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490 Rainbow Rd, Salt Spring

Salt Spring, BC V8K 2M5
MLS® 1033701
1
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1,257
Sq Ft
1971
Year Built
2
Days on Market

Description

Level, sun-drenched 2.53-acre property offering a rare blend of privacy, productivity, and proximity to town. The property features a charming cottage and separate studio—ideal for guests, creative space, or extended family. Multiple fenced garden areas with raised beds invite a self-sufficient lifestyle, complemented by established fruit trees including plum, fig, and mature grape vines. A peaceful forested backdrop with a year-round creek provides a licensed water source, enhanced by a new pump, pump house, water treatment system, and updated lines (2023). Gently usable land with excellent sun exposure in a quiet setting just minutes to Ganges. An exceptional opportunity to enjoy the Salt Spring Island lifestyle.

Property Details

Property Type Residential
Property Sub Type Single Family Detached
Listing ID 1033701
Status Active
City Salt Spring
Area Gulf Islands
Sub-Area GI Salt Spring
Postal Code V8K 2M5
Property Taxes $2,669.00 (2025)
Parking Total 4
Facing South
Water Other
Sewer Septic System
Heating Baseboard,Wood
Fireplaces 1
Fireplace Type Wood Stove
Construction Frame Wood
Roof Metal
Foundation Poured Concrete
Basement None
Laundry In House
Listed Date May 6, 2026
Ownership Freehold
Lot Size 2.53 acres

Rooms

Room Level Dimensions Description
Bathroom Main level 4-Piece
Bedroom Main level 9\'9 x 9\'5
Dining room Main level 6\'8 x 9\'7
Entrance Main level 4\'11 x 9\'3
Family room Main level 7\'5 x 16\'2
Kitchen Main level 10\'0 x 9\'3
Laundry room Main level 2\'10 x 5\'4
Living room Main level 9\'1 x 9\'7
Recreation room Main level 7\'5 x 18\'11
Studio Other 17\'9 x 21\'5

Building Details

Heating Baseboard heaters
Heating Fuel Wood
Stories -1

Parking

Type Spaces
Carport

Additional Information

Land Size 2.53 ac
Building Type House
Interior Size 1257 sqft
Transaction For sale

Location