For sale · MLS® 1305030
13 Hawkin's Lane
Bonavista, NL, A0C1B0
List price
$249,900
About this propertyMLS® 1305030
Ocean Views & Coastal Charm in Bonavista! Discover the possibilities at 13 Hawkins Lane, located in the historic and picturesque town of Bonavista. Overlooking the ocean, this property offers a wonderful opportunity for those looking for a place to call home, a seasonal getaway, or a potential Airbnb or vacation rental investment. Featuring 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms, this property offers the opportunity to enjoy breathtaking ocean views, beautiful sunsets, and the chance to watch icebergs drift by during the season. The home also features a wheelchair-accessible bathroom and deck, offering added convenience and accessibility. An added bonus is the separate office space located outside the main house, providing flexibility for working from home or additional space to suit your needs. The property also includes an additional 1.3 acres of extra land, offering even more space and possibilities for the new owner. Step outside and enjoy the outdoor space, complete with a gazebo that’s perfect for relaxing, entertaining, and taking in the coastal surroundings. With two storage sheds, there is plenty of room for outdoor equipment and additional storage. The spacious driveway offers ample parking for at least five vehicles, making it convenient for family gatherings or hosting vacation guests. Whether you’re looking to settle in, enjoy a coastal retreat, or explore the potential of a short-term rental, this ocean-view property offers plenty of opportunity to make it your own. Don’t miss your chance to own a piece of beautiful Bonavista! (id:56688)
Specifications
Property details
Overview
The home
Systems & utilities
Size & land
Taxes
Parking & outdoor
Features
Fees & source
Room by room
Rooms
View rooms as table
| Main level | Bath (# pieces 1-6) Other Living room Primary Bedroom Porch Laundry room Kitchen | 10.5X7.5 · 79 sqft 11X5 · 55 sqft 16X17 · 272 sqft 9x12 · 108 sqft 7.5X8.5 · 64 sqft 5X10 · 50 sqft 11X16.5 · 182 sqft |
| Second level | Porch Bedroom Bedroom Bath (# pieces 1-6) | 5X4 · 20 sqft 9.8x12.5 · 123 sqft 10x9.8 · 98 sqft 7.5X6 · 45 sqft |
| Other | Office | 12X16 · 192 sqft |
The neighbourhood
Bonavista at a glance
Live market stats for Bonavista — what's for sale, what it costs, how it compares to nearby towns, and how walkable this address is.
Homes for sale here
25
Median list price
$250k
Price range
$16k – $599k
Typical build
1972
Average size
1,589 sqft
Where Bonavista listings are priced
Every active list price in Bonavista, grouped into bands.
List price, thousands of $ · 25 homes
View as table
| Price band ($) | Listings |
|---|---|
| <200 | 11 |
| 200–300 | 6 |
| 300–400 | 5 |
| 400–500 | 1 |
| 500–750 | 2 |
How Bonavista compares
Median list price against the next biggest markets — click a row for that area guide.
The essentials
Location, air, flood & taxes
Elevation
11 m
0300 mmetres above sea level
Flood, zoning & air quality are mapped for St. John's only
Property tax
$764 / year
≈ $64 / month
Amenity constellation
compass view · OpenStreetMap · ODEF schools
Nearby & drive routes
16 places shown · OpenStreetMap · OSRM
Schools 4
Health 1
Groceries 5
Cafés 5
Parks 1
Cost & context
What this home really costs
Winter heat, five years of ownership, how this price sits against the market, and what the map says is within walking distance — every figure captioned with its assumptions.
Winter warmer
Jan–Mar · estimate
$239/mo
Est. winter heating (electricity) — about $718 for January through March.
Estimate — not an appraisal. electricity at 15.587¢/kWh (Newfoundland Power, eff. Jul 1 2026, pre-HST). 1,104 sqft. Climate severity defaults to the St. John's normal (no station nearby). Jan–Mar only; excludes HST, hot water, cooking and any cooling.
5-year cost of ownership
20% down · 25-yr
5-year all-in: $85,363
Closing costs + five years of running costs + 60 mortgage payments on a $249,900 home.
If rates rise 2 points
$14,278 more over five years if the rate is 6.44% instead of 4.44% — P&I only.
Once, at closing
- Land transfer (registration) fee$100 + $0.40 per $100 over $500, capped at $5,000$1,098
- Legal feesest.estimate — your lawyer quotes the exact figure$1,500
- Down payment (20%)$49,980
Every year
- Heatingest.2× the Jan–Mar estimate (heating season ≈ 6 months)$1,436
- Property taxfrom the feed$764
- Home insuranceest.estimate — NL range $700–$1,500/yr$1,100
× 5 years = $16,500
By down payment
| Down | Payment | 5-yr all-in | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5% | $1,312 | $97,788 | needs mortgage insurance (not modelled) |
| 10% | $1,242 | $93,647 | needs mortgage insurance (not modelled) |
| 20% | $1,104 | $85,363 | no mortgage insurance |
Estimates — not a quote or an appraisal. Mortgage at 4.44% (best market 5-yr fixed, Ratehub.ca, 2026-11-04), 25-year amortization, P&I only. Land transfer fee: Registry of Deeds schedule ($100 + $0.40/$100 over $500, cap $5,000). Legal $1,500 and insurance $1,100/yr (NL range $700–$1,500) are estimates. Heating is 2× the Jan–Mar winter estimate. 5-year all-in = closing costs + 5 years of running costs + 60 mortgage payments; it excludes CMHC insurance (needed below 20% down), utilities other than heat, and maintenance.
Rate time machine
same house · same down payment
Same house, same down payment — your payment today at 4.44%best market rate · posted was 6.19%
- Today, best market rate2026-11-04 · 4.44%$1,104/mo
- Today, posted2026-11-04 · 6.19%$1,311/mo
- 5 years ago2021-11-03 · 4.79%$1,144/mo
- 10 years ago2016-11-02 · 4.64%$1,127/mo
At 6.19% — five years ago — the same mortgage would have cost $207 more each month than at today's posted rate.
Principal & interest only: $199,920 (80% of the $249,900 asking price — 20% down), 25-year amortization. No taxes, insurance, fees, or mortgage insurance. Today's rate is the Bank of Canada conventional 5-year rate observed 2026-11-04. The 5- and 10-year rows are two documented observations of that same series (2021-11-03 = 4.79%, 2016-11-02 = 4.64%, retrieved 2026-11-01 from bankofcanada.ca/valet) — fixed reference points, not a modelled path between them. Estimate — not an offer of credit; your lender's rate will differ.
Price ghosts
$/sqft vs 20 active
Priced at the 80th percentile of active Bonavista homes
$226/sqft — city median $140/sqft.
Errand score
walk-time weighted
23
grocery 830 m, school 910 m
Nearest errand: Grocery store (grocery) — 830 m, about 10 min on foot.
Walk-time-weighted from OpenStreetMap + ODEF school data; straight-line distance at 4.8 km/h. Weights: grocery 1.0, school 0.9, health 0.8, park 0.4, café 0.35, bus 0.3 — nearest place per category only. Half-value every 6 minutes of walking; nothing scores past a 15-minute walk. 100 = every category at the door. This is a mapping of what's drawn on the map, not a survey of what exists.
Ask this listing
open data · 3 questions
- School within 1 km?Yes · 910 mDiscovery Collegiate (Bonavista)
- Grocery nearby?Yes · 830 mGrocery store
- Bus stop?No bus stop mapped within 800 m
From OpenStreetMap + ODEF schools (straight-line distance) and the City of St. John's flood & zoning maps. Flood and zoning are mapped for St. John's only; elsewhere those questions don't appear because we don't know the answer.
Monthly carrying cost
$1,070/mo
Plan ahead
Calculators
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Plan ahead
Mortgage & investment calculator
Estimated monthly payment
$64/mo
Principal & interest $0 + property tax $64 per month
Financing breakdown
Rental math
Investment calculator
Monthly cash flow
$-312
NOI / month
$-312
Cap rate
-1.50%
Gross yield
0.00%
| Line item | Monthly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| Gross rent | $0 | $0 |
| Mortgage | $0 | $0 |
| Property tax | $64 | $764 |
| Expenses | $249 | $2,988 |
| Vacancy | $0 | $0 |
| Management | $0 | $0 |
| Cash flow | $-312 | $-3,744 |
| NOI | $-312 | $-3,744 |
Flip rule of thumb: buy at ≤ 70% of ARV minus repair costs.
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