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    • C$1,050,000

    885 Horseshoe Rd, Nanaimo, BC V0R 1X3

    3beds
    2baths
    2,145sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1988
    17.58 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    C$490/sqft
    C$-- HOA

    What's special

    Open pastureTreed shade areasChicken coopEquipment shedHardwood floorsCentral woodstove
    Rare large-acreage offering on Gabriola — 17.58 fully fenced, usable acres with excellent potential for farming, horses, or a self-sufficient lifestyle. The property offers privacy, open pasture, treed shade areas, chicken coop, equipment shed, and a large outbuilding suitable for hay storage, workshop, or farm use. The 3-bed, 2-bath home features hardwood floors, a central woodstove, and a bright studio with vaulted ceilings and heated floors. Functional layout with main-level bedroom, additional bedrooms upstairs, and covered decks leading to a hot tub. Updates include new roof (2025), updated septic, and a water system with well, cisterns, filtration, and UV. The detached 1,500 sq ft workshop provides excellent versatility. Desirable north-end location just minutes to the Village and ferry. This property is well laid out for livestock or farming. Zoned Agriculture (ALR).Virtual tour, video, floor plans & information package available. Buyers to verify information deemed important.
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    Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago

    Listing updated: March 13, 2026 at 10:17am

    Listed by:

    Guy Parcher,

    Royal LePage Nanaimo Realty Gabriola,

    Tina Lynch,

    Royal LePage Nanaimo Realty Gabriola

    Source: VIVA,MLS®#: 1025416

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Main level bathrooms: 1
      • Main level bedrooms: 1
      Kitchen
      • Level: Main
      Heating
      • Baseboard, Wood
      Cooling
      • None
      Appliances
      • Included: F/S/W/D, Freezer, Range Hood
      • Laundry: Inside
      Features
      • Ceiling Fan(s), Dining/Living Combo
      • Flooring: Mixed
      • Windows: Skylight(s)
      • Basement: Crawl Space
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      • Fireplace features: Wood Burning Stove
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 3,713
      • Total interior livable area: 2,145 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 4
      • Parking features: Driveway, RV Access/Parking
      • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
      Features
      • Entry location: Main Level
      • Patio & porch: Balcony/Deck
      • Has spa: Yes
      • Spa features: Hot Tub
      • Fencing: Full
      Lot
      • Size: 17.58 Acres
      • Features: Acreage, Central Location, Easy Access, Level, Pasture, Private, Quiet Area, Rural Setting, In Wooded Area
      Details
      • Additional structures: Shed(s), Workshop
      • Parcel number: 001006665
      • Zoning: AG
      • Zoning description: Residential

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Insulation All, Wood Siding
      • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
      • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
      Condition
      • Resale
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1988

      Utilities & green energy

      • Water: Well: Drilled
      • Utilities for property: Compost, Electricity Connected, Garbage, Phone Connected, Recycling

      Community & HOA

      Location
      • Region: Nanaimo

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: C$490/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: C$1,064,000
      • Annual tax amount: C$3,389
      • Date on market: 2/16/2026
      • Listing terms: None
      • Ownership: Freehold
      • Electric utility on property: Yes
      • Road surface type: Paved
      Guy Parcher

      Guy Parcher

      (250) 616-7909

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        Price history

        Price history
        DateEventPrice
        2/16/2026Listed for saleC$1,050,000C$490/sqft
        Source: VIVA #1025416 Report a problem

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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: V0R

        Getting around

        7 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        37 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

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