686 Howard Ave
Nanaimo
V9R 3S7
$875,000
Residential
beds: 5
baths: 3.0
2,199 sq. ft.
built: 2007
- Status:
- Active
- Prop. Type:
- Residential
- MLS® Num:
- 1033887
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Year Built:
- 2007
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Welcome to this level-entry home with a bright 2-bedroom legal suite, close to schools, amenities, parks, rec centres, VIU, Nanaimo Aquatic Centre and University Village. The main floor offers 9 ft ceilings, an open great room layout, dining area, cozy gas fireplace and stained maple kitchen with island. Step out to the partially covered back deck, ideal for year-round BBQs, while the irrigated front landscaping adds curb appeal. The spacious primary bedroom features a walk-in closet and ensuite, with two additional bedrooms offering flexibility for family, guests or a home office. The large backyard provides plenty of room for gardening, kids and pets. Downstairs includes great storage for the upper level, plus a bright and spacious 2-bedroom legal suite, which will be vacant—an excellent option for multi-generational living or mortgage-helper potential. All info and data approximate.
- Property Type:
- Residential
- Type:
- Single Family Residence
- Year built:
- 2007 (Age: 19)
- Living Area:
- 2,199 sq. ft.
- Listing General Location:
- Na South Nanaimo, Nanaimo
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 3.0 (Full:-/Half:-)
- Lot Size:
- 7,546 sq. ft.
- Kitchens:
- 2
- Construction:
- Insulation: Ceiling, Insulation: Walls, Vinyl Siding
- New Construction:
- No
- Basement:
- Full
- Foundation:
- Slab
- Roof:
- Fibreglass Shingle
- Levels:
- 2
- Floor finish:
- Mixed
- Total Building Area:
- 2,199 sq. ft.
- Total Unfinished Area:
- 0 sq. ft.
- # Bedrooms or Dens Total:
- 5
- # Main Level Bedrooms:
- 3
- # Second Level Bedrooms:
- 0
- # Third Level Bedrooms:
- 0
- # Lower Level Bedrooms:
- 2
- # Other Level Bedrooms:
- 0
- # Main Level Bathrooms:
- 2
- # Second Level Bathrooms:
- 0
- # Third Level Bathrooms:
- 0
- # Lower Level Bathrooms:
- 1
- # Other Level Bathrooms:
- 0
- # Main Level Kitchens:
- 1
- # Second Level Kitchens:
- 0
- # Third Level Kitchens:
- 0
- # Lower Level Kitchens:
- 1
- # Other Level Kitchens:
- 0
- Living Area Lower Floor:
- 1,276 sq. ft.
- Living Area Main Floor:
- 923 sq. ft.
- Living Area Other Floor:
- 0 sq. ft.
- Living Area 2nd Floor:
- 0 sq. ft.
- Living Area 3rd Floor:
- 0 sq. ft.
- Fireplaces:
- 1
- Fireplace Details:
- Gas
- Laundry Features:
- In House
- Water supply:
- Municipal
- Sewer:
- Sewer Connected
- Additional Accommodations:
- Exists
- Cooling:
- None
- Heating:
- Baseboard, Electric, Natural Gas
- Fireplace:
- Yes
- Warranty:
- Yes
- Insulated Windows
- Fencing: Partial
- Main Level
- 0
- Yes
- No
- Unrestricted
- Jurisdiction name:
- City of Nanaimo
- Zoning:
- RS1
- Number of 2 piece baths:
- 0
- Number of 3 piece baths:
- 0
- Number of 4 piece baths:
- 2
- Number of 5 piece baths:
- 0
- Number of 2 piece Ensuites:
- 0
- Number of 3 piece Ensuites:
- 1
- Number of 4 piece Ensuites:
- 0
- Occupancy:
- Owner
- Property Condition:
- Resale
- Exposure / Faces:
- West
- Layout:
- Main Level Entry with Lower Level(s)
- Lot Site Features:
- Curb & Gutter, Sidewalk
- Attached Garage:
- No
- Carport Spaces:
- 0
- Garage Spaces:
- 3
- Garage:
- Yes
- Parking Features:
- Garage, Garage Double
- Total Parking Spaces:
- 2
- Date Listed:
- Apr 30, 2026
- Original Price:
- 875000.0
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Welcome to 686 Howard Ave -
Kitchen with Island (virtually staged)
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Living Room with Gas Fireplace (virtually staged)
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Primary Bedroom (virtually staged)
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Kitchen with Island
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Kitchen with Island
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Kitchen with Island
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Kitchen with Island
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Kitchen with Island and Dining Area
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Kitchen with Island and Dining Area
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Dining Area flows into living room
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Dining Area flows into living room
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Primary Bedroom
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Ensuite Bathroom
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Primary Bedroom walk in closet
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2nd Bedroom on main floor
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3rd bedroom on main floor
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Main Bathroom
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Main Laundry Room with access to garage
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Stairs down to downstairs storage area
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Suite Entry (self containted)
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Suite Kitchen
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Suite Kitchen
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Suite Kitchen
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Suite Kitchen
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Suite Kitchen and living area
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Suite Kitchen and Living area
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Suite living room
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Suite Bedroom #1
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Suite 2nd bedroom
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Suite Bathroom
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Suite Laundry
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Irrigation in front lawn area
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Large and fairly level driveway
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Partially Covered back deck
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Partially Covered back deck
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Partially Covered back deck
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Partially Covered back deck
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Large backyard
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Covered patio with door to suite
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Large backyard
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Large backyard
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Data was last updated May 15, 2026 at 08:05 AM (UTC)
Area Statistics
- Listings on market:
- 115
- Avg list price:
- $598,000
- Min list price:
- $189,900
- Max list price:
- $2,380,000
- Avg days on market:
- 49
- Min days on market:
- 1
- Max days on market:
- 459
- Avg price per sq.ft.:
- $396.11
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type
and located in
Na South Nanaimo. Average values are
derived using median calculations. This data is not produced by
the MLS® system.
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