2 Bed Single Family Detached in Gulf Islands

$425,000

161 GARNER Rd
MLS® NO: 1052573

Description

First time offered for sale in nearly 60 years! A rare opportunity to acquire 12.90 acres in a convenient central island location, just a short walk to the schools and community bus routes. Approximately 3 acres of usable land that features established fruit trees including apple, plum, pear, apricot and cherry trees, along with kiwi vines. Additional features include a year-round pond, pottery studio, and various sheds and outbuildings. The property has been in the same family for generations and includes an older 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom cottage in need of TLC. Recent upgrades to the property include an improved water system in 2025 and an upgraded solar power system in 2026. Beyond the lower acreage, the property slopes upward to higher elevations, where an upper-level area that offers potential for a future homesite. With its substantial acreage, established plantings, existing infrastructure, and opportunities for future development, this is an appealing offering for buyers looking to establish their own island property. The value here is in the land and the possibilities it presents.

General

Property Type:Single Family Detached
Title of Ownership:LOT 1, PLAN VIP30619, SECTION 78, COWICHAN LAND DISTRICT, PORTION SOUTH SALT SPRING
Layout:Main Level Entry with Upper Level(s)
Taxes:$2,737
Tax Year:2026
Finished Sq. Ft.:1,250
Year Built:1983

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Interior Details

Bedroom(s): 2
Bathroom(s): 1
Basement Type: None

Building Details

Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
Roof: Metal
Heat/Air: Electric, Wood

Site Influences

Lot SqFt: 553,212
Acres: 12.70
Water: Well: Shallow
Waste: Septic System
Parking: Driveway, RV Access/Parking
Lot Features: Acreage, Quiet Area, Rural Setting, In Wooded Area

Strata Lot Information

Rental Restrictions: Unrestricted

Room Dimensions

Main Level

Bathroom3-Piece
Bedroom10x10
Living Room12x12

Second Level

Bedroom10x11

Property Details

Beds: 2
Baths: 1
Sq. Feet: 1,250
Year Built: 1983
Property Type: Single Family Detached
Municipality: Gulf Islands

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Listed with:

Derek ToppingRE/MAX Salt Spring
Phone: 250-537-7150

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