Courtenay North, Courtenay · MLS® 1051712
436
2,779 sq ft · 17,860 sq ft lot · House · Single Family · built 1981 · 24 days on market
listed by Val Wright, Royal LePage-Comox Valley (CV)
Mountain views and plenty of possibilities await on this 0.41-acre Merville property. With nearly 2,800 sq ft of living space, the three-bedroom home feels warm and inviting, with generous living areas, a bright solarium, natural wood accents and large windows that fill the home with natural light. An expansive deck extends the living space outside—perfect for morning coffee, summer dinners and taking in the mountain views. A one-bedroom in-law suite and separate studio add versatility for extended family, guests or working from home. The established grounds have plenty of character too, with mature apple trees, a fenced garden, treehouse and established privacy hedging. A carport and storage shed with lean-to provide useful space for vehicles, tools and toys. Two lots are being sold together, with RU-8 and C-1 zoning offering an uncommon combination with intriguing future potential.
20% down at 4.44% fixed (Ratehub.ca), 25 years; tax from the listing.
Costs: mortgage $4,621 · tax $218 · insurance ~$175 · vacancy 3% · upkeep 5%.
Suite rent is today's market rent for a 1-bedroom in Courtenay: CMHC's average there ($1,459) 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.
Catchment schools, Comox Valley School District 71
4.7 km away · 5120 Mottishaw Rd, Courtenay · 250-338-6596
From the Comox Valley School District 71's published catchment maps. A catchment gives priority, not a guaranteed seat, and French immersion and choice programs work differently. The district confirms catchment: check with its school locator.
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| year | assessed | est. tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $667,000 | $3,608 |
The listing shows $2,612 a year in property tax.
Estimate: the BC Assessment value times Courtenay'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 Courtenay. Sale prices register 1 to 3 months after a sale closes.
lot outline: 647 m² (6,964 sq ft) · PID 001-656-350. from ParcelMap BC; property lines are approximate, a survey is the legal boundary.
Walkability 20/100 · Mostly by car
Within a 10 minute walk: 1 park or playground, 1 school.
mihom score from OpenStreetMap places, by straight line distance.