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$1,599,000

1370 20 Avenue SE, Salmon Arm, BC

2-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family at 1370 20 Avenue SE in Salmon Arm, BC currently offered at $1,599,000.

Beds: 2
Baths: 2
Sq Ft: 1557
Built: 1953

Property Specifications

Annual Taxes: $6,239
Lot Size: 12.3 acres
Water Source: Municipal water, Well
Sewer / Septic: Septic tank
Heating: Forced air, In Floor Heating
Ownership Type: Freehold

The Property

Experience the best of both worlds, with this serene 12-acre property on 20th Ave SE, with a beautiful and updated 1,550 square foot rancher. This idyllic retreat backs onto crown land, offering privacy and nature right at your doorstep, is short walk to Hillcrest elementary school, just 1 km from downtown, and combines convenience with a peaceful setting. This beautiful home was fully renovated and updated in 2010, and offers approximately 1,550 square feet of open-concept living on the main floor that is open and bright and filled with natural light. Inside, you’ll find 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, with an unfinished 400 sq ft basement ready for your vision. Outside, there’s ample room for hobbies and guests with a 40x24 detached shop, a guest cabin that has potential to be a 2 bedroom rental, and a spacious double garage. With City water this property also has a well so tons of water for crops, personal use or watering. This property offers a truly serene atmosphere—ideal for those seeking peace, quiet, convenience and the space for generational living. There’s a special kind of energy here you’ll feel it the moment you arrive and you will want to come back. (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