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Sep 07, 2025 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM PDT

1652 Maple Bay Rd
Du East Duncan Duncan V9L 5R1

$889,000
Residential beds: 4 baths: 3.0 2,233 sq. ft. built: 1974

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Open House - Sep 07, 2025
02:00 PM - 04:00 PM PDT
NOTES: Open House on Sunday, September 7, 2025 2:00PM - 4:00PM
Status:
Active
Prop. Type:
Residential
MLS® Num:
1011497
Bedrooms:
4
Bathrooms:
3
Year Built:
1974
Spacious Maple Bay home with family-friendly design and outdoor living. Upstairs, find three bedrooms including the primary with ensuite, plus a main bath both with heated floors. The open-plan kitchen with large island flows into the living area and opens onto a generous deck, perfect for entertaining. The lower level features a large two-section family room, 4-piece bath, 4th bedroom w/carport access, and laundry room. The backyard is fully fenced, and outside there’s a workshop plus a lean-to for dry storage. Modern comforts include a heat pump, municipal water, and sewer connection. Enjoy Maple Bay’s exceptional lifestyle with nearby hiking and biking trails and easy access to local marinas. Vacant, quick possession possible.
Property Type:
Residential
Type:
Single Family Residence
Year built:
1974 (Age: 51)
Close Price Lease Total:
Existing Lease Expiry:
Living Area:
2,233 sq. ft.
Listing General Location:
Du East Duncan, Duncan
Bedrooms:
4
Bathrooms:
3.0 (Full:-/Half:-)
Lot Size:
0.51 acre(s)
Kitchens:
1
Taxes:
Building Features:
Transit Nearby
Construction:
Frame Wood, Stucco, Stucco & Siding, Wood
New Construction:
No
Basement:
Finished
Foundation:
Concrete Perimeter
Roof:
Asphalt Shingle
Other Structures:
Workshop
Ceiling Heights:
Floor finish:
Mixed
Total Building Area:
2,233 sq. ft.
Total Unfinished Area:
0 sq. ft.
Commercial Area:
# Bedrooms or Dens Total:
4
# Main Level Bedrooms:
3
# Second Level Bedrooms:
0
# Third Level Bedrooms:
0
# Lower Level Bedrooms:
1
# Other Level Bedrooms:
0
# Main Level Bathrooms:
2
# Second Level Bathrooms:
0
# Third Level Bathrooms:
0
# Lower Level Bathrooms:
1
# 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:
1,029 sq. ft.
Living Area Main Floor:
1,204 sq. ft.
Living Area Other Floor:
0 sq. ft.
Living Area 2nd Floor:
0 sq. ft.
Living Area 3rd Floor:
0 sq. ft.
Fireplaces:
0
Laundry Features:
In House
Water supply:
Municipal
Sewer:
Sewer Connected
Cooling:
Air Conditioning
Heating:
Heat Pump
Fireplace:
No
Pending Date:
Dishwasher, Dryer, F/S/W/D, Oven/Range Electric, Refrigerator, Washer
Vinyl Frames
Balcony/Deck, Fenced, Fencing: Partial, Low Maintenance Yard
Ground Level
0
Yes
No
Unrestricted
Floor
Type
Size
Other
Main Floor
Main Floor
Main Floor
Main Floor
Main Floor
Main Floor
Lower Level
Lower Level
Lower Level
Lower Level
Lower Level
Floor
Ensuite
Pieces
Other
Main Floor
Main Floor
Lower Level
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:
Jurisdiction name:
District of North Cowichan
Legal Description:
Units in Building:
Units in Community:
Number of 2 piece baths:
0
Number of 3 piece baths:
0
Number of 4 piece baths:
2
Number of 5 piece baths:
0
Number of 2 piece Ensuites:
0
Number of 3 piece Ensuites:
1
Number of 4 piece Ensuites:
0
Occupancy:
Vacant
Property Condition:
Resale
Exposure / Faces:
Northwest
Layout:
Ground Level Entry With Main Up
Lot Site Features:
Central Location, Easy Access, Marina Nearby, Recreation Nearby, Shopping Nearby
Attached Garage:
No
Carport Spaces:
1
Garage Spaces:
0
Garage:
No
Parking Features:
Carport
Total Parking Spaces:
4
Road Surface Type:
Paved
Total Units:
Date Listed:
Sep 02, 2025
Original Price:
889000.0
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Listed by Pemberton Holmes Ltd. (Dun)
Data was last updated September 2, 2025 at 10:05 PM (UTC)
Area Statistics
Listings on market:
223
Avg list price:
$839,000
Min list price:
$95,000
Max list price:
$5,950,000
Avg days on market:
68
Min days on market:
5
Max days on market:
484
Avg price per sq.ft.:
$430.47
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type and located in Du East Duncan. Average values are derived using median calculations. This data is not produced by the MLS® system.
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