697 Crestwood Rd
Gabriola Island
V0R 1X4
$898,000
Residential
beds: 2
baths: 3.0
2,576 sq. ft.
built: 1969
- Status:
- Active
- Prop. Type:
- Residential
- MLS® Num:
- 1049616
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Year Built:
- 1969
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Enjoy total peace of mind on peaceful Gabriola Island with fully upgraded infrastructure, including newer septic system, two wells, three gardening cisterns, and an efficient three-head heat pump. Tucked behind two gated entrances on a fully fenced 1+ acre sanctuary, this exceptionally private property is a gardener’s paradise featuring well-established, abundant gardens, raised beds, mature plantings, koi ponds, and a tranquil water feature... all connected by brick and tiled pathways. Beautiful! Adding incredible versatility, a spacious detached garage with a loft offers ample uses as a workshop, creative studio, or extra storage. Inside, vaulted ceilings, warm wood floors, two cozy propane fireplaces, covered indoor/outdoor spaces enhance the bright, open-concept layout. Complete with a primary suite featuring a private sitting room or office and outdoor sitting areas under a grape arbour, this home offers effortless island living at its absolute finest.
- Property Type:
- Residential
- Type:
- Single Family Residence
- Year built:
- 1969 (Age: 57)
- Living Area:
- 2,576 sq. ft.
- Listing General Location:
- Isl Gabriola Island, Islands
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 3.0 (Full:-/Half:-)
- Lot Size:
- 1.03 acre(s)
- Kitchens:
- 1
- Home Style:
- West Coast
- Taxes:
- $3,942.69 / 2025
- Construction:
- Frame Wood, Insulation All
- New Construction:
- No
- Basement:
- Crawl Space, Walk-Out Access
- Foundation:
- Concrete Perimeter
- Roof:
- Asphalt Shingle
- Levels:
- 3
- Other Structures:
- Workshop
- Floor finish:
- Hardwood, Mixed
- Total Building Area:
- 2,929 sq. ft.
- Total Unfinished Area:
- 353 sq. ft.
- # Bedrooms or Dens Total:
- 2
- # Main Level Bedrooms:
- 2
- # Second Level Bedrooms:
- 0
- # Third Level Bedrooms:
- 0
- # Lower Level Bedrooms:
- 0
- # 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:
- 0
- # Other Level Kitchens:
- 0
- Living Area Lower Floor:
- 653 sq. ft.
- Living Area Main Floor:
- 1,924 sq. ft.
- Living Area Other Floor:
- 0 sq. ft.
- Living Area 2nd Floor:
- 0 sq. ft.
- Living Area 3rd Floor:
- 0 sq. ft.
- Fireplaces:
- 2
- Fireplace Details:
- Propane
- Laundry Features:
- In House
- Water supply:
- Cistern, Well: Drilled
- Sewer:
- Septic System
- Cooling:
- Air Conditioning, Wall Unit(s)
- Heating:
- Electric, Heat Pump
- Fireplace:
- Yes
- Dryer, F/S/W/D, Hot Tub, Refrigerator, Washer
- Balcony/Deck, Fencing: Full, Garden, Sprinkler System, Water Feature
- Main Level
- 0
- Yes
- No
- Unrestricted
- Floor
- Type
- Size
- Other
- Main Floor
- Storage
- 10'1" × 8'3"
- Main Floor
- Entrance
- 15'3" × 6'7"
- Main Floor
- Dining Room
- 18'10" × 12'8"
- Main Floor
- Garage
- 32'3" × 19'3"
- Main Floor
- Storage
- 17'1" × 10'1"
- Main Floor
- Kitchen
- 16'1" × 9'8"
- Main Floor
- Bedroom
- 15'1" × 9'
- Main Floor
- Office
- 15'7" × 11'6"
- Main Floor
- Living Room
- 17'7" × 15'5"
- Main Floor
- Bedroom - Primary
- 15'7" × 15'3"
- Lower Level
- Sunroom
- 30'3" × 12'1"
- Lower Level
- Family Room
- 15'7" × 13'10"
- Lower Level
- Laundry
- 9' × 7'5"
- Floor
- Ensuite
- Pieces
- Other
- Main Floor
- No
- 4
- 8'11" x 8'10" 4-Piece
- Main Floor
- Yes
- 4
- 6'6" x 10'4" 4-Piece
- Lower Level
- No
- 2
- 5'4" x 5'5" 2-Piece
- Financing Notes:
- 3.5 100M/1.5 Bal if physical introduction, otherwise 1.75 100M/.75 Bal
- Assessed:
- 848000.0
- Assessment year:
- 2026
- Jurisdiction name:
- Nanaimo Rural (768)
- Legal Description:
- LOT A SECTION 13 GABRIOLA ISLAND NANAIMO DISTRICT PLAN VIP76611
- Number of 2 piece baths:
- 1
- Number of 3 piece baths:
- 0
- Number of 4 piece baths:
- 1
- Number of 5 piece baths:
- 0
- Number of 2 piece Ensuites:
- 0
- Number of 3 piece Ensuites:
- 0
- Number of 4 piece Ensuites:
- 1
- Leased Equipment:
- Propane Tank
- Occupancy:
- Vacant
- Property Condition:
- Resale
- Exposure / Faces:
- Southeast
- Layout:
- Main Level Entry with Lower/Upper Lvl(s)
- Lot Site Features:
- Acreage, Corner Lot, Easy Access, Landscaped, Near Golf Course, Private, Rural Setting, Shopping Nearby, Southern Exposure
- Attached Garage:
- No
- Carport Spaces:
- 0
- Garage Spaces:
- 2
- Garage:
- Yes
- Parking Features:
- Garage Double, Open, RV Access/Parking
- Total Parking Spaces:
- 6
- Date Listed:
- Sep 16, 2026
- Original Price:
- 898000.0
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Vaulted ceilings in the living room
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The dining room overlooks the front yard
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The primary bedroom - great size and lots of windows
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The view from the primary bedroom
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What a beautiful space
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This is the den off of the primary bedroom
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Ensuite with a shower
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the second bedroom - also on the top floor
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The main bathroom
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Bathroom on the lower floor
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The lower floor has a family room, another sitting room that could be bedroom #3 and the laundry
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Sitting room? Bedroom? Den?
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You will love this space that flows beautifully to the decks
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Just a fantastic place to kick back and enjoy the views
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Over an acre - landscaped and fenced
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The detached garage/workshop with a loft. 16'x23'
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The garage attached to the home
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These indoor/outdoor spaces are magical
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Data was last updated September 19, 2026 at 08:05 PM (UTC)
Area Statistics
- Listings on market:
- 81
- Avg list price:
- $650,000
- Min list price:
- $149,000
- Max list price:
- $9,800,000
- Avg days on market:
- 93
- Min days on market:
- 2
- Max days on market:
- 843
- Avg price per sq.ft.:
- $522.35
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type
and located in
Isl Gabriola Island. Average values are
derived using median calculations. This data is not produced by
the MLS® system.
- MARTIN VELSEN
- RE/MAX OF NANAIMO
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