157 Cilaire Dr
$1,638,600
Departure Bay
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About this home
Once in a lifetime waterfront home! Jaw-dropping views on over half acre waterfront lot. Intimate ocean views & expansive sun-drenched deck with 180-degree views. Watch sailboats drift across Departure bay, eagles soar by coastal mountain backdrop, ferries glide by & even whales. Sunrise to sunset, the outlook is mesmerizing & you’ll never want to leave. Coveted main level entry design with a bright & full walk-out lower level with easy 2 bed suite potential. Equally stunning views down with private patio leading to the mature garden. Thoughtfully updated kitchen with newer appliances. Seaside primary bedroom with deck access, walk-in closet & ensuite with shower. 2 more bedrooms on the main level. Year-round comfort with a cozy gas fireplace, dual gas furnaces & central A/C. Generous storage inside & out. RV + boat parking. Walk to parks & beach, Brooks Landing shopping, restaurants & Nanaimo Golf Club. Lovingly maintained & ready for a new family legacy. Measurements approximate. (id:65179)
Property details
From the listing's public record.
Lot size
0.56 acres
Year built
1968
Taxes
$9,487/yr
Zoning
Residential
View
Waterfront
Appliances
Heating
Cooling
Lot
Style
Price history
2 recordsEvery recorded listing event for this property — sales, relists, expired or withdrawn listings.
Jul 3, 2026
Listed $1,638,600
ActiveMLS 1042250May 16, 2026
Listed $1,788,200
Ddf_delisted48 days on marketMLS 1036934
How this listing compares
Based on 100 sales in Departure BayMedian sold
$865,000
Avg days on market
36 days
Avg sale-to-list
98.3%
Avg $/sqft
$360
Price per square foot
Above area average
Current market in Departure Bay
Active (same type)
21
Pending
17
All active listings
54
Months of supply
2.5
Seller's market — 2.5 months of supply at the current sales pace.
Assessment
From publicly available property records.
Assessed value
$1,427,000
Homes in Nanaimo sell at 103.3% of assessed value on average.
Based on 1119 recent sales.
Local price trend
How Departure Bay has moved over the last decade.
Local price index (normalized) · 119 months
Recent nearby sales
12 sales2505 Glenayr Dr
$815,000
5 bd · 3 ba · 4,255 sqft · $192/sqft · 16 days on market
Sold Jul 2, 2026 · 102% of list
96 Cilaire Dr
$840,000
4 bd · 2 ba · 2,282 sqft · $368/sqft · 11 days on market
Sold Jun 30, 2026 · 101.8% of list
60 Cilaire Dr
$965,000
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Sold Jun 29, 2026 · 107.2% of list
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$775,000
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Sold Jun 29, 2026 · 99.4% of list
3121 Country Club Dr
$740,000
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,997 sqft · $371/sqft · 21 days on market
Sold Jun 29, 2026 · 98.8% of list
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$985,000
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Sold Jun 25, 2026 · 98.5% of list
2370 Marlborough Dr
$825,000
4 bd · 2 ba · 2,126 sqft · $388/sqft · 21 days on market
Sold Jun 25, 2026 · 100.7% of list
15 Cilaire Dr
$975,000
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,739 sqft · $356/sqft · 34 days on market
Sold Jun 23, 2026 · 97.5% of list
1402 Rose Ann Dr
$785,000
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,630 sqft · $482/sqft · 7 days on market
Sold Jun 19, 2026 · 100.7% of list
2875 Haliday Cres
$856,995
4 bd · 2 ba · 2,274 sqft · $377/sqft · 35 days on market
Sold Jun 19, 2026 · 98% of list
3677 Country Club Dr
$724,600
5 bd · 3 ba · 2,732 sqft · $265/sqft · 34 days on market
Sold Jun 18, 2026 · 99.4% of list
3120 Robin Hood Dr
$835,000
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Sold Jun 4, 2026 · 99.4% of list
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Loan amount
$1,638,600 − $327,720
Down payment
20.0%
Property Transfer Tax
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Cash to close
$359,992
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