Home Whistler, BC Alpine Meadows 8588 Drifter Way

8588 Drifter Way, Whistler BC – House for Sale – MLS® R3147225

8588 Drifter Way, Whistler, British Columbia V8E 0G2

Whistler Houses for Sale

86 days on the market

$2,299,000

Est. Mortgage $10,171/mo

Listing updated: Oct 2, 2026 at 08:45pm

EstateBlock checked: Oct 9, 2026 at 04:45am

4 Beds

2 Baths

2310 sqft

995 $ /sqft

1976 built

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This is a classic 1976 Bavarian chalet built to last by a master European craftsman. It's located in the locals' favourite neighborhood of Alpine Meadows. Its large, 12, 000 ft2 corner lot has tons of sun exposure with a solar room and well-established raised garden beds. It's perfect for those with a green thumb! This house is the best of its era. Come and check out the details. All measurements except lot size are approximate and need to be verified by the Buyer if important. Are you interested in taking a look?

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	0
Basement Features	Unfinished
Appliances Included	Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Interior Features	Storage, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Fireplace	2
Heating Type	Baseboard, Hot Water, Wood
# of Kitchens	1
Flooring	Mixed
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

View Description	mountains, ski hill
Roof	Asphalt, Metal, Other
Structures	Residential Detached

Building Details

Price	$2,299,000
Total Bedrooms	4
Total Bathrooms	2
Full Bathrooms	2
Half Bathrooms	0
Floor Area Total (sqft)	2310
Year Built	1976
Age Of Building	50
Building Type	Single Family Residence
Property Type	Residential
Architecture Style	Chalet
Stories	2
Ownership Type	Freehold NonStrata
Utility Type	Electricity Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer	Public Sewer, Sanitary Sewer
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Detached, Front Access, Paver Block
Total Parking Spaces	2
Rental Suites	None

Lot & Land

Lot Size	12144
Lot Size Depth	Feet
Lot Size Frontage	120
MLS^® #	R3147225
Area	Whistler
Neighbourhood	Alpine Meadows
City	Whistler
Postal Code	V8E 0G2
Gross Taxes	$9,470
Zoning	RI1

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3147225 / Active	07-15-2026	$2,299,000

Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Family Room	16'10 x 16'10 ft
Below	Butlers Pantry	6'5 x 6'5 ft
Below	Foyer	7'6 x 7'6 ft
Below	Bedroom	10' x 10' ft
Below	Bedroom	10'5 x 10'5 ft
Below	Solarium	9'3 x 9'3 ft
Main Level	Kitchen	10'5 x 10'5 ft
Main Level	Pantry	4'10 x 4'10 ft
Main Level	Nook	9'9 x 9'9 ft
Main Level	Living Room	16'11 x 16'11 ft
Main Level	Study	15'2 x 15'2 ft
Main Level	Bedroom	12'2 x 12'2 ft
Main Level	Bedroom	10'5 x 10'5 ft

Bathrooms

Floor	Ensuite	Pieces
Below	No	#3
Main Level	No	#3

Listed by: Fair 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 & Neighbourhood

Private Schools

Elementary, Secondary
Whistler Waldorf School: Above Average 2.23 km 8.8/10
Elementary, Secondary
Whistler Waldorf School: Above Average 2.23 km 8.8/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Drifter at Driftwood (EB): 0.12 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

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

86 DOM

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8588 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 10.3% — 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 driftwood (eb) · 123 m · Transit
Bus stop drifter at wedgeview (nb) · 185 m · Transit
Bus stop drifter at alpine (nb) · 385 m · Transit

Groceries (1 nearby)

Alpine meadows market · 509 m · Convenience

Restaurants (1 nearby)

Alpine cafe · 510 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 275 m
Whistler Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	7.1 / 10	Distance 716 m
Whistler Waldorf School	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	8.6 / 10	Distance 2.23 KM
Myrtle Philip Community School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 2.26 KM

Walkability & Transit Near 8588 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 62

Bike Score - Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Mortgage Calculator for 8588 Drifter Way

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Principal & Interest

Property Taxes $789

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Financing 80% of the $2,299,000 asking price over 30 years at 4% results in approximately $9,570/month in total estimated carrying costs, $789 property tax.

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This listing generates an estimated $5,623/month in rental income, leaving a -$4,153/month cashflow at current carrying costs. Investors targeting break-even would need roughly 58% down.

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