For Sale: 481 Drake Street, Nanaimo, BC - REW
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$729,900
4 bd 3 ba 1544 sf House
481 Drake Street
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481 Drake StreetNanaimo, BC, V9S 2S8

Brechin Hill
  • 4 Bed
  • 3 Bath
  • 1544 Sqft
  • House

About this home

Ocean views & a huge flat back yard for activities. Beautifully updated 4 bed & 2 bath home blends timeless craftsmanship with modern style. Tucked away in a quiet central neighbourhood with great neighbours. Quality renovations in recent years: custom chefs kitchen with all high-end stainless appliances including a gas range, granite counters, kitchen Island rolls & tucks away (great for baking) new floor-to-ceiling cabinetry & modern tile flooring. Designed to entertain with spacious deck off the kitchen for BBQ. Soak in the sunshine & view or walk a few min to the Departure Bay Ferry. Bright living room with vaulted ceiling, fan, quality laminate floors & huge picture window overlooking the lace hydrangea. Freshly painted exterior. Newly refinished 2 bedrooms down. Primary bedroom with view over fenced, spacious yard with garden, fruit trees, shed & room for kids & pets to run & play. Large family room down. Single garage. Cozy forced air gas furnace. All measurements approximate.
Listed by: Marie Burrows PREC*, REMAX Professionals (NA)

Home facts and features

Price details
List Price
Gross Taxes for 2025
$4,457
Home facts
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
3
Parking Spaces
2
Parking Details
Driveway, Garage, On Street
Property Type
House
Lot Size
5840 ft²
Year Built
Built in 1960 (66 yrs old)
Title
Freehold
Style
Main Level Entry with Lower Level(s)
Exterior Finish
Frame Wood,Insulation: Ceiling,Insulation: Walls,Wood
Heating Type
Natural gas
Basement Details
Full,Not Full Height,Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access,With Windows
Features
Central Location, Family-oriented Neighbourhood, Landscaped, Level, Quiet Area, See Remarks
Amenities
Ceiling Fan(s), Marina Nearby, Recreation Nearby, Shopping Nearby
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven/range Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
Community
Agent details
Primary Agent
Primary Broker
REMAX Professionals (NA)
Secondary Agent
Secondary Broker
REMAX Professionals (NA)
Listing details
Days on REW
1 Day
MLS® Number
1043988
Source
Victoria and Vancouver Island MLS
Board
Vancouver Island Real Estate Board
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Property Insights

Cilaire Elementary School
  • Public
  • K - 7
  • In Catchment
Wellington Secondary School
  • Public
  • 8 - 12
  • In Catchment
Discover Montessori School
  • Independent
  • K
Quarterway School
  • Public
  • Pre-K - 7
Pauline Haarer Elementary School
  • Public
  • K - 7
The High School at VIU
  • Independent
  • 10 - 12
Nanaimo Christian School
  • Independent
  • K - 12
John Barsby Community School
  • Public
  • 8 - 12
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