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571 Roocroft Lane, Bowen Island BC V0N 1G2 – House for Sale – MLS® R3178401

571 Roocroft Lane, Bowen island, British Columbia V0N 1G2

Bowen island Houses for Sale

18 days on the market

$1,319,000

Est. monthly cost $6,012/mo

Updated with MLS® - Nov 13, 2026 at 03:45am

2 Beds

2 Baths

1520 sqft

868 $ /sqft

165 $ Maint. fee

1997 built

Photos

Charming mountainside home featuring breathtaking coastal mountain & ocean views. Set upon a private lane & mere steps away from the shops, cafes & services of Artisan Square. The community shuttle will also whisk you to/from the many amenities of Snug Cove & ferry. You are greeted by a covered porch and a lovely side garden that leads you to a back terrace perfect for barbecues or lounging. A concrete pad in place allows for an auxiliary structure (office, greenhouse). The first floor features a generous sized family room with fireplace for cozy nights along with a bedroom & bathroom. The upper level boasts an open plan. Primary bedroom on this level leads to a covered deck. Recently updated roof (50 yr warranty), bathrooms & kitchen, outfitted with Bosch, Fisher & Paykel appliances.

Building 25 fields Inside & out 12 fields Lot & land 10 fields

Building Details

Price	$1,319,000
Total Bedrooms	2
Total Bathrooms	2
Full Bathrooms	2
Half Bathrooms	0
Floor Area Total (sqft)	1520
Year Built	1997
Age Of Building	29
Building Type	Single Family Residence
Property Type	Residential
Stories	2
Building Amenities	Trash, Management, Sewer, Snow Removal
Ownership Type	Freehold Strata
Maintenance Fee	$165
Community Features	Shopping Nearby
Amenities Nearby	Trash, Management, Sewer, Snow Removal
Utility Type	Electricity Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer	Septic Tank
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Open, Front Access
Total Parking Spaces	1
Strata Restrictions	Pets Allowed w/Rest.,Rentals Allwd w/Restrctns
Pet Restrictions	Yes With Restrictions
Rental Suites	None
Units In Development	15

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	0
Basement Features	Crawl Space
Appliances Included	Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Fireplace	1
Heating Type	Baseboard, Electric, Radiant
# of Kitchens	1
Flooring	Hardwood, Tile, Carpet
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Exterior Features	Balcony
View Description	Coastal Mountains & Ocean
Roof	Other
Structures	Residential Detached

Lot & Land

Lot Size	5227.2
Lot Size Depth	Feet
Lot Size Frontage	0
MLS^® #	R3178401
Area	Bowen Island
Neighbourhood	Bowen Island
City	Bowen Island
Postal Code	V0N 1G2
Gross Taxes	$6,386.31
Zoning	CD1

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3178401 / Active	10-26-2026	$1,319,000
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Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Foyer	13'3 x 13'3 ft
Main Level	Family Room	20'9 x 20'9 ft
Main Level	Bedroom	11'3 x 11'3 ft
Above Level	Kitchen	10'4 x 10'4 ft
Above Level	Dining Room	9'6 x 9'6 ft
Above Level	Living Room	11'2 x 11'2 ft
Above Level	Primary Bedroom	11'11 x 11'11 ft

Bathrooms

Floor	Ensuite	Pieces
Main Level	No	#3
Above Level	No	#4

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, sell speed & climate

SkyTrain 19.58 km · crime low · flood lower risk · wildfire low

Map & area Sell speed Climate risk

Map & Neighbourhood

Nearby Restaurants, Cafes & Shops

Shopping (17 nearby)

Miki tanaka jewelry · 162 m · Jeweller
Movement global · 168 m · Clothes
Wren boutique · 170 m · Clothes

Restaurants (6 nearby)

Artisan eats café & fine foods · 212 m · Restaurant
Bowen sushi · 608 m · Restaurant
Tuscany restaurant · 798 m · Restaurant

Groceries (4 nearby)

Miller's meatcraft · 611 m · Butcher
The ruddy potato · 618 m · Supermarket
Bowen beer & wine cellar · 633 m · Beverages

Cafes (3 nearby)

The ruddy cafe · 621 m · Cafe
The village baker cafe' · 657 m · Cafe
The snug cafe · 836 m · Cafe

Healthcare (1 nearby)

Cates pharmasave · 587 m · Healthcare

Transit (1 nearby)

Bus stop bowen island trunk rd @ snug cove · 920 m · Transit

Private Schools

Elementary, Secondary
Mulgrave School: Above Average 11.57 km 9.2/10
Elementary, Secondary
Mulgrave School: Above Average 11.57 km 9.2/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Artisan Square (Flag): 0.17 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Burrard Stn: 19.58 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

Flood Risk

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 19.58 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

This property

18 DOM

Listed

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).

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 (~5.2 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.

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 270 m
Island Pacific School	Independent	Grades Served 6-9	Catchment Info —	8.2 / 10	Distance 495 m

Walkability & Transit Near 571 Roocroft Lane

Car-Dependent 48

Walk Score - Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Somewhat Bikeable 31

Bike Score - Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Costs & calculators

Monthly cost about $6,012/month · rent estimate $4,154/month · owning catches up with renting by year 13 · cash flow if rented −$2,123/month

Mortgage Cash flow Rent estimate Rent vs own

Mortgage Calculator for 571 Roocroft Lane

$6,012 /month

Principal & Interest $5,315

Property Taxes $532

Maintenance fee $165

The estimated monthly cost of 571 Roocroft Lane, Bowen island is $6,012: $5,315 principal and interest with 20% down over 30 years at 4.45%, plus $532 property tax and $165 strata fee.

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All figures are informational estimates by EstateBlock.com; actual mortgage payments and insurance rates vary by many factors.

Investment Cashflow Calculator

−$2,123 /month

Mortgage Payment $5,315

Monthly Cash Flow −$2,123

Break Even Down Payment 52%

Cap Rate -1.9%

Cash on Cash -9.7%

If 571 Roocroft Lane, Bowen island were rented at $4,154 a month with 5% vacancy, it would fall $2,123 a month short of the mortgage and carrying costs; about 52% down would break even.

All figures are informational estimates by EstateBlock.com; actual mortgage payments and insurance rates vary by many factors.

Estateblock Rent Estimate for 571 Roocroft Lane, Bowen island

$4,154 / month

Rent $4,154

Own $6,012

Principal: $1,709/mo Interest, tax, insurance, fees: $4,303/mo

Example shown is the principal portion at year 5 of the mortgage. It grows over the loan: ~$1,431/mo (year 1) → ~$3,328/mo (year 20) → ~$4,964/mo (year 29).

Net cost to own at year 5 ~$4,303/mo About $149/mo more than renting

EstateBlock estimates 571 Roocroft Lane, Bowen island would rent for about $4,154 a month.

Approximate estimates for informational purposes only, not financial advice. Assumes a new 30-year fixed mortgage at the rate shown; actual rent, payments, and equity will vary by loan terms and market conditions. Consult a licensed professional before deciding.

Rent vs own: 571 Roocroft Lane

Rent vs own

Owning catches up by year 13

With 20% down ($263,800) at 4.45%: renting is cheaper at first, but principal paydown closes the gap

Principal paid off by year 5 $94,032

Principal paid off by year 10 $211,449

Assumes 20% down payment, 4.45% fixed rate, 30-year amortization. Rent line = full rent (money gone). Own line = interest + property tax + fees, excluding principal (money you keep as equity). No appreciation, investment returns or transaction costs included.

Renting 571 Roocroft Lane, Bowen island is cheaper at first, but owning catches up by year 13, with $94,032 of principal paid off by year 5 and $211,449 by year 10.