Like South Nanaimo and the Old City, the University District is distinguished by its greater concentration of students, young families, and artsy types. It's a very convenient place to live, being close to downtown yet close to the mountain - and also close to the Parkway expressway and VIU.
Note: While the University Village shopping mall is only a few blocks from the university, the Real Estate Board calls that area "South Nanaimo". Homes in that area are listed on my South Nanaimo page. Or, search all Harewood listings.
Here Is A Rare Opportunity To Purchase 2 Homes Totaling Almost 7000 Sq Ft And Five Separate Living Spaces. Walking Distance To All Of The Major Amenities From The Rec Centers To All Levels Of Schools Including Vancouver Island University. Gorgeous 6 Bdr, 6 ...
College Heights Area Stunningly Renovated Bright, Spacious 2900sqft 6 Bed, 4 Bath Home W/ Ocean Views. Home Is Suited W/ Separate Entry For Extended Family Or Additional Income. Flexible Floor Plan Offers 1 Or 2 Bedroom Suite, Covered Patio & Laundry Hook...
Here Is A Rare Opportunity To Buy A Terrific Home On A Quiet Acreage In One Of The Best Locations In The City. The Zoning Allows For A Second Dwelling And There Is Development Potential. This Private Property Offers Everything You Can Ask For And Walking Di...
Purchase Price Plus Gst. This Westwood Lake/college Heights Residence Is In A Prime Location With Nature On Your Doorstep. Low Traffic Street And Just Steps From Trails To Westwood Lake Park Offering Tranquil Views Of Mount Benson. The Location Is Perfect F...
3 Dwellings W/ Potential To Add Another. This Fabulous Investment Opportunity, R5 Zoned Property Has Two Homes, A Detached Shop, On An Ocean View .4 Acre Property Backing Onto Morell Sanctuary. The First Home Is An 1143 Sq Ft, 2 Bedroom (could Be 3 Very Eas...
Welcome To This 2007 Custom Built Home Featuring Ocean Views That Will Engage Your Senses Drawing Your Eyes To The Activity In The Harbor & Amongst The Local Islands. On A Clear Day You Can Sit In Wonderment As The Sun Dances Off The Sunshine Coastal Mounta...
Brand New Single Family Home In Hawthorn Heights! This 6 Bedrooms And 4 Bath Home Offers Great Living Space For All Your Family With
2 Bedroom Legal Suite. Main Level Has Open Concept Kitchen, Dining & Great Room With Natural Gas Fireplace. Southern Expos...
Brand New Family Home With A Two-bedroom Legal Suite Down. You’ll Fall In Love With This Beautiful Open Plan Home. The Spacious Living Room Features A Cozy Gas Fireplace With Beautiful Built-ins And Access To The Front Deck With A Mountain View. The Gourmet...
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This 4 Bedroom/5 Bathroom Family Home Offers Views Of The Coastal Mountains And Pacific Ocean. Close To All Amenities And All Levels Of Schooling And Vancouver Island University.
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Well Priced Two Storey With Basement, This 2432 Sf Home Offers A Thoughtful, Flexible Plan, Private, Peaceful Setting, And Good Location Close To Viu, Morrel Sanctuary, And Westwood Lake Park. 3 Bedrooms And Two Bathrooms On The Upper Floor With A Spacious ...
Investor Alert! This Spacious 2000 Sq Ft, 4 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Home Is Perfect For An Investor Or A Family Looking To Get Into The Market. Upstairs Offers A Large Kitchen That Leads Into An Inviting Dining Room With An Open Concept Living Space. 2 Bedroom ...
The malls of North Nanaimo are easily accessed via the Parkway. But the lakes and ocean and mountain are even closer:
Hiking trails (easy to alpine) - 6 minute drive
Dog off leash areas - 5 minute drive
Rocky beaches - 8 minute drive
Lake swimming - 6 minute drive
Nanaimo River swimming - 18 minute drive
University District Home Styles
This area can be imagined as a wide strip that curves back on itself as it drops in elevation:
Highest tier: The College Heights area above the Parkway - large homes with incredible views over downtown to Vancouver.
Lower: A newer, more affordable subdivision above the Jingle Pot Pub, with views looking north to Central Nanaimo
Beside Buttertubs Marsh: Some larger, well-kept 1970s-80s homes around Bird Sanctuary Drive
Hawthorne, the mid-2000s subdivision off 2nd Street and Wakesiah, with grand floorplans and finishes, as well as a European/loft-style cluster of townhomes.
Fairview: An old neighbourhood between Wakesiah Ave and Pine Street - solid old homes, similar to Harewood
The northwest parts of Harewood - the Board's official boundary between The University District and South Nanaimo is Harewood Road.
Nearby Schools
Fairview Elementary ; 205 Howard Ave.
Georgia Avenue Elementary ; 625 Georgia Ave.
Nanaimo District Secondary School (NDSS) ; 355 Wakesiah Ave.
