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:
Single Family
421 9th Street, Nanaimo, BC
MLS® #463390
Rare Opportunity To Own This Exclusive Private Estate With Custom Home On 3.14 Acres Of Developable Land In The City. This Custom Westcoast Style Home Has Approx. 4,000 Sf Of Living Space With 4 Beds & 3 Baths. The Main Level Offers A Spacious Kitchen Boast...
Single Family
740 Haliburton Street, Nanaimo, BC
MLS® #461858
Under Construction. This 6 Bedroom, 6 Bathroom Home Is Full Of Income Potential! This Character Home Is Located In An Improving Area In The South Part Of Town. It Features A 2 Bedroom Lower Suite, With A Two Bedroom Main Level With 2 Self Contained Bedrooms...
Single Family
602 7th Street, Nanaimo, BC
MLS® #462838
Rarely Do Investment Properties Like This Enter The Market. Two Houses On One Title. The Main Home Includes 4 Beds & 2 Baths With An In-law Area, New Roof, Soffits, Gutters, Windows, Electrical, Fully Fenced With 2 Driveways & Loads Of Room For An Rv. The N...
Single Family
641 Hamilton Ave, Nanaimo, BC
MLS® #463854
Sun Porch Homes Proudly Presents Another Quality-built New Home! Rare Extra-large Corner Lot With One Open Deck, One Covered Deck And A Large Classic Front Porch Offering The Homeowner's The Chance To Connect With Their Neighbours And To Help Enjoy South Na...
Single Family
639 Hamilton Ave, Nanaimo, BC
MLS® #463373
Sun Porch Homes Proudly Presents Another Quality-built New Home! This Property Is In A Great Location Close To Viu And Within Easy Walking Distance To University Village Mall. It Will Be Ready For Occupancy March 2020. Featuring A Light And Bright Craftsman...
Single Family
913 Park Ave, Nanaimo, BC
MLS® #462859
Quick Possession Available! This Is A Great Opportunity To Get Into A 2672 Sq. Ft. Main Level Entry Home With Its Two Bedroom Suite In The Lower, Walk-out Basement At Park And Eighth. Features Include Three Bedrooms On The Main Level, Quartz Countertops In ...
Single Family
721 Southland Way, Nanaimo, BC
MLS® #462599
Another Fine Home From Garcha Enterprises Located In A Brand New South Nanaimo Subdivision. Offering A Complete Appliance And Blinds Package This 5 Bed/3 Bath Plus Den New Home Will Be A Great Investment. Comfortably Heated With A Natural Gas High Efficienc...
Single Family
416 10th Street, Nanaimo, BC
MLS® #463835
Gorgeous 6 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms Home With 2 Bedroom Legal Suite! This Home Offers Over 2400 Sqft Of Living Space. The Suite Is Totally Separated From The Main House With Separate Access. Downstairs Of The Main House Has A Bedroom With A 4 Piece Bathroom Per...
Single Family
917 Park Ave, Nanaimo, BC
MLS® #457225
Amazing Opportunity To Get Into Park And Eighth's 1510 Sq. Ft. Main Level Entry Home With Its Option For An 1162 Sq. Ft. Two Bedroom Suite In The Lower, Walk-out Basement. Features Include Three Bedrooms On The Main Level, Quartz Countertops In The Main Lev...
Single Family
412 10th Street, Nanaimo, BC
MLS® #461389
Excellent Value In This Brand New 5 Bedroom Home With A Legal 2 Bedroom Suite. The Main Home Entry Is From Private Lane Access And The Suite Entrance Is Completely Separate Off Of 10th St. The Second Floor Boasts An Open Concept Design Which Includes 3 Bedr...
Single Family
396 9th Street, Nanaimo, BC
MLS® #457368
This Brand New 5 Bedroom, 3 Bathroom Single Family Home Built By Breitray Developments Is Located In South Nanaimo. This Home Features High End Laminate Flooring Throughout, A Spacious Open Concept Living Room With Gas Fireplace, A Kitchen With Quartz Count...
Single Family
1046 Chase River Road, Nanaimo, BC
MLS® #462421
Beautiful Character Home On A Large Lot With An Amazing Shop. The 4 Bedroom Home Has Been Meticulously Maintained And Nicely Updated By The Current Owners. The Main Level Has A Large Kitchen With Ample Cupboard Space And An Eating Island. An Attractive Bric...
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, offering great views! 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, or even a legal basement suite, easily rented to students attending nearby VIU. 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. Or rather, that was true until the Quality Foods supermarket opened a new store at the commercial space near 9th St. and Bruce Ave. They also have a place for drinks upstairs.
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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