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$1,499,000

2720 Salmon River Road, Salmon Arm, BC

4-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family at 2720 Salmon River Road in Salmon Arm, BC currently offered at $1,499,000.

Beds: 4
Baths: 2
Sq Ft: 1740
Built: 1963

Property Specifications

Annual Taxes: $1,724
Lot Size: 160 acres
Water Source: Well
Sewer / Septic: Septic tank
Heating: See remarks
Parking: 4 spaces
Ownership Type: Freehold

The Property

This exceptional 160-acre property in the heart of Salmon Valley offers natural beauty, privacy, and the freedom of country living—all just a short drive from town amenities. The well-maintained 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home features a spacious living room and a tastefully updated kitchen (2015). Step outside onto the large covered deck, perfect for morning coffee or hosting friends while enjoying the stunning valley views. The acreage offers a diverse landscape with open fields planted in alfalfa, forested areas, and gently rolling pasture. Whether you’re dreaming of gardening, raising a few animals, or simply enjoying wide open space, this property offers plenty of opportunity. Several outbuildings provide excellent flexibility, including a Quonset-style shop, detached garage/workshop, barn with hay and equipment storage plus a box stall, a craft/storage room, root cellar, and an insulated, wired cold room ready for a compressor. Exterior updates including the roof, siding, windows, and deck were completed between 2007 and 2010, making the home move-in ready. Ample parking—including an attached carport—rounds out this well-equipped country property. If you’re looking for fresh air, privacy, and room to roam, this Salmon Valley acreage offers a peaceful rural lifestyle with plenty of possibilities. (id:63761)

Local Area Context • Salmon Arm

Living in Salmon Arm

The regional hub and service anchor of the Shuswap, providing year-round municipal infrastructure, healthcare, education, and a fully operational small-city economy.

Local Due Diligence & Property Realities

Daily experience varies significantly by neighbourhood. The downtown and harbourfront core offers genuine walkability with local shops and dining, but higher-elevation neighbourhoods like Hillcrest or Raven shift toward vehicle dependency and distinct winter challenges. Because of elevation change, hillside neighbourhoods often receive substantially more snow than lake-level areas. While upland districts offer larger lots and proximity to schools, they require comfort with steep winter commutes and the necessity of private snow clearing on steep driveways. The city's urban boundaries are tightly constrained by protected Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) farmland, creating a reality where modern subdivisions sit directly adjacent to active agricultural operations. Residents must navigate "Right to Farm" provisions, which prioritize agricultural production — meaning seasonal smells, noise, and dust from farming operations are a practical consideration.

First-party area intelligence by Jeff Ragsdale, REALTOR®Full Salmon Arm Area Guide