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5540 Oceanview Terr
Na North Nanaimo Nanaimo V9V 1G6

$1,399,999
Residential beds: 7 baths: 4.0 4,200 sq. ft. built: 1981

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Status:
Active
Prop. Type:
Residential
MLS® Num:
1006764
Bedrooms:
7
Bathrooms:
4
Year Built:
1981
LOOKING FOR A "Paradise by the sea"! Your search ends here in North Nanaimo, one of the most posh & sought after neighbourhoods. This 4,200+ sq ft home sits on an approx 15,000 sq. ft rectangular lot with OCEAN VIEWS and has 7 Rooms (All generous size) a Den & 4 Baths & 3 independent Laundry's. It has got a nice open layout with Hardwood French Entry doors, expensive wallpapers, Skylights, Wood work on the ceilings and windows all over for the extra light. The House has been extensively renovated and boasts 2 Rental suites (Mortgage helper) that can generate $4,000+ rental income (Both with separate Ground Level entrance, having its own Laundry's and both with good views). No cost has been spared on its new Acrylic Kitchens, Bathroom, Vinyl Tile Flooring, Brand New Stainless Steel Appliances, New Plumbing and much more. Its U-Shaped driveway is a curb appeal and gives you a lot of parking even for RVs and boats. The Front yard is totally private with nicely manicured Cedar Hedges
Property Type:
Residential
Type:
Single Family Residence
Year built:
1981 (Age: 44)
Close Price Lease Total:
Existing Lease Expiry:
Living Area:
4,200 sq. ft.
Listing General Location:
Na North Nanaimo, Nanaimo
Bedrooms:
7
Bathrooms:
4.0 (Full:-/Half:-)
Lot Size:
14,990 sq. ft.
Lot Details:
100x150
Kitchens:
3
Taxes:
Building Features:
Fire Alarm, Security System, Transit Nearby
Construction:
Brick & Siding, Vinyl Siding
New Construction:
No
Basement:
None
Foundation:
Concrete Perimeter
Electricity:
Yes
Roof:
Asphalt Shingle
Other Structures:
Gazebo
Ceiling Heights:
Floor finish:
Hardwood, Laminate, Tile, Vinyl
Total Building Area:
4,200 sq. ft.
Total Unfinished Area:
0 sq. ft.
Commercial Area:
# Bedrooms or Dens Total:
8
# Main Level Bedrooms:
3
# Second Level Bedrooms:
0
# Third Level Bedrooms:
0
# Lower Level Bedrooms:
4
# Other Level Bedrooms:
0
# Main Level Bathrooms:
2
# Second Level Bathrooms:
0
# Third Level Bathrooms:
0
# Lower Level Bathrooms:
2
# Other Level Bathrooms:
0
# Main Level Kitchens:
1
# Second Level Kitchens:
0
# Third Level Kitchens:
0
# Lower Level Kitchens:
2
# Other Level Kitchens:
0
Living Area Lower Floor:
2,095 sq. ft.
Living Area Main Floor:
2,105 sq. ft.
Living Area Other Floor:
0 sq. ft.
Living Area 2nd Floor:
0 sq. ft.
Living Area 3rd Floor:
0 sq. ft.
Fireplaces:
5
Fireplace Details:
Electric, Family Room, Living Room, Other
Laundry Features:
In House
Water supply:
Municipal
Sewer:
Sewer Connected
Additional Accommodations:
Exists
Cooling:
None
Heating:
Baseboard, Electric
Fireplace:
Yes
Pending Date:
Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven/Range Electric, Refrigerator
Closet Organizer, Dining Room, French Doors, Furnished
Aluminum Frames, Bay Window(s), Skylight(s), Vinyl Frames
Balcony/Patio, Fenced, Garden, Low Maintenance Yard, Water Feature
Mountain(s), Ocean
Main Level
0
Yes
No
Unrestricted
Floor
Type
Size
Other
Main Floor
Main Floor
Main Floor
Main Floor
Main Floor
Main Floor
Main Floor
Main Floor
Main Floor
Main Floor
Main Floor
Main Floor
Main Floor
Main Floor
Lower Level
Lower Level
Lower Level
Lower Level
Lower Level
Lower Level
Lower Level
Lower Level
Lower Level
Lower Level
Lower Level
Lower Level
Lower Level
Floor
Ensuite
Pieces
Other
Main Floor
Main Floor
Lower Level
Lower Level
Financing Notes:
Assessed:
Assessment year:
Approximate Inventory Value:
Fixed Equipment Approx. Value:
Goodwill Approx. Value:
Gross Income:
Net Operating Income:
Association Fee:
Association Fee Frequency:
Jurisdiction name:
City of Nanaimo
Legal Description:
Zoning:
R5
Accessibility:
Primary Bedroom on Main
Units in Building:
Units in Community:
Number of 2 piece baths:
0
Number of 3 piece baths:
2
Number of 4 piece baths:
1
Number of 5 piece baths:
0
Number of 2 piece Ensuites:
0
Number of 3 piece Ensuites:
0
Number of 4 piece Ensuites:
1
Other Equipment:
Central Vacuum, Security System
Occupancy:
Vacant
Property Condition:
Updated/Remodeled
Utilities:
Electricity Connected
Exposure / Faces:
South
Layout:
Main Level Entry with Lower Level(s)
Lot Site Features:
Easy Access, Family-Oriented Neighbourhood, Rectangular Lot
Attached Garage:
No
Carport Spaces:
0
Garage Spaces:
2
Garage:
Yes
Parking Features:
Driveway, Garage Double, On Street
Total Parking Spaces:
12
Road Frontage Type:
Lane
Total Units:
Date Listed:
Jul 07, 2025
Original Price:
1399999.0
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Listed by Century 21 Coastal Realty Ltd
Data was last updated July 9, 2025 at 12:05 PM (UTC)
Area Statistics
Listings on market:
267
Avg list price:
$849,900
Min list price:
$182,900
Max list price:
$21,000,000
Avg days on market:
54
Min days on market:
1
Max days on market:
1,206
Avg price per sq.ft.:
$425.63
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type and located in Na North Nanaimo. Average values are derived using median calculations.
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