New Heights Realty Group
#316 555 Franklyn St, Nanaimo, BC photo 1
#316 555 Franklyn St, Nanaimo, BC photo 2
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$455,000

#316 555 Franklyn St, Nanaimo, BC

1 bed · 2 bath · 880 sqft

MLS® number: 1046516

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Walk Score
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Key details

Property type
Single Family
Beds · baths
1 · 2
Size
880 sq ft
Price per sq ft
$517
Strata fee
$448/mo
Parking
3
Pets
With restrictions
Year built
2008

About this condo

Experience distinctive two-level living with ocean views in Nanaimo's vibrant Old City Quarter. This unique 880 sq. ft. condo offers an impressive sense of space with a soaring 17.8-ft vaulted ceiling at the entry, an open-concept main floor, and a spacious upper-level bedroom and family area. Two bathrooms add convenience, while large windows bring natural light throughout. Enjoy ocean views from the front and beautiful Mount Benson views from the back. The oversized 75 sq. ft. balcony is approximately twice the size of many balconies in the building, providing plenty of space to relax, entertain, or enjoy the views. Located in the sought-after Vivo building, this home includes secure underground parking, a storage locker, and an exercise room. Just steps from Nanaimo's seawall, restaurants, cafés, shopping, theatre, Port Theatre, and the downtown waterfront, you'll have an exceptional walkable lifestyle right outside your door. A rare opportunity to own a distinctive two-level condo with impressive ceilings, generous outdoor space, and views in both directions. (id:63159)

Details

MLS® number
1046516
Property type
Single Family
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
2
Interior size
880 sqft
Year built
2008
Strata fee
$448 / month
Fee per sq ft
$0.51 / sqft
Property tax
$3,090
Ownership
Condo/Strata
Parking
3
Parking details
Underground
Heating
Baseboard heaters, Electric
Cooling
None
Community features
Family Oriented, Pets Allowed With Restrictions
View
Mountain view, Ocean view
Neighbourhood
Old City
Zoning
Residential
Postal code
V9R2X9

Rooms

BathroomSecond level5'5 x 6'6
BedroomSecond level9'1 x 10'1
Family roomSecond level9'8 x 10'3
OtherMain level6'0 x 3'8
BathroomMain level3'1 x 5'9
Living roomMain level9'1 x 19'4
KitchenMain level10'5 x 11'8
Dining roomMain level7'5 x 9'0
EntranceMain level5'11 x 5'6

Nearby

Schools

  • Pauline Haarer ElementaryElementary · Public School637 m
  • Fairview ElementaryElementary · Public School1.1 km
  • Bayview ElementaryElementary · Public School1.1 km
  • Georgia Avenue ElementaryElementary · Public School1.3 km
  • Nanaimo District SecondarySecondary · Public School1.5 km
  • Secondaire de NanaimoSecondary · Public School1.5 km
  • John Barsby SecondarySecondary · Public School1.8 km
  • Learning AlternativesSecondary · Public School1.8 km
  • Brechin ElementaryElementary · Public School1.9 km
  • Park Avenue ElementaryElementary · Public School2.2 km

Nearby places

Restaurants (5+)

  • Flavours of India98 m
  • Le Brunch Café140 m
  • Black Rabbit Kitchen149 m
  • The Breakfast Nook150 m
  • Asteras184 m

Cafes (5+)

  • White Rabbit Coffee Co137 m
  • Real Food Café237 m
  • Kitties and Cream263 m
  • Bocca Café264 m
  • La Isla Café344 m

Grocery (5+)

  • Superette326 m
  • ManLee Oriental355 m
  • The Green Store: Discount Organic395 m
  • Levant Foods476 m
  • Thrifty Foods689 m

Parks (5+)

  • Pawson Gyro Park335 m
  • Lions Square Park381 m
  • Nob Hill Park396 m
  • Durham Park510 m
  • Pioneer Square Park521 m

Shopping (2)

  • London Drugs646 m
  • Port Place Shopping Centre667 m

Gyms (4)

  • Iyengar Yoga Nanaimo209 m
  • Force Boxing & Fitness552 m
  • Kind Society Yoga640 m
  • Dolly's Gym664 m

Pharmacies (2)

  • Central Drugs277 m
  • Wallace Pharmacy609 m

Banks & ATMs (5+)

  • Superette Foods - Bitcoin Well ATM320 m
  • Scotiabank418 m
  • Scotiabank434 m
  • Royal Bank of Canada500 m
  • Coastal Community Credit Union511 m

Healthcare (5+)

  • Anouk Sanchez Osteopathy125 m
  • Wallace On Wesley Medical Clinic197 m
  • Harbour City Physiotherapy327 m
  • Allius Services Inc.393 m
  • Nanaimo Botox Clinic404 m

Nearby places data: © OpenStreetMap contributors. Within about an 800 m walk.

Who lives in Nanaimo

Statistics Canada 2021 Census figures for the whole city, not this building or street.

Population
99,863
Change since 2016
+10.3%
People per km²
1,104
Homes
45,138
Median household income
$75,500
Median after-tax income
$68,500

Immigration

16.1% of residents were born outside Canada (15,620 people).

Most common countries of birth, as a share of all residents

  • United Kingdom3.5% · 3,495
  • China1.3% · 1,285
  • United States of America1.2% · 1,155
  • India1.1% · 1,075
  • Philippines1.0% · 1,040
  • Germany0.6% · 635
  • Korea, South0.5% · 470
  • Viet Nam0.5% · 455

Languages spoken

Mother tongue, as a share of all residents

  • English85.5% · 84,170
  • Mandarin1.6% · 1,540
  • French1.2% · 1,200
  • Punjabi (Panjabi)1.2% · 1,165
  • German0.9% · 860
  • Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino)0.7% · 700
  • Spanish0.6% · 580
  • Vietnamese0.5% · 535
  • Korean0.5% · 520
  • Arabic0.5% · 450

English and French

Knowledge of official languages

  • English only92.5%
  • English and French6.8%
  • French only0.0%
  • Neither English nor French0.7%
MLS® Reciprocity

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MLS® number: 1046516

This representation is based in whole or in part on data generated by the Chilliwack & District Real Estate Board, Fraser Valley Real Estate Board or Greater Vancouver REALTORS® which assume no responsibility for its accuracy.

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