Lookout Half-Duplexes at Taluswood on Whistler Mountain

Located at 2500 Taluswood Place in Whistler, the Lookout offers a row of five duplex buildings slope-side on Whistler Mountain. Each duplex has a 3 bedroom floor plan on one half and a 4 bedroom floor plan on the other side. Therefore, only one close neighbor. Both sides have a double-car garage.

The Lookout was the last Taluswood development to be built. Many locals would voice that the Lookout was the best Taluswood build. In summary, the vaulted ceilings, wood-paneled walls, and a sunken living room with two walls of windows make the interior layout rather special.

Table of contents:

• Active Listings
  • Market update
• Location
  • Location on Whistler Mountain: video
  • Drive from Whistler Village: video
  • Google map
  • Civic address map
  • Bus service
  • Creekside map
  • Drive to Creekside: video
  • Street view: video
• Photo Gallery
• Ski-in Ski-out Trail: video
  • Trail map
  • Ski-in ski-out video
• Sales
  • Comparable sales
  • Revenue
• Strata
  • Site plan
  • Site plan/floor plan type
  • Floor plans
  • Strata plan
  • Amenities
  • Pets
  • Fees
  • Parking
  • Storage
  • Zoning
• Questions
  • Buying process
  • Representation

Active Listings

With only 10 half-duplexes in The Lookout, even one listing a year is doubtful. However, half the challenge with buying a recreational property in Whistler is determining the location that will suit your needs. Therefore, there is still time to start your research.

• no active listings

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 Taluswood development is located in the neighborhood of Nordic. Taluswood is at the top of Nordic Drive. This is a quiet, almost remote location, which is 6 minutes by car to Creekside or to Whistler Village.

There are many benefits to the Taluswood location, especially if you want a respite from the noise and bustle of the Village and all that comes with that experience. If you are seeking a relaxing environment where you cannot hear the traffic, and you want an upscale half-duplex, then the Lookout may be ideal for you.

Location on Whistler Mountain

This video was recorded from the Creekside Gondola. It features the location of the Lookout on Whistler Mountain.

Google Map

Great views of the development and the close proximity to the slopes can be seen from this map.

Civic Address Map

The civic map was issued by the Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) and shows you the location of the Lookout. Please note, the Lookout is on the side of a mountain and is on the same level as the Heights but overlooks The Fairmont fractional ownership property called, At Nature’s Door.

Bus Service

In keeping with the rest of this site, the topic of bus service to this ski-in ski-out location is noted. However, there is no bus service that runs up Nordic Drive to Taluswood. If you are considering the Lookout, you are relying on your car or the Whistler taxi service. Walking in winter is not an option as there is no sidewalk, the snow is pushed to the side of the road and it is slippery.

Creekside Map

This Creekside map shows the main players in this location, and those shops and services are still in business. There have been changes in Creekside but only in smaller, independent stores. Therefore, this is a decent map that you can rely on.

Street View Video

The street view video shows the driving tour along the row of the five duplex buildings that make up the Lookout. Please note that the ski-in trail from the Lower Dave Murray Downhill runs parallel with the length of the Lookout. If you are interested in this location, best to view all the videos on this page to garner an overall opinion.

Photo Gallery

These photographs were taken in March. Make sure to look at the amount of snow still on the ground as this should demonstrate that the snow stays longer at the higher elevation of Taluswood.

Ski-in/Ski-out

Depending on where you live in Taluswood, will determine how close you are to the ski-in/ski-out trails.  When you have a look at the Google Map (above) you should be able to view the ski-in/ski-out trails. The trail off Whistler Mountain services the Lookout and ends at #1. The ski-out to the Lower Dave Murray Downhill run is also at the entrance to the Lookout at #1. This ski-out trail ends up beside Fairmont’s At Nature’s Door complex. From there it is across the road to the timing flats and off you go down to the Creekside Gondola for upload.

Trail Map

The red dotted line and arrows show how the owners of each of the ten half-duplex properties in the Lookout have great access to the ski-in and ski-out trails.

The Lookout has a simple ski-in trail and a simple ski-out trail. At the start of your day on the slopes, you walk to the location of the first home which is #1. Then at the end of the day you ski home into the Lookout and you arrive at home #1, and walk home to your property, which is walking from #1 along to #10.

Sales

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The sales of luxury half-duplex/townhomes in the Lookout, 2500 Taluswood 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
4	3	2.5	1927	3,150,000	2021	19	RE/MAX
2	3	2.5	1915	2,527,500	2020	20	WREC
6	3.5	2.5	1927	2,200,000	2020	183	WREC
2	3	2.5	1915	2,100,000	2020	470	WREC
5	4	3.5	2350	3,299,000	2019	28	E&V
3	4.5	4	2500	3,297,000	2018	43	WREC
8	4	2.5	1926	1,967,500	2016	34	Thorn
6	3	2.5	1927	1,695,000	2015	470	WREC
8	3	2.5	1926	1,465,000	2014	191	Thorn
1	4	3.5	2326	1,525,000	2012	24	RE/MAX
3	4.5	4	2324	1,600,000	2012	381	WREC
10	3	2.5	1929	1,400,000	2012	643	WREC
9	4	3.5	2314	2,400,000	2008		WREC
4	3	2.5	2000	1,475,000	2007		S to S
3	4	4	2500	1,975,000	2007		S to S
2	3	2.5	2000	1,480,000	2006		WREC
5	4	3.5	2350	2,225,000	2004		WREC
3	4	4	2500	2,275,000	2004		WREC
7	4	3.5	2350	2,420,000	2003		RE/MAX
8	3	2.5	2000	1,850,000	2003		RE/MAX
6	3	2.5	2000	1,540,000	2002		WREC
6	3	2.5	2000	1,450,000	2002		WREC
7	4	3.5	2350	1,685,000	2001		WREC
8	3	2.5	2000	1,485,000	2001		WREC
2	3	2.5	2000	1,300,000	2002		WREC
1	4	3.5	2350	1,550,000	2002		WREC
1	4	3.5	2350	1,450,000	2001		WREC
3	4	4	2500	1,575,000	2001		WREC
6	3	2.5	2000	1,275,000	2000		WREC
9	4	3.5	2350	1,500,000	2000		WREC
2	3	2.5	2000	1,100,000	2000		WREC
5	4	3.5	2350	1,450,000	2000		WREC
8	3	2.5	2000	1,275,000	2000		WREC
4	3	2.5	2000	1,200,000	2000		WREC
10	3	2.5	2000	1,300,000	2000		WREC
7	4	3.5	2350	1,475,000	2000		WREC
11	4	3.5	2500	2,150,000	2000		WREC
1	4	3.5	2350	1,300,000	2000		WREC
3	4	4	2500	1,400,000	2000		WREC

Comparable Sales

The sales for other comparable developments are recorded for your convenience on the Luxury Townhouse/Duplex Sales (Sales: Townhouse/Duplex) page on this site. The featured properties are the competitive set. In other words, a buyer would consider any of these developments when looking at similar criteria.

Revenue

The Lookout is predominantly a winter rental. Ski-in/ski-out 3 and 4-bedroom half-duplexes are always in demand at Christmas and New Year. The secure garage will be attractive to renters looking to store expensive mountain bikes in summer. Most revenue will be made during the peak times of the ski season…as long as you don’t decide that you want to stay at your property when everyone else does.

Strata

With only 10 strata lots The Lookout is the smallest ski-in ski-out development in Whistler. The Lookout has the following floor plans:

• 3 bedrooms
• 4 bedrooms

Site Plan

The site plan is pretty simple as there are five duplex buildings each with the same floor plans.

Site Plan/Floor Plan Type

Each duplex has an A4 floor plan on one half and an A3 floor plan on the other.

Floor Plans

There are two types of floor plans for the Lookout: A3 for 3 bedrooms and A4 for 4 bedrooms. The plans shown below were taken from the developer’s original package of information. Link to the Lookout site and floor plans pdf.

Strata Plan

The strata plan is always worth looking at prior to writing an offer. The strata lot number should be in the listing and also on the Title. Most times you can judge which strata lot you are interested in by examining the strata plan, especially if it is a simple plan. Click the following link to view the Registered strata plan LMS4697 for the Lookout.

Amenities

• double car garage
• private hot tub

Pets

One dog or one cat is allowed. This bylaw can change so best to always check the current bylaws if you want to bring your best friend to the Lookout.

Fees

The monthly fees are as low as they can be as there is no underground parking garage, nor is there a communal hot tub or swimming pool. In essence, this is an ideal strata as the owners are paying for the minimum repairs and maintenance which include:

• ski-in/ski-out trail grooming
• snow removal
• landscaping
• recycle and garbage removal
• road maintenance
• common area insurance
• chimney cleaning

Parking

Each half-duplex has a double-car garage, with additional room to park outside the garage on the pad. There are only a few visitor parking spots, so the owners are all expected to park in their garages. When an owner considers converting the garage into something other than a garage, it is hard to believe the strata council would approve that. The garage was designed to house your cars, not your billiard table. In addition, parking in the garage gives the development a low-density, uncluttered look. Parking is prohibited on the roadway in the Lookout as this is one long, fire lane. It is a small strata council, and there is always some neighbor watching what is going on.

Storage

The expectation is that you will store what you need in the double-car garage. All storage is within each strata lot (half-duplex).

Zoning

The Lookout is zoned for tourist accommodation (TA), which means that nightly rentals are permitted. When a property is on Resort Land, there is a minimal Tourism Whistler (TW) fee charged based on whether the property is used as a residential property or is used to generate revenue.

Questions

How Do I Buy Real Estate in Whistler?

There is no ban on foreign investment in Whistler. Therefore, the process is basically the same for residents and non-residents of Canada. If you are starting out and want to understand what the process is for buying a property in Whistler, have a look at the Buying Process page on this site.

What is 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.

It’s a Good Life in Whistler!

Marion

Marion Anderson Personal Real Estate Corporation

manderson@sutton.com (604) 938-3885