Woodrun, 4910 Spearhead Place, Whistler, B.C.

Woodrun, 4910 Spearhead Place, Whistler slope-side on Blackcomb Mountain is one of the few concrete buildings in the Benchlands. The benefit of this is the soundproofing in the building, especially between floors. In addition to that benefit, the majority of the Woodrun condos have some of the best natural light in the Benchlands.

The condos on the south side of the Woodrun have an unrestricted view (which means no trees blocking the south/west sunshine) so these condos get terrific sunlight for most of the day.

The Woodrun has a lot going for it with the swimming pool which is a year-round attraction for owners and renters. It is also steps from Lower Merlin’s run on Blackcomb Mountain and easy walking distance to the Base of Blackcomb. You should be able to enjoy or generate rental income year-round in the Woodrun.

Active Listings

Listings for Woodrun condo apartments are posted throughout the year. If you are interested in a slopeside condo it would be prudent to contact me. In addition, best to research the strata minutes and learn about the property. That way, you are prepared when the right location within the Woodrun is listed.

View the Active Ski-in/Ski-out Listings posted by all Whistler brokerages. You will also see everything else posted for Whistler ski-in/ski-out real estate on that page. If there is no link, best to check out the property on WhistlerListings.com

Market Update

When starting your initial search for Whistler real estate, it is important to understand the current market conditions. I understand that you may not be ready to contact me. In the meantime, I encourage you to study the sales and listing statistics on the Market Update page on this site. The statistics are compiled by the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) In addition, the monthly Whistler Real Estate Market Update video is a great way to stay informed in less than 99 seconds.

Location

The Woodrun and the Greystone Lodge are neighbors on Spearhead Place. Both properties are further up the side of Lower Merlin’s run than the Aspens. Therefore, the walk to the Base of Blackcomb would take you an extra 5 minutes to reach the location of the Aspens.  The condos on the south side of the Woodrun have an unrestricted view. This means that there are no trees blocking the south/west sunshine, so these condos get terrific sunlight for most of the day.

Spearhead Drive is a quiet road despite the fact that it is heavily populated with accommodation. Spearhead Place is quieter as the only traffic is for the Woodrun, or for visitors to the Greystone who are entering via the front doors. Therefore, owning a condo overlooking the entrance of the Woodrun will give you a view of the mountains in the west. Traffic noise at the front of the building is limited to those cars approaching only the Woodrun.

Most people who buy in the Benchlands park their car the minute they arrive, and walk everywhere or use the free bus service.

Location on Blackcomb Mountain: video

The Fairmont Chateau Whistler is a prominent building in the Upper Village. Have a look at this video to see the location of the Woodrun which is a step from Lower Merlin’s run.

Drive from Whistler Village: video

It is a short drive from Whistler Village along Blackcomb Way and up Spearhead Drive. Spearhead Place is off Spearhead Drive.

Google Map

The Woodrun should always be considered when buying a slopeside condo apartment. Look how close it is to the slopes, the Upper Village, and the bus stop on Spearhead Drive. This is a convenient location.

Civic Address Map

The Benchlands is basically the area that is surrounded by the pink border. The whole area, excluding Horstman Estates, was developed in the eighties to service the tourists who were coming for a ski vacation. The map is courtesy of the Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW).

Bus Service

The nearest bus stop is located on Spearhead Drive.

For transport, there is a free, village bus service that has a route through the Benchlands. The bus travels along Blackcomb Way, up to the top of Painted Cliff Road, and then back to the village via Spearhead Drive. This free bus service runs about 8 times an hour in winter and just slightly less the rest of the year.

Walk to Whistler Village: video

One of the advantages of the Woodrun is the short walk down Spearhead Drive to get to the Upper Village. There is a path just above the Fairmont which takes you to the Blackcomb Base. From outside the Blackcomb Day Lodge, it is a 5-minute walk along the scenic trail to Whistler Village. Have a look at the video below which starts across the road from the Base of Blackcomb.

Photo Gallery

The Woodrun photos were taken in March and the sun seems to shine on the building from as early as 1 pm.

Ski-in/Ski-out Trail

Riding the gondola up Blackcomb Mountain, the Woodrun location jumps out. This is because it is steps away from Lower Merlin’s run while other properties are set back. Lower Merlin’s run leads down to the ten-passenger gondola which will transport you up to the Peak to Peak Station. The Peak to Peak Gondola ride is 11 minutes long and will take you across to Whistler Mountain.

The Blackcomb Mountain world-class groomers do a great job of moving snow around on these lower slopes. This means that the properties located on Blackcomb Mountain remain a true ski-in/ski-out even if the snow has started to disappear from the lower slopes in spring.

Trail Map

Google Map Ski Trail

This is a fantastic ski-in ski-out trail as it takes you to the steps leading to the ski/board lockers. Reverse the process at the start of the day…easy peasy.

Ski-in Ski-out Trail: video

The ski-in ski-out video below will show you the amazing location of the Woodrun on Blackcomb Mountain. The location is ideal for beginners as the gradient at the start of the day will be a good way to start their day on the slopes.

Sales in the Woodrun

To sort the data, click on the blue heading of choice. For example, to sort all the 2 bedrooms click on the “bedrooms” heading a couple of times until the data is sorted for you.

The sales of condo apartments in Woodrun, 4910 Spearhead Place, Whistler. Data was imported from the Whistler Listing System. Days on Market (DOM) has been recorded since 2010.

Number	Bedrooms	Bathrooms	Size sq. ft.	Sold Price	Sold	DOM	Listing Broker
612	1.5	2	798	1,775,000	2024-2	46	WREC
205	2	2	1070	1,990,000	2023	54	STILHAVN
610	2.5	2	1436	2,928,000	2023	0	WREC
209	2	2	1076	2,305,000	2022	26	WREC
417	2	2	1065	1,675,000	2021	16	RE/MAX
518	2	2	1015	1,475,000	2020	11	E&V
406	2.5	2	1283	2,165,000	2020	13	SWCR
107	2	2	1056	1,799,000	2021	294	RE/MAX
315	2	2	1054	1,325,000	2020	98	WREC
402	2.5	2	1395	2,50,000	2020	96	WREC
415	2	2	1064	1,300,000	2020	190	SWCR
212	1.5	2	786	1,150,000	2019	127	RE/MAX
106	1.5	2	755	1,155,000	2019	31	SOTHEBYS
216	1.5	2	784	1,250,000	2018	42	WREC
317	2	2	1064	1,425,000	2018	115	E&V
505	2	2	1057	1,900,000	2018	4	RE/MAX
409	2	2	1070	1,900,000	2018	12	RE/MAX
612	1.5	2	786	1,175,000	2018	8	RE/MAX
411	3	2	1377	1,515,000	2017	84	WREC
520	1.5	2	821	1,139,000	2017	7	SOTHEBYS
203	2	2	1034	1,280,000	2017	13	WREC
501	2.5	2	1412	1,825,000	2017	7	WREC
215	2	2	1060	949,000	2016	20	WREC
206	2	2	986	872,000	2016	44	WREC
214	1.5	2	780	748,000	2016	94	Tantalus
209	2	2	1135	1,146,500	2016	21	WREC
518	2	2	972	849,000	2016	6	WREC
510	2.5	2	1422	1,350,000	2016	43	WREC
212	1.5	2	786	680,000	2016	81	WREC
514	1.5	2	786	690,000	2016	115	RE/MAX
516	1.5	2	786	630,000	2016	127	WREC
106	1.5	2	755	575,000	2016	120	WREC
520	1.5	2	821	695,000	2016	189	WREC
310	2.5	2	1500	1,450,000	2015	106	Thorn
216	1.5	2	784	582,500	2015	56	SOTHEBYS
307	2	2	1051	850,000	2015	91	WREC
417	2	2	1065	757,000	2014	20	WREC
204	2	2	1049	690,000	2015	358	Thorn
205	2	2	1070	764,000	2014	42	WREC
107	2	2	1054	675,000	2014	258	WREC
403	2	2	1058	720,000	2013	39	WREC
212	1.5	2	786	560,000	2013	84	WREC
203	2	2	1034	719,000	2012	16	WREC
503	2	2	1068	695,000	2012	28	RE/MAX
109	2	2	1055	745,000	2013	246	WREC
614	1.5	2	790	567,000	2012	90	WREC
505	2	2	1057	710,000	2012	89	WREC
406	2.5	2	1283	925,000	2012	116	WREC
309	2	2	1063	800,000	2011	62	WREC
602	3.5	2	1468	1,100,000	2010	179	RE/MAX
218	1.5	2	790	548,000	2010		WREC
216	1.5	2	780	570,000	2010	439	MacD
106	1.5	2	800	470,000	2009		WREC
314	1.5	2	779	665,000	2009		S to S
511	2.5	2	1375	855,000	2010	635	RE/MAX
310	2.5	2	1425	1,300,000	2009		Thorn
105	2	2	1060	920,000	2008		S to S
215	2	2	1060	890,000	2008		WREC
314	1.5	2	779	595,000	2007		RE/MAX
212	1.5	2	786	689,000	2007		SWCR
216	1.5	2	780	575,000	2007		SWCR
106	1.5	2	800	535,000	2006		RE/MAX
404	2	2	1045	940,000	2006		RE/MAX
318	2	2	966	821,000	2005		SWCR
610	2.5	2	1470	1,728,000	2005		WREC
614	1.5	2		695,000	2005		WREC
510	2.5	2	1425	1,368,000	2004		WREC
516	1.5	2	787	648,000	2004		WREC
514	1.5	2	786	630,000	2004		WREC
501	2.5	2	1425	1,150,000	2003		RE/MAX
511	2.5	2	1375	965,000	2002		RE/MAX
410	2.5	2	1425	1,063,000	2002		RE/MAX
109	2	2	1055	780,000	2002		WREC
603	2.5	2	1054	894,900	2002		RE/MAX
602	3.5	2	1468	825,000	2001		WREC
412	1.5	2	783	405,000	2001		RE/MAX
216	1.5	2	784	435,000	2000		WREC
312	1.5	2	760	435,000	2000		RE/MAX
215	2	2	1060	509,000	2000		WREC
108	1.5	2	1344	628,000	2000		WREC
404	2	2	1070	550,000	1999		RE/MAX
206	2	2	902	359,000	1999		WREC
409	2	2	1070	569,000	1999		RE/MAX
503	2	2	1068	385,000	1999		RE/MAX
208	0	0		670,000	1999		WREC
405	2	2	1057	377,500	1998		WREC
308	2.5	3	1723	650,000	1998		RE/MAX

Comparable Sales

To view the comparable Sales of Ski-in/Ski-out Condos (Sales: Condos) page on this site. Comparable properties are deemed to be those condos that buyers would consider when deciding to purchase. Otherwise known as a competitive set.

Revenue

The front desk of the Woodrun is managed and staffed by a specific property/rental management company. This company was hired by the Woodrun strata to provide a service. The front desk will have some specific obligations to all condo owners. However, checking-in rental guests, and responding to their inquiries may not be included in their service. It is always worthwhile talking to the company managing the front desk prior to deciding on your rental management company. If you are not renting out your property, then you don’t need to consider this.

Should you decide not to retain the front desk rental management company, there are no restrictions on which rental management company you can retain to manage your rentals. You can also self-manage.  

The Woodrun condos are ideal for generating revenue year-round simply because of: the year-round swimming pool, the year-round hot tub, the ski-in ski-out location; and the easy walk to the Village, in all four seasons.

Strata

Built in 1991, there are 85 units and several floor plans for each condo configuration. The Woodrun has the following condo types:

• 1 bed and den
• 2 bedroom
• 2 bedroom & den
• 3 bedroom
• 3  bedroom & den

Site Plans

The plan below shows you the number of each condo within the Woodrun.

Directory of Building

Floor Plans

For convenience click the link for Woodrun site and floor plan pdf to print off the directory and plans.

This site plan shows you the unit type which corresponds to the floor plans below.

Strata Plan

Click the link for the Registered Strata Plan VR 2892 for the Woodrun. The Registered strata plan shows you the strata lot (condo) you are considering. In addition, the plan will identify the common property of which, as a strata lot owner you will also own a portion of the common and limited common property.

Amenities

Amenities include:

• front desk
• heated outdoor pool
• outdoor hot tub
• fitness center
• ski/board and bike storage
• secure underground parking
• outdoor BBQ area.

Front Desk

In 2022 the front desk was operated by Whistler Platinum (WP) an established, Whistler rental management company. There are benefits to all owners in Woodrun, but mostly those who retain WP to manage the rental of their Woodrun condo.

Fees

The costs which are covered by the monthly strata fees are outlined in strata financials. They include, but are not limited to:

• On-site building manager
• hydro
• natural gas
• cable
• Internet
• water
• recycle and garbage removal
• landscaping
• snow removal
• hot tub maintenance
• swimming pool maintenance
• elevator maintenance
• common property utilities
• common property insurance
• contribution to the Contingency Reserve Fund (CRF)

Pets

Owner’s pets are allowed with restrictions. If this is important to you, check the bylaw before writing your offer.

Storage: skis, boards, and bikes

The storage in the Woodrun is possibly the most secure storage location of all the Blackcomb Mountain ski-in/ski-out condo buildings. The reason is that the access to these storage rooms is located past the front desk close to the lobby. In most condo buildings, the storage is down in the gunnels of the underground parking:

• in-suite storage is a closet with a lock, adequate to hold some winter clothing and boots.
• ski/board storage for guests located off the main level.
• ski/board storage for owners in the underground garage. This storage room seemed secure and is not in an obvious area for anyone to come across.
• communal bike storage in the underground garage.

Parking

There is gated, underground parking for The Woodrun. The number of spots per condo is detailed in the Form B. Count on one parking spot for a one and a two-bedroom condo.

Zoning

The Woodrun is zoned for nightly rentals.

Questions

FAQ

Next Steps

Buying real estate in Whistler, whether ski-in/ski-out or not, is a smooth process when working with an experienced Whistler real estate agent who follows the rules. Everything in real estate, except for writing the contract and the negotiation is a process. Experienced realtor, and skilled negotiator, Marion Anderson will work with you directly from start to finish. No assistants are involved.

Representation

Explaining Representation to a Buyer or Seller at the first introduction is a mandatory requirement. Since there is no dual agency in BC the Disclosure of Representation in Trading Services Form (DORTS) is essential for the Buyer or Seller to understand what their designated agent’s obligation is to them. DORTS binds the agent to the client but does not bind the client to the agent. In addition, Home Buyer Recission Period (HBRP) would be discussed at that time.

If you think I would be a good fit to work with you and your family, and you are not already working with a Whistler realtor, please contact me. I look forward to hearing from you.

It’s a Good Life in Whistler!

Marion

Marion Anderson Personal Real Estate Corporation

marion@WhistlerSkiinSkiout.com (604) 938-3885