3383 Opal Rd

Nanaimo, British Columbia · Neighbourhood: Uplands
C$1,850,000

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For sale
3383 Opal Rd

Remarks

Excellent 1.7-acre (6,879 m² / 74052 sq ft) development opportunity is located on a quiet road in Nanaimo’s desirable Uplands neighbourhood, a community known for its natural beauty and predominantly single-family homes. Zoned R1 (Single Dwelling Residential), the property supports low-density residential development with minimum lot sizes of 500 m² (5,382 sq ft) for standard single-family lots or 450 m² (4,844 sq ft) for lane-access parcels. Under the Official Community Plan, the property is designated “Suburban Neighbourhood,” an area oriented toward low-rise residential development with a target density of 25 units per hectare. Typical supported building forms include single-family homes, duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, and townhomes, and given the size of the site, it could accommodate approximately 25 units. The property offers approximately 35.01 m (115 ft) of frontage and an average depth of 127.45 m (418 ft), providing excellent flexibility for subdivision or multi-unit planning. Gently sloping to the southeast, the land is serviced at Opal Road with water, sewer, and storm connections. Ideally situated close to schools, parks, shopping, and all major amenities, this property presents an outstanding opportunity for builders, developers, or investors looking to create a well-designed residential enclave in one of Nanaimo’s most sought-after areas. Great holding property with an existing decent sized 4-bedroom 2-bath home, carport with attached shop, garden shed, and open air 3 car carport. Land Assembly totaling 4.9 acres available, Detailed Information package available on request. (id:56153)

Property Details

House
Building Type
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1966
Year Built
60 years
Age
70
Days on Site
74,052 sf
Lot Area
1,970 sqft
Interior Size
C$939
Price per Sqft

Transaction: For sale

Status: active

Listing ID: 29394997 (1026874)

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Property Summary

Price: C$1,850,000

Lot Area: 74,052 sf

PID: 000-107-166

Days on Site: 70 days

Added to BurnabyHouse: 2026-03-28

Updated on: 2026-03-28 02:23 PM PDT

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Nearby Points of Interest

Grocery / Food Access
Nanaimo Grocery Store
About 974.1 m away
Save-On-Foods
About 1.1 km away
3200 Island Highway North
Shopping Centres
Country Club Centre
About 1.1 km away
3200 Island Highway North
Rock City Shopping Centre
About 1.2 km away
2980 Island Highway North
Parks / Green Space
SAYSUTSHUN (NEWCASTLE ISLAND MARINE) PARK
About 4 km away
Class A · 0133 · 00
HUDSON ROCKS ECOLOGICAL RESERVE
About 4.8 km away
9743 · 00

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