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$339,900

1 274 Harwell Rd

University District, Nanaimo · MLS® 1047497

2 bed · 1 bath · 920 sq ft · 1 parking

Townhouse · Single Family · built 1989 · 45 days on market

Listed by Omi Fontaine, Island Pacific Realty Ltd.

This 920 sq. ft. ground-floor corner unit is an excellent opportunity for first-time homebuyers, downsizers, savvy investors, and faculty or students at Vancouver Island University (VIU). Key Details: * Layout: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, galley kitchen. * Condition: Move-in ready with fresh paint and new high-quality laminate flooring. * Amenities: In-unit storage room, washer/dryer, and one covered carport parking stall. * Pet & Rental Policy: 1 cat and 1 dog under 40 lbs. ;Highly rental-friendly; * Monthly Maintenance Fees: $375 (Includes trash, insurance, exterior maintenance, and property management). Location: University District / Westwood Lake Enjoy the perfect balance of nature and urban convenience: * Recreation: Minutes from Westwood Lake or Colliery Dam Park, for hiking and swimming , plus easy access to the Aquatic Centre. * Convenience: Close to gas stations, a bowling alley, and the local Jingle Pot Pub & Convenience Store. * Education: Highly accessible to Vancouver Island University (VIU) and local schools, making this a solid rental or residential choice.

Type: Townhouse, Single Family
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Living area: 920 sq ft
Parking: 1
Year built: 1989
Property tax: $2,539 / yr
Strata fee: $375 / mo
Days on market: 45
MLS®: 1047497

Below typical for the area (-12%)

Price per sq ft: $369 vs $422 median for townhouses in Nanaimo for sale (87)

An estimate from public BC Assessment records, registered sales and the listings for sale right now, not an appraisal. Condition, renovations, views and lot all move real value.

Other
Family Oriented
Pets Allowed With Restrictions
Washer
Refrigerator
Range - Electric

Found among the listing photos.

On market 45 days

$2,068/mo

Mortgage $1,481 · Tax $212 · Strata $375

20% down at 4.34% fixed (Ratehub.ca), 25 years; tax from the listing; strata fee from the listing.

estimated payment

$1,481/ monthly

loan $271,920

25-year amortization

down payment20% · $67,98020%+ down: no mortgage insuranceinterest rate4.34%Rates from Ratehub.ca (best 5-year fixed and variable), checked Oct 6, 2026. Semi-annual compounding; your lender's rate may differ.amortizationpayment frequency

total interest: $172,354
property transfer tax: $4,798; BC general rate
cash to close: $72,778; down + PTT
total paid: $444,274

Estimates only. Rates change daily and lenders qualify at the stress-test rate; first-time-buyer and newly-built PTT exemptions aren't applied. Talk to a mortgage broker before you offer.

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