Privately situated on nearly 2 acres, this utterly charming, handcrafted home and workshop offers a rare retreat just outside of Ganges on Salt Spring Island. Lovingly built, the inviting inside offers exceptional character with original fir floors, crown moldings, multiple built-ins, mullion windows, decorative sills, French doors, custom stained glass, rounded door frames and a darling woodstove. No shortage of outside seating here with both a sundeck and garden patio, perfect for enjoying the natural gently rolling property and private setting. The equally pleasing detached workshop is ideal for woodworking, general hobbies, a separated workspace and storage as well as a connected carport for covered parking. Book an appointment to view this special property combining character, practicality, and island tradition - all conveniently located near town amenities.
For sale
C$929,000
696 Rainbow Rd, Saltspring Island, BC V8K 2M6
2beds
1baths
1,366sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1993
1.78 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
C$680/sqft
C$-- HOA
What's special
Utterly charming handcrafted homeOriginal fir floorsCrown moldingsMultiple built-insMullion windowsDecorative sillsFrench doors
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: 15 hours ago
Listed by:
Kelly Regen Personal Real Estate Corporation,
Macdonald Realty Salt Spring Island
Source: VIVA,MLS®#: 1028032
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Heating
- Baseboard, Electric, Wood
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: F/S/W/D
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Other
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,274
- Total interior livable area: 1,366 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Carport, Driveway
- Carport spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Entry location: Main Level
Lot
- Size: 1.78 Acres
- Features: Acreage
Details
- Parcel number: 005935172
- Zoning description: Rural
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Arts & Crafts
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Shake,Wood
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1993
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Well: Shallow
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Saltspring Island
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: C$680/sqft
- Tax assessed value: C$816,000
- Annual tax amount: C$3,603
- Date on market: 3/18/2026
- Listing terms: Purchaser To Finance
- Ownership: Freehold
Kelly Regen Personal Real Estate Corporation
Kelly Regen Personal Real Estate Corporation
(250) 537-1201
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Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/18/2026 | Listed for sale | C$929,000C$680/sqft |
Source: VIVA #1028032 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
Tax history is unavailable.Climate risks
Neighborhood: V8K
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAPoint Roberts Primary SchoolGrades: K-3Distance: 24.2 mi





