Charming Character Home on Two City Lots
218 Union Street, Nelson, British Columbia V1L 4A2
Property Overview
Property Type: Single-family detached home
Style: Two-storey home with basement
Year Built: 1912
Ownership: Freehold
Property Class: Residential
Zoning: R1 – Low Density Residential
PID: 006-300-987
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 1 full bathroom
Above-Grade Floor Area: Approximately 1,485 sq. ft.
Total Finished Area: Approximately 1,918 sq. ft.
Lot Size: Approximately 7,080 sq. ft. across two city lots
Frontage: Approximately 60 ft. combined
Parking: Off-street and on-street parking
Occupancy: Owner and tenant occupied
View: Kootenay Lake and surrounding mountains
2026 BC Property Assessment
Land: $318,000
Buildings: $321,000
Total Taxable Value: $639,000
Assessment Plus 10%: $702,900 (TBD)
Household furnishings may also be available, with details and value to be determined.
Property Description
Nestled on a peaceful street in the heart of Nelson, this exceptionally charming character home offers a rare combination of historic appeal, privacy, natural beauty, and future development potential.
Situated on two city lots, the beautifully landscaped property features mature trees, established gardens, meandering pathways, inviting sitting areas, and a picturesque year-round waterfall and creek flowing through the backyard. Together, these features create a remarkably private and tranquil setting while remaining within easy walking distance of downtown Nelson.
The main floor offers a warm and functional layout that includes a bright kitchen with a cozy eating nook, a walk-in pantry, spacious living and dining areas, an inviting entryway, a bedroom, and a full bathroom. High ceilings, graceful archways, wood flooring, and abundant natural light highlight the home’s timeless character.
Two sets of french doors from both the kitchen eating area and living room open directly onto the private backyard, creating a seamless connection between the indoor and outdoor living spaces.
The upper level provides 3 bedrooms. The lower level offers further usable space and a separate entrance, creating possibilities for a bedroom, home office, guest area, studio, workshop, or potential future suite development, subject to municipal approvals.
Additional property features include a wood-burning stove, newer windows, an updated furnace, 100-amp electrical service, an enclosed front porch, and views of Kootenay Lake and the surrounding mountains.
Ideally located in a quiet, friendly, and established neighbourhood, the property is within walking distance of Nelson’s vibrant downtown core, schools, parks, restaurants, cafés, and shops.
This is a rare opportunity to own a character-filled Nelson home on two city lots, offering exceptional outdoor space, privacy, convenience, and long-term potential.
Home Features and Services
• Municipal water
• Public sewer
• Boiler and baseboard heating
• Wood-burning fireplace or stove
• One fireplace
• No central air conditioning
• Asphalt/fibreglass shingle roof
• New electric range
• Refrigerator
• Washer and dryer
• Enclosed front porch
• Separate lower-level entrance
• Mature gardens and landscaping
• Year-round backyard creek
• Kootenay Lake and mountain views
• Off-street and on-street parking
