For Sale20d on market
489 Arbutus Spur
Southern Gulf Islands, BC, V8M1R3 • V8M • Capital Regional District
$2,395,000
$1131/sqft
Down payment assistance available
3Beds
2Baths
2,118Sqft
3.1 acLot
2010Built
Property DNA
Waterfront Property
Ocean Front, Walk on Waterfront
Scenic Views
Mountain(s) · Ocean
West Coast Style
Built 2010 · 16 years of history
1 Fireplace
Living Room · Wood Burning
Special Features
Greenhouse · Shed(s) · Workshop
Wood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
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People checking out this listing
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$1,131/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 2010
Rare south-facing walk-on waterfront on Sidney Island—3.13 acres with 455 ft of beachfront, bordered by conservancy land on one side and only one neighbour, offering exceptional privacy. Located at the end of Arbutus Spur, this timeless single-level West Coast home by Rob Parsons spans 2,100 sq.ft. with 3 beds and 2 baths, warm fir flooring, and a bright open layout capturing ocean views. Well equipped for off-grid living with solar, inverter, generator, hot water on demand, Blaze King wood stove, and stone fireplace, this turnkey property is ideal as a full-time residence or island retreat. Features include two flagstone patios, cedar sauna, established garden, high-producing well, carport, and workshop. Sidney Island offers a marina, airstrip, beaches, trails, orchard, swimming pond, and over 1,300 acres of shared natural lands.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$15,903/month
Principal & Interest$12,427
Property Tax$2,395
Insurance$798
HOA$283
Down payment20% ($479,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.75% rate · 30yr fixed · $1,916,000 loan
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At a glance
Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built2010
HeatingForced Air, Propane, Solar, Wood
CoolingNone
Parking1 Carport space
HOAC$283 monthly
Lot3.13 Acres
Days on Zillow20 Days
Price/sqftC$1,131
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleWest Coast
ConditionResale
Year built2010
Systems
HeatingForced Air, Propane, Solar, Wood
CoolingNone
RoofMetal
ConstructionFrame Wood, Insulation: Ceiling, Insulation: Walls, Wood Siding
Water / SewerWell: Drilled
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingCarport, Detached, Driveway, RV Access/Parking
BasementCrawl Space
Fireplaces1
Lot3.13 Acres
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodV8M
Annual tax$5,091
Parcel026298007
Bathrooms & Fees
HOA$283/mo
Features & details
13 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Dining/Living Combo
Soaker Tub
Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Appliances
Dryer
Oven/Range Gas
Range Hood
Refrigerator
Washer
Flooring
Wood
Heating
Forced Air
Propane
Solar
Wood
Cooling
None
Laundry
Inside
Fireplace
Living Room
Wood Burning
Accessibility
Ground Level Main Floor
Exterior Features
Parking
Carport
Detached
Driveway
RV Access/Parking
Construction
Frame Wood
Insulation: Ceiling
Insulation: Walls
Wood Siding
Lot Features
Acreage
Dock/Moorage
Easy Access
Landscaped
Marina Nearby
No Through Road
Park Setting
Quiet Area
Recreation Nearby
Rural Setting
Southern Exposure
Views
Mountain(s)
Ocean
Other Structures
Greenhouse
Shed(s)
Workshop
Room details
1 room detailed
Kitchen
MainListing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Sale
Days on market20
Price/sqft$1131
On marketMar 25, 2026
PostedMar 25, 2026
MLS updatedApr 7, 2026
Tour days6
Views67
Favorites5
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Location
Southern Gulf Islands, BC, V8M1R3
Price history
1 event
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Mar 25, 2026Listed For Sale$2,395,000$1,131VIVA
Listed For Sale$2,395,000
Mar 25, 2026•$1,131/sqft•VIVA
Neighborhood details
Local context around this listing
Southern Gulf Islands, BC • Capital Regional District
Nearby cities
Central SaanichColwoodEsquimaltLangfordNorth SaanichOak BaySaanichSidney
Nearby zip codes
V0N
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