2602 154 Promenade Dr
Na Old City Nanaimo V9R 6Y3

$775,000
Residential beds: 3 baths: 3.0 2,832 sq. ft. built: 1996

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Status:
Sold
Prop. Type:
Residential
MLS® Num:
979203
Sold Date:
Feb 27, 2025
Bedrooms:
3
Bathrooms:
3
Year Built:
1996
This spectacular 2-level Penthouse at The Beacon sits majestically overlooking Nanaimo's waterfront, just steps to shopping, restaurants, convention center, marinas, seawall & park. This fine residence offers an expansive living space of 2 floors with over 2,800 sq. ft., including 3 bedrooms, a den, 3 baths & 3 balconies with scenic views of water, mountains & sky. The main level has an entertainment sized living room w/a 2-storey wall of windows, gas fireplace, bright dining area & kitchen, plus a 3-piece guest bath, den with Murphy bed, & guest bedroom. The primary bedroom has a 4-piece ensuite with double sinks, spacious tiled walk-in shower, heated tile floor & private balcony. The upper floor offers added living space, including a library, family room, laundry room, 2 lge storage areas. The large flex room could be a guest room w/ensuite, a 2nd primary suite, a fitness/yoga studio or hobby room. With 180-degree views enjoying sunrises & sunsets, this home is one of a kind.
Price:
$775,000
Dwelling Type:
Condo Apartment
Property Type:
Residential
Home Style:
West Coast
Bedrooms:
3
Bathrooms:
3.0
Year Built:
1996
Floor Area:
2,832 sq. ft.
Lot Size:
2,832 sq. ft.
MLS® Num:
979203
Status:
Sold
Floor
Type
Size
Other
Main Floor
Bedroom
17'11" × 14'8"
Main Floor
Living Room
25' × 15'1"
Main Floor
Dining Room
13'11" × 13'7"
Main Floor
Bedroom - Primary
21'2" × 13'1"
Main Floor
Kitchen
14'7" × 8'8"
Main Floor
Den
11'2" × 10'
2nd Floor
Loft
44'4" × 24'11"
2nd Floor
Bdrm Prim-Additional
27'5" × 17'1"
2nd Floor
Storage
17'7" × 13'11"
2nd Floor
Laundry
8'7" × 5'8"
Floor
Ensuite
Pieces
Other
Main Floor
Yes
4
4-Piece
Main Floor
No
3
3-Piece
2nd Floor
Yes
5
5-Piece
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    The Beacon

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Data was last updated March 26, 2025 at 12:05 PM (UTC)
Area Statistics
Listings on market:
64
Avg list price:
$599,450
Min list price:
$249,900
Max list price:
$3,500,000
Avg days on market:
45
Min days on market:
1
Max days on market:
340
Avg price per sq.ft.:
$516.53
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type and located in Na Old City. Average values are derived using median calculations.
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