291 Wallace St

291 Wallace St · Nanaimo, Old City · Retail · MLS 1042750

Nanaimo, British Columbia · Neighbourhood: Old City
C$18/M
For rent
291 Wallace St

291 Wallace St is located in Nanaimo (Old City). Property snapshot: Retail, MLS 1042750. Compare transit, schools, similar supply, strata/carrying costs and resale liquidity—not just photos and asking price. Current DOM/site exposure: 1. Listing timeline recorded.

MLS: 1042750
Days on Site: 1
Price History: Listing timeline recorded

Local Decision Guide

How should buyers evaluate 291 Wallace St?

Start by reading this listing in its Nanaimo Old City context: price, property type, land or strata setup, age, transit, schools, similar supply, carrying costs and resale liquidity should be considered together, not just photos and asking price.

What should be checked before writing an offer?
  • Recent comparable sales, competing active listings, days on market, price changes and current market pace.
  • Property condition, inspection risk, insurance, financing, tax, title and any disclosure documents.
  • For strata homes, review minutes, contingency reserve, special levies, rental rules and pet bylaws.
How do buyers find land with rebuild or multiplex potential, what should they watch, and how can returns be improved?

To find land with this potential, start with zoning, lot size, frontage, lane or driveway access, servicing, trees, slope, basement conditions, BC Assessment, title restrictions and municipal permits. The highest-return plan is usually not simply the maximum unit count; it is the best balance between approval risk, construction cost, rent or resale pricing, floor-plan efficiency, parking and holding period.

What does this page not replace?

It does not replace a realtor, lawyer, inspector, mortgage broker, insurance review, tax advice, strata documents, BC Assessment or municipal records. Use it to form better questions, then verify independently.

Listing FAQ

What type of home is this Nanaimo, Old City listing?

The page shows Retail at 291 Wallace St. Buyers should still verify strata/land context, interior size, age and inspection findings.

How long has this listing been on the market?

Current records show about 1 days on market/site. Listing timeline recorded.

What should buyers check first on this listing?

Start with price, location, property type, land or strata context, condition, schools/transit, recent comparable sales and carrying costs; if redevelopment or multiplex potential matters, also review zoning, lot size, servicing and municipal rules.

Can AI analysis replace professional advice?

No. AI analysis is for faster context and market screening; final decisions should still rely on a realtor, lawyer, inspection, financing, tax and municipal due diligence.

Remarks

Position your business in the heart of Nanaimo's vibrant Old City Quarter. This beautifully maintained 527 sq. ft. character commercial space at Gallery Row offers abundant natural light, large heritage-style windows, an open treatment/showroom area, reception/waiting area, private washroom, and storage. The unit benefits from its own dedicated entrance from Wallace Street, with additional level access from the rear of the building via Fitzwilliam Street. The flexible layout is ideally suited for boutique retail, wellness, esthetics, tattoo, counselling, professional services, or creative office users. Surrounded by locally owned shops, cafés and restaurants, the property is also within walking distance of the newly completed TELUS Living and Wallace Street residential developments, bringing hundreds of new residents to the neighbourhood and strengthening the area's customer base. Estimated additional rent is $13.32 per sq. ft. (id:56153)

Property Details

Retail
Building Type
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Bedrooms
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Bathrooms

Transaction: For lease

Status: active

Listing ID: 30036244 (1042750)

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Property Summary

Price: C$18/M

PID: 001-792-261

Days on Site: 1 days

Added to Relistico: 2026-07-15

Updated on: 2026-07-15 10:02 AM PDT

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Nearby Points of Interest

Grocery / Food Access
The Green Store: Discount Organic
About 42.5 m away
256 Wallace Street, Nanaimo
ManLee Oriental
About 213.3 m away
385 Terminal Avenue
Shopping Centres
Old City Quarter
About 163.7 m away
City Centre Plaza
About 239.8 m away
140 Terminal Avenue

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