East Duncan, Duncan · MLS® 1053355
4213
1,463 sq ft · 8,712 sq ft lot · House · Single Family · built 1960 · 1 day on market
listed by Theresa Carter, Coldwell Banker Oceanside Real Estate
Situated on a .20 acre corner lot in seaside Maple Bay, this charmingly renovated home with generous detached shop and separate 1 bedroom suite is perfect for those just starting out, busy couples and retirees alike. The 2 storey main level entry, 1,813 Sq. Ft. home has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (including suite) and an unfinished partial basement perfect for storage. Just a few features of this lovely home include inviting front porch, private back patio, heat pump with A/C, pot lighting, and more. Previous updates and upgrades include vinyl windows, electrical, some plumbing, drywall, kitchen, bathroom, flooring and lighting. The lot is partially fenced and offers ample parking. The garage shop boasts 522 Sq. Ft. and is wired with 220 and roughed in for plumbing to water and septic. All this in a great location within walking distance to the ocean, marina, restaurants/pub and shops and only a short drive to all amenities. This is a great place to call home!
20% down at 4.44% fixed (Ratehub.ca), 25 years; tax from the listing.
Costs: mortgage $3,719 · tax $332 · insurance ~$175 · vacancy 3% · upkeep 5%.
Suite rent is today's market rent for a 1-bedroom in Duncan: the regional level for a town here ($1,298) raised by what new tenants pay against everyone in the Nanaimo area, then up 0.6% with Nanaimo's asking rents, 2025 Q4 → 2026 Q2. (CMHC Rental Market Survey, October 2025; CMHC Rental Market Report 2025, table 6.0 (rents on units that turned over to a new tenant); trend: Statistics Canada.) Houses usually rent for more than apartments. 25-year mortgage; rental purchases need at least 20% down.
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| year | assessed | est. tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $612,000 | $3,724 |
The listing shows $3,982 a year in property tax.
Estimate: the BC Assessment value times North Cowichan's residential tax rate for that year (Province of BC, local government statistics). Leaves out the home owner grant, parcel taxes and utility charges; the city's tax notice is the real figure.
Houses in Duncan. Sale prices register 1 to 3 months after a sale closes.
Walkability 14/100 · Car needed for most errands
Within a 10 minute walk: 1 place to eat or drink, 3 parks and playgrounds, 5 transit stops.
mihom score from OpenStreetMap places, by straight line distance.