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#61 2001 Blue Jay Pl
CV Courtenay East Courtenay V9N 4A8

$775,000
Residential beds: 3 baths: 3.0 2,496 sq. ft. built: 2008

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Status:
Active
Prop. Type:
Residential
MLS® Num:
1047000
Bedrooms:
3
Bathrooms:
3
Year Built:
2008
Tucked away in a quiet East Courtenay location, this spacious 3-bed + den, 3-bath townhome offers 2,496 sqft of living space across two levels & backs onto green space. The main level welcomes you with a charming sitting room & cosy gas fireplace, while French doors open to a den/office. Continue into the open-concept kitchen, dining & living with vaulted ceilings. Sliders lead out to a deck with views of the green space. The kitchen features granite countertops, tiled backsplash, stainless appliances & induction range. The primary bedroom with ensuite & 2nd bedroom conveniently located on the main. The spacious lower offers a large rec room with sliders out to a partially covered patio, a kitchenette, 3rd bed & bath. A workshop & 2 storage areas provide plenty of room for gear. This flexible space is ideal for guests, extended family or as an in-law suite. Features: engineered hardwood, heat pump, garage & parking for 3 vehicles. Close to parks, schools, shopping & recreation!
Property Type:
Residential
Type:
Townhouse
Year built:
2008 (Age: 18)
Living Area:
2,496 sq. ft.
Listing General Location:
CV Courtenay East, Comox Valley
Bedrooms:
3
Bathrooms:
3.0 (Full:-/Half:-)
Lot Size:
0 sq. ft.
Kitchens:
1
Construction:
Frame Wood
New Construction:
No
Basement:
Finished, Full
Foundation:
Concrete Perimeter
Roof:
Asphalt Shingle
Levels:
2
Number of Storeys:
2
Number of Buildings:
38
Total Building Area:
3,058 sq. ft.
Total Unfinished Area:
562 sq. ft.
# Bedrooms or Dens Total:
4
# Main Level Bedrooms:
2
# Second Level Bedrooms:
0
# Third Level Bedrooms:
0
# Lower Level Bedrooms:
1
# Other Level Bedrooms:
0
# Main Level Bathrooms:
2
# Second Level Bathrooms:
0
# Third Level Bathrooms:
0
# Lower Level Bathrooms:
1
# Other Level Bathrooms:
0
# Main Level Kitchens:
1
# Second Level Kitchens:
0
# Third Level Kitchens:
0
# Lower Level Kitchens:
0
# Other Level Kitchens:
0
Living Area Lower Floor:
967 sq. ft.
Living Area Main Floor:
1,529 sq. ft.
Living Area Other Floor:
0 sq. ft.
Living Area 2nd Floor:
0 sq. ft.
Living Area 3rd Floor:
0 sq. ft.
Fireplaces:
1
Fireplace Details:
Gas
Laundry Features:
In Unit
Water supply:
Municipal
Sewer:
Sewer Connected
Cooling:
Central Air
Heating:
Electric, Heat Pump
Fireplace:
Yes
Deck/Patio
Main Level
0
SEE BYLAWS
Aquariums, Birds, Caged Mammals, Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit
2 cats or 2 dogs or 1 dog and 1 cat. SEE BYLAWS
Yes
See bylaws.
Yes
SEE BYLAWS
Unrestricted
SEE BYLAWS
Association Fee Includes:
Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Maintenance Structure, Property Management
Association Fee Year:
2026
Jurisdiction name:
City of Courtenay
Zoning:
R-3
Bed and Breakfast:
None
Number of 2 piece baths:
0
Number of 3 piece baths:
1
Number of 4 piece baths:
1
Number of 5 piece baths:
0
Number of 2 piece Ensuites:
0
Number of 3 piece Ensuites:
0
Number of 4 piece Ensuites:
1
Occupancy:
Owner
Property Condition:
Resale
Exposure / Faces:
East
Layout:
Main Level Entry with Lower Level(s)
Lot Site Features:
Marina Nearby, Near Golf Course, Quiet Area, Recreation Nearby
Attached Garage:
No
Carport Spaces:
0
Garage Spaces:
1
Garage:
Yes
Parking Features:
Garage
Total Parking Spaces:
3
Common Parking Spaces:
0
LCP Parking Spaces:
2
Lot Parking Spaces:
1
Date Listed:
Aug 14, 2026
Original Price:
775000.0
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Listed by REMAX Ocean Pacific (CX)
Data was last updated August 15, 2026 at 07:30 AM (UTC)
Area Statistics
Listings on market:
94
Avg list price:
$642,450
Min list price:
$164,000
Max list price:
$2,499,900
Avg days on market:
54
Min days on market:
1
Max days on market:
313
Avg price per sq.ft.:
$398.64
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type and located in CV Courtenay East. Average values are derived using median calculations. This data is not produced by the MLS® system.
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