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85 Robarts St
Nanaimo
V9R 2S6
$639,000
Residential
beds: 5
baths: 3.0
2,094 sq. ft.
built: 1912
- Status:
- Active
- Prop. Type:
- Residential
- MLS® Num:
- 1047468
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Year Built:
- 1912
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Built in 1912, this charming Nanaimo home is full of character and offers a flexible layout. The main level features 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms and an enclosed deck with ocean views. The loft-style 3rd level includes a bedroom and den, with an ocean view. The lower level is a suite with 2 bedrooms, laundry and storage; the second bedroom was recently added, but no closet. Both suites have their own washer and dryer. Zoned R15, with a Two Family Conversion Permit from 1995.
Numerous updates include a new roof (2017), exterior paint (2018), gutters and downspouts (2021), and two new hot water tanks (2022). The lower suite has also been renovated with new windows, sliding glass door and appliances. Outside is a small, low-maintenance backyard, new cedar gate and a large garage/workshop in the driveway. A unique property offering character, ocean views and versatile living space.
- Property Type:
- Residential
- Type:
- Single Family Residence
- Year built:
- 1912 (Age: 114)
- Close Price Lease Total:
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- Existing Lease Expiry:
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- Living Area:
- 2,094.09 sq. ft.
- Listing General Location:
- Na South Nanaimo, Nanaimo
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 3.0 (Full:-/Half:-)
- Lot Size:
- 4,800 sq. ft.
- Kitchens:
- 2
- Home Style:
- Character
- Taxes:
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- Construction:
- Shingle-Wood, Wood
- New Construction:
- No
- Basement:
- Finished, Walk-Out Access
- Foundation:
- Concrete Perimeter
- Electricity:
- Yes
- Roof:
- Asphalt Shingle
- Ceiling Heights:
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- Floor finish:
- Hardwood, Mixed
- Total Building Area:
- 2,722.95 sq. ft.
- Total Unfinished Area:
- 628.86 sq. ft.
- Commercial Area:
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- # Bedrooms or Dens Total:
- 6
- # Main Level Bedrooms:
- 2
- # Second Level Bedrooms:
- 1
- # Third Level Bedrooms:
- 0
- # Lower Level Bedrooms:
- 2
- # 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:
- 1
- # Other Level Kitchens:
- 0
- Living Area Lower Floor:
- 650.81 sq. ft.
- Living Area Main Floor:
- 1,094.43 sq. ft.
- Living Area Other Floor:
- 0 sq. ft.
- Living Area 2nd Floor:
- 348.85 sq. ft.
- Living Area 3rd Floor:
- 0 sq. ft.
- Fireplaces:
- 0
- Laundry Features:
- In House, In Unit
- Water supply:
- Municipal
- Sewer:
- Sewer Connected
- Additional Accommodations:
- Exists
- Cooling:
- None
- Heating:
- Electric
- Fireplace:
- No
- Warranty:
- No
- Pending Date:
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- Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven/Range Electric, Refrigerator, Washer
- Dining Room
- Balcony/Deck, Fenced, Fencing: Partial
- Ocean
- Main Level
- 0
- Yes
- No
- Unrestricted
- Floor
- Type
- Size
- Other
- Floor
- Ensuite
- Pieces
- Other
- Financing Notes:
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- Fixed Equipment Approx. Value:
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- Goodwill Approx. Value:
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- Gross Income:
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- Net Operating Income:
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- Association Fee:
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- Association Fee Frequency:
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- Units in Building:
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- Units in Community:
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- Number of 2 piece baths:
- 1
- 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:
- 0
- Number of 4 piece Ensuites:
- 0
- Occupancy:
- Owner
- Property Condition:
- Resale
- Utilities:
- Electricity Connected
- Exposure / Faces:
- North
- Layout:
- Main Level Entry with Lower/Upper Lvl(s)
- Lot Site Features:
- Corner Lot
- Attached Garage:
- No
- Carport Spaces:
- 0
- Garage Spaces:
- 0
- Garage:
- No
- Parking Features:
- Driveway
- Total Parking Spaces:
- 3
- Total Units:
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- Date Listed:
- Aug 21, 2026
- Original Price:
- 639000.0
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Gravel driveway leading to a detached garage
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Enclosed porch featuring a glass-paned entry door, multiple windows, a ceiling-mounted light fixture, and wood-finish flooring
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Wood-finish flooring throughout
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Hardwood flooring, decorative stained glass transom, pendant lighting fixture, and white trim molding
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Kitchen featuring a built-in refrigerator, gas range, and wood-finish flooring
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White painted cabinetry with glass-front upper doors, a farmhouse-style sink, and a dishwasher
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Hardwood flooring, natural light through a large window, convenient in-unit laundry, and wainscoting detail
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Hardwood flooring throughout, beadboard wainscoting, and a window seat with storage
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Kitchen featuring white cabinetry, stainless steel refrigerator, stainless steel range, and a built-in microwave shelf
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Stacked laundry appliances
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Pedestal sink with white ceramic basin, framed mirror, and window with white trim
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Wood siding exterior with shingle accents, gravel ground cover, wood-slat privacy fencing, and wood stairs with a handrail
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Shingle siding and horizontal lap siding exterior, with an integrated storage unit and exterior wooden stairs with railings
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Hardwood flooring, painted walls, single-pane window, and white window trim
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Hardwood-style flooring, white trim details, built-in open closet, and a single window
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Bathroom featuring black and white hexagon tile flooring, a tub with shower, and a window
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Wall-mounted sink with chrome fixtures, integrated shelf, and an overhead mirror
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Sloped ceilings, wood-finish flooring, recessed lighting, and a window with architectural trim
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Custom stained-glass window panel with a hinged window offering a broad territorial and water backdrop
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Attic space featuring wood-finish flooring, an angled ceiling, and a framed window
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Purple shake siding exterior with white sliding glass door, concrete slab, river rock landscaping, and built-in white cabinetry
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Wood-finish flooring throughout, white walls, and a recessed ceiling light
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Wood-finish flooring, white built-in cabinetry, and integrated white refrigerator
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Kitchen featuring wood-finish flooring, white cabinetry, a compact refrigerator, a white electric range, and a stainless steel sink
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Kitchen featuring white cabinetry, a stainless steel faucet, a built-in range hood, and wood-finish flooring
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Built-in shelving, white vanity with cabinet storage, integrated sink, subway tile backsplash, and wall-mounted medicine cabinet
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White subway tile backsplash, integrated sink with chrome faucet, cabinet vanity with dual pulls, and wood-finish flooring
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Wood-finish flooring with white walls
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Wood-finish flooring
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Kitchen featuring white cabinetry, light countertops, wood-finish flooring, and a white appliance suite
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Gabled roofline with dark shingles, multi-pane windows with dark trim, and a wood privacy gate
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Gable roof with dark shingles, horizontal siding, and decorative shingle siding
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Listed by Royal LePage Nanaimo Realty (NanIsHwyN)
Data was last updated August 22, 2026 at 10:05 PM (UTC)
Area Statistics
- Listings on market:
- 120
- Avg list price:
- $542,450
- Min list price:
- $150,000
- Max list price:
- $2,380,000
- Avg days on market:
- 57
- Min days on market:
- 1
- Max days on market:
- 558
- Avg price per sq.ft.:
- $390.8
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type
and located in
Na South Nanaimo. Average values are
derived using median calculations. This data is not produced by
the MLS® system.
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