3 Home Styles In Powell River, BC
Are you thinking about moving or selling your existing home and you’re looking for something a little different? In this video, I'm going to walk you through a few different areas in Powell River along with the various property types you may find there. We’ll look at each home style’s pros and cons so you can choose the house of your dreams.
Powell River has all different kinds of homes. However, depending on where exactly you buy, the property types can vary drastically. I'm going to show you the main differences based on what areas you're looking at, starting with the heritage home.
The Heritage Home
This is the first one I always hear people asking about. A lot of people that are buying in Powell River are after that old character feel. Although you can find them sprinkled everywhere throughout the community, Townsite is made up of strictly heritage homes. Most of these homes are around or even over 100 years old.
People love these homes because of their charm and their character, from the old original flooring to the crown moldings and covered entranceways. However, owning a heritage home isn't for everyone. With all these beautiful features comes the responsibility of owning a home that's over 100 years old—which means more maintenance.
Heritage homes in Townsite have a huge range in size, some small at just 1,000 square feet and some upwards of 4,500 square feet plus.
Ocean View Homes
Now that you know a little bit about heritage-style homes, let's move on to the next type of property I'm always asked about: homes with a view, specifically an ocean view. The nice thing about Powell River is we're built on a hill, so a lot of homes have an ocean view. Although ocean views aren't strictly limited to one neighborhood, your best odds of finding one are in Westview.
This neighborhood has been a growing area for a very long time, with homes that were built every decade from the 30s on to new construction continuing today. People like Westview for its proximity to amenities. It surrounds the downtown area of Powell River, so if you live in West view, you're no more than a five-minute drive from shopping, the Rec Center, the Marina, and walking and biking trails.
The one complaint people have about Westview is that lots are smaller. If you're after a larger property or you're looking for acreage, it can be pretty tough to find in Westview. Similar to Townsite and all other areas of Powell River, the size of homes varies dramatically from small one to two bedrooms all the way up to six to seven-bedroom homes.
Acreage Homes
The last type of home we’ll look at is acreage properties. If you're looking for acreage, you're typically going to have to go outside of the city limits and into the Regional District. This includes areas north or south of town and even into Paradise Valley.
People love the privacy and freedom that comes with acreage. Whether you want a large garden to grow your own food, enjoy having plenty of animals, or just want space away from your neighbors, the possibilities with acreage are up to you. Of course, with all that property does come work.
Owning a large piece of land comes with some upkeep. You need to consider whether you have the ability to keep up the land or the means to pay someone to do so. These are factors you need to think about when considering buying a bigger property or some acreage.
Find Your Dream Property In Powell River
I hope this gave you some insight into some different areas in Powell River and the types of properties you can find there. If you have any specific questions on these communities or home options, feel free to reach out to me and I’ll be happy to help.
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