1608 Whitesails Dr, Bowen Island BC – House for Sale – MLS® R3158536
1608 Whitesails Drive, Bowen Island, British Columbia V0N 1G2
Property Details for 1608 Whitesails Drive
Experience the perfect blend of cabin vibe and urban style in this renovated Tunstall Bay family home. There’s an irresistible warmth & charm with cedar walls and ceilings and a classic wood-burning stove. The open floor plan connects the living/dining to the sleek new kitchen with quartz countertops, induction cooktop, and side-by-side fridge/freezer. A magnificent picture window floods the space with natural light and frames views of the ocean, forest and sunsets. On the lower level are 2 cozy bedrooms and primary suite with stylishly renovated ensuite. A large family room looks out to the front yard with its tall fir trees, seasonal creek & picturesque foot bridge. Enjoy membership in the Tunstall Bay Community Association – swimming pool, tennis, pickleball, kayak storage, and more.
Interior Features
| Basement Finished Area (sqft) | 0 |
|---|---|
| Basement Features | None |
| Appliances Included | Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove |
| Fireplace | 1 |
| Heating Type | Baseboard, Electric, Wood |
| # of Kitchens | 1 |
| Flooring | Tile, Wall/Wall/Mixed |
| Foundation | Concrete Perimeter |
Exterior Features
| View Description | Ocean, Sunset, Mountain |
|---|---|
| Roof | Torch-On |
| Structures | Residential Detached |
Building Details
| Price | $1,599,000 |
|---|---|
| Total Bedrooms | 4 |
| Total Bathrooms | 3 |
| Full Bathrooms | 3 |
| Half Bathrooms | 0 |
| Floor Area Total (sqft) | 2191 |
| Year Built | 1973 |
| Age Of Building | 53 |
| Building Type | Single Family Residence |
| Property Type | Residential |
| Stories | 2 |
| Ownership Type | Freehold NonStrata |
| Utility Type | Electricity Connected, Water Connected |
| Utility Sewer | Septic Tank |
| Water (WaterSource) | Public |
| Parking Type | Open |
| Total Parking Spaces | 2 |
Lot & Land
| Lot Size | 11195 |
|---|---|
| Lot Size Depth | Feet |
| Lot Size Frontage | 0 |
| MLS® # | R3158536 |
| Area | Bowen Island |
| Neighbourhood | Bowen Island |
| City | Bowen Island |
| Postal Code | V0N 1G2 |
| Gross Taxes | $7,547.74 |
| Zoning | SR2 |
Property Timeline
| Status | Date | Price |
|---|---|---|
| R3158536 / Active | 08-25-2026 | $1,599,000 |
| to view full Property History (1 earlier record) | ||
Rooms
| Floor | Type | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Main Level | Living Room | 23'9 x 23'9 ft |
| Main Level | Kitchen | 15'5 x 15'5 ft |
| Main Level | Dining Room | 9'3 x 9'3 ft |
| Main Level | Bedroom | 10'5 x 10'5 ft |
| Main Level | Den | 10'5 x 10'5 ft |
| Below | Family Room | 19'7 x 19'7 ft |
| Below | Primary Bedroom | 17'11 x 17'11 ft |
| Below | Bedroom | 10'0 x 10'0 ft |
| Below | Bedroom | 10'0 x 10'0 ft |
| Below | Foyer | 9'9 x 9'9 ft |
Bathrooms
| Floor | Ensuite | Pieces |
|---|---|---|
| Main Level | No | #4 |
| Below | Yes | #4 |
| Below | No | #3 |
Listed by: Macdonald Realty
NOTE: This representation is based in whole or in part on data generated by the Chilliwack & District Real Estate Board, Fraser Valley Real Estate Board or Greater Vancouver REALTORS® which assumes no responsibility for its accuracy.
Map & Neighbourhood
Private Schools
- Elementary
- St Regis Secondary School
- Above Average 15.03 km 7.3/10
- Elementary, Secondary
- Mulgrave School
- Above Average 15.94 km 9.2/10
Closest Transit
- Bus Stop
- Tunstall Blvd @ Whitesails Rd (Flag)
- 0.73 km
- Skytrain
- Skytrain @ Burrard Stn
- 22.60 km
Crime Rate
- Total Crime Rate
- Low
- Violent Crime Rate
- Low
- Property Crime Rate
- Low
Demographics
- Post-Secondary Education
- Above Average 45.3%
- No Certificate/Degree
- Below Average 7.7%
- Owner Occupied
- Below Average 58.4%
- Employment Rate
- Below Average 50.2%
Noise/ Power Lines
- Road/Hwy Noise
- Unlikely
- Railway/Sky train Noise
- Unlikely
- Airport/Port Noise
- Unlikely
- Close to major Power Lines
- Unlikely
Other
- Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR)
- Unlikely
- Flood Area
- Unlikely
- Close to Cemeteries
- Unlikely
Sell Speed & Competition
1608 Whitesails Drive has a sell-speed score of 50/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell at a moderate pace" band. The listing is has limited comparable pricing data available. Based on these signals, EstateBlock predicts this listing is may take several weeks to attract serious offers.
Climate Risk for V0N 1G2
Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V0N 1G2, over the next 30 years. Projections use the 2041–2070 period (2050s) under a moderate emissions scenario (SSP2-4.5).
Outside of designated flood hazard zones. Under 10% of buildings in this area have flood risk over the next 30 years.
Located within the "Vancouver" WUI zone (Risk Class 5 — Low). Based on BC Wildfire Service provincial WUI Risk Class mapping; not a site-specific assessment.
Annual avg PM2.5 4.6 µg/m³ — meets WHO 2021 guideline. Nearest station: Langdale Elementary, Langdale (~10.7 km). Annual avg AQHI 0 — Low Risk.
Bowen Island currently sees ~1 day above 30 °C per year (1981–2010 baseline), projected to rise to ~6 by the 2050s (SSP2-4.5 moderate emissions). Hottest day of the year: ~29.7 °C baseline, ~32 °C projected. Tropical nights (>18 °C): ~0 baseline, ~4 projected.
Annual precipitation ~1515 mm (1981–2010 baseline), projected ~1575 mm by the 2050s. Extreme 1-day rainfall: ~50.5 mm baseline, ~57 mm projected. Values vary modestly across the Lower Mainland.
Longest annual dry spell (consecutive dry days): ~22 days baseline, ~24 days projected for the 2050s. CDD is used as a regional drought proxy; drought risk varies modestly across the Lower Mainland.
Nearby Restaurants, Cafes & Shops
Transit (1 nearby)
- Bus stop eastbound @ bowen bay (flag) · 990 m · Transit
Walkability & Transit Near 1608 Whitesails Drive
Walk Score - Car-Dependent
Transit Score - Minimal Transit
Bikeable 22
Bike Score - Somewhat Bikeable
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Walk Score - Car-Dependent
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Bikeable 22
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