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$459,000

51 8 Avenue SW Unit# 15, Salmon Arm, BC

3-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family at 51 8 Avenue SW Unit# 15 in Salmon Arm, BC currently offered at $459,000.

Beds: 3
Baths: 2
Sq Ft: 1374
Built: 2006

Property Specifications

Annual Taxes: $1,946
Water Source: Municipal water
Sewer / Septic: Municipal sewage system
Heating: Forced air, See remarks
Parking: 2 spaces
Ownership Type: Condo/Strata

The Property

Rare Opportunity to Own in the Sought-After 55+ Alcide Place! A great location within easy walking to all the amenities; two malls, downtown restaurants and theatres, the fair grounds, 50+ Activity Centre, walking trails and public transit. New furnace and heat pump ($21K) installed in 2025. Main floor features open concept living, kitchen, eating, large primary bedroom with French doors, that could easily be used for a formal dining room, media room, office, hobbies. Main bathroom has large walk-in shower, with handy door through walk-in closet to primary bedroom. Stacked washer/dryer in laundry room completes the main. Upstairs you will find two more good-sized bedrooms and a large four-piece bathroom. Many large windows fill this home with natural light. Parking is easy access and level, with single garage, carport and plenty of street parking for your guests at your front entrance. You will find good storage in a full concrete crawlspace. The 19-unit strata development is self managed; strata fees are $375. Dogs and cats are allowed, with restrictions. Check out the 3D virtual tour and book your showing today! (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