650 Hawkins St, Nanaimo, BC

An ideal entry into the housing market, this versatile Brechin Area character home pairs incredible affordability with built-in financial help. The upper level offers three bright bedrooms, original hardwood floors, coved ceilings, and a peek-a-boo ocean view—delivering move-in-ready charm with recent high-ticket updates, including a new gas furnace, hot water tank, updated windows, and newer appliances. Downstairs, a self-contained two-bedroom suite with a reliable long-term tenant produces immediate rental income to offset your mortgage payments and fast-track your home equity build. Complete with a private backyard for gardening, a long driveway with a carport for ample parking, and a shared laundry setup, this starter home lets you step comfortably onto the property ladder while your lower level pays a huge chunk of the bill. Upstairs vacant Sept 1, down rented at $1850