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Chemainus Duplexes For Sale

About 15 minutes south of Ladysmith and 30 minutes south of Nanaimo, Chemainus is an artsy coastal community with a population of around 4,000. Perhaps most famous for its gorgeous murals, Chemainus offers a small-town feel, welcoming neighbours, and properties with a lot of charm. Duplexes for sale, in both their full and half variations, make for excellent investments as well as great family homes. Centrally-located, duplexes are always just minutes away from the amenities of the community, including the waterfront and the ferry. Contact the Carly Carey Real Estate Team today to start your duplex search, or click to learn more about Chemainus duplexes for sale.

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Chemainus Duplex Statistics

Average Price $786K
Lowest Price $649K
Highest Price $998K
Total Listings 4
Avg. Days On Market 32
Avg. Price/SQFT $347

Property Types (active listings)

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Quiet Coastal Community

Chemainus Duplex Highlights

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    Established neighbourhoods with distinct West Coast architecture
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    Ease of transportation, with easily-accessible main roads and bus routes
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    Income (rental) opportunities for investors or for families
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    Exterior spaces with dividers between units for outdoor entertaining
The Duplex Lifestyle In Chemainus Chemainus' duplexes offer excellent income opportunities for investors or for families supplementing their mortgage.

Chemainus Real Estate

The Chemainus real estate market is primarily made up of single-family home listings, alongside some apartments and condos. For growing families or first-time homebuyers, duplexes are a more affordable (and therefore desirable) option to detached homes, though they are less frequently found on the market. These properties are situated along the same residential streets as other homes, sometimes even with sought-after ocean views. When it comes to square footage, duplexes for sale in Chemainus typically begin at about 1,300 square feet in total, and can reach over 2,000 square feet in some cases, meaning that these properties offer the same multiple bedrooms and bathrooms as their detached counterparts. 

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Chemainus is regarded as an artistic community, and far more slow-paced than nearby cities such as Nanaimo or Victoria. In fact, most of the residential areas are located within two kilometers of the waterfront, meaning that the community's amenities are generally just a short distance away. The west side is made up of industrial areas, untouched forest and farmland, and the Mount Brenton Golf Course. Other highlights of the Chemainus downtown area include the Chemainus Public Market, the Chemainus Theatre Festival, and Waterwheel Park.

Residents of this community enjoy the quiet atmosphere and the curb appeal typical of its residential areas. Neighourhoods in Chemainus have small parks (or, at the very least, one with walking or biking distance). This includes small green spaces with walking trails as well as beachfront parks that offer views of the Gulf Islands.


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Chemainus Duplexes Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do Chemainus duplexes have strata fees?

A: While duplexes can and often do have strata fees, duplexes in Chemainus typically do not.

Q: Are any of the duplexes in Chemainus historic?

A: While there are a range of construction dates within Chemainus, most of the duplexes were built in the 1990s. Though not historic, they do still offer a lot of charm!

Q: Where are duplexes most commonly located?

A: Duplexes are located across the community of Chemainus. Many, however, are found south of Chemainus road, in neighbourhoods that back onto the forest.

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