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Brechin Hill: When you disembark from the ferries at Departure Bay, you're near the old Brechin coal mine site, and Brechin Road runs up the hill to your right. The east/west streets on this end are named for trees: Willow, Chestnut, Maple, etc. The lots in this area tend to be about 6000-9000 square feet, or larger for certain corner properties and lots near the water.

There are a lot of great homes in this area! From cute old wartime bungalows to mid-century-modern gems, to modern steel and glass homes built to take in the water views, homes in Brechin are some of the most affordable oceanview homes in Nanaimo.


Newcastle: As you head toward downtown, the homes get older - you're now in the "Newcastle" neighbourhood, though it's still "Brechin" according to the real estate board.

There are a number of low-rise apartment buildings in this area, with more being added over time.

This is also where you will find some very fine historic homes; this was the original Newcastle Townsite where many of the early 20th century elite built gorgeous craftsman homes on large lots. Those estates have since been subdivided, but some of the houses still sit on 10,000-19,000 sqft parcels. For lovers of old-town Nanaimo, this is the best real estate available, matched only by the Old City area.

Contact me if you want to be notified of any new listings showing up in Brechin and Newcastle. Or, see below for current properties for sale.

Properties for Sale in Brechin & Newcastle

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225 Rosehill St 102, Nanaimo

$749,000

225 Rosehill St 102, Nanaimo

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,355 SqFt 1,307 SqFt Lot Condo Apartment MLS® # 933739

Royal LePage Nanaimo Realty (NanIsHwyN)

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375 Newcastle Ave 204, Nanaimo

$468,000

375 Newcastle Ave 204, Nanaimo

3 Beds 1 Bath 1,117 SqFt 1,307 SqFt Lot Condo Apartment MLS® # 933240

RE/MAX of Nanaimo

New
520 Blue Girl Way 303, Nanaimo

$625,000

520 Blue Girl Way 303, Nanaimo

1 Bed 2 Baths 1,080 SqFt 872 SqFt Lot Condo Apartment MLS® # 933040

RE/MAX of Nanaimo

375 Newcastle Ave 304, Nanaimo

$449,900

375 Newcastle Ave 304, Nanaimo

3 Beds 1 Bath 1,118 SqFt 0 SqFt Lot Condo Apartment MLS® # 922528

460 Realty Inc. (NA)

1685 Estevan Rd 314, Nanaimo

$379,900

1685 Estevan Rd 314, Nanaimo

2 Beds 2 Baths 950 SqFt 0 SqFt Lot Condo Apartment MLS® # 932048

Royal LePage Nanaimo Realty LD

553 Larch St, Nanaimo

$1,399,900

553 Larch St, Nanaimo

4 Beds 2 Baths 2,096 SqFt 9,148 SqFt Lot Single Family Detached MLS® # 931968

460 Realty Inc. (NA)

245 Juniper St, Nanaimo

$699,000

245 Juniper St, Nanaimo

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,565 SqFt 6,970 SqFt Lot Single Family Detached MLS® # 928548

eXp Realty

23 Cypress St, Nanaimo

$969,000

23 Cypress St, Nanaimo

3 Beds 3 Baths 1,551 SqFt 1,743 SqFt Lot Row/Townhouse MLS® # 931153

Royal LePage Nanaimo Realty (NanIsHwyN)

770 Poplar St 210, Nanaimo

$379,900

↓ $20,000

770 Poplar St 210, Nanaimo

1 Bed 2 Baths 816 SqFt 0 SqFt Lot Condo Apartment MLS® # 931061

RE/MAX of Nanaimo

40 Thetis Pl, Nanaimo

$949,999

↓ $25,000

40 Thetis Pl, Nanaimo

3 Beds 2 Baths 2,196 SqFt 8,712 SqFt Lot Single Family Detached MLS® # 929295

RE/MAX of Nanaimo

1820 Estevan Rd, Nanaimo

$599,900

↓ $50,000

1820 Estevan Rd, Nanaimo

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,945 SqFt 8,277 SqFt Lot Single Family Detached MLS® # 929249

RE/MAX of Nanaimo

749 Drake St, Nanaimo

$799,000

749 Drake St, Nanaimo

4 Beds 2 Baths 2,455 SqFt 6,970 SqFt Lot Single Family Detached MLS® # 927277

RE/MAX of Nanaimo

Brechin Hill Homes

This is a very central, desirable location - and yet much of it is quiet and cozy, disturbed only by float planes and the horns of the Departure Bay ferry terminal.

Homes in Brechin are typically built to enjoy the amazing views of Departure Bay, Newcastle Channel and Nanaimo Harbour; decks are large, windows are tall, roads are steep, and there's a sort of maritime feeling. The neighbourhood's streets slope down to the ocean, so that even if you don't have a view from your house, you can look down the road as you arrive at home, seeing boats backdropped by Newcastle Island across a narrow channel.

Nearest Schools:

  • École Océane
  • Brechin Elementary
  • Cilaire Elementary

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