640 1st Ave

640 1st Ave · Ladysmith · Commercial Mix · $2,850,000 · MLS 1041717

Ladysmith, British Columbia
C$2,850,000
For sale
640 1st Ave

640 1st Ave is located in Ladysmith. Property snapshot: Commercial Mix, listed at $2,850,000, MLS 1041717. Compare transit, schools, similar supply, strata/carrying costs and resale liquidity—not just photos and asking price. Current DOM/site exposure: 26. Latest recorded list price 2850000.00.

List Price: $2,850,000
MLS: 1041717
Days on Site: 26
Price History: Latest recorded list price 2850000.00

Local Decision Guide

How should buyers evaluate 640 1st Ave?

Start by reading this listing in its Ladysmith context: price, property type, land or strata setup, age, transit, schools, similar supply, carrying costs and resale liquidity should be considered together, not just photos and asking price.

What should be checked before writing an offer?
  • Recent comparable sales, competing active listings, days on market, price changes and current market pace.
  • Property condition, inspection risk, insurance, financing, tax, title and any disclosure documents.
  • For strata homes, review minutes, contingency reserve, special levies, rental rules and pet bylaws.
How do buyers find land with rebuild or multiplex potential, what should they watch, and how can returns be improved?

To find land with this potential, start with zoning, lot size, frontage, lane or driveway access, servicing, trees, slope, basement conditions, BC Assessment, title restrictions and municipal permits. The highest-return plan is usually not simply the maximum unit count; it is the best balance between approval risk, construction cost, rent or resale pricing, floor-plan efficiency, parking and holding period.

What does this page not replace?

It does not replace a realtor, lawyer, inspector, mortgage broker, insurance review, tax advice, strata documents, BC Assessment or municipal records. Use it to form better questions, then verify independently.

Listing FAQ

What is the current list price for 640 1st Ave?

This page shows a list price of $2,850,000 with MLS 1041717.

What type of home is this Ladysmith listing?

The page shows Commercial Mix at 640 1st Ave. Buyers should still verify strata/land context, interior size, age and inspection findings.

How long has this listing been on the market?

Current records show about 26 days on market/site. Latest recorded list price 2850000.00.

What should buyers check first on this listing?

Start with price, location, property type, land or strata context, condition, schools/transit, recent comparable sales and carrying costs; if redevelopment or multiplex potential matters, also review zoning, lot size, servicing and municipal rules.

Can AI analysis replace professional advice?

No. AI analysis is for faster context and market screening; final decisions should still rely on a realtor, lawyer, inspection, financing, tax and municipal due diligence.

Remarks

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Property Details

Commercial Mix
Building Type
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Bedrooms
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Bathrooms

Transaction: For sale

Status: active

Listing ID: 29961506 (1041717)

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Property Summary

Price: C$2,850,000

PID: 005-122-929

Days on Site: 26 days

Added to BurnabyHouse: 2026-06-26

Updated on: 2026-07-17 04:01 PM PDT

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Nearby Points of Interest

Grocery / Food Access
About 375.9 m away
1020 First Avenue
About 2 km away
Shopping Centres
About 2.1 km away
370 Davis Road
About 3.5 km away
Parks / Green Space
WOODLEY RANGE ECOLOGICAL RESERVE
About 2.5 km away
4455 · 00

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