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$650,000

730 9 Avenue NE, Salmon Arm, BC

2-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family at 730 9 Avenue NE in Salmon Arm, BC currently offered at $650,000.

Beds: 2
Baths: 2
Sq Ft: 1379
Built: 1946

Property Specifications

Annual Taxes: $4,268
Lot Size: 0.24 acres
Water Source: Municipal water
Sewer / Septic: Municipal sewage system
Heating: Forced air, See remarks
Parking: 6 spaces
Ownership Type: Freehold

The Property

Kingpin location in Salmon Arm with rare Shuswap Lake and McQuire Lake views. Lots of room for possibilities, this .24 of an acre corner lot offers room for development. This bright, cosy home has a large view filled front room and a large kitchen/dining room/family room, two bedrooms and one and a half bathrooms upstairs, with cork and fir flooring. The upstairs could use some upgrading. The level entry basement has been stripped to the studs, for plans to make a suite downstairs. The location allows an easy walk around the beautiful McQuire Lake Park, to shopping, banking and the hospital is within approximately 100 yards. 9th Avenue is a very quiet roadway, which allows you to walk down the middle of the scenic road to the mailbox. The home has upgraded vinyl windows, updated plumbing and 200 amp service. Here is a chance to own one of the coveted locations in Salmon Arm. Deemed high density on OPC, so lots of possibilities, such as an apartment, townhouses, another house, or duplex, or large workshop/garage with carriage house. Quick possession possible. (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