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John Barnum
REALTOR®
Barnum & Tompkins Real Estate Team
Nanaimo Branch
250.954.7416
250.954.7416
English
French Creek, Deep Bay, Qualicum Beach, Nanaimo, Bowser, Parksville, Courtenay, Nanoose Bay, Coombs, Errington

John Barnum

MEET JOHN

The moment you meet John and Sue, it’s like reconnecting with long-lost friends. With their combined 50 years in the business, they take every client’s goals straight to heart as they realize that every purchase or sale has a huge impact on their clients and day-to-day lives. That’s why they work so hard to earn each client’s complete satisfaction.

John and Sue - connecting Buyers and Sellers in the Parksville-Qualicum Beach & surrounding area!

Our services include:

  • Comparative Market Evaluation (CMA)

  • Private Custom Listing Service

  • Residential, Strata & Mobile Homes

  • ALR Lands

  • Subdivision Development/Land Assembly

  • Recreational Property

  • Retirement & Senior’s Needs

    CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

    John has successfully represented Buyers and Sellers in all aspects of the constantly changing Real Estate market for over 25 years. An understanding and awareness of property inventories both listed and privately owned in the area, plus good local knowledge of the immediate and greater central Vancouver Island Real Estate and business communities make John an excellent choice as a REALTOR®. John has been instrumental in the development and marketing of several residential housing projects, a number of mixed commercial and residential building projects, commercial enterprises involving rezoning and development procedures such as land acquisition and development of projects. John also enjoys a good working relationship with the local government agencies such as the City of Parksville and Regional District of Nanaimo. John has a team of well-respected professional colleagues with areas of expertise in planning, re-zoning, well water and septic field layout and development, ALR land issues, home design and construction, legal and financial advice for both long term and short term management strategies for all your Real Estate needs.

    TESTIMONIALS

    “We just purchased a home in Qualicum Beach. John was able to list and sell our home in Parksville and locate a home in Qualicum Beach that was exactly what we were looking for. Throughout the process of listing, selling and buying, we felt that John was really working in our best interest and made the whole process stress free. We were able to achieve our goals through a steady supply of up-to-the-minute information and excellent service that John provided. Working with John has been a very enjoyable experience and we recommend him to anyone looking for a great Realtor.”

    – John Pezel & Nancy Taylor

    HOME GROWN EXPERIENCE, HONESTY AND LOYALTY SPECIALISING IN RESIDENTIAL, RECREATION AND INVESTMENT PROPERTY

    Became a Professional Licensed REALTOR® in March 1995. Currently working with Fair Realty in Parksville and Qualicum Beach.

    Involved in the listing, sales and contract negotiations of over $400,000,000.00 in local Real Estate since 1995.

    Successfully works with Local Government Agencies in development/rezoning/planning projects: City of Parksville, Regional District of Nanaimo, Agricultural Land Commission, Ministry of the Environment, Ministry of Transportation, Ministry of Forests and Small Craft Harbours.

    Successfully aided in development/ planning/design/list and sale of 978 Lee Road – an executive large lot walk-on waterfront development near French Creek.

    Played a key role in location, purchase, rezoning and development of several prime subdivisions in greater Parksville and surrounding areas.

    Marketed McKillop Point: A master planned, architecturally controlled neighborhood of 21 custom homes.

    McKillop Point was successfully designed, marketed, constructed and sold over a three-year period. John played a key role in all aspects of the development from conception to completion.

    Successfully marketed and sold all phases of Ermineskin Tribal Enterprises Real Estate Holdings, (Strawberry Crescent / Lodgepole Drive) in Parksville, B.C.

    Consulted Ermineskin Cree Nation regarding various Real Estate Holdings in Parksville including Ermineskin Park and Ermineskin ALR Land Holdings for over 24 years with particular attention focusing on Ground Water issues.

    I have a team of established professional colleagues with areas of expertise in planning, rezoning, well water and septic field layout and development, ALR land issues, home design and construction, legal and financial advice for both long term and short term management strategies for all your Real Estate needs.

    MISSION STATEMENT

    Every day as I wake up, I take a moment to acknowledge how lucky we are to live in this part of the world and to enjoy the life we have. Family, good health and home are all blessings. I enjoy people and the challenges offered by my career as a REALTOR®. Every situation is different and important: whether it’s a listing presentation, helping a Buyer find that “just right” home, giving development perspectives or giving advice to a first-time Buyer, I promise to do my best and guarantee 100% service.

    CONTACT ME

  • Email: jbarnum@bcsupernet.com

  • Mobile: 250-954-7416

  • Office: 250-480-3000

  • Fair Realty (Na)

  • Serving: Parksville-Qualicum Beach, BC

Lot 2 Artela Dr
Union Bay/Fanny Bay Fanny Bay V0R 1W0

$699,000
Vacant Land beds: 0 baths: 0.0

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Status:
Active
Prop. Type:
Vacant Land
MLS® Num:
1026703
Located in a quiet, rural area of Fanny Bay, this 4.95 acre lot awaits your ideas to build your dream home. Zoned CR-1, this gently sloping lot offers the opportunity to build two homes, including Bed & Breakfast or Carriage house, plus outbuildings. Community Water Service with standpipe on lot, plus other utilities readily available. This is ideal for extended families to enjoy some elbow room while sharing some common areas for gardens, hobbies, RV and equipment storage. There may be potential for ocean views with a two storey build. Your location is ideal, near Buckley Bay Ferry for some island adventures, 25 minutes to Courtenay, 35 minutes to Comox Airport and about an hour drive to the Nanaimo Ferry Terminal for those Vancouver get aways. Also, golf courses, marina and Mnt Washington Ski Resort close by. (id:2493)
Property Type:
Vacant Land
Common Interest:
Freehold
Zoning:
Residential, CR-1
Taxes:
$2,810.73 / -
Community:
Union Bay/Fanny Bay
Bedrooms:
0
Bathrooms:
0.0
Fireplace:
No
Lot Size:
4.95 acre(s)
Lot Details:
4.95
Lot Features:
Acreage, Private setting, Southern exposure, Wooded area, Irregular lot size, Sloping, Other
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Listed by Fair Realty (Nan)
Data was last updated June 12, 2026 at 05:15 PM (UTC)
Area Statistics
Listings on market:
11
Avg list price:
$598,500
Min list price:
$312,500
Max list price:
$1,799,000
Avg days on market:
59
Min days on market:
3
Max days on market:
407
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type and located in Union Bay/Fanny Bay. Average values are derived using median calculations. This data is not produced by the MLS® system.
Sue Tompkins, REALTOR®
John Barnum, REALTOR®

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