936 Arbutus Ave
$1,165,000
East Duncan
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About this home
Perched above the sparkling waters of Maple Bay, this beautifully updated oceanfront home captures stunning ocean views and enjoys coveted southern exposure in one of Vancouver Island's most sought-after waterfront communities. Move-in ready and thoughtfully updated throughout, it offers the perfect blend of comfort, lifestyle, and West Coast living. The welcoming main level is designed for easy everyday living, featuring a bright kitchen, dining area, spacious living room, bedroom, full bathroom, laundry, and convenient garage access. Expansive windows showcase the ever-changing ocean views, while sliding doors lead to an incredible oceanfront deck - the perfect place to enjoy your morning coffee, watch boats on the bay, or entertain family and friends. Upstairs, the spacious primary bedroom enjoys beautiful ocean views and is complemented by a second bedroom, a den or home office, and another full bathroom, providing flexibility for family, guests, or remote work. The walk-out lower level offers a generous family or recreation room, abundant storage, and convenient outdoor access to the yard. Recent updates include a heat pump, updated flooring, fresh interior paint, updated lighting, newer appliances, and a professionally constructed retaining wall with new fencing, allowing you to simply move in and enjoy. Located in the heart of Maple Bay, you're just a short walk to the Lion Rampant Scottish Pub, Timber & Tides General Store, the government dock, Maple Bay Beach, the Maple Bay Rowing Club and boat launch, and the hiking and biking trails of Maple Mountain. Very close proximity to the Maple Bay Marina with float plane service to/from Vancouver & Salt Spring Island, and the Maple Bay Yacht Club. Only 10 minute drive to Duncan and approximately one hour to both Victoria and Nanaimo, this is a rare opportunity to own an updated oceanfront home in one of Vancouver Island's most desirable seaside communities. (id:65179)
Property details
From the listing's public record.
Lot size
11,326 square feet
Year built
1950
Taxes
$5,982/yr
Zoning
Residential
View
Waterfront
Appliances
Heating
Cooling
Lot
Price history
4 recordsEvery recorded listing event for this property — sales, relists, expired or withdrawn listings.
Jul 3, 2026
Listed $1,165,000
ActiveMLS 1042085Mar 16, 2023
$838,000
Sold14 days on marketMLS 921555Aug 22, 2022
Listed $949,000
Expired143 days on marketMLS 912740May 19, 2022
Listed $998,500
Expired92 days on marketMLS 903768
How this listing compares
Based on 188 sales in East DuncanMedian sold
$867,500
Avg days on market
54 days
Avg sale-to-list
97.4%
Avg $/sqft
$371
Price per square foot
Above area average
Current market in East Duncan
Active (same type)
52
Pending
32
All active listings
118
Months of supply
3.3
Seller's market — 3.3 months of supply at the current sales pace.
Assessment
From publicly available property records.
Assessed value
$1,030,000
Homes in Duncan sell at 109.4% of assessed value on average.
Based on 697 recent sales.
Local price trend
How East Duncan has moved over the last decade.
Local price index (normalized) · 119 months
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Loan amount
$1,165,000 − $233,000
Down payment
20.0%
Property Transfer Tax
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Cash to close
$255,800
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Listed by Pemberton Holmes Ltd. (Cow Vall)