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$949,000

1 7470 Cottage Way

Beds

3

Baths

3

Sqft

Year

2022

Location

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About this home

Surrounded by breathtaking lake and mountain views, this south-facing, low-maintenance waterfront getaway sits on idyllic Cowichan Lake. Located on the west arm’s sunny side, it enjoys sun from early morning to sunset and offers private lake access with a large personal beach, boat slip, kayak storage, and secure lockers for all your water toys on the private wharf. The spacious 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom end unit features contemporary design and modern comforts, including a heat pump, air conditioning, wood pellet stove, quartz countertops, and lakeview balconies on both the main and lower levels. Additional highlights include secured bike storage and a golf cart for owner use. Hike Bald Mountain from your back door, with endless outdoor adventures, and town amenities nearby. Located in CVRD Area I, the property is exempt from speculation tax and the foreign buyer ban, presenting an excellent investment opportunity in one of Vancouver Island’s most desirable lakefront locations. (id:65958)

Subtype
Single Family
Architectural style
Contemporary
Structure
Row / Townhouse
Community
Woodland Shores
Common interest
Condo/Strata
Living area
1,777 square feet
Lot size
1,808 square feet
Lot dimensions
1808
Parking
2 total
Condo/HOA fee
$360 monthly
Fireplace
1
On market
Jan 28, 2026
Status changed
Apr 16, 2026
Annual tax
$6,137.26
Zoning
Residential
Photos
47
MLS#
1024485
Area
LAKE_COWICHAN

Features and systems

Appliances

WasherRefrigeratorDishwasherStoveDryerMicrowave

Heating

Heat PumpBaseboard heatersWood

Cooling

Air Conditioned

Lot

Cul-de-sacPark settingSouthern exposureOtherMarine OrientedMoorage

Community

Family OrientedPets Allowed With Restrictions

View

Lake viewMountain view

Waterfront

Waterfront on lake
Negative cash flow ~$1,846/mo at these assumptions

Cash on cash

-11.67%

Cap rate

3.55%

GRM

16.6

Break-even rent

$6,694

Financing

Down payment$189,800
Loan amount$759,200
Mortgage$4,658/mo

Operating expenses (monthly)

Property tax(est. 0.55%/yr (AB avg))$435
Insurance$80
Maintenance$791
CapEx reserve$395
Vacancy loss$238

Estimates only. Actual cash flow depends on financing terms, condition reports, current market rents, property tax assessment, condo fees, and tenant quality. Defaults: 5% vacancy, 1%/yr maintenance, 0.5%/yr CapEx reserve, $80/mo insurance. Property tax estimated at 0.55%/yr where not provided. Talk to a mortgage broker before relying on these numbers.

Lifestyle nearby

Nearby school, halal, mosque, grocery, park, and transit layers are still being built for Lake Cowichan. The listing facts above are live; the neighborhood-intelligence layer needs POI coverage before it can score this address properly.

Mortgage estimate

Estimated $4,658/mo at 5.49% with 20% down, 25-yr amortization.Estimate only — actual payment varies by qualification + insurance.

Listing brokerage

Listing brokerage on file

Listing data via CREA DDF®. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed accurate by CREA. Last updated Apr 16, 2026.

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