481 Olmstead Rd
Isl Cortes Island
Whaletown
V0P 1Z0
$1,283,000
Residential
beds: 3
baths: 2.0
1,976 sq. ft.
built: 1994
- Status:
- Active
- Prop. Type:
- Residential
- MLS® Num:
- 1032386
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Year Built:
- 1994
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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!
- Property Type:
- Residential
- Type:
- Single Family Residence
- Year built:
- 1994 (Age: 32)
- Living Area:
- 1,976 sq. ft.184 m2
- Main Building Living Area:
- 1,976 sq. ft.184 m2
- Listing General Location:
- Isl Cortes Island, Islands
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 2.0 (Full:-/Half:-)
- Lot Size:
- 14.43 acre(s)5.84 hectare(s)
- Kitchens:
- 1
- Construction:
- Wood
- Basement:
- None
- Foundation:
- Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof:
- Metal
- Floor finish:
- Hardwood, Tile
- Total Building Area:
- 1,976 sq. ft.184 m2
- Total Unfinished Area:
- 0 sq. ft.0 m2
- # Bedrooms or Dens Total:
- 3
- # Main Level Bedrooms:
- 1
- # Second Level Bedrooms:
- 2
- # Third Level Bedrooms:
- 0
- # Lower Level Bedrooms:
- 0
- # Other Level Bedrooms:
- 0
- # Main Level Bathrooms:
- 2
- # Second Level Bathrooms:
- 0
- # Third Level Bathrooms:
- 0
- # Lower Level Bathrooms:
- 0
- # Other Level Bathrooms:
- 0
- # Main Level Kitchens:
- 1
- # Second Level Kitchens:
- 0
- # Third Level Kitchens:
- 0
- # Lower Level Kitchens:
- 0
- # Other Level Kitchens:
- 0
- Living Area Lower Floor:
- 0 sq. ft.0 m2
- Living Area Main Floor:
- 1,588 sq. ft.148 m2
- Living Area Other Floor:
- 0 sq. ft.0 m2
- Living Area 2nd Floor:
- 388 sq. ft.36 m2
- Living Area 3rd Floor:
- 0 sq. ft.0 m2
- Fireplaces:
- 1
- Fireplace Details:
- Wood Burning
- Laundry Features:
- In House
- Water supply:
- Well: Shallow
- Sewer:
- Septic System
- Cooling:
- Air Conditioning
- Heating:
- Baseboard, Heat Pump, Wood
- Fireplace:
- Yes
- Dishwasher, Dryer, F/S/W/D, Refrigerator, Washer
- Awning(s), Balcony/Patio, Fenced, Garden
- Main Level
- 0
- Yes
- No
- Unrestricted
- Jurisdiction name:
- Campbell River Rural (772)
- Accessibility:
- Ground Level Main Floor, Primary Bedroom on Main
- Number of 2 piece baths:
- 0
- Number of 3 piece baths:
- 1
- Number of 4 piece baths:
- 1
- Number of 5 piece baths:
- 0
- Number of 2 piece Ensuites:
- 0
- Number of 3 piece Ensuites:
- 0
- Number of 4 piece Ensuites:
- 0
- Property Condition:
- Contact List Licensee
- Exposure / Faces:
- Southwest
- Layout:
- Main Level Entry with Upper Level(s)
- Lot Site Features:
- Acreage, Landscaped, Private, Quiet Area, Rural Setting, Southern Exposure
- Attached Garage:
- No
- Carport Spaces:
- 0
- Garage Spaces:
- 0
- Garage:
- No
- Parking Features:
- Additional Parking, Driveway
- Total Parking Spaces:
- 4
- Date Listed:
- Apr 22, 2026
- Original Price:
- 1285000.0
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Data was last updated May 27, 2026 at 04:05 AM (UTC)
Area Statistics
- Listings on market:
- 23
- Avg list price:
- $925,000
- Min list price:
- $395,000
- Max list price:
- $6,000,000
- Avg days on market:
- 70
- Min days on market:
- 25
- Max days on market:
- 662
- Avg price per sq.ft.:
- $644.6
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type
and located in
Isl Cortes Island. Average values are
derived using median calculations. This data is not produced by
the MLS® system.
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