Home Gibsons, BC Gibsons & Area 279 Lark Road

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Welcome to the kind of home where family memories are made! This meticulously maintained 2,800 sf home + 960 sf full basement on 1/3 of an acre has 5 generous bedrooms offers warmth, space, and a relaxed lifestyle in a sunny, family-friendly cul-de-sac. Gather in the spacious country kitchen, enjoy movie nights in the inviting living room, or spread out with a den perfect for work or play. The large deck overlooks a private fenced backyard backing onto acreage and trails. Kids and pets will love the level yard, while parents will appreciate the short path to Cedar Grove Elementary. The huge unfinished basement offers endless possibilities, and the impressive 20' x 40' high-ceiling garage is ideal for hobbyists, RV storage, or a workshop. A truly happy family home—move in this summer!

Building 18 fields Inside & out 9 fields Lot & land 10 fields

Building Details

Price	$1,120,000
Total Bedrooms	5
Total Bathrooms	3
Full Bathrooms	2
Half Bathrooms	1
Floor Area Total (sqft)	2830
Year Built	1990
Age Of Building	36
Building Type	Single Family Residence
Property Type	Residential
Stories	2
Ownership Type	Freehold NonStrata
Community Features	Shopping Nearby
Utility Type	Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer	Septic Tank
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Tandem, Front Access, Concrete
Total Parking Spaces	6

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	0
Basement Features	Full, Unfinished
Appliances Included	Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Heating Type	Baseboard, Forced Air, Natural Gas
# of Kitchens	1
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Exterior Features	Private Yard
Roof	Asphalt
Structures	Residential Detached

Lot & Land

Lot Size	14810
Lot Size Depth	Feet
Lot Size Frontage	44
MLS^® #	R3132974
Area	Sunshine Coast
Neighbourhood	Gibsons & Area
City	Gibsons
Postal Code	V0N 1V4
Gross Taxes	$4,939.56
Zoning	RU1

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3132974 / Active	06-05-2026	$1,120,000

Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Living Room	20' x 20' ft
Main Level	Dining Room	15' x 15' ft
Main Level	Kitchen	12' x 12' ft
Main Level	Den	12' x 12' ft
Main Level	Laundry	8' x 8' ft

Bathrooms

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

Listed by: RE/MAX City 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 32.37 km · Chatelech Secondary School 6/10 · 19.13 km · crime below average · sell-speed score 44/100 (may take longer) · flood lower risk · wildfire low

Map & area Sell speed Climate risk

Map & Neighbourhood

Nearby Restaurants, Cafes & Shops

Transit (14 nearby)

Bus stop chaster at 1180 blk (wb) · 169 m · Transit
Bus stop chaster at 1190 blk (eb) · 193 m · Transit
Bus stop chaster at pratt (wb) · 392 m · Transit

Public Schools

Secondary
Chatelech Secondary School: Average 19.13 km 6/10

Information includes BC Government Open License data; school details change often and are offered solely as general guidance.

Private Schools

Elementary
St Regis Secondary School: Above Average 24.78 km 7.3/10
Elementary, Secondary
Mulgrave School: Above Average 25.14 km 9.2/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Chaster at 1180 Blk (WB): 0.17 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Burrard Stn: 32.37 km

Crime Rate

Total Crime Rate: Below Average
Violent Crime Rate: Below Average
Property Crime Rate: Below Average

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education: Below Average 17.6%
No Certificate/Degree: Above Average 17.1%
Owner Occupied: Below Average 56.1%
Employment Rate: Below Average 49.1%

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

44 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

May take longer

Buyer's

Market conditions

Buyer's market — more supply than demand

Flood Risk

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 32.37 km from station

Road / Highway noise

Unlikely

Airport noise (YVR)

Unlikely

Power lines proximity

Unlikely

ALR (Agricultural Land Reserve)

No — not in ALR

How GIBSONS & AREA compares

This property

161 DOM

Slower than area

Gibsons & Area avg

54 DOM

Average

Gibsons avg

54 DOM

Faster market

279 Lark Road has a sell-speed score of 44/100, placing it in the "May take longer than the area average to sell" band. The local market is currently a Buyer's Market with a sales-to-active ratio of 10.6% and an area average of 54 days on market — buyers have more leverage. With 502 competing homes currently listed, this property has significant competition. Based on these signals, EstateBlock predicts this listing is could take longer than the area average to sell.

Climate Risk for V0N 1V4

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V0N 1V4, over the next 30 years.

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 "Sechelt" 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 4.6 µg/m³ — meets WHO 2021 guideline. Nearest station: Langdale Elementary, Langdale (~6.4 km). Annual avg AQHI 0 — Low Risk.

Schools NearBy

6 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
Cedar Grove Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.5 / 10	Distance 161 m
Gibsons Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.6 / 10	Distance 1.90 KM
Elphinstone Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 7-12	Catchment Info —	6.2 / 10	Distance 2.16 KM
Continuing Ed SD 46	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 2.37 KM
Sunshine Coast Alternative School	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	4.0 / 10	Distance 2.37 KM
Spider	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.0 / 10	Distance 2.37 KM

Walkability & Transit Near 279 Lark Road

Almost All Errands Require a Car 19

Walk Score - Almost All Errands Require a Car

Almost all errands require a car

Somewhat Bikeable 42

Bike Score - Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Costs & calculators

Monthly cost about $4,925/month · rent estimate $3,494/month · owning catches up with renting by year 9 · cash flow if rented −$1,749/month

Mortgage Cash flow Rent estimate Rent vs own

Mortgage Calculator for 279 Lark Road

$4,925 /month

Principal & Interest $4,513

Property Taxes $412

Maintenance fee $0

The estimated monthly cost of 279 Lark Road, Gibsons is $4,925: $4,513 principal and interest with 20% down over 30 years at 4.45%, plus $412 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

−$1,749 /month

Mortgage Payment $4,513

Monthly Cash Flow −$1,749

Break Even Down Payment 51%

Cap Rate -1.9%

Cash on Cash -9.4%

If 279 Lark Road, Gibsons were rented at $3,494 a month with 5% vacancy, it would fall $1,749 a month short of the mortgage and carrying costs; about 51% 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 279 Lark Road, Gibsons

$3,494 / month

Rent $3,494

Own $4,925

Principal: $1,452/mo Interest, tax, insurance, fees: $3,473/mo

Example shown is the principal portion at year 5 of the mortgage. It grows over the loan: ~$1,215/mo (year 1) → ~$2,826/mo (year 20) → ~$4,215/mo (year 29).

Net cost to own at year 5 ~$3,473/mo About $21/mo less than renting

EstateBlock estimates 279 Lark Road, Gibsons would rent for about $3,494 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: 279 Lark Road

Rent vs own

Owning catches up by year 9

With 20% down ($224,000) at 4.45%: renting is cheaper at first, but principal paydown closes the gap

Principal paid off by year 5 $79,846

Principal paid off by year 10 $179,547

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 279 Lark Road, Gibsons is cheaper at first, but owning catches up by year 9, with $79,846 of principal paid off by year 5 and $179,547 by year 10.