Primary on Main
Address
481 Olmstead Rd, Cortes Island, BC
Price
$ 1,283,000
Property Attributes
- MLS#1032386
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CityCortes Island
- AreaIslands
- NeighbourhoodIsl Cortes Island
- Postal CodeV0P 1Z0
- StyleSingle Family Detached
- Year Built1994
- Taxes$ 4589
- Price$ 1,283,000
- Bedrooms3
- Full Bathrooms2
- Half Bathrooms0
- Sqr Footage1976
- Lot Size14.43 Acres
Data Source:
Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB)
Property Description
Discover the perfect opportunity to create your dream flower farm, market garden, hobby farm, or self-sufficient homestead on this beautiful 14.43-acre Cortes Island property. Rich, productive soil, a 45' x 20' greenhouse, abundant growing space, over 50 mature blueberry bushes, raspberries, fruit trees, gardens, resident honeybees in a productive apiary, and plenty of sunny land provide an exceptional foundation for small-scale farming or sustainable living. The thoughtfully updated 1,976 sq. ft. home offers exposed beams, hardwood floors, a stone fireplace, renovated bathrooms, an expanded kitchen, heat pump, and new deck overlooking the gardens. A large workshop with attached studio and separate cabin offer flexible space for equipment, a farm business, guests, or creative pursuits. A rare opportunity to live, grow, and thrive in one remarkable property.
General Features
| Living Area | 1976.00 |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic System |
| Heating | Baseboard,Heat Pump,Wood |
| Cooling | Air Conditioning |
| Roof | Metal |
| Appliances | Dishwasher,Dryer,F/S/W/D,Oven/Range,Refrigerator,Washer |
| Pets Allowed | Aquariums,Birds,Caged Mammals,Cats,Dogs |
| Property Subtype | Single Family Detached |
| Accessibility Features | Ground Level Main Floor,Primary Bedroom on Main |
| Property Type | Residential |
| Parking Total | 4 |
| Construction Materials | Wood |
| Zoning Type | Rural |
| Bathrooms Count Main Level | 2 |
Interior Features
| Basement | None |
|---|---|
| Flooring | Hardwood,Tile |
| Fireplace Features | Wood Burning |
| Fireplaces Total | 1 |
| Total Kitchens | 1 |
| Fireplace | Yes |
| Laundry Features | In House |
| Living Area Third | 0.00 |
| Living Area Second | 388.00 |
| Living Area Other | 0.00 |
| Living Area Main Bldg | 1976.00 |
| Living Area Main | 1588.00 |
| Living Area Lower | 0.00 |
| Kitchens Count Main Level | 1 |
| Building Area Unfinished | 0.00 |
| Bedrooms Or Dens Total | 3 |
| Bedrooms Count Second Level | 2 |
| Bedrooms Count Main Level | 1 |
| Bath 4 Piece Total | 1 |
| Bath 3 Piece Total | 1 |
Exterior Features
| Exterior Features | Awning(s),Balcony/Patio,Fenced,Garden |
|---|---|
| Lot Features | Acreage,Landscaped,Private,Quiet Area,Rural Setting,Southern Exposure |
| Water Source | Well: Shallow |
| Parking Features | Additional,Driveway |
| Foundation | Pillar/Post/Pier |
| Building Area Total | 1976.00 |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 628570.80 |
| Lot Size Acres | 14.43 |
| Driveway YN | Yes |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No Strata Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
Property vs Single Family Average in V0P 1Z0
Price
Taxes
Year Built
Visits
In The Neighbourhood
Waterfront
Cortes Island
$ 1,695,000
- Type
- Single Family
- Size
- 2,226 SqFt
- Rooms
- 4 Beds + 3 Baths
Engel & Volkers Vancouver Island North
Water Views
Cortes Island
$ 599,000
- Type
- Single Family
- Size
- 849 SqFt
- Rooms
- 2 Beds + 2 Baths
eXp Realty (NA)
Water Views
Cortes Island
$ 875,000
- Type
- Single Family
- Size
- 997 SqFt
- Rooms
- 2 Beds + 2 Baths
eXp Realty (NA)
Water Views
Cortes Island
$ 1,495,000
- Type
- Single Family
- Size
- 2,777 SqFt
- Rooms
- 2 Beds + 3 Baths
eXp Realty (NA)
Waterfront
Whaletown
$ 1,499,900
- Type
- Single Family
- Size
- 2,376 SqFt
- Rooms
- 3 Beds + 3 Baths
Royal LePage Island Living (PK)
Primary On Main
Cortes Island
$ 999,000
- Type
- Single Family
- Size
- 1,085 SqFt
- Rooms
- 3 Beds + 2 Baths
eXp Realty (CR)
Waterfront
Cortes Island
$ 5,850,000
- Type
- Single Family
- Size
- 6,536 SqFt
- Rooms
- 7 Beds + 6 Baths
Engel & Volkers Vancouver Island North
Views
Cortes Island
$ 955,000
- Type
- Single Family
- Size
- 2,118 SqFt
- Rooms
- 3 Beds + 2 Baths
eXp Realty (NA)
Water Views
Cortes Island
$ 899,000
- Type
- Single Family
- Size
- 1,874 SqFt
- Rooms
- 4 Beds + 2 Baths
Royal LePage Advance Realty
Waterfront
Cortes Island
$ 895,000
- Type
- Single Family
- Size
- 955 SqFt
- Rooms
- 3 Beds + 2 Baths
REMAX Ocean Pacific (CR)
Waterfront
Cortes Island
$ 2,999,000
- Type
- Single Family
- Size
- 3,588 SqFt
- Rooms
- 3 Beds + 3 Baths
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