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🏢 Why Investors Look Here

901 2nd Ave is home to Spa 901, Fernie’s signature wellness destination. The presence of this full-service spa not only elevates the building’s profile but also boosts nightly rental appeal, as guests value the convenience of an on-site luxury experience. With few downtown strata buildings historically open to short-term rentals, this address offers both income potential and long-term appreciation.

STR Potential: Historically supportive of nightly rentals (always confirm bylaws).

Built-In Appeal: Central location, secure entry, elevator access, and modern finishes.

Prime Location: Steps from Spa 901, Fernie’s shops, dining, and services, and just minutes to Fernie Alpine Resort.

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Invest in 901 2nd Ave (Downtown Fernie)

Premium downtown townhomes/condos with walk-to-everything convenience. Below are 7-year sales comps and 3-year STR models with higher ADRs than Silver Rock.

$300–$350Typical ADR (season-adjusted)
50–75%Modeled occupancy range
2.9–5.8%Cap rate (all-cash modeled)
~28–85%3-yr leveraged ROI (modeled)

Why 901 2nd Ave?

Downtown advantage: steps to coffee, dining, and festivals; quick access to trails and the hill. Larger floor plans (many 2–3 bed) can command higher ADRs vs 1-bed resort units.

Verify strata bylaws and the latest municipal/provincial STR rules before relying on nightly-rental income.

After-Tax Snapshot (BC, Canada)

  • Income tax: net rental profit taxed at marginal rate; interest, strata, utilities, mgmt, insurance, advertising, and repairs typically deductible.
  • CCA (depreciation): defers tax; recapture/capital gains later.
  • GST/PST/MRDT: ~16% on stays <27 days; platforms often remit in BC.

Sales History (7 Years) — 901 2nd Ave

Average closed prices from your dataset.

Year Average Price YoY Change YoY % Since 2021 Since 2021 %
2018$638,752$-351,723-35.5%
2019$712,500+$73,748+11.5%$-277,975-28.1%
2020$843,125+$130,625+18.3%$-147,350-14.9%
2021$990,475+$147,350+17.5%+$0+0.0%
2022$1,099,000+$108,525+11.0%+$108,525+11.0%
2024$1,077,000$-22,000-2.0%+$86,525+8.7%
2025 YTD$900,000$-177,000-16.4%$-90,475-9.1%

Caution: Sales counts are limited in some years. Treat year-to-year changes as directional, not precise.

3-Year STR Projections (Data-Backed Models)

Assumptions: price $1,075,000 (3-bed TH), ADR $300–$350, occupancy 50–75% ⇒ gross $54,750–$95,813; mgmt 25%, fixed ops $9,600/yr, 25-yr amort, appreciation 4%/yr. Pre-tax figures.

Annual Net Income (before debt service)

CaseGrossMgmt (25%)OpsAnnual Net
Conservative$54,750$13,688$9,600$31,463
Optimistic$95,813$23,953$9,600$62,259

Cash Flow After Mortgage (by Down Payment)

Down PaymentRateConservativeOptimistic
20%5.50%–$31,911/yr–$1,114/yr
35%5.25%–$18,784/yr+$12,012/yr
50%5.00%–$6,244/yr+$24,553/yr
All-Cash+$31,463/yr+$62,259/yr

Total Return Over 3 Years

ScenarioPrincipal (3y)Appreciation (3y)Cash Flow (3y)Total ReturnROI on Cash
20% Down — Cons$52,298$134,229–$95,734$90,79342.2%
20% Down — Opt$52,298$134,229–$3,343$183,18485.2%
35% Down — Cons$43,963$134,229–$56,353$121,83932.4%
35% Down — Opt$43,963$134,229+$36,037$214,22956.9%
50% Down — Cons$34,978$134,229–$18,731$150,47628.0%
50% Down — Opt$34,978$134,229+$73,660$242,86745.2%
All-Cash — Cons$0$134,229+$94,389$228,61821.3%
All-Cash — Opt$0$134,229+$186,777$321,00629.9%

Figures are illustrative and based on ADR $300–$350, 50–75% occupancy, and a $1.075M purchase. Verify unit-specific numbers, financing, and rules before relying on projections.

Common Questions

How do I maximize occupancy and ADR?

Pro photos, dynamic pricing, thoughtful staging, mid-week promos, and highlighting walkability + bedroom count help lift performance.

Self-manage or hire a local STR manager?

Self-manage can squeeze yield but takes time. Local firms charge 20–30% of gross and often increase revenue with better pricing + ops.

What about new BC STR rules?

Rules evolve. Confirm the latest provincial framework and strata bylaws. The ability to pivot to 30-day+ stays reduces risk.

Request the 901 2nd Ave ROI Pack

Call/Text: 250-619-0390 — or send your details below for comps, bylaw checks, and a customized model.

Disclaimer: Informational only — not financial, legal, or tax advice. STR rules and strata bylaws can change.

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