An ideal entry into the housing market, this versatile Brechin Area character home pairs incredible affordability with built-in financial help. The upper level offers three bright bedrooms, original hardwood floors, coved ceilings, and a peek-a-boo ocean view—delivering move-in-ready charm with recent high-ticket updates, including a new gas furnace, hot water tank, updated windows, and newer appliances. Downstairs, a self-contained two-bedroom suite with a reliable tenant produces immediate rental income ($1950/m) to offset your mortgage payments and fast-track your home equity build. Complete with a private backyard for gardening, a long driveway with a carport for ample parking, and a shared laundry setup, this starter home lets you step comfortably onto the property ladder while your lower level pays a huge chunk of the bill. Upstairs vacant December 1, down rented at $1950/m with 1 year lease
Address
650 Hawkins St
List Price
$750,000
Property Type
Residential
Type of Dwelling
Single Family Residence
Transaction Type
Sale
Area
Nanaimo
Sub-Area
Na Brechin Hill
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
2
Floor Area
2,364 Sq. Ft.
Lot Size
7500 Sq. Ft.
Lot Size (Acres)
0.17 Ac.
Year Built
1956
MLS® Number
1049610
Listing Brokerage
REMAX Professionals (NA)
Basement Area
Full, Not Full Height, Walk-Out Access, With Windows
Postal Code
V9S 2V6
Tax Amount
$4,986.64
Tax Year
2026
Features
Forced Air, Insulated Windows, Mixed, Natural Gas
Amenities
Balcony/Deck, Central Location, Easy Access, Family-Oriented Neighbourhood, Low Maintenance Yard, Marina Nearby, Near Golf Course, No Through Road, Recreation Nearby, Serviced, Shopping Nearby, Southern Exposure, Storage Shed
