253 First Ave, Cultus Lake BC - Single Family Residence for Sale - MLS# R3110579

146 days on the market
$898,900
Est. Mortgage $3,977/mo
Listing updated:
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Cultus Lake
2 Beds
1 Baths
1317 sqft
683 $ /sqft
1956 built
5.3% price reduction
146 days on the market
$898,900
$949,500
Est. $3,977/mo with 20% down
Listing updated:
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Property Details for 253 First Avenue

5.3% price reduction

PRIME Cultus Lake location on First Ave steps from the lake! This 1950's cottage is perfect for creating family memories OR the perfect lot to build your DREAM HOUSE with stunning LAKE VIEWS! Opportunities abound. So many options... original, rustic cottage is approx 1300 sqft with 2 bdrms, 1 bath and bonus LOFT READY FOR YOUR IDEAS! Lot is situated on First Ave across from 2 lake access and 2 docks - water lovers will be in paradise, plus lane access to give the lot a much larger feel - the perfect building site! Minutes from the marina, golf course, adventure park, water slides, dining and all of the year round activities offered in this fabulous community! LIFE IS SHORT, BUY (OR BUILD) THE LAKE HOUSE!!! You won't regret it!

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft) 0
Basement Features Crawl Space
Appliances Included Washer/Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove
Fireplace 1
Heating Type Natural Gas
Laundry In Unit
# of Kitchens 1
Flooring Mixed
Foundation Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

View Description Lake & Mountains
Roof Asphalt
Structures Residential Detached

Building Details

Price $898,900
Total Bedrooms 2
Total Bathrooms 1
Full Bathrooms 1
Half Bathrooms 0
Floor Area Total (sqft) 1317
Year Built 1956
Age Of Building 70
Building Type Single Family Residence
Property Type Residential
Architecture Style Rancher/Bungalow w/Loft
Stories 2
Building Name Cultus Lake
Ownership Type Leasehold not prepaid-NonStrata
Community Features Shopping Nearby
Utility Type Community, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer Community, Sanitary Sewer
Water (WaterSource) Community
Parking Type Open
Total Parking Spaces 2
Rental Suites None

Lot & Land

Lot Size 1800
Lot Size Depth Feet
Lot Size Frontage 30
MLS® # R3110579
Area Cultus Lake & Area
Neighbourhood Cultus Lake North
City Cultus Lake
Postal Code V2R 4Z2
Gross Taxes 0
Zoning R2

Property Timeline

Status Date Price
R3110579 / Active 04-13-2026 $898,900
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Rooms
Floor Type Dimensions
Main Level Living Room 13'5 x 13'5 ft
Main Level Dining Room 6'6 x 6'6 ft
Main Level Kitchen 11'6 x 11'6 ft
Main Level Pantry 9'7 x 9'7 ft
Main Level Bedroom 9'11 x 9'11 ft
Main Level Den 13'6 x 13'6 ft
Bathrooms
Floor Ensuite Pieces
Main Level No #3

Listed by: Homelife Advantage Realty Ltd

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
John Calvin School
Above Average 6.59 km 7.5/10
Elementary, Secondary
Highroad Academy
Above Average 10.78 km 7/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Sunnyside Blvd at Balsam (NB)
0.26 km
Skytrain
West Coast Express @ Mission City Station
24.71 km

Crime Rate

Total Crime Rate
Above Average
Violent Crime Rate
Above Average
Property Crime Rate
High

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education
Below Average 10.6%
No Certificate/Degree
Above Average 19.1%
Owner Occupied
Below Average 53.5%
Employment Rate
Below Average 40.2%

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

62 / 100
Overall sell-speed score
Moderate pace expected
Price competition grade
No comparable data
Balanced
Market conditions
Balanced market — steady conditions
Flood Risk (FEMA/BC)
Unlikely — not in floodplain
Railway / Skytrain noise
Unlikely — 24.71 km from station
Road / Highway noise
Unlikely
Airport noise (YVR)
Unlikely
Power lines proximity
Unlikely
ALR (Agricultural Land Reserve)
No — not in ALR
How CULTUS LAKE NORTH compares
This property
146 DOM
Slower than area
Cultus Lake North avg
20 DOM
Average
Cultus Lake avg
20 DOM
Faster market

253 First Avenue has a sell-speed score of 62/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell at a moderate pace" band. The listing is has limited comparable pricing data available. The local market is currently a Balanced Market with a sales-to-active ratio of 15.2% and an area average of 20 days on market — conditions are balanced. With only 730 competing homes currently listed, this property has significant competition. Based on these signals, EstateBlock predicts this listing is may take several weeks to attract serious offers.

Nearby Restaurants, Cafes & Shops

Restaurants (5 nearby)

  • J. beethoven's pizza · 518 m · Restaurant
  • Huis shave ice · 533 m · Restaurant
  • Maar's burger bar · 537 m · Restaurant

Shopping (2 nearby)

  • Cultus lake main · 542 m · Post Office
  • Sleepy hollow gems · 545 m · Gift Shop

Groceries (1 nearby)

  • Cultus lake superette · 550 m · Convenience

Transit (1 nearby)

  • Bus stop sunnyside blvd at balsam (nb) · 258 m · Transit

Schools NearBy

1 School is within 3km

School Type Grades Served Catchment Info Rating Distance

Cultus Lake Swílhcha Community School

Public

Grades Served

Catchment Info

7.1 / 10

Distance

563 m

Walkability & Transit Near 253 First Avenue

Walk Score Badge
Car-Dependent 30

Walk Score - Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car
Transit Score Badge
Some Transit 0

Transit Score - Minimal Transit

It is possible to get on a bus
Bike Score Badge
Somewhat
Bikeable
49

Bike Score - Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Mortgage Calculator for 253 First Avenue

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Property Taxes $0
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A 20% down payment of $179,780 on this $898,900 listing yields an estimated mortgage of $3,433/month (30-year fixed, 4%). Total estimated housing cost: $3,433/month.
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With $3,227/month in estimated rental income against $3,582/month in mortgage payments, the monthly cashflow is -$355/month. A 29% down payment would reach break-even.
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Estateblock Rent Estimate for 253 First Avenue, Cultus Lake

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Price vs Neighbourhood Average — Cultus Lake North, Cultus Lake

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No active comparable properties are currently available for this property type in Cultus Lake. The price evaluation chart will update as similar listings enter the market. This property is flagged as a Hot Deal (5.3% price reduction) based on its competitive pricing and market demand.

Data is based on list prices of similar active listings. 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 Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver which assumes no responsibility for its accuracy

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Walkability & Transit Near 253 First Avenue

Walk Score Badge
Car-Dependent 30

Walk Score - Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car
Transit Score Badge
Some Transit 0

Transit Score - Minimal Transit

It is possible to get on a bus
Bike Score Badge
Somewhat
Bikeable
49

Bike Score - Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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