Every walk of life can be found here, from starving artists to blue collar mill workers to professors and doctors. Overall the vibe is very relaxed and unpretentious, with a roll-up-your-sleeves community spirit that goes back generations in Nanaimo.
Below, I've broken down some of the distinctions between each part of South Nanaimo. Or, check out these properties for sale in South Nanaimo:
Lots/Acreage
450 & 460 Irwin Street, Nanaimo, BC
MLS® #434452
Downtown Commercial Development Opportunity With Ocean Views Blocks From Downtown Nanaimo. Zoned Cc 2 - Commercial Corridor 2 Which Allows A Variety Of Uses With A Building Height Of 3 Storeys Which Lends Itself Well To Have Commercial On The Lower Floor An...
Single Family
957 Old Victoria Road, Nanaimo, BC
MLS® #447394
Private, And Secluded 5-acre Estate Right In The City! This 2008 Custom Home Is Sure To Impress. Vaulted Living Space Is Flooded With Natural Light From The South-facing Windows. Entertain Your Guests In The Exquisite Chef's Kitchen Complete With Oak Cabine...
Lots/Acreage
1015 Park Ave, Nanaimo, BC
MLS® #444208
Opportunity Knocks! Located In South Nanaimo Between Ninth And Tenth Streets, This Four And A Half Acre Parcel Of Land On Park Avenue, Currently Has An Approved Development Permit For 14 Town Homes! Drawings For The 14 Units Are Done And Ready For Building ...
Single Family
754 Southland Way, Nanaimo, BC
MLS® #446920
Large Family Home With Legal Suite. Here Is A Great Opportunity To Own This Custom 6 Bedroom 4 Bath 2 Kitchens Large 22x9 Family Room Residence; Close To Vancouver Island University. Large, Rear Yard Backing Onto Green Space With Access To Walking Trails An...
Single Family
628 Railway Ave, Nanaimo, BC
MLS® #438874
Sun Porch Homes Ltd. Is Proud To Present Another Quality Constructed Home! Walk In To Be Amazed By The Impressive Design, Quality And Exceptional Value Of This Bright Open Concept, 6 Bedroom, 4 Bathroom Home That Is Over 2700 Sq Ft. Included You Will Find A...
Single Family
713 Rimrock Trail, Nanaimo, BC
MLS® #446058
Now Completed!! Stunning Private Rancher On A Almost Flat 1/2 Acre In A Rural Community Of South Nanaimo. If You're Looking For Hassle Free Living In The Peaceful Country Look No Further. This 1700 Sq.ft. Rancher Offers A Stunning Great Room With 9 Ft Ceili...
Single Family
547 Grewal Place, Nanaimo, BC
MLS® #447806
Come And Check Out This South Nanaimo Basement Entry Home Offering Top Quality Construction. With Lots Of Room For The Family Plus A Mortgage Helper, This Is The Perfect Home! Features Include 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Open Concept Kitchen, Dining And Great ...
Single Family
540 Grewal Place, Nanaimo, BC
MLS® #446949
You Must See This New Basement Entry Home Offering Top Quality Construction. With Lots Of Room For The Family Plus A Mortgage Helper, This Is The Perfect Home! Features Include 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Open Concept Kitchen, Dining And Great Room Space With ...
Single Family
555 Grewal Place, Nanaimo, BC
MLS® #447473
Are You Looking For A New Home With Plenty Of Room For The Whole Family? This 5 Bedroom Family Home Has Lots Of Room. Featuring 3 Bedrooms And 2 Bathrooms On The Main Floor With A Very Spacious And Open Floor Plan. The Kitchen Has Quartz Counter Tops, Quali...
Single Family
559 Grewal Place, Nanaimo, BC
MLS® #447053
Another Quality Built Home By Harbour Point Homes. Standing Above The Rest With Front & Rear Decks With Stairs To The Big Yard, 9 Ft Ceilings On The Main & Cul-de-sac Location. 2 Bed Legal Suite Has Its Own Laundry, Hydro Meter & Covered Entry Beneath The D...
Single Family
541 Lori Place, Nanaimo, BC
MLS® #446834
Brand New Basement Entry Home With A Legal Suite. Features 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Open Living/dining/kitchen With A Gas Fireplace, On The Main Floor. On The Lower Level There Is A Self Contained 2 Bedroom Suite With Its Own Laundry. Also On This Level Is ...
Single Family
597 Marisa Street, Nanaimo, BC
MLS® #446770
5 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms Home With A 2 Bedroom Legal Suite. The Main Level Of The House Is An Open Concept Of The Living Room With Natural Gas Fireplace, Kitchen, And Dining Area. There Is A Sliding Door Going Out To The Balcony On The Front Of The House From...
This is a very large and diverse area, and I wouldn't have listed it all together on one page if the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board didn't include it as a single region. So, I've broken down the distinctions here, with a pre-set search for each area. Remember, if you want to get notifications when new listings hit the market in any area, just find the "save this search" button and use it!
This is the largest homogeneous part of South Nanaimo - it's a wide plain of about 3.25 km² between the railway and VIU, between 4th St and 10th St.
Harewood is very convenient to downtown and both highways, as well as being snug against the wilderness behind town.
This is a charming and relaxed neighbourhood - and it's old - it was a rural district with its own municipality prior to its annexation by Nanaimo in 1976. When this area was first settled as land for the coal miners and their families in the late Victorian/Edwardian eras, it was subdivided as five-acre plots (it's also called "Five Acres"). Over time, these plots were subdivided and newer homes (1920's craftsman bungalows to post-war ranchers and split-levels), were added beside them.
This is a great place to find a well-made home of solid wooden construction. There used to be a lot of old-growth fir available in these parts, and it shows.
This is a quiet area with some nice homes, set apart somewhat from the bustle and hustlers of the South End (see below) yet not quite falling into Harewood. There are old character homes, as well as mid-late 20th century boxes and everything in between.
In old Nanaimo, this was part of the "South Ward" - a distinct community with its own teams - holding rivalries with other downtown neighbourhoods. A lot of renovated miners' cabins and sumptuous Victorian homes still remain, overlooking the harbour and the estuary. Despite what I've written below, I have to acknowledge that at least half of all the properties in the South End are lovingly cared for and are very desirable for their period architecture and/or mature yard spaces.
This is SLOWLY emerging as a great real estate investment area in Nanaimo. It was the roughest part of town for decades, but is slowly being gentrified by investment-minded buyers who see the immense potential of this oceanside location so close to downtown Nanaimo. Other buyers are people who like getting a solid craftsman home at a discount.
For many people, this is not the place to raise children or teens. While addiction is a problem in every neighbourhood, it is slightly more concentrated in this area. But tolerant, down-to-earth people can tell you this is a great place to live, with the best neighbours you'll find anywhere, great community values and affordable costs - where else can you get an ocean view for less than $400,000? If you want notifications when new homes become available here, check out this search and "Save" it: South End homes for sale
While the north end of Haliburton has its rough patches, the south end has some very desirable real estate. This is the area near Petroglyph Park and the Calico Cat teahouse, with beautiful homes on large lots overlooking the expansive Nanaimo River Estuary.
There is also a multi-family complex and a mobile home park here, but I've never checked them out. I'd love an excuse to check out the area. Let me know if you want to view a listing for sale in the area!
There's been an explosion of development in this area since around 2009, and it's not slowing down. The homes are on "modern sized" lots (i.e., smaller than traditional single-family plots) which helps them to be affordable despite many of these homes having high square footage and some nice finishes. These neighbourhoods are quiet and family oriented, and so far at least, the yards are very well kept.
These neighbourhoods are preferred by households who have at least one vehicle, because there are no amenities within a 12-min walk. Then again, I am told that the local Quality Foods supermarket is opening a new store at the commercial space near 9th St. and Bruce Ave., which would bring shopping much closer to the 9th/10th St neighbourhoods.
I don't know if there's a more official name for this area! There's a lot of new construction south of 7th Street, west of Howard Avenue. (Brookfield Drive, Southland Way, Glengarry Crescent)
Some of this area appears to be bare land strata (detached homes with a fairly simple strata agreement), but not all of it. There are also some townhomes that share the strata with the detached homes. I'm eager to learn more, so please call me if you're wanting to view a home in this area. I'd love to work with you.
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