Chase River Real Estate

Chase River is 8 minutes south of downtown Nanaimo, and also close to the Nanaimo River - it's a great place for families and outdoor enthusiasts, or people who just want a beautiful property with quiet surroundings.

While locals distinguish two neighbourhoods in this area - Cinnabar Valley (see below) and Chase River - the real estate board just uses the name "Chase River" for this whole region.

See homes for sale below, or to read more about Chase River and Cinnabar Valley real estate, read down below.

Chase River Homes for Sale

Now $138,000 Below Assessment. Perfect For Ente...

REDUCED 2%

$799,800 Active

• 3 Beds
• 3 Baths
• 0.54 Acres
• 5,616 ft²

Single Family

125 Ranchview Drive, Nanaimo, BC

MLS® #450752

Now $138,000 Below Assessment. Perfect For Entertaining. An Elegant Home With Over 5,600 Square Feet Of Very Custom Finishing. The Living Room Is 23 By 22; Large Enough To Have Dances. The Vaulted Ceiling Reaches 17 Feet. The Formal Entrance Is A Grandiose ...

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Team 3000 Realty Ltd. (Van2)

This Is A Custom Beauty And Not To Be Missed! O...

$779,000 Active

• 5 Beds
• 4 Baths
• 0.23 Acres
• 2,973 ft²

Single Family

2163 Dodds Road, Nanaimo, BC

MLS® #451762

This Is A Custom Beauty And Not To Be Missed! Only 2 Years Old And Built To The Highest Engineered & Geo-tech Standards. This Gorgeous Quality Ocean View Home Consists Of 3 Bedrooms + 2 Baths On Upper Level And On The Lower Level A Den + Rec. Room With It's...

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Royal LePage Nanaimo Realty (NanIsHwyN)

Gated 0.69 Acre Property Adjunct To City Park A...

$775,000 Active

• 5 Beds
• 5 Baths
• 0.69 Acres
• 5,207 ft²

Single Family

1845 Dean Road, Nanaimo, BC

MLS® #451166

Gated 0.69 Acre Property Adjunct To City Park And Surrounded By Trails And Fishing Lakes. This 5000+ Sq Ft Huge Home Has 2 Kitchens, So Many Rooms And Abundant Parking. It Is Ideal For Big Family And B&b Business. The 2254sq Ft Main Level Has Vaulted Ceilin...

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RE/MAX Of Nanaimo

3/4 Of An Acre Cinnabar Valley Family Home With...

REDUCED 2%

$684,000 Active

• 4 Beds
• 3 Baths
• 2,501 ft²

Single Family

1924 Cinnabar Drive, Nanaimo, BC

MLS® #451643

3/4 Of An Acre Cinnabar Valley Family Home With Over Height 20x24 Heated Shop/garage Wired 220 Newer Roof , Property Is Fully Fenced And Private With 18x36 Heated Inground Swimming Pool And Hot Tub , The Home Features Over 2500 Sq Ft Of Completely Renovated...

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Royal LePage Nanaimo Realty (NanIsHwyN)

Beautiful 4 Bdr, 4 Bath Home In Quiet Cinnabar ...

REDUCED 2%

$674,900 Active

• 4 Beds
• 4 Baths
• 0.39 Acres
• 2,362 ft²

Single Family

104 Stacey Cres, Nanaimo, BC

MLS® #452712

Beautiful 4 Bdr, 4 Bath Home In Quiet Cinnabar Valley. This Home Is Turn Key. It Features A Newer Open Concept Kitchen With Stainless Appliances, Quartz Counter Tops, Marble Back Splash, B/i Dish Washer And Microwave. Brand New Roof, Trim And Vinyl Argon Fi...

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Royal LePage Nanaimo Realty Ladysmith

This 5 Bedroom 3 Bathroom Home Has It All!!!! H...

$649,999 Active

• 5 Beds
• 3 Baths
• 0.4 Acres
• 2,822 ft²

Single Family

108 Stacey Cres, Nanaimo, BC

MLS® #452815

This 5 Bedroom 3 Bathroom Home Has It All!!!! Half Acre Flat Lot. 700 Sq Ft Detached Shop. Fully Fenced. Rv Parking. Heat Pump. The Real Question Is What Does This Home Not Have.?? Perfect For The Growing Family Or The Second Drive Way Lends Itself Well To ...

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460 Realty Inc.

Here Is A Unique Opportunity To Purchase A Gorg...

$599,900 Active

• 5 Beds
• 3 Baths
• 0.16 Acres
• 2,409 ft²

Single Family

124 Cowling Place, Nanaimo, BC

MLS® #450116

Here Is A Unique Opportunity To Purchase A Gorgeous Newer Construction Home, Including An Income Producing 2 Bedroom Legal Suite. Neatly Tucked In Chase River, This Location Is Ideal For Accessing The Downtown Core Of Nanaimo, As Well As The By-pass Highway...

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RE/MAX Of Nanaimo

This 2385 Sq.ft. Home Located Steps Away For Ch...

REDUCED 1%

$585,000 Active

• 5 Beds
• 3 Baths
• 0.14 Acres
• 2,385 ft²

Single Family

118 Cowling Place, Nanaimo, BC

MLS® #453009

This 2385 Sq.ft. Home Located Steps Away For Chase River Elementary And 5 Minutes To Country Grocer Is Ready To Be Your Next Home. The House Has 3 Bedrooms And 2 Bathrooms On The Main Floor. The Open Floor Plan Is Great For Entertain And The Walk In Pantry ...

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RE/MAX Of Nanaimo

Welcome Home To This Beautiful 4 Bed, 3 Bath Fa...

$549,900 Active

• 4 Beds
• 3 Baths
• 0.48 Acres
• 2,068 ft²

Single Family

2053 Lakeside Drive, Nanaimo, BC

MLS® #453306

Welcome Home To This Beautiful 4 Bed, 3 Bath Family Home Located In Picturesque Cinnabar Valley. A Half Acre Yard That Is Fully Fenced & Perfect For Entertaining And Family Events Make This Home Impressive From Top To Bottom. A Flat Driveway With 2 Car Gara...

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RE/MAX Of Nanaimo

Looking For A New Rancher And Don't Want To Pay...

REDUCED 3%

$524,900 Active

• 3 Beds
• 2 Baths
• 0.13 Acres
• 1,420 ft²

Single Family

100 Carlo Place, Nanaimo, BC

MLS® #448309

Looking For A New Rancher And Don't Want To Pay The Gst. This Home Is Just One Year Old And Features Beautiful Laminate Floors, Heated Tile Floors In The Bathrooms, Central Vacuum, Gorgeous Open Kitchen With A Large Island Complete With Breakfast Bar And St...

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Royal LePage Nanaimo Realty (NanIsHwyN)

All The Work Is Done. This 4 Bedroom, 3 Bath Ho...

REDUCED 5%

$514,900 Active

• 4 Beds
• 3 Baths
• 0.38 Acres
• 2,468 ft²

Single Family

1481 Extension Road, Nanaimo, BC

MLS® #452234

All The Work Is Done. This 4 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home Has Undergone Massive Renovations. All The Living Space Is Now Downstairs While The 4 Bedrooms Are Upstairs Along With A Great/family Room. Situated Directly Across The Road From Chase River School, This Hom...

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RE/MAX Of Nanaimo

This Quality 3 Bedrm, 3 Bathrm Home Shows Like ...

$479,900 Active

• 3 Beds
• 3 Baths
• 0.06 Acres
• 1,427 ft²

Single Family

2000 Swordfern Rd, Nanaimo, BC

MLS® #449533

This Quality 3 Bedrm, 3 Bathrm Home Shows Like New & Is Conveniently Located In Cinnabar Valley. The Main Floor Features Beautiful Laminate Flooring, Open Plan Concept With Large Living Rm And Showpiece Fireplace. Living Rm Has Plenty Of Extra Lights And Is...

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One Percent Realty Ltd.(Dunc)

Living in Chase River

When European settlers cleared farms at what is now Chase River, it was a rural stop on the railway. There are still a few blocks around Fourteenth St with huge lots; several gorgeous old-growth fir farmhouses are here.

There are some great shopping amenities here, including a RONA, Buckerfields, a huge supermarket, gas stations, lots of restaurants (fast food, Smitty's, pizza, quick sushi) a liquor/beer store, and more.

Why's it called Chase River?

In the very earliest days of Nanaimo and the Colony of Vancouver Island, Governor James Douglas sent a gunboat from Victoria to apprehend two murderers, one of which was hiding in a First Nations village on the Nanaimo River. The murderer fled through the snow and made his way up a small river. A party of soldiers and HBC guides gave chase, and found him in his hiding place because they heard the click of his flintlock rifle (which failed to fire because the snow had made the powder wet). The murderer was hanged at what is now Gallows Point on Protection Island. Two local places were named that day!

Then in 1863 coal was discovered along the banks of the river, setting the stage for the "Chase River" mines to be established (near what is now Park Avenue Elementary School, as well as near Petroglyph Park and Chase River Estuary).

Cinnabar Valley Real Estate

This is a very pleasant neighbourhood between Chase River and Extension, about ten minutes south of downtown Nanaimo. Cinnabar is a dramatic green valley between two ridges, with some very nice properties overlooking pretty little lakes. This area is the closest you can get to the city while still having horses. (Jingle Pot is the other close  equestrian option.)

A lot of Cinnabar Valley homes have great views, because there are high slopes on the east/west sides of the valley. The newest homes are west of Extension Road, up the sides of Extension Ridge and backing onto the beautiful Harewood Plains area.

Along bus routes? There is one bus (#7) that comes down here from Nanaimo, about every 70 minutes (more during peak morning/afternoon hours).
Nearby parks: Extension Ridge, Morden Colliery Park, Nanaimo River

If you have any questions about Chase River or Cinnabar Valley real estate, please contact me!