Description
Looking for an affordable home with a little extra flexibility? Welcome to 479 Hillcrest Avenue! This cute property sits on a 6500 sq. ft. lot with convenient laneway access and is just minutes from Vancouver Island University, shopping, recreation and transit. The main home offers comfortable living with a bright living room featuring a gas fireplace, a separate dining area, functional kitchen, spacious bedroom and a sunny enclosed sunroom that adds valuable living space. Updated windows provide plenty of natural light throughout. A real bonus is the detached serviced auxiliary building complete with its own kitchen and full bathroom, offering excellent flexibility for guests, hobbies, workspace or extended family. Outside you'll find beautiful established gardens and plenty of room to enjoy the outdoors. An excellent opportunity for first time buyers, downsizers or single buyers looking for an affordable property with versatility and personality.
Property Details
| Property Type | Residential |
| Property Sub Type | Single Family Detached |
| Listing ID | 1039097 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Nanaimo |
| Area | Nanaimo |
| Sub-Area | Na South Nanaimo |
| Postal Code | V9R 3M3 |
| Property Taxes | $3,592.87 (2025) |
| Parking Total | 2 |
| Zoning | COR1 |
| Facing | East |
| Water | Municipal |
| Sewer | Sewer Connected |
| Heating | Baseboard,Natural Gas |
| Fireplaces | 1 |
| Fireplace Type | Gas |
| Appliances | Dryer,Oven/Range Electric,Refrigerator,Washer |
| Exterior Features | Fencing: Full,Garden |
| Construction | Stucco,Wood |
| Roof | Asphalt Shingle,Fibreglass Shingle |
| Foundation | Slab |
| Basement | None |
| Laundry | In House |
| Listed Date | Jun 3, 2026 |
| Ownership | Freehold |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres |
Open Houses
Rooms
| Room | Level | Dimensions | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom | Main level | 4-Piece | |
| Bedroom | Main level | 9\'10 x 11\'1 | |
| Dining room | Main level | 6\'8 x 9\'8 | |
| Eating area | Main level | 4\'9 x 11\'2 | |
| Entrance | Main level | 3\'8 x 5\'9 | |
| Kitchen | Main level | 6\'2 x 11\'2 | |
| Living room | Main level | 15\'1 x 11\'6 | |
| Other | Main level | 6\'7 x 8\'1 | |
| Bathroom | Other | 4-Piece |
Building Details
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Heating | Baseboard heaters |
| Heating Fuel | Natural gas |
| Stories | -1 |
| Appliances | Dryer, Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer |
Additional Information
| Features | Central location, Level lot, Other |
| Land Size | 6500 sqft |
| Land Access | Road access |
| Building Type | House |
| Interior Size | 692 sqft |
| Transaction | For sale |