Description
Welcome to 231 Derby Place in Nanaimo’s University District. This inviting 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom approx 1000sqft rancher sits on a super private 0.18-acre (7600sqft) lot backing onto green space with stunning views of Mount Benson and the Taylor Park & Estuary. The yard is a standout, you truly are in your own oasis with beautiful gardens and mature fruit trees that make it feel like your own hidden slice of nature. Inside, you’ll find a freshly updated kitchen along with thoughtful upgrades including a new deck, heat pump, hot water tank, windows, and Hunter Douglas blinds. You’re within easy walking distance to the Aquatic Centre, ice rink, VIU, and everyday amenities, plus just 2 minutes to the Island Highway and 5 minutes to downtown. Quietly tucked away, but right where you want to be, in your own home...
Property Details
| Property Type | Residential |
| Property Sub Type | Single Family Detached |
| Listing ID | 1031299 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Nanaimo |
| Area | Nanaimo |
| Sub-Area | Na University District |
| Postal Code | V9R 6H3 |
| Property Taxes | $4,505.00 (2025) |
| Parking Total | 3 |
| Facing | North |
| Water | Municipal |
| Sewer | Sewer Connected |
| Heating | Baseboard,Heat Pump,Natural Gas,Mixed |
| Cooling | Air Conditioning |
| Appliances | Dishwasher,Dryer,F/S/W/D,Oven/Range,Refrigerator,Washer |
| Construction | Insulation: Ceiling,Insulation: Walls |
| Roof | Asphalt Shingle |
| Foundation | Poured Concrete |
| Basement | Crawl Space |
| Laundry | In House |
| Listed Date | Apr 8, 2026 |
| Ownership | Freehold |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres |
Rooms
| Room | Level | Dimensions | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom | Main level | 4-Piece | |
| Bedroom | Main level | 10\'8 x 11\'6 | |
| Dining room | Main level | 8\'7 x 10\'4 | |
| Kitchen | Main level | 10\'5 x 10\'4 | |
| Living room | Main level | 13\'9 x 16\'7 | |
| Primary Bedroom | Main level | 12\'6 x 10\'4 |
Building Details
| Heating | Baseboard heaters, Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Natural gas, Other |
| Stories | -1 |
| Appliances | Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer, Dryer |
Additional Information
| Features | Central location, Park setting, Private setting, Southern exposure, Other, Marine Oriented |
| View | Mountain view |
| Land Size | 7629 sqft |
| Land Access | Road access |
| Building Type | House |
| Interior Size | 981 sqft |
| Transaction | For sale |