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496 Melmore Rd, Bowen Island BC – House for Sale – MLS® R3176872

496 Melmore Road, Bowen Island, British Columbia V0N 1G1

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$1,895,000

Est. Mortgage $8,383/mo

Listing updated: Oct 20, 2026 at 07:59am

EstateBlock checked: Oct 20, 2026 at 08:10am

Deep Bay

3 Beds

3 Baths

3882 sqft

488 $ /sqft

1990 built

NEW

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Inspired by the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright, this home pairs character and quality with a private 0.27-acre corner lot. Located in arguably Bowen’s most sought after neighbourhood it’s just a short walk to beaches, trails, and the ferry. Cedar ceilings and Prairie-style ‘ribbons’ of Fir-trimmed windows frame tall trees and gardens. Radiant in-floor heating on all floors, and a modern wood stove add warmth. Enjoy formal dining, an updated kitchen with a walk-in pantry, plus a library/den opening to the back yard. Upstairs is the primary ensuite, 2 more bedrooms, and a spacious family room that could be a 4th bedroom or studio. A separate, level entrance provides access to the workshop and storage. Updates include a metal roof, exterior paint, extensive landscaping, and more.

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	0
Basement Features	Full, Partially Finished, Exterior Entry
Appliances Included	Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Fireplace	1
Heating Type	Electric, Radiant, Wood
# of Kitchens	1
Flooring	Tile, Vinyl, Wall/Wall/Mixed
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Exterior Features	Private Yard
Roof	Metal
Structures	Residential Detached

Building Details

Price	$1,895,000
Total Bedrooms	3
Total Bathrooms	3
Full Bathrooms	2
Half Bathrooms	1
Floor Area Total (sqft)	3882
Year Built	1990
Age Of Building	36
Building Type	Single Family Residence
Property Type	Residential
Stories	2
Building Name	Deep Bay
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	11694
Lot Size Depth	Feet
Lot Size Frontage	0
MLS^® #	R3176872
Area	Bowen Island
Neighbourhood	Bowen Island
City	Bowen Island
Postal Code	V0N 1G1
Gross Taxes	$6,979.12
Zoning	SR2

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3176872 / Active	10-20-2026	$1,895,000

Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Foyer	11'2 x 11'2 ft
Main Level	Living Room	20'0 x 20'0 ft
Main Level	Den	14'10 x 14'10 ft
Main Level	Dining Room	16'1 x 16'1 ft
Main Level	Kitchen	14'1 x 14'1 ft
Main Level	Pantry	7'9 x 7'9 ft
Main Level	Eating Area	14'1 x 14'1 ft
Main Level	Laundry	11'7 x 11'7 ft
Above Level	Primary Bedroom	18'11 x 18'11 ft
Above Level	Walk-In Closet	8'2 x 8'2 ft
Above Level	Den	9'1 x 9'1 ft
Above Level	Family Room	22'11 x 22'11 ft
Above Level	Bedroom	13'0 x 13'0 ft
Above Level	Bedroom	13'5 x 13'5 ft
Below	Workshop	23'4 x 23'4 ft

Bathrooms

Floor	Ensuite	Pieces
Main Level	No	#2
Above Level	Yes	#4
Above Level	No	#5

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, Secondary
Mulgrave School: Above Average 11.12 km 9.2/10
Elementary, Secondary
Mulgrave School: Above Average 11.12 km 9.2/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Lenora Rd @ Melmore Rd (Flag): 0.12 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Burrard Stn: 19.27 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

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Overall sell-speed score

Moderate pace expected

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Market conditions

Market conditions unavailable

Flood Risk

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 19.27 km from station

Road / Highway noise

Unlikely

Airport noise (YVR)

Unlikely

Power lines proximity

Unlikely

ALR (Agricultural Land Reserve)

No — not in ALR

How BOWEN ISLAND compares

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496 Melmore Road 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 1G1

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V0N 1G1, over the next 30 years. Projections use the 2041–2070 period (2050s) under a moderate emissions scenario (SSP2-4.5).

Flood Lower Risk

Outside of designated flood hazard zones. Under 10% of buildings in this area have flood risk over the next 30 years.

Fire Low

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.

Air Quality A / Excellent

Annual avg PM2.5 3.8 µg/m³ — meets WHO 2021 guideline. Nearest station: Horseshoe Bay, West Vancouver (~4.8 km). Annual avg AQHI 0 — Low Risk.

Heat Low

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.

Precipitation Increasing

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.

Drought Stable

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

Shopping (17 nearby)

Cates pharmasave · 578 m · Pharmacy
Moss hair studio · 578 m · Hairdresser
First credit union · 584 m · Bank

Restaurants (6 nearby)

Tuscany restaurant · 604 m · Restaurant
Barcelona tapas & wine bar · 604 m · Restaurant
Bowen sushi · 620 m · Restaurant

Groceries (4 nearby)

Miller's meatcraft · 582 m · Butcher
The ruddy potato · 592 m · Supermarket
Snug cove general store · 594 m · Supermarket

Cafes (3 nearby)

The ruddy cafe · 589 m · Cafe
The snug cafe · 613 m · Cafe
The village baker cafe' · 659 m · Cafe

Healthcare (1 nearby)

Cates pharmasave · 578 m · Healthcare

Transit (1 nearby)

Bus stop eastbound grafton rd @ artisan square (flag) · 925 m · Transit

Schools NearBy

2 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
Bowen Island Community School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.8 / 10	Distance 483 m
Island Pacific School	Independent	Grades Served 6-9	Catchment Info —	8.2 / 10	Distance 1.15 KM

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Property Taxes $582

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With a 20% down payment, buyers can expect an estimated $7,820/month in total housing costs on this $1,895,000 property — $7,238 mortgage payment, $582 property tax.

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Based on $4,914/month estimated rent and $8,017/month in total housing costs, this property has a -$3,103/month cashflow. Break-even down payment: approximately 55%.

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