Embrace the charm of island living with this rustic 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom rancher tucked away in a private, treed setting on Protection Island. Whether you’re seeking a full-time residence, a weekend retreat, or a vacation property with easy access to city amenities, this property offers exceptional potential in one of Vancouver Island’s most unique communities.
Surrounded by nature & privacy, the home is ready for your ideas & improvements. Protection Island is known for its welcoming, close-knit community, beautiful beaches, resident dock, community park, tennis courts, & year-round social events. Enjoy a quick passenger ferry ride to downtown Nanaimo, with convenient access to shopping, restaurants, floatplanes, Hullo ferry service, BC Ferries, & Helijet connections.
Serviced by community water & sewer, not subject to BC’s Speculation & Vacancy Tax, this is an opportunity to secure your place in a peaceful island community where neighbours connect & nature takes centre stage.
Property Type:
Residential
Type:
Single Family Residence
Year built:
1972
(Age: 54)
Living Area:
768 sq. ft.71.3 m2
Listing General Location:
Isl Protection Island, Islands
Bedrooms:
2
Bathrooms:
1.0
(Full:-/Half:-)
Lot Size:
9,600 sq. ft.892 m2
Kitchens:
1
Taxes:
$2,144 /
2025
Construction:
Insulation: Ceiling, Insulation: Walls, Wood
New Construction:
No
Basement:
Crawl Space
Foundation:
None
Roof:
Metal
Levels:
2
Floor finish:
Carpet, Hardwood, Linoleum
Total Building Area:
768 sq. ft.71.3 m2
Total Unfinished Area:
0 sq. ft.0 m2
# 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:
1
# Second Level Bathrooms:
0
# Third Level Bathrooms:
0
# Lower Level Bathrooms:
0
# 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:
0 sq. ft.0 m2
Living Area Main Floor:
768 sq. ft.71.3 m2
Living Area Other Floor:
0 sq. ft.0 m2
Living Area 2nd Floor:
0 sq. ft.0 m2
Living Area 3rd Floor:
0 sq. ft.0 m2
Fireplaces:
1
Fireplace Details:
Wood Burning Stove
Laundry Features:
In Unit
Water supply:
Municipal
Sewer:
Sewer Connected
Cooling:
None
Heating:
Baseboard, Electric
Fireplace:
Yes
Dryer, Oven/Range Electric, Refrigerator, Washer
Aluminum Frames
Balcony/Deck, Fencing: Partial
Ground Level
0
Yes
No
Unrestricted
Floor
Type
Size
Other
Main Floor
Kitchen
14'5"4.39 m × 12'3.66 m
Main Floor
Bedroom
9'10"3.00 m × 8'3"2.51 m
Main Floor
Living Room
21'6.40 m × 11'5"3.48 m
Main Floor
Bedroom - Primary
11'6"3.51 m × 9'10"3.00 m
Floor
Ensuite
Pieces
Other
Main Floor
No
4
4-Piece
Assessed:
338000.0
Assessment year:
2026
Jurisdiction name:
City of Nanaimo
Legal Description:
LT 80 PL 14111 LD 32 DOUGLAS ISLAND KA PROTECTION ISLAND
Zoning:
R3 Island Residential
Accessibility:
Ground Level Main Floor, Primary Bedroom on Main
Number of 2 piece baths:
0
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:
0
Property Condition:
Resale
Exposure / Faces:
Northwest
Layout:
Rancher
Lot Site Features:
Private, Quiet Area, Recreation Nearby, Wooded
Attached Garage:
No
Carport Spaces:
0
Garage Spaces:
0
Garage:
No
Parking Features:
Open
Total Parking Spaces:
2
Road Surface Type:
Unimproved
Date Listed:
Jun 18, 2026
Original Price:
350000.0
Protection Island offers the rare combination of island living with municipal water and sewer services. Protection Island properties are not subject to the BC Speculation and Vacancy Tax.
Cosy Rancher, set on a private treed lot
Peaceful woodland retreat.
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Fully Fenced yard
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Enjoy your morning coffee or evening glass of wine on your backyard deck.
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Peace and Tranquility are abundant on this island Paradise.
Community dock for residents only. Nanaimo boardwalk is just minutes away.
Community tennis courts, one of may places where neighbours connect
The Dinghy Dock pub is and Island favourite, with visitors from far and wide
Data was last updated June 26, 2026 at 12:05 PM (UTC)
Area Statistics
Listings on market:
19
Avg list price:
$450,000
Min list price:
$215,000
Max list price:
$3,200,000
Avg days on market:
35
Min days on market:
4
Max days on market:
429
Avg price per sq.ft.:
$593.33
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type
and located in
Isl Protection Island. Average values are
derived using median calculations. This data is not produced by
the MLS® system.