490 Rainbow Rd | $790,000 | MLS® 1033701
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Bruce
Gibson
P. (250) 385-2033
Phone Bruce
Newport Realty Ltd.
1144 Fort St
Victoria, BC
Canada V8V 3K8
MLS® 1033701

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Address 490 Rainbow Rd
AreaGulf Islands
Sub AreaSalt Spring
State/ProvinceBritish Columbia
CountryCanada
Price$790,000
Property TypeSingle Family
Bedrooms1
Bathrooms2
Floor Space1257 Square Feet
Lot Size110206.80 Square Feet
WaterfrontNo
Year Built1971
Taxes $2,669
Tax Year2025
MLS® #1033701

Level, sun-drenched 2.53-acre property offering a rare blend of privacy, productivity, and proximity to town. The property features a charming cottage and separate studio—ideal for guests, creative space, or extended family. Multiple fenced garden areas with raised beds invite a self-sufficient lifestyle, complemented by established fruit trees including plum, fig, and mature grape vines. A peaceful forested backdrop with a year-round creek provides a licensed water source, enhanced by a new pump, pump house, water treatment system, and updated lines (2023). Gently usable land with excellent sun exposure in a quiet setting just minutes to Ganges. An exceptional opportunity to enjoy the Salt Spring Island lifestyle.


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About

Bruce Gibson is a longstanding resident of Victoria, BC, having called the island his home since 1951. He spent his university years at the University of British Columbia, studying for a Bachelor of Commerce in Urban Land Economics and completing an in-residence real estate brokerage course. After graduating, he went on to work as a contract property negotiator for Shell Canada Ltd. He joined the Victoria Real Estate Board's Industrial, Commercial, & Investment Division, and has served on the Victoria Board of Governance for Private Industry & Public Service. Always busy, Bruce has also held the position of the Provincial Appointee to the Victoria Police Board, and he and his wife Kristine have enjoyed trips to South Africa, southern Russia, and the Arctic.

Bruce has been a licensed REALTOR® in Victoria for over 30 years, and was the managing broker of Boorman Investments, one of the city's oldest real estate firms, from 1995 to 2002. He possesses extensive experience in all areas of real estate.  He has successfully managed both commercial and residential properties, and works as an agent for both buyers and sellers. He's consistently placed in the top 10% of producers in Victoria for the past 10 years, and has been the recipient of virtually every sales award offered by the Victoria Real Estate Board.

When you work with Bruce, you work directly with him — not with assistants. All clients receive his personal contact numbers so that he can be reached at any time of day. Feel free to contact him for a reference list.