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1290 Oceanside Dr
PQ Qualicum Beach Qualicum Beach V9K 2K4

$839,000
Residential beds: 2 baths: 2.0 1,608 sq. ft. built: 1994

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Status:
Active
Prop. Type:
Residential
MLS® Num:
1044179
Bedrooms:
2
Bathrooms:
2
Year Built:
1994
EXTENSIVELY RENOVATED! Designated RV parking upon availability, LOW STRATA FEES and beach access just minutes away! Bright, Open-concept 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom rancher offers comfortable single-level living in the popular Oceanside bare land strata community, peacefully located outside the Qualicum Beach and near Ocean. Approximately $100,000 in renos, new windows, kitchen opened up to the living areas, also adding a beautiful spacious WALK-IN Pantry, also a bright flex space overlooking the backyard—perfect as a breakfast nook, office or den. The kitchen features quartz countertops, painted cabinetry and stainless steel appliances. The spacious primary bedroom includes an ensuite with an 6' extra-deep soaker tub, Main bathroom offers a walk-in shower. Features include a gas fireplace, new windows, interior and exterior paint, a fully fenced low-maintenance yard, patio, attached garage and visitor parking. Beach access at the end of road, miles of soft sandy shoreline.
Property Type:
Residential
Type:
Single Family Residence
Year built:
1994 (Age: 32)
Close Price Lease Total:
Existing Lease Expiry:
Living Area:
1,608 sq. ft.
Listing General Location:
PQ Qualicum Beach, Parksville/Qualicum
Bedrooms:
2
Bathrooms:
2.0 (Full:-/Half:-)
Lot Size:
0 sq. ft.
Kitchens:
1
Taxes:
Construction:
Frame Wood
New Construction:
No
Basement:
Crawl Space
Foundation:
Concrete Perimeter
Roof:
Asphalt Shingle
Ceiling Heights:
Total Building Area:
1,608 sq. ft.
Total Unfinished Area:
0 sq. ft.
Commercial Area:
# Bedrooms or Dens Total:
2
# Main Level Bedrooms:
2
# Second Level Bedrooms:
0
# 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.
Living Area Main Floor:
1,608 sq. ft.
Living Area Other Floor:
0 sq. ft.
Living Area 2nd Floor:
0 sq. ft.
Living Area 3rd Floor:
0 sq. ft.
Fireplaces:
1
Fireplace Details:
Gas
Laundry Features:
In House
Water supply:
Municipal
Sewer:
Septic System
Cooling:
None
Heating:
Forced Air, Natural Gas
Fireplace:
Yes
Pending Date:
Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven/Range Electric, Refrigerator, Washer
Breakfast Nook, Dining Room, Soaker Tub
Vinyl Frames
Balcony/Patio, Fencing: Full
Garage
Ground Level
0
Cats OK, Dogs OK
2 allowed see bylaws
Yes
No
Unrestricted
See Bylaws
Floor
Type
Size
Other
Main Floor
Main Floor
Main Floor
Main Floor
Main Floor
Main Floor
Main Floor
Floor
Ensuite
Pieces
Other
Main Floor
Main Floor
Financing Notes:
Assessed:
Assessment year:
Approximate Inventory Value:
Fixed Equipment Approx. Value:
Goodwill Approx. Value:
Gross Income:
Net Operating Income:
Association Fee:
Association Fee Frequency:
Association Fee Year:
2026
Jurisdiction name:
Town of Qualicum Beach
Legal Description:
Units in Building:
Units in Community:
Number of 2 piece baths:
0
Number of 3 piece baths:
1
Number of 4 piece baths:
0
Number of 5 piece baths:
0
Number of 2 piece Ensuites:
0
Number of 3 piece Ensuites:
0
Number of 4 piece Ensuites:
1
Occupancy:
Owner
Property Condition:
Resale
Exposure / Faces:
East
Layout:
Rancher
Lot Site Features:
Landscaped, Marina Nearby, Near Golf Course, On Golf Course, Quiet Area, Shopping Nearby
Attached Garage:
Yes
Carport Spaces:
0
Garage Spaces:
2
Garage:
Yes
Parking Features:
Attached, Garage Double, RV Access/Parking
Total Parking Spaces:
4
Road Surface Type:
Paved
Lot Parking Spaces:
2
Total Units:
Date Listed:
Jul 27, 2026
Original Price:
839000.0
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Data was last updated July 28, 2026 at 04:05 AM (UTC)
Area Statistics
Listings on market:
125
Avg list price:
$939,900
Min list price:
$235,000
Max list price:
$11,900,000
Avg days on market:
56
Min days on market:
4
Max days on market:
332
Avg price per sq.ft.:
$568.45
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type and located in PQ Qualicum Beach. Average values are derived using median calculations. This data is not produced by the MLS® system.
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