Buying Acreage in Vernon BC and the North Okanagan
North Okanagan Acreages are always one property type in high demand.
Buyers consider buying these larger properties for livestock, vegetable farming or simply for more privacy. Not only do acreage properties avoid that busy city congestion, but acreages also offer safe distancing from others. Whether it be a small hobby farm or a huge off-the-grid working farm, the acreage market in Vernon and the surrounding North Okanagan areas is on the rise.
Thinking about buying an acreage? Here are some important factors to consider when looking for an acreage. Keep in mind, acreage real estate is available for many price ranges, which are largely dictated by the following factors:
Location: The closer an acreage is to the amenities of a major center and services, generally the more expensive. The following sub-areas of the North Okanagan will be where the most acreage properties are found:
■ Lumby and Cherryville (including Trinity Valley and Creighton Valley)
■ Towards Silver Star Mountain
■ Okanagan Landing and Bella Visa
Size: If all things are equal, the more acres - the more expensive. As an example, at the time of writing, 37.03 acres on Young Road sold for 27% more than the adjacent property with 18.82 acres. You will also note that double the acreage usually does not translate into double the price.
Property Type: Generally speaking, the flatter the property – the more expensive. For example, 26 acres of beautiful flat, arable land recently sold for 50% more than a privacy acreage double the size. Some of the different property types you will find in the Okanagan are:
■ Small parcels, mostly for privacy and a few domestic animals, generally 1-2 acres.
■ Hobby Farms which range anywhere from 2-5 and potentially up to 10 acres.
■ Horse Properties: These properties are usually a minimum of 5 acres, are fairly flat, have various outbuildings such as corrals, tack rooms, hay sheds, are fenced and cross fences and barns and in some cases are even tricked up with riding rings other equestrian perks.
■ Farms: Larger than the hobby farmer and more focused on farming for profit. Usually flatter more arable land, some with commercial outbuildings as well.
■ Privacy Acreages: Can be from a few acres to many, with less usable land yet the added bonus of no close neighbours. (both North and South)
Servicing: Some acreages located close to the major centers may utilize city services such as water, sewer and irrigation district water for fields and livestock. Many larger acreages and those that are farther away from the city likely supply their own services in the forms of wells and septic systems. And still, others are right off the grid and even supply their own power source.
Once your price range is established and you have picked your ideal location for your home, then comes the fun, interesting and often challenging part: finding the ideal acreage to buy.
As mentioned above, size is an important consideration, as is property type. And often these two work together. If you want a nice little hobby farm to call your own, you may give up having a 20-acre parcel with partially usable land and opt for 5 flat acres. Many times a person will choose to sacrifice flat land, a view or arability if their primary goal is privacy and seclusion.
Although it is an involved process to find an acreage that suits all aspects of your family’s wish list, it starts with a discussion about the most important items to you in your search: Location, Size, Property Type and/or Servicing. From there we can suggest a strategy to start your property search with your goals in mind.
Interested in buying a North Okanagan acreage? Or If you are thinking of selling your acreage - we’ve got buyers.
Check out current listings of Acreages for sale in Greater Vernon and the North Okanagan Here:
Vernon and North Okanagan Acreages Properties for sale
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12407 Coldstream Creek Road, Mun of Coldstream: Vernon Real Estate Listing: MLS®# 10266043
12407 Coldstream Creek Road, Coldstream V1B 1G2 
$19,900,000Single Family- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- 10266043
- Bedrooms:
- 7
- Bathrooms:
- 9
- Floor Area:
- 16,954 sq. ft.
KALAMALKA LAKE ESTATE! Imagine-450 feet of level waterfront for you alone! Escape to one of the shaded areas or enjoy the full sun on the fabulous registered dock. The original 1909 home and boathouse were carefully removed taking care not to disturb the mature setting and the massive oak tree that centers the grounds of this incredible 2.49-acre estate. The owners enhanced the grounds with a selection of trees and shrubs for more seasonal color and privacy. The home, guest home, and beach house are designed with massive timbers, clay tile roofs, and incredible stonework to blend into the park-like setting and give the impression of a long-established estate. Stone walls and lichen-covered stairways line the paths that connect the buildings and the Kalamalka lake beach! The lighted driveway circles the property for easy access and will over two impressive, gated entrances. The main entrance crosses over a man-made, re-circulating creek that appears to disappear into a stone culvert under the road, and the privacy wall along the east side features a welcoming water feature. Set slightly above the lakeshore, the main home enjoys the magnificent lake and lighted evening views while being almost hidden from lake-goers. The guest home and beach house are ready to enjoy and the Seller's builder will work with you to finish the approximately 16,000 sq. ft. main home home (id:2493) More detailsListed by RE/MAX Priscilla
- Salt Fowler
- RE/MAX Vernon Salt Fowler
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15010 & 15020 Tamarack Drive, Mun of Coldstream: Vernon Real Estate Listing: MLS®# 10264774
15010 & 15020 Tamarack Drive, Coldstream V1B 2E1
$9,800,000Single Family- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- 10264774
- Bedrooms:
- 10
- Bathrooms:
- 9
- Floor Area:
- 7,954 sq. ft.
The ultimate lakeshore family estate or BnB! World-renowned Peter Frank Tofin architecturally designed lakeshore estate on beautiful Kalamalka Lake. Built on 2.5 acres with 245’ of private beach, this magnificent private estate offers spacious open plan an awe-inspiring 180 degree view of the lake and steps away from the 3300 acre Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park. 10 bedrooms, 9 bathrooms, six fireplaces. Impeccably designed with cathedral ceilings, 3-pane argon filled ultraviolet windows, Cherrywood bullnose staircases and Canadian Maple hardwood floors. This beautiful property is only 25 minutes from the Kelowna International Airport, 3kms south of the City of Vernon, minutes to world class golf at Predator Ridge Golf Resort and winter/summer activities at SilverStar Mountain Resort. ABSOLUTELY STUNNING PROPERTY - for when only THE BEST will do! (id:2493) More detailsListed by Coldwell Banker Four Seasons Real Estate - Salt Fowler
- RE/MAX Vernon Salt Fowler
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15010 & 15020 Tamarack Drive, Mun of Coldstream: Vernon Real Estate Listing: MLS®# 10264768
15010 & 15020 Tamarack Drive, Coldstream V1B 2E1
$9,800,000Hospitality- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- 10264768
The ultimate lakeshore family estate or BnB! World-renowned Peter Frank Tofin architecturally designed lakeshore estate on beautiful Kalamalka Lake. Built on 2.5 acres with 245’ of private beach, this magnificent private estate offers spacious open plan an awe-inspiring 180 degree view of the lake and steps away from the 3300 acre Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park. 10 bedrooms, 9 bathrooms, six fireplaces. Impeccably designed with cathedral ceilings, 3-pane argon filled ultraviolet windows, Cherrywood bullnose staircases and Canadian Maple hardwood floors. This beautiful property is only 25 minutes from the Kelowna International Airport, 3kms south of the City of Vernon, minutes to world class golf at Predator Ridge Golf Resort and winter/summer activities at SilverStar Mountain Resort. ABSOLUTELY STUNNING PROPERTY - for when only THE BEST will do! (id:2493) More detailsListed by Coldwell Banker Four Seasons Real Estate - Salt Fowler
- RE/MAX Vernon Salt Fowler
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5400 Anderson Way Way, City of Vernon: Vernon Real Estate Listing: MLS®# 10271240
5400 Anderson Way Way, Vernon V1T 9V2
$9,000,000Business- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- 10271240
- Build. Type:
- Unknown
Great Opportunity to aquire 3 acres of prime commercial /Residential Land in Vernons busy Anderson Way area,with exposure to highway 97. CD1 comprehensive zoning accomadates a variety of compatible commercial, Industrial, and Residential uses in a high quality urban environment. Can be sold with 5450 Anderson Way, or seperately. The combined site would have a toal size of 5 acres. (id:2493) More detailsListed by Macdonald Realty Interior - Salt Fowler
- RE/MAX Vernon Salt Fowler
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Lot Mcquarrie Road, Armstrong/ Spall.: Vernon Real Estate Listing: MLS®# 10266538
Lot Mcquarrie Road, Armstrong V1T 1M3
$7,000,000Vacant Land- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- 10266538
An incredible development opportunity. 116 scenic acres close to amenities. This property can be subdivided into 19 - 5 acre parcels. It is not in the ALR and is zoned A, A2 and CR. This area of Spallumcheen is located close to Vernon and Armstrong and is within a 45 minute drive to Kelowna International Airport (currently expanding) and a 35 minute drive to world class skiing at Silver Star Mountain Resort. Properties in the area have unlimited Okanagan recreation at their doorstep and are close to shopping and schools. 5 acre building lots in this location are desirable and there is low inventory. For further information please contact your Agent or the Listing Agent. (id:2493) More detailsListed by 2 Percent Realty Interior Inc. - Salt Fowler
- RE/MAX Vernon Salt Fowler
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7955 McLennan Road, North BX: Vernon Real Estate Listing: MLS®# 10249485
7955 McLennan Road, Spallumcheen V1B 3S7
$6,745,000Vacant Land- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- 10249485
Westview Estates - A West facing, Lakeview development property with everything the Okanagan has to offer! 160+/- Acres Zoned Small Holdings (SH) ready for lots sized 1 Hectare (2.5 acres) or larger. This property is ready for Subdivision with lots of work already completed. A prelim 46 lot subdivision layout includes roads, home site & septic field locations, driveways etc. already designed. (2) 30 GPM +/- wells drilled on the property. Completed reports include, Geotechnical/Water/Septic/Storm/Visual Impact/Archeological etc. Lidar imaging completed & translated into CAD giving a 3D model of the terrain used by the Civil engineer for the layout of the Subdivision. The Property is in the Township of Spallumcheen, approx 10km north of Vernon. Close proximity to the City amenities but far enough away for quiet enjoyment! Swan Lake, shopping, wineries, golf and skiing at Silver Star are near & the Famous Grey Canal Trail head is located within 1 minute of the property! (id:2493) More detailsListed by RE/MAX Vernon - Salt Fowler
- RE/MAX Vernon Salt Fowler
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5440 Silver Star Road, City of Vernon: Vernon Real Estate Listing: MLS®# 10265405
5440 Silver Star Road, Vernon V1B 3K4
$6,500,000Vacant Land- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- 10265405
Prime Development Opportunity. 6.58 acres within the City of Vernon boundary and designated HR1 in the OCP. Active commercial development happening now in this 1 kilometer stretch on Silver Star Rd from the major intersection of Pleasant Valley Rd./48th Ave. and Silver Star Rd. The final phase of the Silver Star Rd. bicycle/pedestrian pathway will be completed in 2023 on the frontage of this property so will greatly enhance the neighborhood access to BX school 1/2 kilometer away and 1/2 kilometer away to Butcher Boys Grocery for shopping. It's a 20 minute drive to Silver Star Mt. Resort. Put your vision to work to create a fabulous new neighborhood with a rural feel but a 5 minute drive to downtown Vernon. (id:2493) More detailsListed by Royal LePage Downtown Realty - Salt Fowler
- RE/MAX Vernon Salt Fowler
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118 Enderby-Grindrod Road, Enderby / Grindrod: Vernon Real Estate Listing: MLS®# 10244486
118 Enderby-Grindrod Road, Enderby V0E 1V0
$6,400,000Agriculture- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- 10244486
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 1,300 sq. ft.
140.82 acre dairy farm with 6 Titles located along the beautiful Shuswap River. Conventional double 6 herringbone parlour with auto-take offs. Newer 2000 USG Boumatic milk-tank. Approximately 130 acres of quality irrigated cropland under 127 acre feet of Water Licence supplied from the Shuswap River. Irrigation is delivered to the fields via 3 Irrifrance Hose Reels. Older but very functional cattle housing set up with dry pack and freestall beds. Stationary TMR feed delivery system to the milk cows. Silage is stored in long tubes on a concrete pad. Inground clay manure lagoon is located across the road with 12 month capacity of storage. There are 2 good homes on this farm, the main home is a 1300 sq ft 3 bed/1 bath and the second is a 975 sq ft 2 bed/1 bath, both with very nice updates. Family and farm services are located close by in the town of Enderby. This is a Share Sale of Rockledge Farms Ltd. (id:2493) More detailsListed by Royal LePage Downtown Realty - Salt Fowler
- RE/MAX Vernon Salt Fowler
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5450 Anderson Way Way, City of Vernon: Vernon Real Estate Listing: MLS®# 10271256
5450 Anderson Way Way, Vernon V1T 9V2
$6,000,000Vacant Land- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- 10271256
Great opportunity to acquire one or both properties totalling almost 5 acres in Vernon's up and coming busy Anderson Way area. The CD1 zoning is flexible and allows for commercial/residential development. Highway 97 access and visibility (id:2493) More detailsListed by Macdonald Realty Interior - Salt Fowler
- RE/MAX Vernon Salt Fowler
- 250.549.7258
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5480 Anderson Way, City of Vernon: Vernon Real Estate Listing: MLS®# 10272894
5480 Anderson Way, Vernon V1T 9V2
$5,950,000Vacant Land- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- 10272894
Opportunity awaits. Flat useable land/ Zoned CD1 This is a great location for newer developments in the Vernon area. Lots of thriving businesses surrounding. (id:2493) More detailsListed by Value Plus 3% Real Estate Inc. - Salt Fowler
- RE/MAX Vernon Salt Fowler
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