University District Real Estate

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.

Condos & Townhomes in University District

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$998,000

518 Menzies Ridge Dr, Nanaimo

5 Beds 3 Baths 2,522 SqFt 6,534 SqFt Lot Single Family Detached MLS® # 976376

RE/MAX of Nanaimo

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$689,900

183 Acacia Ave, Nanaimo

4 Beds 3 Baths 2,642 SqFt 9,148 SqFt Lot Single Family Detached MLS® # 976221

Royal LePage Nanaimo Realty (NanIsHwyN)

$799,900

2166 Wren Pl, Nanaimo

4 Beds 3 Baths 2,551 SqFt 7,406 SqFt Lot Single Family Detached MLS® # 975547

Royal LePage Nanaimo Realty (NanIsHwyN)

$749,000

173 Howard Ave, Nanaimo

5 Beds 3 Baths 2,073 SqFt 8,712 SqFt Lot Single Family Detached MLS® # 975370

RE/MAX of Nanaimo

$994,700

22 Acacia Ave, Nanaimo

5 Beds 4 Baths 2,726 SqFt 3,921 SqFt Lot Single Family Detached MLS® # 975378

Sutton Group-West Coast Realty (Dunc)

$798,900

674 Beaconsfield Rd, Nanaimo

5 Beds 2 Baths 1,889 SqFt 8,712 SqFt Lot Single Family Detached MLS® # 973460

Century 21 Harbour Realty Ltd.

$1,099,900

214 Concordia Pl, Nanaimo

4 Beds 3 Baths 2,648 SqFt 8,712 SqFt Lot Single Family Detached MLS® # 974297

Royal LePage Nanaimo Realty (NanIsHwyN)

$275,000

↓ $24,900

1996 Valley Oak Dr, Nanaimo

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,304 SqFt 0 SqFt Lot Manufactured Home MLS® # 973357

RE/MAX of Nanaimo

$1,199,900

365 Trinity Dr, Nanaimo

8 Beds 6 Baths 4,684 SqFt 9,148 SqFt Lot Single Family Detached MLS® # 967051

RE/MAX of Nanaimo

$635,000

365 Howard Ave, Nanaimo

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,813 SqFt 8,712 SqFt Lot Single Family Detached MLS® # 973632

Sutton Group-West Coast Realty (Nan)

$624,900

15 Durham St, Nanaimo

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,856 SqFt 6,099 SqFt Lot Single Family Detached MLS® # 972739

eXp Realty

$395,000

↓ $4,999

268 Harwell Rd 14, Nanaimo

3 Beds 1 Bath 966 SqFt 0 SqFt Lot Row/Townhouse MLS® # 972724

2% Realty Pacific Coast Inc.

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University District Areas

There are a few distinct neighbourhoods in the University District, as shown in the image below. Scroll past the image for more info about the areas:

Buttertubs: Beside the marsh there are some larger, well-kept 1970s-80s homes around Bird Sanctuary Dr and Wildlife Pl, as seen below. It's a proud neighbourhood and most of the homes are renovated, though some fixer-uppers are still to be found.

Fairview: An old neighbourhood on the outskirts of downtown Nanaimo - between Wakesiah Ave and Pine Street. These are solid old homes, similar to what is found in Harewood. This area is only slightly less sought-after in comparison with the Old City.

Northwest Harewood (this is not a name that is used): The real estate board's "University District" boundaries happen to include the northwest parts of Harewood, closest to VIU, reaching down to Harewood Road as far as the Colliery Dams. This area has a lot of ageing houses, though many are very nicely renovated, and beautiful gardens are common. This is a popular area for investors to purchase homes for renting to university students, as the neighbourhood rests directly between VIU and shopping.

Recreation and Amenities

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 - 20 minute drive

Nearby Schools

• Fairview Elementary ; 205 Howard Ave.
• Georgia Avenue Elementary ; 625 Georgia Ave.
• Nanaimo District Secondary School (NDSS) ; 355 Wakesiah Ave.
• John Barsby Secondary ; 550 7th St.

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