Property description for 970 1St St, Courtenay, BC V9N 1A9

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Heritage Character, Modern Living, and 2 Titled Lots: Rebuilt from the inside out & bottom up while preserving its 1925 character, this Old Orchard home pairs high quality fir floors, solid fir doors & custom woodwork with updated systems & thoughtfully added living space. The 1,519 sq ft layout offers 2/3 bedrooms, (den that can serve as a 3rd bdrm), 2 new construction bathrooms 2006 - tile floors. Main-floor bedroom & full bathroom support day-to-day living on one level. A heritage-inspired kitchen with custom cabinetry opens to the dining area, where French doors extend daily living onto a 16x16 ft sun deck overlooking the sunny backyard. From there is established greenery creating a private outlook through the seasons. The bright main level carries vintage-inspired details through the windows, trim, & warm wood floors, while a natural gas fireplace gives the den/office/3rd bedroom a comfortable focal point. The 766 sqft addition offers 383 sqft finished on the lower level includes a bedroom with 3-piece ensuite, modern laundry room with 8 ft 3 in ceiling, rear-door access to the yard. An additional 676 sq ft with 6ft ceilings in the original lower-height basement provides dry storage, hobby, or workshop space and own exterior entrance. Electrical & plumbing improvements, 200-amp service, complemented by insulated windows & gas range. Outside, heritage apple tree, hedging, gardens, seasonal flowers, a greenhouse, wide driveway, and 11x20 ft detached carport add function across the 80x120 ft property. The home sits on 2 separately titled lots with 2 PIDs, combining for 0.22 acres under R-SSMUH zoning. Perched above 1st Street with a glimpse of the Puntledge River, the tucked-away setting with laneway access off 1st and Menzies Avenue or 2nd Street. Downtown Courtenay cafés, shopping, Puntledge River swimming, & the One Spot Trail all within walking distance. This is a considered blend of heritage detail, modern utility, flexible space, central Courtenay living. (id:38686)

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Built in 1925
$619 / Sq Ft
2 parking spaces
None
Baseboard heaters, Forced air, Electric
5 Days on website
0.22 acres lot

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Listing Agent Travis Nelson

Listing Office Royal Lepage-comox Valley (cv), 250-334-3124

Updated Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 11:53:47 AM

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About the Courtenay Neighbourhood

L'achat d'une résidence à Courtenay est une excellente option pour les acheteurs qui préfèrent un environnement tranquille. La majorité des rues de la ville sont extrêmement paisibles, étant donné qu'il y a peu de bruit lié à la circulation automobile.

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Daycares

Au moins une garderie à quelques pas à pied

Quiet

Pas ou très peu de sources de bruit à proximité

Elementary Schools

Au moins une école primaire à moins de 10 minutes à pied

Groceries

Grande variété d'épiceries à quelques pas

Car friendly

Accès excellent à des voies rapides et/ou des artères majeures, avec un très faible risque de problèmes de stationnement

CLIMATE RISK FOR V9N 1A9

Mortgage Payments for 970 1St St, Courtenay, BC V9N 1A9

$4,267

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Estimated Payment

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$899,000

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1,678 SQ FT

Listing by Royal Lepage-comox Valley (cv)

MLS® #: 1024264

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$939,700

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1,758 SQ FT

Listing by Exp Realty (ct)

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$895,000

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1,774 SQ FT

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$899,900

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2,175 SQ FT

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MLS® #: 1041311

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$945,000

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Listing by Exp Realty (ct)

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$935,000

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2,076 SQ FT

Listing by Royal Lepage-comox Valley (cv)

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$895,000

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2,117 SQ FT

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MLS® #: 1041602

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Listing by Royal Lepage-comox Valley (cv)

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$959,000

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Listing by Exp Realty (ct)

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