MLS® 1032449

Retail for Sale — Courtenay City, Courtenay, BC

$900,000

285 5th St, Courtenay, BC V9N1J5

77
Walk Score
68
Bike
Walk Score® by Redfin
For Sale
8,624 square feet
Building area
4,530 square feet
Lot size
77
Walk Score
68
Bike
Walk Score® by Redfin

Property details

Structured details

Ownership
Freehold
Zoning
C1
Annual property tax
$18,122
Lot dimensions
4530
Structure type
Retail
Parcel ID (PID)
005-061-067
Heating
Electric
Lot features
Central location, Other, Marine Oriented

Listing Information

MLS®
1032449
Listed
April 16, 2026
Time on market
151 days
Data last synced
September 14, 2026
Source
CREA DDF®

Description

Prime opportunity on iconic 5th Street in downtown Courtenay. This prominent 2-storey commercial building offers 8,624 sq ft of versatile space in one of the Comox Valley’s most vibrant and high-traffic corridors. The main level features excellent storefront exposure with an open layout, providing a true blank canvas for retail, showroom, or service-based use. The upper floor offers substantial additional space for storage, offices, or future redevelopment. Surrounded by established businesses, restaurants, and steady pedestrian flow, this location delivers outstanding visibility and long-term potential. Immediate possession available. A rare chance to secure a high-exposure commercial asset in a sought-after downtown location. Videography available under the Virtual Tour tab. Showings by appointment only. Call Robert Nixon for easy showing 250-287-6200. (id:63159)

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Location

Local market size (Courtenay)

Population
28,420(+10.8% since 2016)
Population density
876.6/km²
Median household income
$72,000

Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.0%
Postsecondary below bachelor's
33.6%
High school diploma
31.4%
No certificate/diploma
14.1%

Population aged 15 and over.

Commute

Car, truck or van
84.3%
Public transit
2.6%
Walked
6.9%
Bicycle
3.0%
Other
3.2%

Commute duration

Under 15 min
56.5%
15–29 min
28.6%
30–44 min
6.1%
45–59 min
3.8%
60+ min
4.9%

Employed labour force with a usual workplace.

Mother Tongue

English88%
French2.3%
German1.1%
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino)0.6%
Vietnamese0.5%
Punjabi (Panjabi)0.5%
Dutch0.4%
Korean0.4%
Mandarin0.4%
Spanish0.4%

Top 10 mother tongues reported (single responses).

Nearby Places

Restaurants (5+)

  • Mandarin Village Restaurant · 207 5th Street61m
  • Early Bird Café · 307 4th Street108m
  • Delicado's · 180B 5th Street120m
  • Sushi Jo Japanese Restaurant · 597 Cliffe Avenue121m
  • Big Wheel Burger · 625 Cliffe Avenue137m

Cafes (5+)

  • Cardero's Café · 232 5th Street43m
  • The Twisted Mint Café · 545 Duncan Avenue74m
  • Mud Sharks Coffee Bar95m
  • Cappuccino Grande Café · 344 5th Street98m
  • Atlas Café · 250 6th Street130m

Grocery (3)

  • The Old Farm Market · 660 England Avenue178m
  • Edible Island Whole Foods Market · 477 6th Street249m
  • Thrifty Foods · 1551 Cliffe Avenue796m

Parks (5+)

  • 4th Street Parklet · 243 4th Street97m
  • Courthouse Park238m
  • Riverside Park · 358 Anderton Avenue263m
  • Unnamed297m
  • Simms Millennium Park358m

Gyms (5+)

  • Eden Therapy · 333 5th Street79m
  • Axé Capoeira · 133 5th Street151m
  • Comox Valley Boxing Club · 129 5th Street158m
  • The House of Now Yoga Studio359m
  • Wild+United Athletics · 445 10th Street427m

Pharmacies (3)

  • Pharmasave145m
  • Shoppers Drug Mart · 310 8th Street341m
  • Living Room Pharmacy751m

Banks & ATMs (4)

  • Coastal Community Credit Union · 291A 4th Street101m
  • Scotiabank145m
  • Scotiabank · 392 5th Street148m
  • BMO · 585 England Avenue204m

Healthcare (5+)

  • Cloud9 Health & Wellness117m
  • The Grove Health & Wellness · 332 3rd Street159m
  • Cascade Chiropractic - Dr. Dean Ference · 431 4th Street227m
  • Dr. Tracy Rodgers OB/GYN260m
  • Fit Chiropractic & Sport Therapy · 505 Fitzgerald Avenue297m

Nearby places data: © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the asking price for this business?

The asking price is $900,000.

Where is this business located?

This listing is located in Courtenay, British Columbia.

How current is this listing?

This listing is sourced from the CREA Data Distribution Facility (DDF®) and refreshed nightly. It was last confirmed active on September 14, 2026.