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$539,000

2452 Forest Drive, Blind Bay, BC

2-bedroom, 1-bathroom single family at 2452 Forest Drive in Blind Bay, BC currently offered at $539,000.

Beds: 2
Baths: 1
Sq Ft: 1015
Built: 1977

Property Specifications

Annual Taxes: $1,686
Lot Size: 0.48 acres
Water Source: Community Water User's Utility
Sewer / Septic: Septic tank
Heating: In Floor Heating, See remarks
Parking: 8 spaces
Ownership Type: Freehold

The Property

Tucked among mature cedar trees in Blind Bay, 2452 Forest Drive offers the warmth of a log home, a generous .48 acre lot, and a separate guest cabin. The main home welcomes you with vaulted wood ceilings, exposed beams, and a striking stone fireplace at the heart of the living room. Large windows bring in the surrounding greenery, while the front deck invites you to slow down and enjoy the peaceful setting, the deck has 2 natural gas hook-ups. The home offers two bedrooms and one bathroom, with comfortable spaces suited to full-time living or a Shuswap getaway. The yard offers a fire pit area to gather, nice front lawn to relax, a carport, a large cleared parking space with room to accommodate vehicles and recreational gear, and enough room to build a shop. The detached cabin with a 3 piece bathroom adds flexible space for hobbies, work, or visitors. With its rustic character and inviting outdoor spaces, this Blind Bay property is ready for its next chapter. (id:63761)

Local Area Context • Blind Bay

Living in Blind Bay

A primarily residential waterfront enclave functioning as a leisure-oriented satellite to Salmon Arm, defined by a resort-like atmosphere and reliance on private rural services.

Local Due Diligence & Property Realities

Infrastructure in Blind Bay presents a significant departure from urban standards. There are no municipal water or sewer systems; instead, the community relies on a fragmented patchwork of private utilities, small community water systems, and individual wells. Wastewater is managed through private septic systems, which represent a significant long-term financial liability and require strict maintenance protocols. The lack of local urgent care means medical emergencies create a "cost of distance" requiring travel to the regional hospital in Salmon Arm. Winter brings a sharp reduction in activity as seasonal residents depart. The north-facing orientation of the bay means homes receive less winter sun compared to the north shore of the lake. Provincial road maintenance prioritizes the Trans-Canada Highway over residential cul-de-sacs and side roads, so residents in higher-elevation areas must often manage their own snow removal.

First-party area intelligence by Jeff Ragsdale, REALTOR®Full Blind Bay Area Guide