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965 Village Dr, Bowen Island BC V0N 1G1 – House for Sale – MLS® R3178593

965 Village Drive, Bowen Island, British Columbia V0N 1G1

Bowen Island Houses for Sale

18 days on the market

$1,499,000

Est. monthly cost $6,712/mo

Updated with MLS® - Nov 13, 2026 at 12:30pm

Cates Hill

5 Beds

3 Baths

2305 sqft

650 $ /sqft

2002 built

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A charming home conveniently located on Cate's Hill on Bowen Island, 5 minutes from the ferry with an incredible mortgage helper. Bright & beautifully kept with mature, blooming gardens and a treehouse. Walk to Snug Cove for coffee, walk to the ferry when it's time to head to the mainland. Inside you'll find over 2,300 sq ft with 5 beds/ 3 baths, a newly renovated kitchen, fresh paint, and water filtration throughout. Built in 2002, with a brand new roof and deck. More than $50K invested into the landscaping with charming maple trees, apples trees & grapes growing. A private and peaceful setting. Income suite with seperate entrance on Airbnb with a strong return as a 'Superhost', or keep it for guests/home office. No septic & underground electricity. A turn key home in an ideal setting.

Building 20 fields Inside & out 13 fields Lot & land 10 fields

Building Details

Price	$1,499,000
Total Bedrooms	5
Total Bathrooms	3
Full Bathrooms	2
Half Bathrooms	1
Floor Area Total (sqft)	2305
Year Built	2002
Age Of Building	24
Building Type	Single Family Residence
Property Type	Residential
Stories	2
Building Name	Cates Hill
Ownership Type	Freehold NonStrata
Community Features	Shopping Nearby
Utility Type	Electricity Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer	Public Sewer, Storm Sewer
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Other, Front Access, Gravel
Total Parking Spaces	2
Rental Suites	Legal Suite

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	0
Basement Features	Finished, Exterior Entry
Appliances Included	Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Interior Features	Storage
Fireplace	0
Heating Type	Baseboard
# of Kitchens	1
Flooring	Hardwood, Tile, Wall/Wall/Mixed, Carpet
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Exterior Features	Garden, Balcony
View Description	Mountains, Marina, Water
Roof	Asphalt
Structures	Residential Detached

Lot & Land

Lot Size	10065
Lot Size Depth	Feet
Lot Size Frontage	0
MLS^® #	R3178593
Area	Bowen Island
Neighbourhood	Bowen Island
City	Bowen Island
Postal Code	V0N 1G1
Gross Taxes	$8,054.54
Zoning	SFD

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3178593 / Active	10-26-2026	$1,499,000
to view full Property History (2 earlier records)

Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Foyer	8'2 x 8'2 ft
Main Level	Living Room	21'6 x 21'6 ft
Main Level	Kitchen	12'1 x 12'1 ft
Main Level	Dining Room	12'4 x 12'4 ft
Above Level	Primary Bedroom	13'11 x 13'11 ft
Above Level	Bedroom	10'10 x 10'10 ft
Above Level	Bedroom	11'9 x 11'9 ft
Below	Laundry	7'9 x 7'9 ft
Below	Bedroom	10'9 x 10'9 ft
Below	Bedroom	12'5 x 12'5 ft
Below	Recreation Room	20'0 x 20'0 ft

Bathrooms

Floor	Ensuite	Pieces
Main Level	No	#2
Above Level	No	#4
Below	No	#3

Listed by: Angell, Hasman & Associates Realty Ltd. & 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 19.00 km · crime low · flood lower risk · wildfire low

Map & area Sell speed Climate risk

Map & Neighbourhood

Nearby Restaurants, Cafes & Shops

Shopping (17 nearby)

Phoenix books · 197 m · Toy Shop
Canada post · 203 m · Post Office
Cates pharmasave · 230 m · Pharmacy

Restaurants (6 nearby)

Bowen sushi · 197 m · Restaurant
Artisan eats café & fine foods · 396 m · Restaurant
Tuscany restaurant · 399 m · Restaurant

Groceries (4 nearby)

Bowen beer & wine cellar · 228 m · Beverages
The ruddy potato · 233 m · Supermarket
Miller's meatcraft · 239 m · Butcher

Cafes (3 nearby)

The village baker cafe' · 195 m · Cafe
The ruddy cafe · 238 m · Cafe
The snug cafe · 438 m · Cafe

Healthcare (1 nearby)

Cates pharmasave · 230 m · Healthcare

Transit (1 nearby)

Bus stop southbound miller rd @ deep bay (flag) · 980 m · Transit

Private Schools

Elementary, Secondary
Mulgrave School: Above Average 11.06 km 9.2/10
Elementary, Secondary
Mulgrave School: Above Average 11.06 km 9.2/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Artisan Square (Flag): 0.48 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Burrard Stn: 19.00 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 — 19.00 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 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 (~4.7 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 425 m
Island Pacific School	Independent	Grades Served 6-9	Catchment Info —	8.2 / 10	Distance 941 m

Walkability & Transit Near 965 Village Drive

Somewhat Walkable 56

Walk Score - Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Somewhat Bikeable 35

Bike Score - Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Costs & calculators

Monthly cost about $6,712/month · rent estimate $5,921/month · owning nets $836/month less than renting · cash flow if rented −$1,278/month

Mortgage Cash flow Rent estimate Rent vs own

Mortgage Calculator for 965 Village Drive

$6,712 /month

Principal & Interest $6,041

Property Taxes $671

Maintenance fee $0

The estimated monthly cost of 965 Village Drive, Bowen Island is $6,712: $6,041 principal and interest with 20% down over 30 years at 4.45%, plus $671 property tax.

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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

−$1,278 /month

Mortgage Payment $6,041

Monthly Cash Flow −$1,278

Break Even Down Payment 37%

Cap Rate -1.0%

Cash on Cash -5.1%

If 965 Village Drive, Bowen Island were rented at $5,921 a month with 5% vacancy, it would fall $1,278 a month short of the mortgage and carrying costs; about 37% 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 965 Village Drive, Bowen Island

$5,921 / month

Rent $5,921

Own $6,712

Principal: $1,943/mo Interest, tax, insurance, fees: $4,769/mo

Example shown is the principal portion at year 5 of the mortgage. It grows over the loan: ~$1,626/mo (year 1) → ~$3,782/mo (year 20) → ~$5,641/mo (year 29).

Net cost to own at year 5 ~$4,769/mo About $1,152/mo less than renting

EstateBlock estimates 965 Village Drive, Bowen Island would rent for about $5,921 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: 965 Village Drive

Rent vs own

Owning nets $836/mo less than renting

With 20% down ($299,800) at 4.45%: $5,085/mo net cost to own in year 1 vs $5,921/mo rent

Principal paid off by year 5 $106,865

Principal paid off by year 10 $240,305

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.

Owning 965 Village Drive, Bowen Island nets about $836 a month less than renting it in year 1, with $106,865 of principal paid off by year 5 and $240,305 by year 10.