hallway will benefit from a fresh coat of paint in a neutral colour -- this is not the time to start experimenting with dramatic paint schemes. Similarly, heavily-patterned wallpaper or brightly-coloured accent walls may tend to distract buyers from other features, or make it hard for them to imagine how their belongings will look in the room. If you can, repaint or paper the walls in a subtle colour. It’s often worth replacing carpet or floor coverings that are in really rough shape. If the state of your kitchen floor is diminishing the impact of the whole room, perhaps inexpensive peel-and-stick tiles can improve the situation. Ask yourself if improvements like this will make your home more saleable, and do they justify the cost. Get expert advice REALTORS are very familiar with the housing market and consumer preferences and can help you decide which improvements will be appealing to buyers. A major investment -- adding a garage or deck, for example, may not be recovered through a higher selling price. Conversely, something as simple as replacing torn screens or filling cracks in walls and ceilings can add considerably to your home’s saleability.
This article was prepared by the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board
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Ownership has its privileges. You will love this beautiful main level vacation unit in the Old House Village Hotel & Spa. Professionally managed for those weeks when you aren’t using it for your friends & family. Call today!
NEW LISTING: Priced right townhome, 2 BR, bright & cheerful, new paint, 5 appliances, ideal retirement or 1st time buyers. Central location.
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You will love the quiet central Comox location in desirable Queen’s Park. Plenty of natural light pouring in from many skylights. Cozy up by the natural gas fireplace.
Well maintained 2,300 sq.ft. house with main floor entrance for residential and/ or commercial use is only a short walk to downtown. Could see revenue income of $1,600/mo. and suitable for office, daycare, medical use or school.
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NO STRATA FEES! Quiet 1/2 duplex openconcept rancher with 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, and private, fenced back yard! Close to everything!
Lovely renovated home, 3 BRs and full 4-pce. bathroom. Central location, close to shopping, schools, parks & transit. A real gem! Must see.
Move-in ready, quality patio home is waiting for your furniture. Excellent central Comox location walking distance to all amenities. Compare and see. Call today.
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Magnificent mountain views in this 4 BR, 3 bath home that seems to look down on the rest of the world. In-floor hot water heating system provides economical even heat for cozy rooms up or down. Easy care landscaping, all schools close by.
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3 BR, 3 bath, 1775 sq.ft., 2 storey, main level entry home on quiet cul-de-sac. Open concept. Laminate flooring throughout. Bonus room up. Large patio, detached shop, garden shed, RV parking, fully fenced.
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Ocean view, custom built home, first time listed. 3300 sq.ft., 4 BR, 4 bath, double garage & single garage.
Call George 250-898-8790 Acreage to hobby farm conversion started. 5 acres, 2 BR/2 bath, detached garage w/suite. Site for 2nd house in place with 2nd well. 30x40 shop foundation installed with lumber on site. New heat pump & furnace, much more.
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Great holding property in Royston 2/3 of an acre of semi-waterfront with road frontage on the Old Island Hwy and Marine Drive.
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Spectacular waterfront views. Prestigious rural neighbourhood. Spacious 5 BR, 4 bath with walk-out basement. New heat pump and septic.
Elegant waterfront home with spectacular views. .98 acre landscaped lot. Easy access to 106 feet of waterfront. Spacious open plan. 5 BRs, 4 baths and suite.
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