Home Whistler, BC Alpine Meadows 8512 Drifter Way

8512 Drifter Way, Whistler BC - Single Family Residence for Sale - MLS# R3135980

66 days on the market

$4,200,000

Est. Mortgage $18,581/mo

Listing updated: Jul 16, 2026 at 09:07am

EstateBlock checked: Aug 20, 2026 at 08:10am

7 Beds

6 Baths

3648 sqft

1151 $ /sqft

1986 built

66 days on the market

$4,200,000

Est. $18,581/mo with 20% down

Listing updated: Jul 16, 2026 at 09:07am

EstateBlock checked: Aug 20, 2026 at 08:10am

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Exterior Front Photo of 8512 Drifter Way, Whistler, BC

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Living Room Photo of 8512 Drifter Way, Whistler, BC

Family Room Photo of 8512 Drifter Way, Whistler, BC

Dining Area Photo of 8512 Drifter Way, Whistler, BC

Kitchen Photo of 8512 Drifter Way, Whistler, BC

Kitchen Island Photo of 8512 Drifter Way, Whistler, BC

Pantry Photo of 8512 Drifter Way, Whistler, BC

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Primary Bedroom Photo of 8512 Drifter Way, Whistler, BC

Rare European alpine chalet in Alpine Meadows with commanding 270-degree views of Whistler, Blackcomb, and surrounding peaks. Inspired by traditional Tyrolean architecture and extensively renovated in 2022, the home showcases authentic handcrafted millwork, carved detailing, and enduring alpine character rarely found in North American ski properties. Set on a private, sunlit 10,000 sq. ft. landscaped lot bordering greenspace, the residence offers approximately 3,648 sq. ft. of refined mountain living with 7 bedrooms and expansive view terraces. A distinctive architectural offering that combines European chalet heritage with one of Whistler’s most dramatic panoramic settings.

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	0
Basement Features	Crawl Space
Appliances Included	Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Fireplace	2
Heating Type	Electric
# of Kitchens	2
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Exterior Features	Balcony
View Description	Whistler Blackcomb Mountains
Roof	Metal
Structures	Residential Detached

Building Details

Price	$4,200,000
Total Bedrooms	7
Total Bathrooms	6
Full Bathrooms	6
Half Bathrooms	0
Floor Area Total (sqft)	3648
Year Built	1986
Age Of Building	40
Building Type	Single Family Residence
Property Type	Residential
Stories	3
Ownership Type	Freehold NonStrata
Community Features	Shopping Nearby
Utility Type	Electricity Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer	Public Sewer, Sanitary Sewer
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Garage Single
Total Parking Spaces	0
Rental Suites	Legal Suite

Lot & Land

Lot Size	9750
Lot Size Depth	Feet
Lot Size Frontage	0
MLS^® #	R3135980
Area	Whistler
Neighbourhood	Alpine Meadows
City	Whistler
Postal Code	V8E 0G2
Gross Taxes	$8,331.62
Zoning	RI1

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3135980 / Active	06-15-2026	$4,200,000
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Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Below	Living Room	13'3' x 13'3' ft
Below	Kitchen	17'3' x 17'3' ft
Below	Bedroom	10'10 x 10'10 ft
Below	Laundry	9'4' x 9'4' ft
Main Level	Living Room	40'11 x 40'11 ft
Main Level	Primary Bedroom	13'3' x 13'3' ft
Main Level	Bedroom	9'3' x 9'3' ft
Main Level	Kitchen	10'10 x 10'10 ft
Above Level	Bedroom	14'11 x 14'11 ft
Above Level	Bedroom	19'3' x 19'3' ft
Above Level	Bedroom	9'1' x 9'1' ft
Above Level	Bedroom	17'2' x 17'2' ft

Bathrooms

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

Listed by: Whistler Real Estate Company Limited

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, Secondary
Whistler Waldorf School: Above Average 1.86 km 8.8/10
Elementary, Secondary
Whistler Waldorf School: Above Average 1.86 km 8.8/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Drifter at Alpine (NB): 0.09 km

Crime Rate

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

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education: Above Average 36.8%
No Certificate/Degree: Below Average 4.3%
Owner Occupied: Average 66.8%
Employment Rate: Below Average 47.1%

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

42 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

May take longer

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Price competition grade

No comparable data

Buyer's

Market conditions

Buyer's market — more supply than demand

Flood Risk (FEMA/BC)

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely

Road / Highway noise

Unlikely

Airport noise (YVR)

Unlikely

Power lines proximity

Unlikely

ALR (Agricultural Land Reserve)

No — not in ALR

How ALPINE MEADOWS compares

This property

66 DOM

Very fast

Alpine Meadows avg

173 DOM

Average

Whistler avg

173 DOM

Slower market

8512 Drifter Way has a sell-speed score of 42/100, placing it in the "May take longer than the area average to sell" band. The listing is has limited comparable pricing data available. The local market is currently a Buyer's Market with a sales-to-active ratio of 5.2% and an area average of 173 days on market — buyers have more leverage. With only 97 competing homes currently listed, this property has moderate competition. Based on these signals, EstateBlock predicts this listing is could take longer than the area average to sell.

Nearby Restaurants, Cafes & Shops

Transit (12 nearby)

Bus stop drifter at alpine (nb) · 93 m · Transit
Bus stop matterhorn at drifter (sb) · 112 m · Transit
Bus stop drifter at wedgeview (nb) · 313 m · Transit

Groceries (1 nearby)

Alpine meadows market · 726 m · Convenience

Restaurants (1 nearby)

Alpine cafe · 721 m · Restaurant

Schools NearBy

4 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
Whistler Secondary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.1 / 10	Distance 341 m
Whistler Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	7.1 / 10	Distance 1000 m
Myrtle Philip Community School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 1.79 KM
Whistler Waldorf School	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	8.6 / 10	Distance 1.87 KM

Walkability & Transit Near 8512 Drifter Way

Car-Dependent 35

Walk Score - Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Some Transit 0

Transit Score - Minimal Transit

It is possible to get on a bus

Somewhat
Bikeable 60

Bike Score - Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Mortgage Calculator for 8512 Drifter Way

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Property Taxes $694

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A 20% down payment of $840,000 on this $4,200,000 listing yields an estimated mortgage of $16,041/month (30-year fixed, 4%). Total estimated housing cost: $16,735/month, $694 property tax.

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Listing data last synced: Jul 16, 2026

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With $10,592/month in estimated rental income against $17,015/month in mortgage payments, the monthly cashflow is -$6,423/month. A 53% down payment would reach break-even.

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