House for sale
249 Larch St, Nanaimo
$549,900
Features
Style
Split Level
Year Built
1948
Floor Area
1,621 sqft
Lot Size
7,500 sqft
Gross Property Tax
$3,599.81 /year
Zoning
R5
Amenities
Primary Bedroom on Main, Sump Pump, Balcony/Deck, Low Maintenance Yard, F/S/W/D
View
Valley, Ocean
Additional Features
Central Location, Corner, Easy Access, Family-Oriented Neighbourhood, Landscaped, Marina Nearby, Rectangular Lot, Southern Exposure
Description
Located in Nanaimo’s highly sought-after Brechin Hill neighbourhood, 249 Larch Street presents a rare opportunity to secure a home in one of the city’s most desirable waterfront-adjacent communities. Built in 1948, this 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom home offers solid fundamentals, timeless character, and outstanding long-term potential for buyers looking to invest in both lifestyle and future value.
The home features original hardwood floors, a functional layout, and bright living spaces with generously sized bedrooms. Several key updates have already been completed, including a 200-amp electrical panel, upgraded gas furnace, roof approximately 11 years old, new hot water tank, and some updated windows, providing an excellent starting point for thoughtful improvements over time.
Positioned on a sunny corner lot and zoned R5, the property also offers exciting possibilities for the future. Whether your vision is to renovate and enjoy the home for years to come, gradually modernize while building equity, or explore redevelopment potential down the road, this property offers flexibility and long-term upside in a neighbourhood where location truly matters.
Brechin Hill continues to be one of Nanaimo’s most loved areas thanks to its proximity to the waterfront and downtown amenities. From the home you can enjoy small ocean and marina glimpses, while the marina, harbourfront walkway, parks, and downtown restaurants and cafés are all just minutes away. BC Ferries and seaplane service to Vancouver are also conveniently nearby, making this an ideal location for commuters and those who value easy access to the mainland.
For buyers looking to enter a strong neighbourhood at an attainable price point, this property offers the rare combination of location, lifestyle, and future growth potential, an opportunity to put your own vision into a home while investing in one of Nanaimo’s most established communities. Book your showing today.
MLS® Number 1028142
Open House
Sunday, March 15 - 1 to 3 p.m.