Appraised at $925,000, this sun-drenched West Coast home is just steps from Gabriola’s iconic Twin Beaches—giving you barefoot beach access without the oceanfront price tag. The 2-bed, 2-bath main level spans 1,562 sq ft and features vaulted ceilings, walls of glass, and panoramic ocean views. Tasteful upgrades include a modern kitchen, heat pump with A/C, updated septic and water systems, woodstoves, and a brand-new entertaining deck. Downstairs offers a renovated family room and rec room with private entry—ideal for guests or rental potential. A 742 sq ft detached building adds flexible space for an art studio, workshop, or home-based business. Set on a landscaped, irrigated 0.38-acre lot with ocean glimpses and total privacy—yet just 5 minutes to ferry, moorage, school bus, and Village amenities. Start your day with a sunrise paddle, end it with sunset swims, and stargaze from your deck. Offered below appraised value—this is island living without compromise.
For sale
C$799,999
255 Ricardo Rd, Nanaimo, BC V0R 1X1
2beds
2baths
1,562sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1967
0.38 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
C$512/sqft
C$-- HOA
What's special
Vaulted ceilingsWalls of glassPanoramic ocean viewsModern kitchenBrand-new entertaining deckRenovated family roomOcean glimpses
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 01, 2025 at 09:18am
Listed by:
Hans Suhr Personal Real Estate Corporation,
RE/MAX Anchor Realty (QU),
Rahim Jivraj,
eXp Realty Vancouver
Source: VIVA,MLS®#: 1008771
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Kitchen
- Level: Second
Heating
- Heat Pump, Wood
Cooling
- Air Conditioning
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven/Range Electric, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Dining/Living Combo, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Laminate
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Finished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Wood Burning Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,304
- Total interior livable area: 1,562 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Additional Parking, Open
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Entry location: Ground Level
- Patio & porch: Balcony/Patio
- Fencing: Full
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Ocean
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Ocean
- Waterfront features: Walk on Waterfront
Lot
- Size: 0.38 Acres
- Features: Central Location, Easy Access, Irrigation Sprinkler(s), Landscaped, Marina Nearby, Recreation Nearby, See Remarks
Details
- Additional structures: Workshop
- Parcel number: 003882811
- Zoning: SRR
- Zoning description: Residential
- Other equipment: Other Improvements
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame Wood, Insulation All
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Slab
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1967
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Cistern, Well: Drilled
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Nanaimo
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: C$512/sqft
- Tax assessed value: C$958,000
- Annual tax amount: C$4,081
- Date on market: 7/31/2025
- Ownership: Freehold
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
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