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Lot A Owen Bay
Isl Small Islands (Campbell River Area) Sonora Island V0P 1W0

$420,000
Residential beds: 2 baths: 1.0 1,036 sq. ft. built: 2008

Main Photo: Lot A Owen Bay in Sonora Island: Isl Small Islands (Campbell River Area) Single Family Residence for sale (Islands)  : MLS®# 937642
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Status:
Sold
Prop. Type:
Residential
MLS® Num:
937642
Sold Date:
May 30, 2024
Bedrooms:
2
Bathrooms:
1
Year Built:
2008
Oceanfront cabin with amazing views! This 6.43 acre oceanfront property offers licensed moorage, an attractive 1036sqft cabin with loft, additional one room cabin, shower house, domestic water source and road access throughout the property and further into Owen Bay. The cabin is very nicely finished, with wood trim throughout and lots of windows letting in natural light. It offers a modern, open layout with a sliding door to a large oceanside deck. The main bedroom and a bathroom with sink and flushing toilet are on the main floor, with a second bedroom in the loft. The 9x11ft one room cabin has large ocean-facing windows, wood flooring and walls, and a covered porch. Near the main cabin is an outdoor shower house with on-demand hot water, a small tool shed and a woodshed. This is a turn-key oceanfront cabin and includes the furniture and sundry items. Also includes ownership in 18.4 acres common property. Boat access property in a beautiful Discovery Islands location!
Price:
$420,000
Dwelling Type:
Single Family Residence
Property Type:
Residential
Home Style:
Cottage/Cabin, West Coast
Bedrooms:
2
Bathrooms:
1.0
Year Built:
2008
Floor Area:
1,036.25 sq. ft.
Lot Size:
6.42 acre(s)
MLS® Num:
937642
Status:
Sold
Floor
Type
Size
Other
Main Floor
Bedroom
12' × 9'5"
Main Floor
Dining/Living Combo
23'1" × 22'5"
Main Floor
Kitchen
12'4" × 10'
Main Floor
Entrance
10' × 8'5"
2nd Floor
Bedroom
13'3" × 9'5"
Floor
Ensuite
Pieces
Other
Main Floor
No
2
8'7" x 7'2" 2-Piece
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    Views to the west, across the Discovery Islands with the mountains of Vancouver Island in the background
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    The main cabin
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    The main cabin
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    The main cabin
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    Main Floor
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    Main Floor
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    Living area (main floor)
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    Kitchen area (main floor)
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    Dining area (main floor)
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    Oceanside deck (main floor)
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    Oceanside deck (main floor)
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    Wood stove
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    Bedroom (main floor)
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    Bedroom (main floor)
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    Bedroom (main floor)
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    Oceanside deck (main floor)
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    Bathroom (main floor)
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    Entrance (main floor)
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    Entrance (main floor)
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    Stairs to the second floor (main cabin)
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    Stairs to the second floor (main cabin)
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    Bedroom (second floor)
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    Oceanside deck (main floor)
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    Outdoor shower house
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    Outdoor shower house
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    Small one room cabin
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    Small one room cabin
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    Small one room cabin
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    Wood shed
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    Property trail
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    Property trail
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    Property trail
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    Stairs to the moorage
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    Stairs to the moorage
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    Stairs to the moorage
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    Moorage
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    30ft x 10ft Dock
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    Rolling ramp
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Data was last updated November 4, 2024 at 02:05 PM (UTC)
Area Statistics
Listings on market:
219
Avg list price:
$774,000
Min list price:
$74,900
Max list price:
$14,950,000
Avg days on market:
115
Min days on market:
3
Max days on market:
850
Avg price per sq.ft.:
$576.36
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type and located in Islands. Average values are derived using median calculations.
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