Charming 4 bdrm+ office, 3 bath home in the desirable Cates Hill neighbourhood. Thoughtfully updated throughout, with a beautifully appointed kitchen featuring a premium Liebherr fridge and Miele stove. The covered veranda with fire table invites yr-round enjoyment, while the guest suite above the large dbl garage offers flexibility for visitors, extended family, or as an income helper. A heat pump provides efficient heating & cooling, plus an EV charger for added convenience. Set on 2.5 private acres with established gardens, garden shed, saltwater hot tub, treehouse, and a path leading to a large flat field perfect for soccer, games & outdoor fun. Kids can even ride their bikes to school. A rare opportunity to enjoy privacy, space & comfort just mins from Snug Cove.
| Basement Finished Area (sqft) | 0 |
|---|---|
| Basement Features | Crawl Space |
| Appliances Included | Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove |
| Fireplace | 2 |
| Heating Type | Heat Pump, Wood |
| Cooling | Air Conditioning |
| # of Kitchens | 1 |
| Flooring | Hardwood, Mixed, Tile, Carpet |
| Foundation | Concrete Perimeter |
| Exterior Features | Private Yard |
|---|---|
| Roof | Asphalt |
| Structures | Residential Detached |
| Price | $1,999,000 |
|---|---|
| Total Bedrooms | 4 |
| Total Bathrooms | 3 |
| Full Bathrooms | 3 |
| Half Bathrooms | 0 |
| Floor Area Total (sqft) | 2863 |
| Year Built | 1993 |
| Age Of Building | 33 |
| 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) | Well Drilled |
| Parking Type | Garage Double, Open, Gravel |
| Total Parking Spaces | 4 |
| Lot Size | 2.55 |
|---|---|
| Lot Size Depth | Feet |
| Lot Size Frontage | 0 |
| MLS® # | R3141507 |
| Area | Bowen Island |
| Neighbourhood | Bowen Island |
| City | Bowen Island |
| Postal Code | V0N 1G2 |
| Gross Taxes | $7,394.55 |
| Zoning | SR1(A) |
| Floor | Type | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Main Level | Living Room | 17'2 x 17'2 ft |
| Main Level | Dining Room | 18'9 x 18'9 ft |
| Main Level | Kitchen | 16'0 x 16'0 ft |
| Main Level | Office | 13'6 x 13'6 ft |
| Main Level | Mud Room | 11'9 x 11'9 ft |
| Main Level | Foyer | 4'2 x 4'2 ft |
| Above Level | Primary Bedroom | 13'5 x 13'5 ft |
| Above Level | Bedroom | 13'4 x 13'4 ft |
| Above Level | Bedroom | 10'8 x 10'8 ft |
| Above Level | Bedroom | 11'11 x 11'11 ft |
| Abv Main 2 | Other | 23'7 x 23'7 ft |
| Floor | Ensuite | Pieces |
|---|---|---|
| Main Level | No | #3 |
| Above Level | No | #3 |
| Above Level | Yes | #3 |
Listed by: RE/MAX Masters Realty & RE/MAX Masters 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.
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740 Minnows Lane has a sell-speed score of 32/100, placing it in the "May take longer than the area average to sell" band. The listing is priced 55.4% above comparable active properties in Bowen Island. Based on these signals, EstateBlock predicts this listing is could take longer than the area average to sell.
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 3.8 µg/m³ — meets WHO 2021 guideline (BC ENV 2024). Nearest station: Horseshoe Bay, West Vancouver (~5.6 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.
2 Schools are within 3km
| School | Type | Grades Served | Catchment Info | Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Island Pacific School |
Independent |
Grades Served6-9
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Distance901 m
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Bowen Island Community School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
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Distance1.28 KM
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