8596 Drifter Pl, Whistler BC - Single Family Residence for Sale - MLS# R3109982

149 days on the market
$3,795,000
Est. Mortgage $16,789/mo
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Alpine Meadows
5 Beds
4 Baths
2825 sqft
1343 $ /sqft
1996 built
149 days on the market
$3,795,000
Est. $16,789/mo with 20% down
Listing updated:
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Property Details for 8596 Drifter Place

The smell of woodsmoke and the hush of falling snow. Yes, a gorgeous home. But also, a sort of time capsule for building mountain memories. If you’ve ever yearned for the authentic Whistler (the one built on nostalgia and the cozy warmth of a true cabin) this Alpine Meadows retreat is what you crave. Tucked away in a quiet cul-de-sac, this home greets you with the character that modern builds often forget. You’ll find aged fir floors underfoot and magnificent reclaimed wood beams overhead. It’s the kind of craftsmanship that makes you want to slow down. The kitchen features a vintage Moffat stove that serves as a conversation piece, while a high-flush toilet adds a touch of old-world charm. If you want a home with a soul, you’ve found it.

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft) 0
Basement Features Finished
Appliances Included Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Microwave
Interior Features Storage, Central Vacuum
Fireplace 1
Heating Type Baseboard, Electric, Wood
Laundry In Unit
# of Kitchens 2
Flooring Mixed
Foundation Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Exterior Features Garden
View Description Breathtaking Mountain Views
Roof Metal
Structures Residential Detached

Building Details

Price $3,795,000
Total Bedrooms 5
Total Bathrooms 4
Full Bathrooms 4
Half Bathrooms 0
Floor Area Total (sqft) 2825
Year Built 1996
Age Of Building 30
Building Type Single Family Residence
Property Type Residential
Stories 3
Building Name Alpine Meadows
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 Carport Multiple, Open, Gravel, Paver Block
Total Parking Spaces 4
Rental Suites Legal Suite

Lot & Land

Lot Size 8924
Lot Size Depth Feet
Lot Size Frontage 100
MLS® # R3109982
Area Whistler
Neighbourhood Alpine Meadows
City Whistler
Postal Code V8E 0G2
Gross Taxes $10,300.78
Zoning RI1

Property Timeline

Status Date Price
R3109982 / Active 04-10-2026 $3,795,000
Rooms
Floor Type Dimensions
Main Level Mud Room 7'2 x 7'2 ft
Main Level Kitchen 13'0 x 13'0 ft
Main Level Dining Room 11'3 x 11'3 ft
Main Level Living Room 15'9 x 15'9 ft
Main Level Bedroom 11'10 x 11'10 ft
Main Level Bedroom 10'3 x 10'3 ft
Above Level Primary Bedroom 23'6 x 23'6 ft
Above Level Walk-In Closet 9'4 x 9'4 ft
Below Family Room 14'4 x 14'4 ft
Below Storage 2'10 x 2'10 ft
Bathrooms
Floor Ensuite Pieces
Main Level No #4
Above Level Yes #4
Below No #3

Listed by: Engel & Volkers Whistler

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 2.28 km 8.8/10
Elementary, Secondary
Whistler Waldorf School
Above Average 2.28 km 8.8/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Drifter at Driftwood (EB)
0.13 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

43 / 100
Overall sell-speed score
May take longer
B
Price competition grade
Avg comparable: $3,844,335
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
149 DOM
Average
Alpine Meadows avg
173 DOM
Average
Whistler avg
173 DOM
Slower market

8596 Drifter Place has a sell-speed score of 43/100, placing it in the "May take longer than the area average to sell" band. The listing is priced 1.3% below comparable active properties in Alpine Meadows, which is a strong competitive signal. 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 driftwood (eb) · 133 m · Transit
  • Bus stop drifter at wedgeview (nb) · 211 m · Transit
  • Bus stop drifter at alpine (nb) · 422 m · Transit

Groceries (1 nearby)

  • Alpine meadows market · 539 m · Convenience

Restaurants (1 nearby)

  • Alpine cafe · 541 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

325 m

Whistler Secondary School

Public

Grades Served

8-12

Catchment Info

7.1 / 10

Distance

733 m

Whistler Waldorf School

Independent

Grades Served

K-12

Catchment Info

8.6 / 10

Distance

2.28 KM

Myrtle Philip Community School

Public

Grades Served

K-7

Catchment Info

7.3 / 10

Distance

2.30 KM

Walkability & Transit Near 8596 Drifter Place

Walk Score Badge
Car-Dependent 35

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
60

Bike Score - Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Mortgage Calculator for 8596 Drifter Place

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Property Taxes $858
Maintenance fee 0
Based on a 30-year fixed at 4% interest with 20% down ($759,000), the estimated monthly payment for this listing is $15,352/month — $14,494 principal & interest, $858 property tax.
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At an estimated rental income of $9,681/month, this property runs a $5,948/month shortfall after mortgage and carrying costs. Break-even requires approximately 53% down.
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Estateblock Rent Estimate for 8596 Drifter Place, Whistler

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Price vs Neighbourhood Average — Alpine Meadows, Whistler

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This Home $3,795,000
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Comparable data is unavailable at the neighbourhood level. City-wide in Whistler, similar Single Family Residences average $3,846,667 across 3 active listings — this listing is 1.3% below the Whistler average.

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 8596 Drifter Place

Walk Score Badge
Car-Dependent 35

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
60

Bike Score - Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

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