193 Memorial Ave

$1,295,000 |   MLS® Number  1008802

House for sale in Parksville, Parksville, 193 Memorial Ave, 1008802 | Realtylink.org

House for sale, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom

Style
Rancher
Year Built
1935
Floor Area
1,628 sqft
Lot Size
9,623 sqft
Gross Property Tax
$4,724 /year
Zoning
C3
Amenities
Dining Room, French Doors, Balcony/Deck, Fencing: Full, Garden, Storage Shed, Wood Frames, F/S/W/D, Range Hood, Basement, Transit Nearby
Additional Features
Central Location, Landscaped, Marina Nearby, Near Golf Course, Recreation Nearby, Shopping Nearby, Sidewalk

Unique Central Parksville Opportunity! This rare find offers the perfect trifecta: a charming private residence, a superb development site, or a prime location for your dream business. Whether you're a visionary entrepreneur, an investor, or someone searching for a stylish home in the heart of town, this one-of-a-kind property delivers. Step back in time with this 100-year-old 2 Bed/1 Bath Character Home, originally built by the Abernathy family—one of Parksville’s earliest settlers. With 1628 sqft of beautifully updated one-level living space and over 950 sqft of semi-finished lower-level space, the home sits on a spacious, fully fenced .22-acre corner lot, just a 5-minute walk to the beach and boardwalk. Once a beloved residence, then a restaurant, and later professional offices, it currently serves as a private home. Zoned C-3 Downtown Commercial/Residential, which allows a wide variety of uses, including expansion of the existing structure, new commercial ventures, or even a multi-story mixed-use development of up to three stories. This charming home offers a flowing multi-room layout with wood flooring, a skylight, bay windows, and elegant details including crown molding, French doors, and three separate entryways. The foyer opens to a formal Living Room with two large bay windows and a built-in display cabinet. Nearby is a spacious Dining Room with dual built-in china cabinets. The Deluxe Kitchen features a large island with a breakfast bar, wine rack, and beverage cooler, full-size pantry cupboards, and stainless steel appliances including a gas range. Off the Dining Room is a cozy Bedroom and a skylighted Den with ocean glimpses. A pocket door connects to a vaulted-ceiling Second Bedroom. You'll also find a versatile Office/Den, a 4-piece Main Bath, and a Laundry/Mud Room. The Lower Level includes framed-in rooms, a Bath, and unfinished flex space—ideal for extra living or business use. Visit our website for more info.