December 18, 2014

HOMEf inder Real Estate in the Comox Valley December 18, 2014

MORNING SUNRISE AT THE COMOX MARINA BY TANJA KERR

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COMOX Thursday, December 18, 2014 • COMOX VALLEY RECORD $855,000

VALLEY HOMEFINDER $514,900

$629,900

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$500,000

SOLD 3610 Island Hwy. S.

Oceanfront 2.2 acre hobby farm with potential. Rancher/basement, 48x36 RV garage & 3-bay carport & double garage.

1495 Comox Ave.

Filberg Park. Vintage-inspired renovations, new roof, kitchen, windows, bathrooms and flooring. Private yard.

707 Sandpines Dr.

$449,900

$479,900

1845 Robert Lang Dr.

2 homes, 2460 sq.ft. total. .73 acre. One home built in 2011, other home reno’d.

Walk to beach and bird sanctuary.

Riverfront. Private setting with tall hedge and treed deck. Rancher with detached office. .34 acre.

$439,900

$409,900

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY 3844 Hayward Ave.

2 homes. Ocean glimpses, vintage floors, covered verandah, outside sauna, studio/ garage. Near Marine Drive.

1421 Dover Pl.

1749 sq.ft. main area has 10 ft. ceilings, hardwood, gas FP with stone finishing and a 55-year roof.

$399,900

1640 Pintail Pl.

4 bedrooms plus den. Glacier views.

2,634 sq.ft. New tile in kitchen, vaulted ceilings.

2039 Lambert Dr. Quality rancher one year old, 9 ft. ceilings, hardwood, fenced, sprinklers.

2331 Tull Ave.

4 BR, 3 bath. Updated recently with hardwood, new bathrooms. Legal basement suite. RV parking & detached garage.

2038 Lambert Dr.

526 & 542 Cliffe Ave.

New rancher with hardwood crown mouldings, pantry & island in kitchen, 3 BRs, 2 baths.

$269,900

$137,900 62-3216 Back Rd.

SOLD

No strata fee. Fenced yard. New 1475 sq.ft. 9 ft. ceilings down. Pick your paint colours now. Hardwood floors.

$314,9 00

2 legal properties zoned C1, one side vacant, other leased at $1600 per month.

$284,900

2835 A or B Muir Rd.

674 Totem Cres., Comox

68x119. Rancher with double garage 1607 sq.ft. currently under construction.

$359,000

$359,900

$299,900

SOLD

Commercial property across from Berwick in Comox Zoned Commercial

Private, treed setting on cul-de-sac.

Large garden and yard.

$49,900

1260A 17th St.

New duplex, 3 BRs, 3 baths. 9 ft. ceilings.

Deluxe finishing. Pick your paint colours.

Garage, fenced, grass. 1 left!

39-1901 Ryan Rd. Lots of recent updates, 2 sheds, gazebo and covered sunroom.

Melissa Berrigan REALTOR®

Richard Verrier

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250-334-7460 text or call direct valwright@royallepage.ca www.valwright.ca

Thank you to all my friends & clients for your continued support…

Wishing you all a very happy & healthy 2015

REALTOR®

PICK OF THE WEEK

Location, Location, Location!

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY 12-2

1841 Queens Ave.

2014 SOLDS 5295 Washer Road 6376 Rennie Road 601 Somenos Drive 19-700 Lancaster Way 22-700 Lancaster Way Lot C Sea Lion Way 292 Winter Harbour Road 1070 1st Street 2780 Fife Place 105-1500 Cumberland Road 545 & 549 England Avenue 2119 Plover Court 102-2883 Muir Road 2190 Driffield Road 2451 Avro Arrow Drive

Congratulations to the happy Buyers & Sellers of these properties

$329,000

This royal address on Queens Avenue in Comox is the perfect place to call home. The 3 BR, 2 bath West Coast contemporary home has undergone upgrades in recent years. Short stroll to downtown Comox offering a mall, grocery shopping, contemporary restaurants, etc.

Stunning Oceanfront Building Lot

Brand New Condos!

4699 Muir Rd. Now available, phase 3 of the exciting final addition to RidgeView. Open concept living with lots of windows, 2 BRs, 2 baths & 2 balconies, offering stainless steel appliance package, stacker washer/dryer & blinds.

From $189,900

8852 Driftwood Rd.

$499,000

0.45 acre building lot in Driftwood Estates. Watch the cruise ships from the best oceanfront on the bay in sandy Saratoga Beach. You can fish, prawn, sail, kayak or golf from your back door, and Mount Washington Alpine Ski Resort is a short 20 min. drive away.

Melissa Berrigan 250-334-3124

melissa@comoxrealestateteam.ca

www.realestatecomoxvalley.ca Richard Verrier

250-702-1063 richard@realestatecomoxvalley.ca richard@comoxrealestateteam.ca melissa@realestatecomoxvalley.ca anna@annajorgensen.com www.ComoxRealEstateTeam.ca

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250-334-3124 (24 hours)

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OPEN HOUSE SAT. & SUN. 12-2 220-4699 Muir Rd.

Brand new condos! Now available, phase 3 of the exciting final addition to RidgeView. Open concept living with lots of windows, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths & 2 balconies, offering stainless steel appliance package, stacker washer/dryer and blinds. www.comoxrealestateteam.ca

Richard Verrier

From $189,900

250-702-1063

Well priced 2 BR, 2 bath rancher-style duplex on quiet cul-de-sac in central Courtenay. Bright, open floor plan features laminate flooring through main living areas, 3 well-placed skylights bringing in loads of natural light, master w/ensuite & walk-in closet, and sliders from dining room to large patio. Loads of storage, single garage & lovely landscaped, fully fenced yard. www.woodrowgroup.com

The Woodrow Group

$229,900 250-334-3124

Truly one-of-a-kind heritage-style duplex! Tastefully done both inside & out, this brand new, unique, front-and-back duplex has it all, including main level living with 16 ft. vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors, 1 BR on main & 2 up, PLUS much, much more. Located within walking distance to downtown Courtenay. Features rear private parking, storage shed, generous appliance package allowance and 10-year home warranty! www.royallepage.ca/id/383199 & 383200

RIGHT DOWNTOWN COMOX-CONDO is this sunny, southeast-facing 2 BR top floor condo.

All appliances go with this unit, including an in-unit laundry. The building is well kept and the grounds are immaculate.

Tina Vincent Personal Real Estate Corp.

www.royallepage.ca/id/383576

Live upstairs and operate your business in the ground level commercial space. Open concept living/kitchen/dining room with patio doors to balcony.

One bedroom on main floor with some ocean views, but large top floor has been totally dedicated to the master with ensuite and more ocean views!

TRI-PLEX – Great investment opportunity. Live in one unit or rent all 3. Consisting of three 2 BR suites, all with good-sized living rooms, functional kitchens and shared laundry room with storage lockers. Large lot with alley access, quiet area in Puntledge bordering creek and park property. Close to elementary school, great hiking and biking trails and downtown Courtenay.

Beautiful walk-on oceanfront in desirable area of Craigdarroch Beach with panoramic views of the Strait of Georgia and coastal mountains. 1850 sq.ft. West Coast design boasts 3 BRs, 3 baths, 2 ensuites + 2 walkin closets! Skylights & stained glass windows throughout and large deck overlooking the ocean. Private boat launch, storage area and putting green plus bonus kayak racks and covered RV parking.

www.royallepage.ca/id/374751

www.royallepage.ca/id/380686

$289,900 250-792-2776

Tina Vincent

www.royallepage.ca/id/377647

Ron Bolduc

$259,900 250-334-3124

Earl Costello

Debbie Zigay

Just under construction! New 1550 sq.ft., 3 BR, 2 bath rancher located in the heart of Comox with room for a separate shop, RV/boat parking! This home will feature Hardi-plank siding, 9 ft. ceilings, high-end finishings, engineered hardwood. www.royallepage.ca/id/378801

$149,000 250-334-3124

$399,900 250-792-2776

Tina Vincent Personal Real Estate Corp.

Tina Vincent

$365,000 250-334-3124

Monica McDermid

$789,000 250-334-3124

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LAST UNIT LEFT! $164,900 2 BR, 2 bath, bright open apartment-style living with mountain and ocean views in a picturesque location.

WATERFRONT OPPORTUNITY

$149,000

$795,000

2 BR patio home in desirable Old Orchard area. Quiet, small complex with only 19 units.

“Seashell by the Sea”

$1,490,000

Come bring your reno ideas to finish off this waterfront home!

5.4+/– acres in Union Bay. 2 large shops. Ask what you can do with this zoning!

SOLD

$350,000

$169,900

2 lots – 1 house. MU-2 zoning in downtown Courtenay. Residential/Commercial mix.

Trumpeters Landing says it all. Location, amenities and views at your doorstep. 1 BR + den ground floor with walk-out patio.

• R2 Zoned lot on Willemar Avenue $159,000 • View lot on Trumpeter Crescent $375,000

$359,900 East Courtenay large view home. Vaulted ceiling, gas FP, eat-in kitchen, master with walk-in closet & ensuite.

$459,000 You need to see this 3 BR/2 bath, 2126 sq.ft. rancher on Suffolk Crescent.

LAKEFRONT LOT $198,000 Robinson Lake homesite, a rare find! Swimming, sailboarding & fishing at your patio area for year-round living.

1.64 ACRES 1.64 acres of development property across from the Lewis Centre in Courtenay.

FOR LEASE Boutique office space, 740 sq.ft., downtown Courtenay.

Lots of parking.

EXCEPTIONAL PROPERTY 1.63 ACRES ON THE RIVER $675,000 COMM./RESIDENTIAL/RETAIL

Approx. .88 acre in Courtenay East, across from Canadian Tire.

Zoning C2A, 2 BRs, 2 baths.

Development site; zoning allows for many options with views of river, east to Comox Bay & islands.

NOW $252,500

$226,000

2 BR/2 bath 1st floor condo in Comox. Renovated – you need to see this one!

4 BR, 2 bath home in Courtenay. Convenient location close to schools and next to Willemar Grocery.

49 ACRES

Within the City of Courtenay boundaries. Currently ALR, was previously used as gravel extraction and selectively logged. Lots of potential for a patient buyer.

SIDE-BY-SIDE LOTS TOWN OF COMOX An opportunity to own 100,000 sq.ft. of C4.1 zoned commercial property, fronting on Anderton Road in Comox.

• Approx. 3.55 treed acres on Forbidden Plateau Road $175,000 • Lot on Totem Crescent, Comox $185,000 • Lot on Mystery Beach Road

THE HOSPITAL IS NOW UNDER CONSTRUCTION ONE BLOCK

FROM

NEW HOSPITAL SITE

Corner site in East Courtenay approx. 5.86 acres, on connector to Hwy. 18 & Island Hwy.: a multi-use property that can be divided into different sizes if you do not have use for the full acres. Developer can build to suit. CALL OR E-MAIL PHIL.

COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT SITE

Over 2 acres on prime corner in fastest-developing area of northeast Courtenay. MU-4 zoning allows several options for use from retail, wholesale, office & residential mix. Landowner looking for developer to take this fine location to the next step.

FOR LEASE & SALE

Industrial building with shops, fenced compound, multiple offices & existing leases. Located next to Courtenay North connector by Home Depot. Ready to move your business right in on a lease or purchase whole property outright. CALL FOR DETAILS.

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COMOX VALLEY HOMEFINDER

Thursday, December 18, 2014 • COMOX VALLEY RECORD

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Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

MLS 382881

MLS 380384

MLS 379186

MLS 383738

$399,000 | 355 Webb Road

$399,000 | 1091 Sandpines

$449,000 | 1891 Greenwood

3 br - 3 baths - 2044 sqft

3 br - 3 baths - 3000 sqft

MLS 382109

MLS 378574

MLS 378449

MLS 351724

3 br - 2 baths - 3240 sqft

$199,900 | 330 Glacier View

0.37 acres - R1 Zoning

3 br - 2 baths - 2018 sqft

$239,900 | 210 Back Rd

$369,000 | 1551 Hudson

0.36 acres - R3 Zoning

4.8 acres - CR1 Zoning

$499,900 | 9516 Doyle Rd

$750,000 | 925 Braidwood

3.06 acres - C2A Zoning

MLS 381411

$829,900 | 451 & 507 Webb

3 br - 3 baths - 2784 sqft

Our best wishes for a wonderful holiday & a very happy new year!

Don and Ray | Real Estate Coast Realty Group (CV) Ltd. (Cumberland) 2733 Dunsmuir Ave, Cumberland | 625 England Ave, Crtny Office 250-400-3997 | Don 897-4640 | Ray 250-898-9922 www.DONANDRAY.com Ray Francis Realtor

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1595 Glen Urquhart Dr.

Stunning views from this private property sitting at the end of a no-thru road.

This split-level home has had extensive renovations including a heat pump.

Great location only a few minutes to all levels of amenities. $450,000

531-3666 Royal Vista Way

Wonderful views of Comox Glacier from this 3rd floor luxury condo in Crown Isle. High-end quality finishing located on the sunny side of the building. Also includes underground parking & a storage locker. $329,900

2186 Morello Pl.

D L O S Bright home on its own south-facing lot. Manufactured with 2x6 construction.

Quiet no-thru road with extra RV parking. $216,000

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Wishing You All the Best this Holiday Season!

Thank you to all my clients for their support, making this year a memorable one.

–Tracy & Monaco

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Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year

Rob and Teresa Phillips would like to thank all our clients, old and new, for making 2014 a great year.

Wishing you all a prosperous and happy 2015

COMOX VALLEY RECORD • Thursday, December 18, 2014

Kevin Reid 250-897-3999

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Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

I wish you and your family all the best in the coming year.

250-897-3999 • Toll Free 1-800-715-3999 • Fax 250-897-3933 rob@robphillips.ca • www.robphillips.ca

Sincerely, Kevin Reid

Coast Realty Group (Comox Valley) Ltd., 625 England Ave., Courtenay, BC V9N 2N5 | www.coastrealty.com

TAG THEM BACK GRAFITTI IS A CRIME

AND IT COSTS YOU

If you know the identities of the individual or individuals responsible, or have any information regarding grafitti or any other crime please call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or the web at www.comoxvalleycrimestoppers.com.

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FULL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SERVICES ON SITE 625 England Ave., Courtenay

250.897.3999

OPEN HOUSE

NEW LISTING

NEW LISTING

• Beautiful luxury Crown Isle condo • Sunny side with glacier view • 3rd floor corner unit, storage locker OPEN HOUSE SAT. 1-3 531-3666 Royal Vista Way, Courtenay • $329,900 Tracy Hopkins

NEW LISTING

RESIDENTIAL �

WATERFRONT IN BUCKLEY BAY!

2 PERFECT HOMES ON 3.61 ACRES

CROWN ISLE

DOVE CREEK ACREAGE

Custom-Built to Perfection

Character Home on 0.6 Acre

• 4 BR/1 bath home requires updating • Great location for a multi-family project • Perfect holding property to rezone in the future

1375 Piercy Ave., Courtenay • $259,000 Don Hughes & Ray Francis

• Designer kitchen with s/s appliances, granite countertops • Large windows, Brazilian hardwood, high mouldings • 2nd 2500 sq.ft. home is $1400 monthly mortgage helper!

507 Webb Rd., Courtenay • $829,900 Don Hughes & Ray Francis

BEST VIEWS IN THE COMOX VALLEY

Updated Oceanview Home • .28 acre, 3200 sq.ft., 4 BR/2 bath, many recent updates • Fruit trees and gardens • Deep water moorage & seasonal creek 6780 Buckley Bay Rd., Buckley Bay • $624,000 Sylvie Schroeder

• Brand new home with warranty • Spacious open plan with 5 BRs, 3 baths • Incredible custom kitchen with granite countertops 1401 Dover Pl., Courtenay • $557,000 Kevin Reid

• 4 BRs with 1 BR inlaw suite; over 3400 sq.ft.

• Designer kitchen w/high-end appliances & new cabinets • Outdoor paradise with hot tub & amazing views

• 4.8 acres with horse fencing in place • 3 BR, 3 bath home with workshop • New kitchen complete with island 5430 Wildwood Rd., Courtenay • $549,000 Charlotte Switzer

340 Nelson St., Union Bay • $525,000 Don Hughes & Ray Francis

3000 SQ.FT. HOME ON 2.59 ACRES

Beautiful Home on 2.59 Acres

• Newer 3000 sq.ft. home, 3 BR/3 bath + bonus room • Timber framing, vaulted ceilings & hardwood floors • Walking distance to Oyster River, easy access to beaches!

9516 Doyle Rd., Black Creek • $499,900 Ray Francis & Don Hughes

RESIDENTIAL � NEW PRICE!

Stunning Views

Perfectly Designed & Updated

1595 Glen Urquhart Dr., Courtenay • NOW $450,000 Tracy Hopkins

1891 Greenwood Cres. • $449,000 Don Hughes & Ray Francis

• Significant renovations • End of a no-through road • Beside Hobson Park

QUALITY HERITAGE

0.6 ACRE OF PEACE AND BEAUTY!

• New windows, 2 gas FPs, French doors, fenced yard & more • Powered workshop, garden, RV parking & greenhouse • 3 BR/3 bath plus den & rec room, great inlaw possibilities

Light Industrial Zoned

• 1.03 acre property close to CFB Comox • 30x36 concrete block shop could be rehabilitated • Value based on land only

1506 Ryan Rd., Comox • $325,000 Pat Mason

Executive Rancher with Walk-out Basement

Wonderful Home on 1.24 Acres

2.33 Acres Close to Town

979 2nd St., Courtenay • $428,000 Kevin Reid

1085 View Pl., Courtenay • $412,900 Andrena Koch-Schulte

1091 Sand Pines Cres., Comox • $399,000 Don Hughes & Ray Francis

355 Webb Rd., Courtenay • $399,000 Pat Mason

• 3 lots on 2nd Street and house for $428,000 • 2 lots on 2nd Street and house for $345,000 • 1 lot on 1st Street R2 zoned for $165,000

• 2850 sq.ft., 5 BR/3 bath • Executive-style home • Gourmet kitchen with large island

• Bright & open 3 BR + den tastefully updated throughout • Woodstove, fenced yard, wired 22x26 studio & more!

• Only minutes from downtown Comox, CFB & airport

• 5 BR/2 bath home in need of some updates • Creek runs through property with walking bridge • 24x40 ft. exterior shop with plenty of potential

WEST COAST SPECIAL

Large West Coast Family Home • 4 BRs/3 baths • 2 large workshops • 1 acre large lot

0.43 ACRE ZONED COMMERCIAL

0.43 Acre with Plenty of Potential

• 4 BR/3 bath updated character home • 1 downstairs room currently rented for $700 • Fenced yard with mountain view and bonus sunroom

6615 Island Hwy., Courtenay • $388,000 Kevin Reid

1049 Braidwood Ave., Courtenay • $379,000 Pat Mason

CONDOS & TOWNHOMES � LOOKS LIKE NEW!

2.3 ACRES IN THE BEST LOCATION

Stunning Farm, Mountain & City Views

• Only 2 min. walk to ocean & 3 min. drive to either town • Home could be turned into a real sweetheart!

• Great opportunity to build 2-storey home w/360° views

435 Scott Rd., Courtenay • $309,900 Charlotte Switzer

Top-to-Bottom Renovated Charmer

• 2 BR/2 bath home with all the important updates • Designer kitchen with s/s appliances • Shows better than new with convenience of downtown

1130 Fitzgerald Ave., Courtenay • $299,900 Don Hughes & Ray Francis

CONDOS & TOWNHOMES � SENIORS…

AFFORDABLE COMOX

NEW LISTING

Private Entry

Top Floor Corner: Premier Location

34-4714 Muir Rd., Courtenay • $149,900 Rob Phillips

109C-698 Aspen, Courtenay • $119,900 Rob Phillips

403-1045 Cumberland Rd., Courtenay • $117,000 Rob Phillips

• Priced below last sale • 2 BR, 872 sq.ft.

• In-suite laundry

Toll Free .................................................. 800-715-3999 Denman Island & Union Bay.......... 250-335-2551 Hornby Island ....................................... 250-335-1720 Cumberland .......................................... 250-400-3997

WELLPRICED COMMERCIAL BUILDING

3RD FLOOR CORINTHIA CONDO

NEW LISTING

• 2 BR, 2 bath & den • Granite, hardwood flooring • All the luxuries including stainless steel appliances

• Beautiful luxury Crown Isle condo • Sunny side with glacier view • 3rd floor corner unit, storage locker

A RIVER RUNS THROUGH IT

Great Opportunity for Investors!

• Well priced commercial building • Stand-alone building with tons of parking space • High-traffic retail location with huge potential

• 5 acres bordering a backyard creek & parkland • High-end subdivision close to Courtenay • Rustic, quiet ambience – no fish or Brad Pitt Lot 11 Forbidden Plateau Rd., Courtenay • $239,000 Andrena Koch-Schulte

860 Cliffe Ave., Courtenay • $299,900 Don Hughes & Ray Francis

636-3666 Royal Vista Way, Courtenay • $319,000 Andrena Koch-Schulte

531-3666 Royal Vista Way, Courtenay • $329,900 Tracy Hopkins

OCEAN POINTE VILLA

Ocean Pointe Villa 55+ Complex

• 2 BRs plus den with 2 baths • Ground floor unit for easy access & covered parking • Walk to Comox Mall and golf

20-1646 Balmoral Ave. Comox • $224,900 Charlotte Switzer

HORNBY & DENMAN ISLANDS �

Central Location

• 55+ mobile home park • 2 BR + den, 1300 sq.ft.

• Move-in condition

ACREAGE PROPERTY MINUTES TO TOWN

This property can be purchased 3 different ways:

RESIDENTIAL � CLOSE TO CFB COMOX

FULL PACKAGE DEAL READY FOR YOU

EAST COURTENAY

• 915 sq.ft., 2 BR • Tenanted at $750/mo.

• Mountain views

WATERFRONT ON DENMAN ISLAND!

Ocean & Mountain Views

• .47 acre, 680 sq.ft. cottage, 1 BR/1 bath • Approved septic, drilled well • Beach access, close to village/ferry 2551 Piercy Rd., Denman Island • $364,000 Sylvie Schroeder

WATERFRONT ON DENMAN ISLAND!

GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO OWN ON HORNBY

Are You Willing to Do Some “Home” Work?

• 1.3 acre, 150 feet frontage, deep water moorage • Hydro to lot line, swimming beach • No-thru road, close to village 4081 Nixon Rd., Denman Island • $383,000 Sylvie Schroeder

• Solidly built family home, 3 BR/1 bath • Tucked away on a quiet & private half-acre • Close to Sandpiper Beach; in need of tender love & care

5140 Reicken Rd., Hornby Island • $299,000 Donna Tuele

WALK TO THE BEACH!

Hornby Island Charming Country Home • 2 bedrooms, 2 baths & loft • 2-minute walk to Sandpiper Beach • 1/2 acre with garden & studio

5065 Sandpiper Rd., Hornby Island • $299,000 Donna Tuele

BUY LAND!

• 1 acre lot near Whaling Station Bay • Large trees provide privacy • Camp or build your dream home 7050 St. Johns Point Rd., Hornby Island • $181,000 Donna Tuele

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Lance Berrington Managing Broker

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Don Hughes

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VALLEY HOMEFINDER

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COMOX VALLEY RECORD • Thursday, December 18, 2014

FULL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SERVICES ON SITE 625 England Ave., Courtenay

250.897.3999

OPEN HOUSE

NEW LISTING

NEW LISTING

• Beautiful luxury Crown Isle condo • Sunny side with glacier view • 3rd floor corner unit, storage locker OPEN HOUSE SAT. 1-3 531-3666 Royal Vista Way, Courtenay • $329,900 Tracy Hopkins

NEW LISTING

RESIDENTIAL �

WATERFRONT IN BUCKLEY BAY!

2 PERFECT HOMES ON 3.61 ACRES

CROWN ISLE

DOVE CREEK ACREAGE

Custom-Built to Perfection

Character Home on 0.6 Acre

• 4 BR/1 bath home requires updating • Great location for a multi-family project • Perfect holding property to rezone in the future

1375 Piercy Ave., Courtenay • $259,000 Don Hughes & Ray Francis

• Designer kitchen with s/s appliances, granite countertops • Large windows, Brazilian hardwood, high mouldings • 2nd 2500 sq.ft. home is $1400 monthly mortgage helper!

507 Webb Rd., Courtenay • $829,900 Don Hughes & Ray Francis

BEST VIEWS IN THE COMOX VALLEY

Updated Oceanview Home • .28 acre, 3200 sq.ft., 4 BR/2 bath, many recent updates • Fruit trees and gardens • Deep water moorage & seasonal creek 6780 Buckley Bay Rd., Buckley Bay • $624,000 Sylvie Schroeder

• Brand new home with warranty • Spacious open plan with 5 BRs, 3 baths • Incredible custom kitchen with granite countertops 1401 Dover Pl., Courtenay • $557,000 Kevin Reid

• 4 BRs with 1 BR inlaw suite; over 3400 sq.ft.

• Designer kitchen w/high-end appliances & new cabinets • Outdoor paradise with hot tub & amazing views

• 4.8 acres with horse fencing in place • 3 BR, 3 bath home with workshop • New kitchen complete with island 5430 Wildwood Rd., Courtenay • $549,000 Charlotte Switzer

340 Nelson St., Union Bay • $525,000 Don Hughes & Ray Francis

3000 SQ.FT. HOME ON 2.59 ACRES

Beautiful Home on 2.59 Acres

• Newer 3000 sq.ft. home, 3 BR/3 bath + bonus room • Timber framing, vaulted ceilings & hardwood floors • Walking distance to Oyster River, easy access to beaches!

9516 Doyle Rd., Black Creek • $499,900 Ray Francis & Don Hughes

RESIDENTIAL � NEW PRICE!

Stunning Views

Perfectly Designed & Updated

1595 Glen Urquhart Dr., Courtenay • NOW $450,000 Tracy Hopkins

1891 Greenwood Cres. • $449,000 Don Hughes & Ray Francis

• Significant renovations • End of a no-through road • Beside Hobson Park

QUALITY HERITAGE

0.6 ACRE OF PEACE AND BEAUTY!

• New windows, 2 gas FPs, French doors, fenced yard & more • Powered workshop, garden, RV parking & greenhouse • 3 BR/3 bath plus den & rec room, great inlaw possibilities

Light Industrial Zoned

• 1.03 acre property close to CFB Comox • 30x36 concrete block shop could be rehabilitated • Value based on land only

1506 Ryan Rd., Comox • $325,000 Pat Mason

Executive Rancher with Walk-out Basement

Wonderful Home on 1.24 Acres

2.33 Acres Close to Town

979 2nd St., Courtenay • $428,000 Kevin Reid

1085 View Pl., Courtenay • $412,900 Andrena Koch-Schulte

1091 Sand Pines Cres., Comox • $399,000 Don Hughes & Ray Francis

355 Webb Rd., Courtenay • $399,000 Pat Mason

• 3 lots on 2nd Street and house for $428,000 • 2 lots on 2nd Street and house for $345,000 • 1 lot on 1st Street R2 zoned for $165,000

• 2850 sq.ft., 5 BR/3 bath • Executive-style home • Gourmet kitchen with large island

• Bright & open 3 BR + den tastefully updated throughout • Woodstove, fenced yard, wired 22x26 studio & more!

• Only minutes from downtown Comox, CFB & airport

• 5 BR/2 bath home in need of some updates • Creek runs through property with walking bridge • 24x40 ft. exterior shop with plenty of potential

WEST COAST SPECIAL

Large West Coast Family Home • 4 BRs/3 baths • 2 large workshops • 1 acre large lot

0.43 ACRE ZONED COMMERCIAL

0.43 Acre with Plenty of Potential

• 4 BR/3 bath updated character home • 1 downstairs room currently rented for $700 • Fenced yard with mountain view and bonus sunroom

6615 Island Hwy., Courtenay • $388,000 Kevin Reid

1049 Braidwood Ave., Courtenay • $379,000 Pat Mason

CONDOS & TOWNHOMES � LOOKS LIKE NEW!

2.3 ACRES IN THE BEST LOCATION

Stunning Farm, Mountain & City Views

• Only 2 min. walk to ocean & 3 min. drive to either town • Home could be turned into a real sweetheart!

• Great opportunity to build 2-storey home w/360° views

435 Scott Rd., Courtenay • $309,900 Charlotte Switzer

Top-to-Bottom Renovated Charmer

• 2 BR/2 bath home with all the important updates • Designer kitchen with s/s appliances • Shows better than new with convenience of downtown

1130 Fitzgerald Ave., Courtenay • $299,900 Don Hughes & Ray Francis

CONDOS & TOWNHOMES � SENIORS…

AFFORDABLE COMOX

NEW LISTING

Private Entry

Top Floor Corner: Premier Location

34-4714 Muir Rd., Courtenay • $149,900 Rob Phillips

109C-698 Aspen, Courtenay • $119,900 Rob Phillips

403-1045 Cumberland Rd., Courtenay • $117,000 Rob Phillips

• Priced below last sale • 2 BR, 872 sq.ft.

• In-suite laundry

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WELLPRICED COMMERCIAL BUILDING

3RD FLOOR CORINTHIA CONDO

NEW LISTING

• 2 BR, 2 bath & den • Granite, hardwood flooring • All the luxuries including stainless steel appliances

• Beautiful luxury Crown Isle condo • Sunny side with glacier view • 3rd floor corner unit, storage locker

A RIVER RUNS THROUGH IT

Great Opportunity for Investors!

• Well priced commercial building • Stand-alone building with tons of parking space • High-traffic retail location with huge potential

• 5 acres bordering a backyard creek & parkland • High-end subdivision close to Courtenay • Rustic, quiet ambience – no fish or Brad Pitt Lot 11 Forbidden Plateau Rd., Courtenay • $239,000 Andrena Koch-Schulte

860 Cliffe Ave., Courtenay • $299,900 Don Hughes & Ray Francis

636-3666 Royal Vista Way, Courtenay • $319,000 Andrena Koch-Schulte

531-3666 Royal Vista Way, Courtenay • $329,900 Tracy Hopkins

OCEAN POINTE VILLA

Ocean Pointe Villa 55+ Complex

• 2 BRs plus den with 2 baths • Ground floor unit for easy access & covered parking • Walk to Comox Mall and golf

20-1646 Balmoral Ave. Comox • $224,900 Charlotte Switzer

HORNBY & DENMAN ISLANDS �

Central Location

• 55+ mobile home park • 2 BR + den, 1300 sq.ft.

• Move-in condition

ACREAGE PROPERTY MINUTES TO TOWN

This property can be purchased 3 different ways:

RESIDENTIAL � CLOSE TO CFB COMOX

FULL PACKAGE DEAL READY FOR YOU

EAST COURTENAY

• 915 sq.ft., 2 BR • Tenanted at $750/mo.

• Mountain views

WATERFRONT ON DENMAN ISLAND!

Ocean & Mountain Views

• .47 acre, 680 sq.ft. cottage, 1 BR/1 bath • Approved septic, drilled well • Beach access, close to village/ferry 2551 Piercy Rd., Denman Island • $364,000 Sylvie Schroeder

WATERFRONT ON DENMAN ISLAND!

GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO OWN ON HORNBY

Are You Willing to Do Some “Home” Work?

• 1.3 acre, 150 feet frontage, deep water moorage • Hydro to lot line, swimming beach • No-thru road, close to village 4081 Nixon Rd., Denman Island • $383,000 Sylvie Schroeder

• Solidly built family home, 3 BR/1 bath • Tucked away on a quiet & private half-acre • Close to Sandpiper Beach; in need of tender love & care

5140 Reicken Rd., Hornby Island • $299,000 Donna Tuele

WALK TO THE BEACH!

Hornby Island Charming Country Home • 2 bedrooms, 2 baths & loft • 2-minute walk to Sandpiper Beach • 1/2 acre with garden & studio

5065 Sandpiper Rd., Hornby Island • $299,000 Donna Tuele

BUY LAND!

• 1 acre lot near Whaling Station Bay • Large trees provide privacy • Camp or build your dream home 7050 St. Johns Point Rd., Hornby Island • $181,000 Donna Tuele

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Real Estate Division

Thank You 3594 KNAPPET RD. Buy this oceanview character home on .24 acre and get an additional .24 acre oceanview lot. Call today!

$359,000 NEW PRICE

You will love this cute 3 BR/2 bath rancher situated on a large 1/4 acre lot close to everything in a quiet Comox cul-de-sac. Plenty of yard for the kids or the gardener. Room for a trampoline or swimming pool or both! Priced to move. $310,900

20-352 DOUGLAS ST. You will love the quiet central Comox location in desirable Queen’s Park. Plenty of natural light pouring in from many skylights. Cozy up by the natural gas fireplace. $267,000

Cindi

Denise Jeffery

Reichelt 303A - 13th St., Courtenay, BC V9N 9G5 250-897-1611 • Toll free 1-877-897-1611 • www.pennylane.bc.ca

Best Wishes to All this Holiday Season!

New Listing 200-1050 Braidwood Rd.

2032 HUMMINGBIRD PL.

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To all those who make up this wonderful community that we call home…

Please have a happy holiday season, and a New Year filled with health, happiness and prosperity!

$89,000

Excellent value for 2 BR/1 bath unit at Braidwood Manor! Open concept, laminate floors, fridge/stove/dishwasher & balcony. Close to all amenities & transportation. Rentals allowed, so great investment opportunity, or move right in. Quick possession!

Call Cindi 250-334-6621

1080B Edgett Rd. $204,900 2 level, 3 BR, 1.5 bath halfduplex, repainted and all appliances. Nice outdoor space with private patio area, fenced yard and shed. Close to all amenities.

Call Cindi 250-334-6621

1683 Trumpeter Cres. $424,900 Beautiful custom-built home in desirable East Courtenay. 3 BR, 2 1/2 bath, cook’s kitchen w/island & eating area, formal living & dining & spacious family room. 2 gas FPs, double garage & more.

Call Cindi 250-334-6621

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210A-178 Back Rd. $119,900 Great layout in this 2 BR, 1 bath unit at Maplewood Manor. Newer carpet & lino, s/s appliances, large laundry/storage room, & balcony. Quiet adult-oriented building, rentals allowed.

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CRAIGMARK PLACE 1355 Cumberland Rd. 1 BR from $99,900 2 BR from $113,900 Suite sizes range from 646 to 958 sq.ft. Include 4 appliances, in-suite hot water tank, balcony/ patio, storage & reserved parking.

Call Cindi 250-334-6621

5015 Spence Rd. $399,900 This could be your view!

Updated 2 BR/2 bath + den home across from walk-on waterfront!

Huge lot (.41 acre) with ocean views. Teak & slate flooring, reno’d top to bottom. Check out this gem.

Call Denise 250-897-8844

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Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to all my Past and Present Clients!

“May the Spirit of Christmas be with you All Year Round and Thank You for your Business” 2726 Penrith Ave., Cumberland $199,900

306-1811 Comox Ave. $225,000

3 BR/1 bath income property

Ocean & mountain view condo

MLS 362343

MLS 371735

5428 Tappin St., Union Bay $292,000

NEW PRICE

3 BR/1 bath partial ocean view MLS 383882

300 Denman St., Comox $274,800

5473 Prendergast Rd., Courtenay $294,995 Mobile + Outbuildings NEW PRICE

MLS 379648

1815 Hawk Dr., Comox $321,500

1890 Greenwood Cres., Comox

3 BR/2 bath, wheelchairfriendly

5 BR/3 bath .74 acre

3 BR/1 bath Deer-proof back yard

3 BR/1 bath, New windows coming!

MLS 381241

MLS 383476

MLS 381868

NEW PRICE

MLS 367289

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$349,900

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$35,900

$134,900

$134,900

Located on the northwest side of Vancouver Island, this 3 BR, 1.5 bath has room to store your ATV’s & boat in the 500 sq.ft. garage. A great getaway that needs some work.

Nice bright 2 BR/2 bath condo in quiet building tucked away from the road. Cozy gas FP, walk-thru closet and close to NIC, shopping, parks, new hospital site, CFB & transit.

Three bedroom manufactured home on its own land. Single garage, garden shed.

Corner lot. Close to NIC. This home needs some TLC but is priced accordingly. Put your dreams to work!!

NO STRATA FEES! Quiet 1/2 duplex openconcept rancher with 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, and private, fenced back yard!

Close to everything!

Les 250-898-8790

Barb 250-703-1401

$299,000

$310,000

$310,900

$329,000

Lovely renovated home, 3 BRs and full 4-pce. bathroom. Low heating costs. Central location, close to shopping, schools, parks & transit. A real gem! Must see.

SOLD

Mortgage helper. How about living on the top floor while collecting rent from a suite and business on the main floor?

You will love this cute 3 BR/2 bath rancher on a large 1/4 acre lot close to everything in a quiet Comox cul-de-sac.Plenty of yard for the kids or the gardener. Room for a trampoline or swimming pool or both! Priced to move.

Large family home in central Comox with an inlaw suite. Great location, close to all amenities.

Gerry 250-897-5465

Barb 250-703-1401

Priced for you – to realize potential of this wheelchair-accessible rancher on over 1/2 acre close to everything. 2 large shops & rear lane access add to options for mechanically inclined or craftsman. Plenty of yard for the gardener or the kids. Call today.

Owen 250-898-8790

Owen 250-331-1767

Davey O 250-898-8790

$348,000

$348,900

$355,000

$359,000

$368,000

Near new custom built rancher in Comox with lots of bells and whistles. Centrally located in a quiet neighbourhood on a nothru road. Convenience & comfort are all yours.

Oceanview lot. You will love the beautifully landscaped back yard with plenty of deck space for entertaining or just watching the tide roll in with your morning coffee. Lots of windows and heritage-style W oors E give this home PRflIC NE hardwood great character.

Lots of potential to sell off one of the properties to fund your dream home! Call today!

3 BR, 3 bath, 1775 sq.ft., 2 storey, main level entry home on quiet cul-de-sac. Open concept. Laminate flooring throughout.

Bonus room up. Large patio, detached shop, garden shed, RV parking, fully fenced.

Owen 250-331-1767

Les 250-898-8790

$1,115,000

$4,400,000

$1600/Month

A developer’s dream come true! 5.16 subdividable acres in the heart of Comox.

Fabulous location with amazing views.

This commercially zoned, vacant site has services to the lot line and is a stone’s throw to Crown Isle & East Courtenay

All in 975 sq.ft. of offices on the 2nd floor of a 3 storey landmark office. Ample on-site parking, access by elevator & stairwell. Fabulous views of Comox Estuary round to Comox Bay. Phone and internet connectivity in place.

Barb Robinson

Les Urquhart

We wish all our

$217,500

past and future clients a joyous holiday season and a New Year filled with peace and happiness

George 250-898-8790

$229,900

Gerry 250-897-5465

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HIGH VISIBILITY. C1 Zoning. Highly visible highway access south of Courtenay on Hwy. 19A. Approx. 3000 sq.ft. building on .96 acre lot. Minutes to city centre. Bring your business ideas! Dianne 250-897-5802

As good as it gets. Rocking chair on the front porch, entertainment-sized deck, sundrenched kitchen, 4 BRs, 2 1/2 baths, hot water in-floor heating. Room for RV, mountain views, close to schools. Call now before it’s gone.

George 250-898-8790

George 250-898-8790

$799,000

$799,900

Spectacular waterfront views. Prestigious rural neighbourhood. Spacious 5 BR, 4 bath with walk-out basement. New heat pump and septic.

Own an estate, be a farmer, have cattle, the list goes on. 2 residences, 2 barns, pasture, fronts on 2 roads. This 56 acre dream property can be your dream property.

Elegant waterfront home with spectacular views. .98 acre landscaped lot. Easy access to 106 feet of waterfront. Spacious open plan. 5 BRs, 4 baths and suite.

Dianne Hammersley 250-897-5802

Gerry 250-897-5465

Davey O 250-898-8790

56 Acres

Gerry 250-897-5465

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Dianne Hammersley

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George 250-898-8790

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