MLS® 1029746

Office for Sale — Old City, Nanaimo, BC

$849,000

301 Franklyn St, Nanaimo, BC V9R2X5

96
Walk Score
58
Transit
46
Bike
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For Sale
4,706 square feet
Building area
3,970 square feet
Lot size
96
Walk Score
58
Transit
46
Bike
Walk Score® by Redfin

Property details

Structured details

Ownership
Freehold
Annual property tax
$15,736.95
Lot dimensions
3970
Structure type
Offices
Parcel ID (PID)
002-704-986
Heating
Heat Pump, Baseboard heaters
Cooling
Fully air conditioned
Lot features
Central location, Corner Site, Other, Marine Oriented

Listing Information

MLS®
1029746
Listed
April 4, 2026
Time on market
163 days
Data last synced
September 14, 2026
Source
CREA DDF®

Description

This commercial character office building has fantastic curb appeal, & is located in the heart of the Old City, close to restaurants, shops & other professional services. Situated next door to the new city annex, across the street from city hall & within walking distance of Commercial Street & Wesley Street, this building is perfect for a lawyer, counselor, doctor, or any other professional office. Over 3000 sq. ft includ. approx. 10 office stations, a converted boardroom to office with private entry, kitchenette, 2 bathrooms, a reception area & plenty of storage, this space is move-in ready. This beautiful, landmark building has a fascinating history, & the street exposure allows owners to take full advantage of the impressive exterior character features & charming covered front deck. Additional highlights include: a new security system, forced air natural gas with heat pump, parking for approx. 6 vehicles & access to additional street parking. Call or email Stuart McKinnon with RE/MAX Generation to view this property 250-618-1646 or stuart@stuartmckinnon.net / Information Package available upon request. (All measurements are approximate & should be verified if important. Floor plans available) (id:63159)

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Location

Local market size (Nanaimo)

Population
99,863(+10.3% since 2016)
Population density
1,104.1/km²
Median household income
$75,500

Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.4%
Postsecondary below bachelor's
32.6%
High school diploma
30.5%
No certificate/diploma
13.5%

Population aged 15 and over.

Commute

Car, truck or van
86.8%
Public transit
4.0%
Walked
5.2%
Bicycle
1.4%
Other
2.6%

Commute duration

Under 15 min
45.9%
15–29 min
36.0%
30–44 min
10.4%
45–59 min
3.0%
60+ min
4.7%

Employed labour force with a usual workplace.

Mother Tongue

English85.5%
Mandarin1.6%
French1.2%
Punjabi (Panjabi)1.2%
German0.9%
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino)0.7%
Spanish0.6%
Vietnamese0.5%
Korean0.5%
Arabic0.5%

Top 10 mother tongues reported (single responses).

Nearby Places

Restaurants (5+)

  • Delicado's · 238 Wesley Street93m
  • Nanda Chicken134m
  • Flavours of India · 486 Franklyn Street156m
  • Asteras · 347 Wesley Street158m
  • Diamond Indian Cuisene · 489 Wallace Street161m

Cafes (5+)

  • The Vault Cafe · 499 Wallace Street176m
  • Gabriel's Gourmet Cafe · 39 Commercial Street181m
  • Serious Coffee · 60 Commercial Street203m
  • Real Food Café · 321 Wesley Street205m
  • White Rabbit Coffee Co · 321 Selby Street241m

Grocery (5+)

  • ManLee Oriental · 385 Terminal Avenue117m
  • The Green Store: Discount Organic · 256 Wallace Street259m
  • Levant Foods · 56 Victoria Crescent287m
  • Thrifty Foods · 650 Terminal Avenue467m
  • Superette477m

Shopping (2)

  • London Drugs · 650 Terminal Avenue430m
  • Port Place Shopping Centre · 650 Terminal Avenue447m

Parks (5+)

  • Lions Square Park · 280 Wallace Street234m
  • Italian Square Park319m
  • Piper Park345m
  • Nob Hill Park · 400 Milford Crescent355m
  • Pioneer Square Park367m

Gyms (4)

  • Iyengar Yoga Nanaimo · 335 Wesley Street188m
  • Kind Society Yoga404m
  • Force Boxing & Fitness · 165 Fraser Street417m
  • Dolly's Gym · 111 Nicol Street619m

Pharmacies (2)

  • Central Drugs166m
  • Wallace Pharmacy497m

Banks & ATMs (5+)

  • Scotiabank · 65 Commercial Street178m
  • Scotiabank · 65 Commercial Street194m
  • Coastal Community Credit Union · 59 Wharf Street271m
  • Royal Bank of Canada · 205 Commercial Street281m
  • TD384m

Healthcare (5+)

  • Wallace On Wesley Medical Clinic77m
  • Harbour City Physiotherapy160m
  • Anouk Sanchez Osteopathy175m
  • Allius Services Inc.248m
  • Unnamed263m

Nearby places data: © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the asking price for this business?

The asking price is $849,000.

Where is this business located?

This listing is located in Nanaimo, British Columbia.

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