John has lived nearly all his life on Vancouver Island. Growing up, his father’s work required that the family move around fairly frequently, so John has had addresses in Victoria, Port Alberni, Qualicum, Chemainus, Ladysmith, Duncan, and Mill Bay where he now lives with his wife Lucia. To say that he knows Southern Vancouver Island would be an understatement!
With a double major in Economics and Psychology from the University of Victoria, John started work as a commercial property manager before becoming a mortgage broker. He started in real estate in 2009, going from a desk job to one that allowed him to get outside and engage more with clients, a move well suited to his gregarious nature. With ten years of experience gained from his career in mortgage and lending, including a strong understanding of finance, it is John’s goal to share his expertise with his real-estate clients. John is a 2022 inductee to RE/MAX Hall of Fame and been involved with over 300 real estate transactions during his time.
John enjoys kiteboarding, winging and mountain biking. An avid interest in photography led him into a year’s stint at the Vancouver Film School’s Multimedia Program in 1999 where he studied extensively about design, photography and videography, skills easily transferable to his work as a Realtor. As a specialist in the Cowichan Valley area, John believes in giving back to his community and environment. For the past 10 years he has held a volunteer directorate board position on the Cowichan Estuary Restoration & Conservation Association.
Attention all musicians this is your paradise! Full professional recording studio and home is wired for sound through out. Fully renovated inside and out, this stylish 3-bed, 3-bath mid-century modern home in a great Duncan neighborhood blends design, comfort, and function. The main level features a chic living room with private deck and southwest views. On the same level there is beautiful open kitchen & dining area, spacious primary bedroom, second bedroom, and large laundry room. The lower level boasts a retro rec room with gas fireplace and kitchenette, leading to an office/den, large third bedroom, and full bath—perfect guest space. Attached to the home is a professional recording studio with private front entrance, control room, tracking room, lounge with mini-fridge, sink, coat closet, storage, and half bath. Zoning allows for a secondary suite as well as a detached accessory dwelling unit. A rare, flexible offering with style and income potential in a fantastic location!
Listed by John Atkinson and Katelyn Spencer of RE/MAX Island Properties
Data was last updated August 3, 2025 at 12:05 AM (UTC)
Area Statistics
Listings on market:
241
Avg list price:
$839,000
Min list price:
$95,000
Max list price:
$5,950,000
Avg days on market:
58
Min days on market:
1
Max days on market:
453
Avg price per sq.ft.:
$433.15
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and located in
Du East Duncan. Average values are
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