Matt was born and raised in Nanaimo along with his twin twin brother Clayton, his mom Debbie and his father, and former real estate mentor, Doug. He's proud of his family's Nanaimo roots including being a third generation Nanaimo resident and along with his beautiful wife Kelsey raising their 7 year old son Carter, a fourth generation Nanaimoite.
Following in his father’s real estate footsteps was “the easiest decision I’ve ever made”. Over his 18 year career as a licensed realtor in the Central Island area, Matt has been able to learn the skills necessary to create remarkable results for both buyers and sellers alike. Matt is a proud member of 460 Realty's ownership team, is one of the founding agents at the company and has been instrumental in helping the 460 Group of Companies grow to 8 communities and well over 100 agents & staff.
Always a fixture in the top ten agents at 460 Realty company wide, Matt has combined the best of both worlds into a low-pressure yet results driven approach to both marketing homes for sale and finding the right fit for buyers. Matt's clients will tell you that he works very hard for their best interest, has an iron clad code of ethics and takes selling your most valuable investment very personally. Matt prides himself on not focusing on the potential dollars to be made but in doing an exemplary job representing his clients and allowing the potential commissions to take care of themselves.
"I'm aware there are plenty of options for consumers to buy or sell their real estate in this area. I take that very seriously and have worked for nearly two decades to ensure I can unequivocally say I feel I am your best choice in this market. Period."
Departure Bay Estate with Custom Carriage Home! Situated on a beautifully landscaped 17,000+ sqft lot in one of Nanaimo's most desirable neighbourhoods, this exceptional property offers a stunning 5-bedroom modern home plus a custom-built carriage house. Designed with tasteful, high-end finishings, the open-concept main home features a gas fireplace, heat pump, and seamless indoor-outdoor living. This one of a kind design boasts 3 bedrooms on the main floor including a spacious primary with walk in closet and ensuite. The private, sun-soaked backyard is an entertainer's dream with an in-ground pool, expansive patios, and multiple gathering spaces. The carriage home is ideal for Airbnb, extended family, or multigenerational living, complete with a hot tub, garage converted to a craft studio, and an over-height crawl space for exceptional storage or bonus living space. A rare opportunity to own two quality homes on one spectacular property in the heart of Departure Bay.
Data was last updated August 1, 2026 at 08:05 AM (UTC)
Area Statistics
Listings on market:
79
Avg list price:
$849,900
Min list price:
$298,000
Max list price:
$3,250,000
Avg days on market:
44
Min days on market:
2
Max days on market:
324
Avg price per sq.ft.:
$401.51
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type
and located in
Na Departure Bay. Average values are
derived using median calculations. This data is not produced by
the MLS® system.