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 Detached
101 South St, Nanaimo, BC
MLS® #844179
Developer Alert! This 14.2 Acres Of Land Close To Downtown Nanaimo. Located Just Off Old Victoria Rd, Currently Zoned Residential, Adjoins Large Parcel Zoned Light Industrial, City Of Nanaimo May Be Rezoning To Some Multi-family And Residential. This Proper...
Single Family Detached
319 8th St, Nanaimo, BC
MLS® #881498
This Executive Style Riverfront Estate Sits On A 4.34 Acre Flat Lot With A Dug Well For Dedicated Irrigation For The Breathtaking Orchard Boasting 40 Different Types Of Fruit Trees. No Expense Was Spared In 2018 When A Full $400k Home Renovation Was Complet...
Land
610 Wakesiah Ave, Nanaimo, BC
MLS® #873957
Possibilities Are Endless. You Have Multiple Options -- Build The Multi Family Project Using The Current Design, Redesign Your Project Into Single Houses, Duplexes, Re-apply For A Student Housing Project, ...... -- Very Excellent Location For Whatever You P...
Single Family Detached
569 Hannah Rd, Nanaimo, BC
MLS® #879900
Investor Alert And Available This Beautiful 5 Bedroom + Office/den, 3 Bath Home Is Nestled On An Inside Corner 1/3+ Acre Lot In South Nanaimo With Ocean And Mountain Views. Relax On The Wrap Around Deck Or Take A Short Walk To All Amenities Including A Gr...
Single Family Detached
544 Grewal Pl, Nanaimo, BC
MLS® #882384
Fabulous Newer Home In An Excellent Modern Subdivision With A Two Bedroom Legal Suite. Located In The University Area Just Minutes To Schools, Shopping And Great Highway Access .two Level Westcoast Style. Attractive And Unique Exterior Design. Main Living...
Single Family Detached
478 Alpen Way, Nanaimo, BC
MLS® #882514
This Beautiful Home Ticks All The Boxes, Main Level Entry With A Walkout Basement, A 2 Bedroom Legal Suite And Rv Parking! Close To All Level Of Schools, Vancouver Island University, Shopping Malls, And Near Bus Routes. Fantastic Open Floor Plan Layout & Qu...
Single Family Detached
535 Haliburton St, Nanaimo, BC
MLS® #874693
Attention Developers And Investors; Here Is A Key Holding Property On Development Ready Street At The Centre Of The Revitalizing "harbourview District"! This Aptly Renamed Ocean View Neighbourhood Is Seeing Rapid Revitalization And Development As Several Gr...
Single Family Detached
695 Park Ave, Nanaimo, BC
MLS® #882101
3 Bedroom Rancher With Detached Garage. Great Family Or Retirement Home. Near University, High Schools And Community Facilities. Across From Recreational Parkland And A Forever Greenbelt - Watch The Eagles In The Morning. In Quiet, Well Kept Area Of Harwoo...
Single Family Detached
1066 Southwood Dr, Nanaimo, BC
MLS® #882600
Gardeners Paradise! This 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Rancher Is Located On A Quiet Street. Great Room Open Concept With Vaulted Ceilings Provides For A Comfortable Living Experience. Gorgeous Plants And Fruit Throughout The Yard - If You Are Quick Enough You Can M...
Single Family Detached
870 Kentwood Way, Nanaimo, BC
MLS® #882207
Here's A Clean 4 Bedroom Home With A Basement Suite In Oak Hills Estates. Situated On A Nicely Landscaped Corner Lot In A Quiet Neighbourhood And Walking Distance To Schools And Colliery Dam Park. Upstairs Offers An Open Living/dining Area With A Gas Firep...
Single Family Detached
130 Columbia St, Nanaimo, BC
MLS® #882114
Ideal Location - 4 Bedroom Home On A Quiet Street. Looking For Your Principal Family Residence, Or Mortgage Helper This Homes Comes With 3 Tenants In Place. The Bright Bonus Room Has Lots Of Room And Has Double Doors To Deck Off The Main Area. The Oversiz...
Single Family Detached
549 Nova St, Nanaimo, BC
MLS® #878913
If You're Looking For A Fantastic Investment Opportunity In The Heart Of The University District In South Nanaimo Then Look No Further. This Home Boasts 3 Bedrooms And 1 Bathroom Up With A 2 Bedroom Mortgage Helper With Great Tenants That Would Like To ...
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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