85 Robarts St
Nanaimo
V9R 2S6
$639,000
Single Family
beds: 5
baths: 3.0
2,094 sq. ft.
built: 1912
- Status:
- Active
- Prop. Type:
- Single Family
- MLS® Num:
- 1047468
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Year Built:
- 1912
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Full of character and charm, this unique 1912 Nanaimo home offers flexible living space, ocean views and excellent versatility. The main level features 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms and an enclosed deck overlooking the ocean. The loft-style third level adds a bedroom and den, with beautiful ocean views from the den. The lower level is a separate suite featuring 2 bedrooms (The second bedroom has no closet), laundry and storage. Both the main living area and lower suite have their own washer and dryer. The property is zoned R15 and has a Two Family Conversion Permit dating back to January 1995. Numerous updates and improvements have been completed over the years, including a new roof in 2017, full exterior paint in 2018, new gutters and downspouts in 2021, and two new hot water tanks in 2022. The lower suite has also undergone a renovation, including new windows, a sliding glass door and new appliances. A new cedar gate was also added in 2025. Outside, enjoy a small, low-maintenance backyard and a large garage/workshop located in the driveway—perfect for hobbies, projects, storage or additional workspace. A truly distinctive property with historic character, ocean views, multiple bedrooms, a separate suite and a long list of updates. Whether you're looking for a home with income potential, space for extended family, or a property with room to live, work and create, this home offers plenty of possibilities. (id:2493)
- Property Type:
- Single Family
- Common Interest:
- Freehold
- Total Living Area:
- 2,094 sq. ft.
- Zoning:
- Residential, R15
- Taxes:
- $3,641 / -
- Community:
- South Nanaimo
- View:
- Ocean view
- Structure Type:
- House
- Appliances Included:
- Washer, Refrigerator, Range - Electric, Dishwasher, Dryer
- Home Style:
- Character
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 3.0
- Cooling:
- None
- Fireplace:
- No
- Heating:
- Electric
- Lot Size:
- 4,800 sq. ft.
- Lot Details:
- 4800
- Lot Features:
- Corner Site
- Parking:
- Stall
- Total Parking Spaces:
- 3
- Floor
- Type
- Size
- Other
- Lower level
- Storage
- 15'1" × 8'2"
- -
- Lower level
- Storage
- 4'1" × 3'10"
- -
- Lower level
- Bedroom
- 14'7" × 8'10"
- -
- Lower level
- Living room
- 8' × 0
- 12'6
- Lower level
- Laundry room
- 8'10" × 8'4"
- -
- Lower level
- Kitchen
- 12'2" × 10'2"
- -
- Lower level
- Bedroom
- 8' × 0
- 6'11
- Main level
- Sunroom
- 25'3" × 16'7"
- -
- Main level
- Kitchen
- 8'1" × 6'1"
- -
- Main level
- Eating area
- 16'7" × 12'1"
- -
- Main level
- Family room
- 12' × 0
- 19'7
- Main level
- Dining room
- 14'7" × 11'1"
- -
- Main level
- Bedroom
- 12'2" × 11'2"
- -
- Main level
- Bedroom
- 9' × 0
- 11'2
- Second level
- Storage
- 4' × 0
- 15'11
- Second level
- Bedroom
- 17'5" × 9'10"
- -
- Second level
- Den
- 17'8" × 9'11"
- -
- Floor
- Ensuite
- Pieces
- Other
- Lower level
- No
- -
- 7'1" x 8'10"
- Main level
- No
- -
- 7'
- Main level
- No
- -
- 3'8" x 4'8"
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Gravel driveway leading to a detached garage
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Enclosed porch featuring a glass-paned entry door, multiple windows, a ceiling-mounted light fixture, and wood-finish flooring
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Wood-finish flooring throughout
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Hardwood flooring, decorative stained glass transom, pendant lighting fixture, and white trim molding
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Kitchen featuring a built-in refrigerator, gas range, and wood-finish flooring
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White painted cabinetry with glass-front upper doors, a farmhouse-style sink, and a dishwasher
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Hardwood flooring, natural light through a large window, convenient in-unit laundry, and wainscoting detail
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Hardwood flooring throughout, beadboard wainscoting, and a window seat with storage
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Kitchen featuring white cabinetry, stainless steel refrigerator, stainless steel range, and a built-in microwave shelf
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Stacked laundry appliances
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Pedestal sink with white ceramic basin, framed mirror, and window with white trim
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Wood siding exterior with shingle accents, gravel ground cover, wood-slat privacy fencing, and wood stairs with a handrail
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Shingle siding and horizontal lap siding exterior, with an integrated storage unit and exterior wooden stairs with railings
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Hardwood flooring, painted walls, single-pane window, and white window trim
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Hardwood-style flooring, white trim details, built-in open closet, and a single window
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Bathroom featuring black and white hexagon tile flooring, a tub with shower, and a window
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Wall-mounted sink with chrome fixtures, integrated shelf, and an overhead mirror
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Sloped ceilings, wood-finish flooring, recessed lighting, and a window with architectural trim
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Custom stained-glass window panel with a hinged window offering a broad territorial and water backdrop
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Attic space featuring wood-finish flooring, an angled ceiling, and a framed window
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Purple shake siding exterior with white sliding glass door, concrete slab, river rock landscaping, and built-in white cabinetry
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Wood-finish flooring throughout, white walls, and a recessed ceiling light
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Wood-finish flooring, white built-in cabinetry, and integrated white refrigerator
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Kitchen featuring wood-finish flooring, white cabinetry, a compact refrigerator, a white electric range, and a stainless steel sink
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Kitchen featuring white cabinetry, a stainless steel faucet, a built-in range hood, and wood-finish flooring
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Built-in shelving, white vanity with cabinet storage, integrated sink, subway tile backsplash, and wall-mounted medicine cabinet
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White subway tile backsplash, integrated sink with chrome faucet, cabinet vanity with dual pulls, and wood-finish flooring
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Wood-finish flooring with white walls
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Wood-finish flooring
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Kitchen featuring white cabinetry, light countertops, wood-finish flooring, and a white appliance suite
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Gabled roofline with dark shingles, multi-pane windows with dark trim, and a wood privacy gate
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Gable roof with dark shingles, horizontal siding, and decorative shingle siding
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Listed by Royal LePage Nanaimo Realty (NanIsHwyN)
Data was last updated August 24, 2026 at 11:45 PM (UTC)
Area Statistics
- Listings on market:
- 79
- Avg list price:
- $517,000
- Min list price:
- $150,000
- Max list price:
- $1,850,000
- Avg days on market:
- 36
- Min days on market:
- 3
- Max days on market:
- 270
- Avg price per sq.ft.:
- $257.98
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and located in
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