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Investment Highlights

  • Fully zoned C4 mixed-use site permitting residential and commercial development.
  • Allowable building heights of up to 20 metres or 6 storeys.
  • Completed environmental compliance work supports development planning.
  • Approximately 4.55 acres within Nelson's downtown Railtown District.
  • Located at the west end of Baker Street near downtown amenities.
  • Convenient access to Highway 3A and the broader Kootenay region.

Executive Summary

RLK Commercial is pleased to offer for sale the “Railtown Development Lands” in Nelson, BC (the “Property” or “Site”), a fully-zoned, community-defining development opportunity anchoring the west end of Baker Street in Nelson’s historic “Railtown District”, and representing the last remaining development opportunity of meaningful scale in Nelson’s downtown core. The Site offers ±4.55 acres of land area and C4 (Mixed-Use Core Railtown) zoning, which accommodates a highly flexible mix of commercial and residential uses and allowable building heights of up to 20 metres or 6 storeys. Baker Street is well known as one of the most desirable boutique shopping districts in southern BC, with near-zero vacancy and strong leasing demand. Nelson itself is also well known as one of BC’s hottest tourism and residential markets, highlighted by a highly lucrative short-term rental market, out-performing residential market rental rates, and strong market average hotel occupancy rates in the +/-65% PROPERTY DETAILS Location West end of Baker Street, Nelson, BC PID 012-588-211, 012-588-539 Legal Description Lots 1 and 6, District Lots 95, 304 and 2627, Kootenay District, Plan 12245, with Lot 1 excepting parts included in Plans 14847 and 15774 Asking Price $5,700,000 Site Area +/-4.55 acres Zoning Class C4 - Mixed-Use Core (Railtown) Max. Height 20 metres or 6 storeys ESTIMATED DENSITY POTENTIAL Height ~6 storeys No. of Units +/-240 Residential GFA +/-210,000 Commercial GFA +/-90,000 Total GFA +/-300,000 Parking Count 310 stalls HIGHWAY 3A GOVERNMENT ROAD BAKER STREET NEW 39 UNIT APARTMENT NEW 44 UNIT APARTMENT 55-UNIT APARTMENT UNDER CONSTRUCTION RAILWAY STATION MEATS & DELI with average ADR’s for downtown hotel options exceeding well over $300 in summer months. The Railtown Development Lands sit at the heart of “Railtown,” and offer an exciting mixed-use development concept including an estimated +/-300,000 SF of total density including +240 units with up to 6 storeys, a grocery anchor, and +30,000 SF of complementary commercial space. As the last remaining opportunity to extend the Downtown Core via Baker Street, the Railtown Development Lands offers developers a generational opportunity to create a dynamic new mixed-use neighbourhood at the heart of Nelson - one of BC’s fastest-growing regional markets.
The Property is being offered free and clear of financing. Seller financing or partnership opportunities may be available to qualified parties. Please contact the listing agent for details

Property Facts

Price $5,700,000 CAD
Sale Type Investment
No. Lots 1
Property Type Land
Property Subtype Commercial
Proposed Use Multifamily
Total Lot Size 4.55 AC
Zoning C4 - Mixed-Use Core Railtown

1 Lot Available

Lot

Price $5,700,000 CAD
Price Per AC $1,252,747.25 CAD
Lot Size 4.55 AC

4.55-acre mixed-use development site in Nelson's Railtown District. C4 zoning permits residential and commercial uses up to 6 storeys. Located at the west end of Baker Street with Highway 3A access and estimated density potential of approximately 240

Description

The property consists of approximately 4.55 acres located at the west end of Baker Street in Nelson, British Columbia. The site is zoned C4 Mixed-Use Core (Railtown), permitting residential and commercial uses with maximum building heights of up to 20 metres or six storeys. The property is identified by PIDs 012-588-211 and 012-588-539 and is situated within Nelson's Railtown District near Highway 3A and the downtown core. Marketing materials indicate estimated development potential for residential and commercial density and note previously issued environmental Certificates of Compliance.

Fairly walkable
50/100
Moderately drivable
70/100
Limited public transit
30/100
Fairly bikeable
50/100
  • Listing ID: 41794377

  • Date on Market: 2026-08-18

  • Last Updated:

  • Address: 95 Government Rd, Nelson, BC V1L 4L9

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