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$349,900

1060 16 Avenue SE, Salmon Arm, BC

Vacant Land at 1060 16 Avenue SE in Salmon Arm, BC currently offered at $349,900.

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Property Specifications

Annual Taxes: $2,436
Lot Size: 0.34 acres
Water Source: Municipal water
Sewer / Septic
Heating
Ownership Type: Freehold

The Property

*** For more information, please click Brochure button. *** Rare opportunity - one of the largest lake-view lots in Salmon Arm's sought-after Sunset Ridge neighbourhood. This 0.34-acre (14,746 sq.ft) lot at 1060 16 Ave SE sits on the uphill, sunny south side of the street, capturing panoramic views of Shuswap Lake and the surrounding mountains. The hard work is done: professionally cleared, graded and surveyed, with electrical power connected on site (inspected October 2025, permit transferable) and all city services: water, sanitary sewer and storm - stubbed to the property line ($20,000+ in added value). Average slope is ~10%. Zoned R-10 for outstanding flexibility - potentially allows up to four dwellings on a lot this size: build a custom home, add a detached coach house or shop. Included: permit-ready architectural drawings for a single-family home with garage, plus legal survey, topographic plan and Survey COGO file. A second design for a home and detached coach house is approximately 75% complete. No need to start from scratch. Minutes from downtown Salmon Arm, schools, shopping and recreation - one of the last remaining large lake-view lots in the area. Offered by the owner, a BOABC Building Inspector, Red Seal Carpenter & Civil Eng Tech. Don't just buy a lot - buy a head start. Your Shuswap dream home starts here. (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