This exceptional 1.6-acre (6,475 m² / 69,696 sq ft) development opportunity is located on a quiet road in Nanaimo’s desirable Uplands neighbourhood, a community known for its natural beauty and predominantly single-family homes. Zoned R1 (Single Dwelling Residential), the property supports low-density residential development with minimum lot sizes of 500 m² (5,382 sq ft) for standard single-family lots or 450 m² (4,844 sq ft) for lane-access parcels. Under the Official Community Plan, the property is designated “Suburban Neighbourhood,” an area oriented toward low-rise residential development with a target density of 25 units per hectare. Typical supported building forms include single-family homes, duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, and townhomes, and given the size of the site, it could accommodate approximately 25 units. The property offers approximately 37 m (121 ft) of frontage and an average depth of 135 m (444 ft), providing excellent flexibility for subdivision or multi-unit planning. Gently sloping to the southeast, the land is serviced at Opal Road with water, sewer, and storm connections. Ideally situated close to schools, parks, shopping, and all major amenities, this property presents an outstanding opportunity for builders, developers, or investors looking to create a well-designed residential enclave in one of Nanaimo’s most sought-after areas. Existing on the property is a 3-bedroom 1 bath home. Land Assembly totaling 4.9 acres available, Detailed Information package available on request. (id:47421)
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Detailed Information
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
Features
Acreage, Central location, Wooded area, Irregular lot size, Other
Listing Contract Date
2025-12-04
Municipal ID
000-107-123
Ownership Type
Freehold
# of Parking Spaces
4
Property Type
Single Family
Transaction Type
For sale
Zoning Description
R-1
Zoning
Residential
Building
Constructed Date
1966
Cooling Type
None
Fireplace Present
Yes
# of Fireplaces
1
Heating Fuel
Oil
Heating Type
Forced air
Total Finished Area
1044 sqft
Type
House
Rooms
Room
Level
Dimensions
Notes
Bedroom
Main level
10 ft x 9 ft
Bathroom
Main level
4-Piece
Bedroom
Main level
11 ft x 8 ft
Primary Bedroom
Main level
13 ft x 9 ft
Entrance
Main level
13 ft x 3 ft
Kitchen
Main level
11 ft x 14 ft
Living room
Main level
17 ft x 14 ft
Workshop
Other
29 ft x 18 ft
Land
Total Size
1.6 acres
Access Type
Road access
Acreage
Yes
Size of Irregular Land
1.6
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