Perfectly positioned in Sidney’s Orchard neighbourhood, 9691 Fifth Street is a rare land and redevelopment opportunity in one of the Peninsula’s most walkable seaside communities. For developers and long-term investors, this flat 55 x 100 ft lot with RM5 zoning and a municipally recognized laneway offers an attractive combination of current use, income or holding potential, and future upside. Just steps from Beacon Avenue’s shops, restaurants, cafes, and everyday services, and a short walk to Tulista Park, Roberts Bay, and Sidney’s picturesque beaches and waterfront pathways, this property sits in a highly desirable destination neighbourhood that end-users and tenants actively seek out. This property’s zoning framework and laneway access make it especially appealing for small-scale multi-unit housing concepts, with provincial policy now encouraging multiplex and gentle-density forms in established residential areas. This creates a clear path for future redevelopment into triplex, four-plex, or similar infill formats (subject to municipal approvals), while the underlying land value is supported by strong walkability, coastal lifestyle appeal, and limited supply of comparable infill sites. For buyers looking to secure well-located land in Sidney for a strategic buy-and-hold, land bank, or phased redevelopment, 9691 Fifth Street offers a compelling balance of present-day affordability, zoning flexibility, and long-term growth potential in a tightly held, high-demand market.
Address
9691 Fifth St
List Price
$799,000
Property Type
Residential
Type of Dwelling
Single Family Residence
Transaction Type
Sale
Area
Sidney
Sub-Area
Si Sidney South-East
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Floor Area
1,037 Sq. Ft.
Lot Size
5500 Sq. Ft.
Lot Size (Acres)
0.13 Ac.
Year Built
1948
MLS® Number
1032786
Listing Brokerage
Engel & Volkers Vancouver Island
Basement Area
Crawl Space
Postal Code
V8L 2W9
Tax Amount
$4,001.24
Tax Year
2025
Features
Baseboard
Amenities
Central Location, Easy Access, Family-Oriented Neighbourhood, Fencing: Partial, See Remarks, Shopping Nearby, Sidewalk, Storage Shed, Workshop
