3037 Hammond Bay Rd
Na Departure Bay Nanaimo V9T 1E1

$874,900
Residential beds: 3 baths: 3.0 1,839 sq. ft. built: 1990

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Status:
Active
Prop. Type:
Residential
MLS® Num:
971311
Bedrooms:
3
Bathrooms:
3
Year Built:
1990
This stunning main level entry with a walkout basement home offers impressive ocean views from both floors. The main floor boasts an updated kitchen equipped with sleek stainless steel appliances, perfect for culinary enthusiasts. The living areas are spacious, featuring three bedrooms and two full baths. Relax in the cozy living room with a natural gas fireplace, where you can enjoy the ever-changing scenery.Step outside onto the expansive sundeck with a new covering, offering panoramic views of Departure Bay and downtown Nanaimo. The oversized garage provides ample space for hobbies or storage, while the new wrought iron fence ensures unobstructed ocean views, allowing you to watch the ferries come and go. The lower level features a versatile open room, currently set up as a bedroom and rec room, offering endless possibilities. Additional parking is available for RVs or guests, making this home ideal for entertaining.
Property Type:
Residential
Type:
Single Family Residence
Year built:
1990 (Age: 34)
Living Area:
1,839 sq. ft.
Main Building Living Area:
1,839 sq. ft.
Listing General Location:
Na Departure Bay, Nanaimo
Bedrooms:
3
Bathrooms:
3.0 (Full:-/Half:-)
Lot Size:
8,097.056 sq. ft.
Kitchens:
1
Building Features:
Basement
Construction:
Frame Wood, Insulation: Ceiling, Insulation: Walls, Vinyl Siding
New Construction:
No
Basement:
Finished, Partial
Foundation:
Concrete Perimeter
Roof:
Fibreglass Shingle
Levels:
2
Floor finish:
Laminate
Total Building Area:
2,417 sq. ft.
Total Unfinished Area:
578 sq. ft.
# Bedrooms or Dens Total:
3
# Main Level Bedrooms:
3
# Second Level Bedrooms:
0
# Third Level Bedrooms:
0
# Lower Level Bedrooms:
0
# Other Level Bedrooms:
0
# Main Level Bathrooms:
2
# Second Level Bathrooms:
0
# Third Level Bathrooms:
0
# Lower Level Bathrooms:
1
# 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:
592 sq. ft.
Living Area Main Floor:
1,247 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:
Sewer Connected
Additional Accommodations:
Potential
Cooling:
None
Heating:
Baseboard, Electric
Fireplace:
Yes
Soaker Tub
Insulated Windows
Balcony/Patio, Fencing: Full, Garden, Low Maintenance Yard, Sprinkler System
Mountain(s), Ocean
Main Level
0
Yes
No
Unrestricted
Jurisdiction name:
City of Nanaimo
Zoning:
R1
Accessibility:
Primary Bedroom on Main
Number of 2 piece baths:
0
Number of 3 piece baths:
0
Number of 4 piece baths:
2
Number of 5 piece baths:
0
Number of 2 piece Ensuites:
0
Number of 3 piece Ensuites:
0
Number of 4 piece Ensuites:
1
Occupancy:
Owner
Property Condition:
Updated/Remodeled
Exposure / Faces:
Southeast
Layout:
Main Level Entry with Lower Level(s)
Lot Site Features:
Central Location, Landscaped, Recreation Nearby, Shopping Nearby, Southern Exposure
Attached Garage:
No
Carport Spaces:
0
Garage Spaces:
2
Garage:
Yes
Parking Features:
Garage Double
Total Parking Spaces:
2
Road Frontage Type:
Lane
Date Listed:
Jul 28, 2024
Original Price:
899900.0
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Listed by Royal LePage Parksville-Qualicum Beach Realty (PK)
Data was last updated September 16, 2024 at 06:05 PM (UTC)
Area Statistics
Listings on market:
73
Avg list price:
$819,900
Min list price:
$289,000
Max list price:
$2,100,000
Avg days on market:
40
Min days on market:
3
Max days on market:
501
Avg price per sq.ft.:
$409.23
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type and located in Na Departure Bay. Average values are derived using median calculations.
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