About 2565 Departure Bay Rd
19-unit ocean-view townhome opportunity in Departure Bay. This 0.88-acre parcel is the subject of City of Nanaimo rezoning application RA000521 from R5 to R7 Row House Residential. Council has passed third reading of Zoning Amendment Bylaw 4500.250; final adoption remains outstanding and subject to completion of rezoning conditions. The submitted concept contemplates 19 three-bedroom rowhouse homes at a site-specific 0.75 FAR, with two- and three-storey forms designed to respond to neighbourhood views. Survey, concept site plan, elevations and perspectives are available in the development package. The existing renovated 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom, 2,746 sq. ft. residence offers interim use or potential holding income while a buyer completes due diligence and approvals. Central Departure Bay location near the beach, BC Ferries, schools, shopping and recreation. All development potential, dimensions, servicing, approvals, GST and intended use must be independently verified by the buyer.
Features of 2565 Departure Bay Rd
| MLS® # | 1049983 |
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| Price | $1,999,900 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 3.00 |
| Square Footage | 2,746 |
| Acres | 0.88 |
| Year Built | 1951 |
| Type | Residential |
| Sub-Type | Single Family Detached |
| Status | Active |
Community Information
| Address | 2565 Departure Bay Rd |
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| Area | Na Departure Bay |
| City | Nanaimo |
| County | Nanaimo, City of |
| Province | BC |
| Postal Code | V9S 3W2 |
Amenities
| Utilities | Cable To Lot, Compost, Electricity To Lot, Garbage, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Recycling |
|---|---|
| Parking Spaces | 6 |
| Parking | Driveway, Garage Double |
| # of Garages | 2 |
| View | Mountain(s), Ocean |
| Is Waterfront | No |
| Has Pool | No |
Interior
| Interior Features | Breakfast Nook, Dining Room, Dining/Living Combo |
|---|---|
| Heating | Heat Pump |
| Cooling | Air Conditioning |
| Fireplace | Yes |
| # of Fireplaces | 1 |
| Fireplaces | Gas |
Exterior
| Roof | Asphalt Shingle |
|---|---|
| Construction | Frame Wood |
| Foundation | Poured Concrete |
Additional Information
| Date Listed | September 17th, 2026 |
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| Days on Market | 3 |
Listing Details
| Office | 460 Realty Inc. (NA) |
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