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3449 S Arbutus Dr
ML Cobble Hill Cobble Hill V8H 0K8

$1,135,000
Residential beds: 2 baths: 2.0 1,831 sq. ft. built: 1990

Welcome to 3449 Arbutus Drive South!
Photo 1: 3449 S Arbutus Dr in Cobble Hill: ML Cobble Hill Single Family Residence for sale (Malahat & Area)  : MLS®# 992925
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Status:
Sold
Prop. Type:
Residential
MLS® Num:
992925
Sold Date:
Aug 11, 2025
Bedrooms:
2
Bathrooms:
2
Year Built:
1990
Custom perfection in a spectacular location with unobstructed ocean view. This impeccably updated 2 bedroom and den rancher which offers beautiful views has so much to love. Renovated from top to bottom with an open plan design gives panoramic outlook from all the main living areas. Smooth ceilings with recessed lighting, wood floors, vinyl windows and custom blinds, cozy gas fireplace plus two heat pumps, and a dream kitchen featuring premium stainless steel appliances, plentiful wood cabinets, and quartz countertops. The efficient layout includes a convenient pantry and laundry area located just off the kitchen, near the garage entrance. The spacious primary bedroom serves as a true sanctuary, complete with a spa-like ensuite with heated tile floor, soaker tub, linen cupboard, and a walk-in closet. You'll love the private backyard, featuring a paved patio and garden—perfect for enjoying the amazing views of the Salish Sea. This could be your dream home, so make an offer!
Price:
$1,135,000
Dwelling Type:
Single Family Residence
Property Type:
Residential
Home Style:
California
Bedrooms:
2
Bathrooms:
2.0
Year Built:
1990
Floor Area:
1,831 sq. ft.
Lot Size:
5,303 sq. ft.
MLS® Num:
992925
Status:
Sold
Floor
Type
Size
Other
Main Floor
Entrance
7'4" × 7'2"
Main Floor
Entrance
9'7" × 3'2"
Main Floor
Kitchen
18' × 11'7"
Main Floor
Dining Room
8'11" × 8'9"
Main Floor
Living Room
23'7" × 18'8"
Main Floor
Bedroom - Primary
19'4" × 12'10"
Main Floor
Walk-in Closet
8'7" × 4'6"
Main Floor
Bedroom
11'10" × 11'1"
Main Floor
Garage
20'9" × 18'1"
Main Floor
Laundry
11'5" × 6'9"
Main Floor
Den
12'4" × 9'1"
Floor
Ensuite
Pieces
Other
Main Floor
Yes
3
3-Piece
Main Floor
No
3
3-Piece
  • Photo 1: 3449 S Arbutus Dr in Cobble Hill: ML Cobble Hill Single Family Residence for sale (Malahat & Area)  : MLS®# 992925
    Welcome to 3449 Arbutus Drive South!
  • Photo 2: 3449 S Arbutus Dr in Cobble Hill: ML Cobble Hill Single Family Residence for sale (Malahat & Area)  : MLS®# 992925
    Gorgeous unobstructed views of the Salish Sea from the private patio.
  • Photo 3: 3449 S Arbutus Dr in Cobble Hill: ML Cobble Hill Single Family Residence for sale (Malahat & Area)  : MLS®# 992925
    This home is a MUST SEE.
  • Photo 4: 3449 S Arbutus Dr in Cobble Hill: ML Cobble Hill Single Family Residence for sale (Malahat & Area)  : MLS®# 992925
    Ranch-style home with driveway, a shingled roof, an attached garage, and fence
  • Photo 5: 3449 S Arbutus Dr in Cobble Hill: ML Cobble Hill Single Family Residence for sale (Malahat & Area)  : MLS®# 992925
    Back of property with a shingled roof and a lawn
  • Photo 6: 3449 S Arbutus Dr in Cobble Hill: ML Cobble Hill Single Family Residence for sale (Malahat & Area)  : MLS®# 992925
    Front of home with gated courtyard with gently sloped walkway to the front door.
  • Photo 7: 3449 S Arbutus Dr in Cobble Hill: ML Cobble Hill Single Family Residence for sale (Malahat & Area)  : MLS®# 992925
    Kitchen featuring a beverage cooler and ocean views while you cook.
  • Photo 8: 3449 S Arbutus Dr in Cobble Hill: ML Cobble Hill Single Family Residence for sale (Malahat & Area)  : MLS®# 992925
    Kitchen featuring quartz counters on a sit-up island.
  • Photo 9: 3449 S Arbutus Dr in Cobble Hill: ML Cobble Hill Single Family Residence for sale (Malahat & Area)  : MLS®# 992925
    Kitchen with plenty of surface space and an island for eating or prep.
  • Photo 10: 3449 S Arbutus Dr in Cobble Hill: ML Cobble Hill Single Family Residence for sale (Malahat & Area)  : MLS®# 992925
    Kitchen featuring dishwasher, recessed lighting, tasteful backsplash, under cabinet range hood, and high end stove
  • Photo 11: 3449 S Arbutus Dr in Cobble Hill: ML Cobble Hill Single Family Residence for sale (Malahat & Area)  : MLS®# 992925
    Kitchen featuring a kitchen island, stainless steel appliances, light wood-style floors, and under cabinet range hood
  • Photo 12: 3449 S Arbutus Dr in Cobble Hill: ML Cobble Hill Single Family Residence for sale (Malahat & Area)  : MLS®# 992925
    Kitchen with stainless steel appliances, under cabinet range hood, a sink, light wood floors, and beverage cooler
  • Photo 13: 3449 S Arbutus Dr in Cobble Hill: ML Cobble Hill Single Family Residence for sale (Malahat & Area)  : MLS®# 992925
    Kitchen with wine fridge, under cabinet range hood, quartz counters, light wood flooring, and appliances with stainless steel finishes
  • Photo 14: 3449 S Arbutus Dr in Cobble Hill: ML Cobble Hill Single Family Residence for sale (Malahat & Area)  : MLS®# 992925
    Dining area featuring a wall mounted heat pump, a fireplace, baseboards, light wood-style floors, and recessed lighting
  • Photo 15: 3449 S Arbutus Dr in Cobble Hill: ML Cobble Hill Single Family Residence for sale (Malahat & Area)  : MLS®# 992925
    Living room with light wood flooring, recessed lighting, and a stone fireplace
  • Photo 16: 3449 S Arbutus Dr in Cobble Hill: ML Cobble Hill Single Family Residence for sale (Malahat & Area)  : MLS®# 992925
    Living area featuring wood flooring, a wall mount heat pump, a fireplace, and recessed lighting
  • Photo 17: 3449 S Arbutus Dr in Cobble Hill: ML Cobble Hill Single Family Residence for sale (Malahat & Area)  : MLS®# 992925
    Living area with baseboards, recessed lighting, and light wood finished floors
  • Photo 18: 3449 S Arbutus Dr in Cobble Hill: ML Cobble Hill Single Family Residence for sale (Malahat & Area)  : MLS®# 992925
    Living area with a wall mounted heat pump, a fireplace, wood floors, and plenty of natural light
  • Photo 19: 3449 S Arbutus Dr in Cobble Hill: ML Cobble Hill Single Family Residence for sale (Malahat & Area)  : MLS®# 992925
    View to back yard and ocean from the living room.
  • Photo 20: 3449 S Arbutus Dr in Cobble Hill: ML Cobble Hill Single Family Residence for sale (Malahat & Area)  : MLS®# 992925
    Office featuring a baseboard heating unit, baseboards, light wood floors, recessed lighting.
  • Photo 21: 3449 S Arbutus Dr in Cobble Hill: ML Cobble Hill Single Family Residence for sale (Malahat & Area)  : MLS®# 992925
    Home office featuring an ocean view, baseboards, a baseboard radiator, and wood floors
  • Photo 22: 3449 S Arbutus Dr in Cobble Hill: ML Cobble Hill Single Family Residence for sale (Malahat & Area)  : MLS®# 992925
    Sitting room featuring baseboards, wood finished floors, french doors, and recessed lighting
  • Photo 23: 3449 S Arbutus Dr in Cobble Hill: ML Cobble Hill Single Family Residence for sale (Malahat & Area)  : MLS®# 992925
    Bedroom featuring baseboards, access to exterior, wood finished floors, and recessed lighting
  • Photo 24: 3449 S Arbutus Dr in Cobble Hill: ML Cobble Hill Single Family Residence for sale (Malahat & Area)  : MLS®# 992925
    Bedroom featuring a wall mounted heat pump & wood floors, sliding door to the patio.
  • Photo 25: 3449 S Arbutus Dr in Cobble Hill: ML Cobble Hill Single Family Residence for sale (Malahat & Area)  : MLS®# 992925
    Bedroom with baseboards, a closet, and recessed lighting
  • Photo 26: 3449 S Arbutus Dr in Cobble Hill: ML Cobble Hill Single Family Residence for sale (Malahat & Area)  : MLS®# 992925
    Primary walk in closet with wood finished floors
  • Photo 27: 3449 S Arbutus Dr in Cobble Hill: ML Cobble Hill Single Family Residence for sale (Malahat & Area)  : MLS®# 992925
    Bathroom with plenty of natural light, a freestanding tub, and vanity and heated tile floors.
  • Photo 28: 3449 S Arbutus Dr in Cobble Hill: ML Cobble Hill Single Family Residence for sale (Malahat & Area)  : MLS®# 992925
    Bathroom featuring vanity, heated towel rack, baseboards, a freestanding soaker sap bath, and heated tile floors.
  • Photo 29: 3449 S Arbutus Dr in Cobble Hill: ML Cobble Hill Single Family Residence for sale (Malahat & Area)  : MLS®# 992925
    Laundry room featuring stone finish flooring, a sink, front loading washer and dryer, and cabinet space for supplies and a pantry,.
  • Photo 30: 3449 S Arbutus Dr in Cobble Hill: ML Cobble Hill Single Family Residence for sale (Malahat & Area)  : MLS®# 992925
    Bedroom featuring baseboards, wood floors and recessed lighting
  • Photo 31: 3449 S Arbutus Dr in Cobble Hill: ML Cobble Hill Single Family Residence for sale (Malahat & Area)  : MLS®# 992925
    Bedroom featuring baseboards, wood finished floors, recessed lighting, and a baseboard radiator
  • Photo 32: 3449 S Arbutus Dr in Cobble Hill: ML Cobble Hill Single Family Residence for sale (Malahat & Area)  : MLS®# 992925
    3 piece main bathroom with vanity and bathtub with shower.
  • Photo 33: 3449 S Arbutus Dr in Cobble Hill: ML Cobble Hill Single Family Residence for sale (Malahat & Area)  : MLS®# 992925
    3 piece main bathroom with vanity & bathtub with shower.
  • Photo 34: 3449 S Arbutus Dr in Cobble Hill: ML Cobble Hill Single Family Residence for sale (Malahat & Area)  : MLS®# 992925
    View of back patio with an ocean view
  • Photo 35: 3449 S Arbutus Dr in Cobble Hill: ML Cobble Hill Single Family Residence for sale (Malahat & Area)  : MLS®# 992925
    View of patio / terrace with an ocean view
  • Photo 36: 3449 S Arbutus Dr in Cobble Hill: ML Cobble Hill Single Family Residence for sale (Malahat & Area)  : MLS®# 992925
    View of patio / terrace featuring outdoor lounge area
  • Photo 37: 3449 S Arbutus Dr in Cobble Hill: ML Cobble Hill Single Family Residence for sale (Malahat & Area)  : MLS®# 992925
    View of patio / terrace
  • Photo 38: 3449 S Arbutus Dr in Cobble Hill: ML Cobble Hill Single Family Residence for sale (Malahat & Area)  : MLS®# 992925
    View of patio featuring outdoor lounge area
  • Photo 39: 3449 S Arbutus Dr in Cobble Hill: ML Cobble Hill Single Family Residence for sale (Malahat & Area)  : MLS®# 992925
    Rear view of property with access path and railing.
  • Photo 40: 3449 S Arbutus Dr in Cobble Hill: ML Cobble Hill Single Family Residence for sale (Malahat & Area)  : MLS®# 992925
    Drone / aerial view with a water view, a forest view, and a residential view
  • Photo 41: 3449 S Arbutus Dr in Cobble Hill: ML Cobble Hill Single Family Residence for sale (Malahat & Area)  : MLS®# 992925
    Bird's eye view featuring a residential view and a wooded view
  • Photo 42: 3449 S Arbutus Dr in Cobble Hill: ML Cobble Hill Single Family Residence for sale (Malahat & Area)  : MLS®# 992925
    Bird's eye view featuring a residential view
  • Photo 43: 3449 S Arbutus Dr in Cobble Hill: ML Cobble Hill Single Family Residence for sale (Malahat & Area)  : MLS®# 992925
    Birds eye view of property with a mountain view and a view of trees
  • Photo 44: 3449 S Arbutus Dr in Cobble Hill: ML Cobble Hill Single Family Residence for sale (Malahat & Area)  : MLS®# 992925
    Bird's eye view featuring a water view, a forest view, and a residential view
  • Photo 45: 3449 S Arbutus Dr in Cobble Hill: ML Cobble Hill Single Family Residence for sale (Malahat & Area)  : MLS®# 992925
    Aerial view featuring a residential view, a water view, and a view of trees
  • Photo 46: 3449 S Arbutus Dr in Cobble Hill: ML Cobble Hill Single Family Residence for sale (Malahat & Area)  : MLS®# 992925
    Bird's eye view with a wooded view
  • Photo 47: 3449 S Arbutus Dr in Cobble Hill: ML Cobble Hill Single Family Residence for sale (Malahat & Area)  : MLS®# 992925
    From above.
  • Photo 48: 3449 S Arbutus Dr in Cobble Hill: ML Cobble Hill Single Family Residence for sale (Malahat & Area)  : MLS®# 992925
    Ranch-style home with a garage, driveway, and metal fence
  • Photo 49: 3449 S Arbutus Dr in Cobble Hill: ML Cobble Hill Single Family Residence for sale (Malahat & Area)  : MLS®# 992925
    Ranch-style home featuring driveway, an attached garage, fence, and a shingled roof
  • Photo 50: 3449 S Arbutus Dr in Cobble Hill: ML Cobble Hill Single Family Residence for sale (Malahat & Area)  : MLS®# 992925
    View of front door with custom "Arbutus" glass sidelight.
  • Photo 51: 3449 S Arbutus Dr in Cobble Hill: ML Cobble Hill Single Family Residence for sale (Malahat & Area)  : MLS®# 992925
    Back of house with a landscaped yard.
  • Photo 52: 3449 S Arbutus Dr in Cobble Hill: ML Cobble Hill Single Family Residence for sale (Malahat & Area)  : MLS®# 992925
    View of patio / terrace
  • Photo 53: 3449 S Arbutus Dr in Cobble Hill: ML Cobble Hill Single Family Residence for sale (Malahat & Area)  : MLS®# 992925
    Bird's eye view featuring a water view and a forest view
  • Photo 54: 3449 S Arbutus Dr in Cobble Hill: ML Cobble Hill Single Family Residence for sale (Malahat & Area)  : MLS®# 992925
    Bird's eye view featuring a wooded view and a residential view
  • Photo 55: 3449 S Arbutus Dr in Cobble Hill: ML Cobble Hill Single Family Residence for sale (Malahat & Area)  : MLS®# 992925
    floorplan
Listed by Royal LePage Coast Capital - Westshore, sold on August, 2025
Data was last updated November 6, 2026 at 07:30 AM (UTC)
Area Statistics
Listings on market:
54
Avg list price:
$1,049,500
Min list price:
$299,900
Max list price:
$4,800,000
Avg days on market:
57
Min days on market:
1
Max days on market:
515
Avg price per sq.ft.:
$453.09
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type and located in ML Cobble Hill. Average values are derived using median calculations. This data is not produced by the MLS® system.
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