857 Forster Lane, Bowen Island BC - Land for Sale - MLS# R3127214

$565,000
Est. Mortgage $2,500/mo
0 sqft
0 $ Maint. fee
$565,000
Est. $2,500/mo with 20% down
Dan Marusin
Dan Marusin
Renanza Realty
778-918-5990
Award-Winning REALTOR® with 11+ Years of Experience Serving Greater Vancouver
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Property Details for 857 Forster Lane

Become a part of a blossoming new neighbourhood at the Lakelands on Bowen. This third-of-an-acre building lot gently slopes to the west, with lots of sunlight and room for gardens, as well as services at the lot line. Septic field already installed. Close to the apple orchard and Grafton Commons garden, and across the street from both the trail around Grafton Lake, lake lookout, and the Art Rennison Nature Park. Within walking distance of Snug Cove. One of the best bare lot deals on currently for sale on Bowen.

Exterior Features

Exterior Features Private Yard
View Description filtered Grafton Lake
Structures Land Only

Building Details

Price $565,000
Property Type Land
Ownership Type Freehold Strata
Utility Type Sanitary Sewer Not Available, Storm Sewer Not Available, Electricity At Lot Line, Natural Gas Not Available, Phone At Lot Line, Cable At Lot Line
Water (WaterSource) Public

Lot & Land

Lot Size 14810.4
Lot Size Depth Feet
Lot Size Frontage 0
MLS® # R3127214
Area Bowen Island
Neighbourhood Bowen Island
City Bowen Island
Postal Code V0N 1G2
Gross Taxes $3,043.15
Zoning CD21

Property Timeline

Status Date Price
R3127214 / Active 05-22-2026 $565,000
R2994271 / Expired 04-22-2025 $575,000
R2854799 / Expired 02-29-2024 $599,000

Listed by: Macdonald Realty

NOTE: This representation is based in whole or in part on data generated by the Chilliwack & District Real Estate Board, Fraser Valley Real Estate Board or Greater Vancouver REALTORS® which assumes no responsibility for its accuracy.

Map & Neighbourhood

Private Schools

Elementary, Secondary
Mulgrave School
Above Average
12.59 km
9.7/10
Elementary, Secondary
Mulgrave School
Above Average
12.59 km
9.7/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Westbound Grafton Rd @ 900 Block (Flag)
0.21 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Burrard Stn
20.23 km

Crime Rate

Total Crime Rate
Low
Violent Crime Rate
Low
Property Crime Rate
Low

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education
Above Average
45.3%
No Certificate/Degree
Below Average
7.7%
Owner Occupied
Below Average
58.4%
Employment Rate
Below Average
50.2%

Noise/ Power Lines

Road/Hwy Noise
Unlikely
Railway/Sky train Noise
Unlikely
Airport/Port Noise
Unlikely
Close to major Power Lines
Unlikely

Other

Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR)
Unlikely
Flood Area
Unlikely
Close to Cemeteries
Unlikely

Sell Speed & Competition

48 / 100
Overall sell-speed score
Moderate pace expected
B
Price competition grade
Avg comparable: $550,028
Market conditions
Market conditions unavailable
Flood Risk (FEMA/BC)
Unlikely — not in floodplain
Railway / Skytrain noise
Unlikely — 20.23 km from station
Road / Highway noise
Unlikely
Airport noise (YVR)
Unlikely
Power lines proximity
Unlikely
ALR (Agricultural Land Reserve)
No — not in ALR
How BOWEN ISLAND compares
This property
48 DOM
Listed
Bowen Island avg
Bowen island avg

857 Forster Lane has a sell-speed score of 48/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell at a moderate pace" band. The listing is priced 2.7% above comparable active properties in Bowen Island. Based on these signals, EstateBlock predicts this listing is may take several weeks to attract serious offers.

Climate Risk for V0N 1G2

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V0N 1G2, over the next 30 years. Projections use the 2041–2070 period (2050s) under a moderate emissions scenario (SSP2-4.5).

Flood Lower Risk

Outside of designated flood hazard zones. Under 10% of buildings in this area have flood risk over the next 30 years.

Fire Low

Located within the "Vancouver" WUI zone (Risk Class 5 — Low). Based on BC Wildfire Service provincial WUI Risk Class mapping; not a site-specific assessment.

Air Quality A / Excellent

Annual avg PM2.5 3.8 µg/m³ — meets WHO 2021 guideline (BC ENV 2024). Nearest station: Horseshoe Bay, West Vancouver (~6.3 km). Annual avg AQHI 0 — Low Risk.

Heat Low

Bowen Island currently sees ~1 days above 30 °C per year (1981–2010 baseline), projected to rise to ~6 by the 2050s (SSP2-4.5 moderate emissions). Hottest day of the year: ~29.7 °C baseline, ~32 °C projected. Tropical nights (>18 °C): ~0 baseline, ~4 projected.

Precipitation Increasing

Annual precipitation ~1515 mm (1981–2010 baseline), projected ~1575 mm by the 2050s. Extreme 1-day rainfall: ~50.5 mm baseline, ~57 mm projected. Values vary modestly across the Lower Mainland.

Drought Stable

Longest annual dry spell (consecutive dry days): ~22 days baseline, ~24 days projected for the 2050s. CDD is used as a regional drought proxy; drought risk varies modestly across the Lower Mainland.

Nearby Restaurants, Cafes & Shops

Schools NearBy

School Type Grades Served Catchment Info Rating Distance
Schools Near 857 Forster Lane

Walkability & Transit Near 857 Forster Lane

Walk Score Badge
Car-Dependent 2

Walk Score - Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car
Transit Score Badge
Some Transit 0

Transit Score - Minimal Transit

It is possible to get on a bus
Bike Score Badge
Somewhat
Bikeable
17

Bike Score - Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Mortgage Calculator for 857 Forster Lane

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Principal & Interest
Property Taxes $254
Maintenance fee 0
A 20% down payment of $113,000 on this $565,000 listing yields an estimated mortgage of $2,158/month (30-year fixed, 4%). Total estimated housing cost: $2,412/month, $254 property tax.
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Break Even Down Payment 0%
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Cash on Cash
With $2,141/month in estimated rental income against $2,468/month in mortgage payments, the monthly cashflow is -$327/month. A 33% down payment would reach break-even.
All figures are informational estimates by EstateBlock.com; actual mortgage payments and insurance rates vary by many factors.

Price vs Neighbourhood Average — Bowen Island, Bowen island

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Data is based on list prices of similar active listings. This representation is based in whole or in part on data generated by the Chilliwack & District Real Estate Board, Fraser Valley Real Estate Board or Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver which assumes no responsibility for its accuracy

Listing Agent & Brokerage

Dan Marusin
Dan Marusin
Renanza Realty
778-918-5990
Award-Winning REALTOR® with 11+ Years of Experience Serving Greater Vancouver

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Walkability & Transit Near 857 Forster Lane

Walk Score Badge
Car-Dependent 2

Walk Score - Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car
Transit Score Badge
Some Transit 0

Transit Score - Minimal Transit

It is possible to get on a bus
Bike Score Badge
Somewhat
Bikeable
17

Bike Score - Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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