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481 Olmstead Rd
Cortes Island Whaletown V0P 1Z0

$1,283,000
Single Family beds: 3 baths: 2.0 1,976 sq. ft. built: 1994

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Status:
Active
Prop. Type:
Single Family
MLS® Num:
1032386
Bedrooms:
3
Bathrooms:
2
Year Built:
1994
This meticulously maintained 1,976 sq ft custom-built home is set on 14.43 acres of picturesque land, featuring a diverse forest, lush gardens, an orchard, a spacious workshop and studio, and a charming cabin. The home is both bright and inviting, with expansive windows that fill the space with natural light. Exposed beams, hardwood floors, and a custom stone fireplace create a cozy, welcoming atmosphere. Numerous upgrades have been made, including a dining room and kitchen expansion, fully renovated bathrooms, a new deck, and a top of the line heat pump. The large workshop and attached studio offer plenty of room for hobbies or a home-based business, while the cabin provides a cozy and functional guest retreat. The property boasts rich, fertile soil and abundant water, complemented by a 45x20 ft greenhouse, over 50 mature blueberry plants, raspberries, fruit trees, and even resident honeybees. This unique property offers endless possibilities—bring your dreams to life! (id:2493)
Property Type:
Single Family
Common Interest:
Freehold
Total Living Area:
1,976 sq. ft.
Zoning:
Rural residential
Taxes:
$4,589 / -
Community:
Cortes Island
Structure Type:
House
Appliances Included:
Washer, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Stove, Dryer
Bedrooms:
3
Bathrooms:
2.0
Cooling:
Air Conditioned
Fireplace:
Yes
Fireplaces:
1
Heating:
Heat Pump, Baseboard heaters, Wood
Lot Size:
14.43 acre(s)
Lot Details:
14.43
Lot Features:
Acreage, Private setting, Southern exposure, Other
Total Parking Spaces:
4
Floor
Type
Size
Other
Main level
Laundry room
11'1" × 8'6"
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Main level
Kitchen
15' × 0
13'11
Main level
Dining room
12'5" × 7'11"
-
Main level
Primary Bedroom
21'2" × 13'5"
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Main level
Living room
21'7" × 21'5"
-
Second level
Office
15'1" × 11'4"
-
Second level
Bedroom
15'1" × 11'5"
-
Second level
Bedroom
15'1" × 11'5"
-
Floor
Ensuite
Pieces
Other
Main level
No
-
6'10" x 8'7"
Main level
No
-
6'1" x 9'5"
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Data was last updated April 22, 2026 at 06:45 PM (UTC)
Area Statistics
Listings on market:
10
Avg list price:
$1,157,000
Min list price:
$580,000
Max list price:
$6,000,000
Avg days on market:
37
Min days on market:
9
Max days on market:
573
Avg price per sq.ft.:
$381.47
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type and located in Cortes Island. Average values are derived using median calculations. This data is not produced by the MLS® system.
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