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

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

484 Bay St
Qualicum Beach V9K 1J9

$1,299,000
Single Family beds: 3 baths: 3.0 1,790 sq. ft. built: 1948

484 Bay Street - Come on in....
Photo 1: 484 Bay St in Qualicum Beach: Single Family for sale : MLS®# 991792
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Status:
Active
Prop. Type:
Single Family
MLS® Num:
991792
Bedrooms:
3
Bathrooms:
3
Year Built:
1948
Welcome to 484 Bay Street. This Qualicum Beach treasure has been meticulously updated from top to bottom in 2020. All of the incredible ocean, mountain & central Gulf Island views plus close proximity to the beach are what you would expect from oceanfront property, but at a fraction of the cost. The main level of this 3 bed/3bath home features the living/dining area with a cozy gas fireplace, large windows & spectacular views. The kitchen features quartz counters, stainless steel appliances, eating nook & opens up onto a spacious 15x13deck - great for entertaining. Rounding off the main floor is the master suite & luxurious en-suite, guest bedroom & nicely appointed full bathroom. Downstairs screams potential as an in law suite or guest quarters, with its own bathroom, bedroom, living room & wet bar... of course more outlooks over the Georgia Straight. You name it...it has been updated; windows, roof, electrical, heating, plumbing...etc. No need to do anything but move in and enjoy! This property is located in a desirable established, neighbourhood in Qualicum Beach, close to a selection of golf courses, walking areas, public beaches, a marina, the quaint Village of Qualicum Beach with its shops, restaurants and theatre. To get here,you are 45 minutes from Vancouver-Nanaimo ferry, 45 minutes to Comox Airprot and 2 hour drive to Victoria. (id:2493)
Property Type:
Single Family
Common Interest:
Freehold
Total Living Area:
1,790 sq. ft.
Finished Area Above Grade:
1,790 sq. ft.
Zoning:
Residential, R1
Taxes:
$7,359.86 / -
Community:
Qualicum Beach
View:
Ocean view
Structure Type:
House
Home Style:
Contemporary
Bedrooms:
3
Bathrooms:
3.0
Cooling:
None
Fireplace:
Yes
Fireplaces:
2
Heating:
Forced air, Natural gas
Lot Size:
12,180 sq. ft.
Lot Details:
12180
Lot Features:
Central location, Curb & gutter, Irregular lot size, Sloping, Other
Parking:
Stall
Total Parking Spaces:
2
Floor
Type
Size
Other
Lower level
Family room
15'5" × 14'5"
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Lower level
Eating area
13'5" × 5'11"
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Lower level
Bedroom
13'11" × 10'2"
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Lower level
Laundry room
9'8" × 5'4"
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Main level
Entrance
10'3" × 4'6"
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Main level
Kitchen
11'3" × 10'10"
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Main level
Dining room
14'10" × 7'7"
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Main level
Living room
14'10" × 10'
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Main level
Primary Bedroom
14'6" × 10'5"
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Main level
Bedroom
10'10" × 9'4"
-
Floor
Ensuite
Pieces
Other
Lower level
No
-
3-Piece
Main level
No
-
4-Piece
Main level
Yes
-
3-Piece
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    484 Bay Street - Come on in....
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    View from newly improved Bay Street laneway
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    484 Bay Street main access & driveway
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    Front garden & driveway
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    Kitchen view from side deck door entrance
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    Access off kitchen to view decks
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    Living room has large windows for ocean views
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    Living room with gas fireplace
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    Open plan living room & dining room - awesome views!
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    Dining room
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    Dining room with lovely ocean views
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    Kitchen with stainless steel appliances
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    Kitchen has quart counter tops
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    View of kitchen towards deck & eating nook
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    Eating nook
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    Primary Bedroom with ensuite
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    Primary Bedroom & barn door to ensuite
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    Ocean view from Primary Bedroom
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    Luxury Ensuite
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    Ensuite with rain shower
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    2nd bedroom up
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    2nd bedroom
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    Main bathroom 4 piece
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    Main bathroom up
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    3rd bedroom down
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    3rd bedroom off family room
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    View from 3rd bedroom
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    Bathroom down 3 piece
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    Family room down
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    Eating area down
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    Dining area / family room open plan
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    Laundry down
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    View from deck
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    Ocean view from deck
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    Multi level view decks
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    View from decks
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    More spectacular views of Qualicum Beach
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    Deck views of ocean & mountains
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    Picture summer living here
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    Back and side view of yard
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    view from west of property
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    Views to the east
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    Back of home
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    Yard space
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    More views...
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    Prime Qualicum Beach
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    Front entry way
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    Google view
Listed by Fair Realty (Nan)
Data was last updated April 8, 2025 at 09:45 PM (UTC)
Area Statistics
Listings on market:
65
Avg list price:
$899,900
Min list price:
$88,800
Max list price:
$3,879,000
Avg days on market:
27
Min days on market:
1
Max days on market:
199
Avg price per sq.ft.:
$445.27
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type and located in Qualicum Beach. Average values are derived using median calculations.
Sue Tompkins, REALTOR®
John Barnum, REALTOR®

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