5880 GARVIN Rd
CV Union Bay/Fanny Bay Union Bay V0R 3B0

$1,260,000
Residential beds: 2 baths: 3.0 2,141 sq. ft. built: 1980

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Status:
Active
Prop. Type:
Residential
MLS® Num:
927497
Bedrooms:
2
Bathrooms:
3
Year Built:
1980
Panoramic ocean view home that has been lovingly updated. Beautiful 2 bedroom and den home with an open floor plan, featuring large living room with gas fireplace, formal dining room, bright eating nook, large kitchen with island and 3 bathrooms. From the moment you drive onto the circular driveway you will be impressed by this home. The finishing touches include french doors to den, porcelain tile, huge island with granite counter top, newer hot water tank, newer heat pump, crown molding, fiberglass deck, newer roof and acrylic stucco, There is even a 30'x10' workshop out back.
Property Type:
Residential
Type:
Single Family Detached
Year built:
1980 (Age: 43)
Living Area:
2,141 sq. ft.
Listing General Location:
CV Union Bay/Fanny Bay, Comox Valley
Bedrooms:
2
Bathrooms:
3.0 (Full:-/Half:-)
Lot Size:
19,602.136 sq. ft.
Kitchens:
1
Taxes:
$4,844.5 / 2022
Building Features:
Transit Nearby
Construction:
Stucco, Wood
New Construction:
No
Basement:
Crawl Space
Foundation:
Concrete Perimeter
Electricity:
Yes
Roof:
Fibreglass Shingle
Other Structures:
Storage Shed, Workshop
Floor finish:
Carpet, Laminate, Tile
Total Building Area:
2,603 sq. ft.
Total Unfinished Area:
462 sq. ft.
# Bedrooms or Dens Total:
3
# Main Level Bedrooms:
2
# Second Level Bedrooms:
0
# Third Level Bedrooms:
0
# Lower Level Bedrooms:
0
# Other Level Bedrooms:
0
# Main Level Bathrooms:
3
# Second Level Bathrooms:
0
# Third Level Bathrooms:
0
# Lower Level Bathrooms:
0
# Other Level Bathrooms:
0
# Main Level Kitchens:
1
# Second Level Kitchens:
0
# Third Level Kitchens:
0
# Lower Level Kitchens:
0
# Other Level Kitchens:
0
Living Area Lower Floor:
0 sq. ft.
Living Area Main Floor:
2,141 sq. ft.
Living Area Other Floor:
0 sq. ft.
Living Area 2nd Floor:
0 sq. ft.
Living Area 3rd Floor:
0 sq. ft.
Fireplaces:
1
Fireplace Details:
Propane
Laundry Features:
In House
Water supply:
Municipal
Sewer:
Septic System
Cooling:
Central Air
Heating:
Electric, Forced Air
Fireplace:
Yes
Warranty:
No
Built-In Range, Dishwasher, F/S/W/D, Microwave, Oven Built-In, Oven/Range Gas
Closet Organizer, Dining Room, Dining/Living Combo, Storage, Workshop
Screens, Skylight(s), Vinyl Frames
Balcony/Deck, Fencing: Partial, Garden, Low Maintenance Yard
Ocean
Ground Level
0
Yes
No
Unrestricted
Floor
Type
Size
Other
Main Floor
Entrance
10'7" × 7'8"
Main Floor
Kitchen
15' × 13'7"
Main Floor
Storage
21'1" × 11'1"
Main Floor
Bedroom
13'7" × 11'4"
Main Floor
Dining Room
15'4" × 13'8"
Main Floor
Deck
24'1" × 8'
Main Floor
Den
12'2" × 10'9"
Main Floor
Eating Nook
13'4" × 10'8"
Main Floor
Garage
22'11" × 17'2"
Main Floor
Family Room
9'3" × 8'1"
Main Floor
Living Room
16'7" × 16'5"
Main Floor
Storage
6'1" × 5'10"
Main Floor
Storage
11'1" × 9'5"
Main Floor
Deck
28'1" × 12'6"
Main Floor
Walk-in Closet
9'11" × 9'7"
Main Floor
Laundry
8'6" × 5'10"
Main Floor
Bedroom - Primary
14'8" × 14'7"
Floor
Ensuite
Pieces
Other
Main Floor
Yes
4
4-Piece
Main Floor
No
4
4-Piece
Main Floor
No
2
2-Piece
Financing Notes:
3.5% on the first $100,000 and 1.5% on balance if physically introduced, otherwise 500.
Assessed:
1125000.0
Assessment year:
2023
Jurisdiction name:
Courtenay Rural (771)
Legal Description:
Lot 21, Plan VIP22694, Section 6, Nelson Land District
Zoning:
CR1
Accessibility:
Primary Bedroom on Main
Bed and Breakfast:
None
Number of 2 piece baths:
1
Number of 3 piece baths:
0
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:
Electric Garage Door Opener
Occupancy:
Owner
Property Condition:
Resale
Utilities:
Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Garbage, Phone Available, Recycling
Exposure / Faces:
West
Layout:
Rancher
Lot Site Features:
Cleared, Hillside, Landscaped, Marina Nearby, No Through Road, Private, Quiet Area, Recreation Nearby, Rectangular Lot, Sloped, Southern Exposure
Attached Garage:
Yes
Carport Spaces:
0
Garage Spaces:
1
Garage:
Yes
Parking Features:
Attached, Driveway, Garage
Total Parking Spaces:
1
Road Surface Type:
Paved
Date Listed:
Mar 28, 2023
Original Price:
1300000.0
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Data was last updated May 28, 2023 at 02:05 PM (UTC)
Area Statistics
Listings on market:
27
Avg list price:
$998,000
Min list price:
$399,000
Max list price:
$6,000,000
Avg days on market:
61
Min days on market:
3
Max days on market:
397
Avg price per sq.ft.:
$553.88
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type and located in CV Union Bay/Fanny Bay. Average values are derived using median calculations.
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