Stone Ridge, 4822 Spearhead Drive, Whistler, B.C.

Stone Ridge, 4822 Spearhead Drive, Whistler, BC, is possibly one of the best laid-out developments in the Benchlands. It feels low-density and the curb appeal is high. When you consider Stone Ridge, be cognizant of your neighbors, and research if your immediate neighbor is renting on a nightly basis. Each townhouse has the plumbing and wiring for a private hot tub, which is a big draw for short-term rentals.

Stone Ridge is set back from the slopes so that you cannot see it from Lower Merlin’s run or the Blackcomb Gondola.

Table of Contents

• Active Listings
  • Market update
• Location
  • Location on Blackcomb Mountain
  • Drive from Whistler Village: video
  • Google map
  • Civic address map
  • Bus service
  • Walk to Whistler Village: 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

Stone Ridge listings come on the market each year. It is important to know which location within Stone Ridge you might be interested in so that you can respond accordingly.

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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

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

Stone Ridge is located in the neighborhood called the Benchlands. The development is on the corner of Painted Cliff Road and Spearhead Drive. Spearhead Drive is a quiet road despite the fact that it is heavily populated with accommodations. The townhouse development is in a quiet enclave, so it’s easy to miss. 

It is very easy to walk from Stone Ridge to the Base of Blackcomb: just walk down Spearhead Drive and along the trail just above the Fairmont Chateau Whistler. The walk should take about 5 minutes.

Location on Blackcomb Mountain

Since Stone Ridge is set back from the slopes, this video can only show you the ski-in/ski-out access. However, it should give you a sense of the location of the development in relation to neighboring Woodrun.

Drive from Whistler Village

It is a short drive from Whistler Village along Blackcomb Way to Spearhead Drive, as you will see from the video below.

Google Map

Civic Address Map

This map is courtesy of the Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW). It explains the Benchlands area which is defined by the pink border.

Bus Service

Within steps of Stone Ridge is the bus stop for the free village bus service which has a route through the Benchlands.

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

For those who enjoy a walk, this video may be of interest. It is possible to walk from Stone Ridge to Whistler Village, and I expect it would take around 15 minutes in total. Have a look at the lovely scenic route which starts at the Base of Blackcomb across from the Blackcomb Day Lodge.

Photo Gallery

Stone Ridge seems to capture any sunshine around 1 pm each day. The sun at that time is low in the sky and in the south. It all depends on the location within the development and whether or not the townhome receives a lot of light. The living room may be on the other side of the building where the sun hits. Some Stone Ridge townhomes can be in the shade most of the day.

Ski-in/Ski-out Trails

The ski-in trail stops at the south end of the Stone Ridge development behind townhome #17.  Stone Ridge is on flat ground, so that should be easy for all levels of skiers and boarders to access the ski-in ski-out trail. To get to the slopes it is a walk along the slightly inclined ski-in trail to get to Lower Merlin’s run. You have to carry your skis and poles or board because although the trail is gradual it is not possible to schuss out to the slopes.

Trail Map

The ski-in ski-out trail map shows where you would walk each day to start your day on the slopes.

Ski-in Ski-out Video

The ski-in ski-out video covers: 1) the ski-in off Lower Merlin’s run into Stone Ridge, 2) a walk around Stone Ridge in ski boots carrying my equipment, 3) a walk along the ski-out trail to the slopes, and 4) a schuss down to the Base of Blackcomb. Little commentary so that you can fast forward.

Sales

To sort the data, click on the blue heading of choice. For example, to sort all the 3 bedrooms click on the “bedrooms” heading a couple of times until the data is sorted for you.

The sales of townhomes in Stone Ridge, 4822 Spearhead Drive, 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	Year Sold	DOM	Listing Broker
16	3	2	1420	3,325,000	2022	6	WREC
15	2	2	773	1,725,000	2021	13	RE/MAX
8	3	2	1404	2,401,000	2021	9	WREC
3	2	1	739	1,095,000	2020	3	Stilhavn
31	2	2	799	1,040,000	2020	83	RE/MAX
12	3	2	1400	1,859,000	2018	9	WREC
16	3	2	1420	1,800,000	2018	9	WREC
19	2	1	804	1,160,000	2018	18	WREC
8	3	2	1440	1,640,000	2017	103	WREC
3	2	1	748	800,000	2016	50	Thorn
11	2	2	775	780,000	2016	11	WREC
29	3.5	2	1450	960,000	2015	40	WREC
27	2	2	794	575,000	2014	109	RE/MAX
1	3	2	1440	925,000	2014	59	RE/MAX
8	3	2	1440	870,000	2014	79	WREC
30	2	1	774	500,000	2013	64	RE/MAX
3	2	1	748	512,000	2013	26	SWCR
12	3	2	1400	935,000	2013	13	FSBO
19	2	1	804	509,000	2013	41	RE/MAX
31	2	2	775	500,000	2013	36	RE/MAX
15	2	1	775	530,000	2012	51	SWCR
28	3.5	2	1447	820,000	2012	134	RE/MAX
9	3	2	1470	875,000	2012	177	RE/MAX
15	2	1	775	465,000	2011	111	SWCR
22	2	1	798	480,000	2011	468	Thorn
23	2	1	774	500,000	2010		RE/MAX
27	2	2	795	597,000	2009		Thorn
22	2	1	798	642,500	2007		SWCR
11	2	2	774	625,000	2007		SWCR
16	3	2	1477	1,320,000	2006		WREC
19	1.5	1	804	615,500	2005		RE/MAX
15	1.5	1	775	630,000	2004		RE/MAX
8	3	2	1440	1,080,000	2002		SUSSEX
27	2	2	795	647,000	2002		RE/MAX
27	2	2	795	430,000	2001		WREC
11	1.5	1	775	395,000	2001		RE/MAX
13	0	0		570,000	1999		RE/MAX
10	1.5	2	773	285,000	1999		WREC
9	3	2	1470	519,000	1999		WREC
28	3	2	1446	605,888	1999		WREC
22	1.5	1	798	285,000	1999		WREC
16	3	2	1500	505,000	1998		SUSSEX

Comparable Sales

To view comparable sales view the Sales of Ski-in/Ski-out Townhomes (Sales: Townhomes) 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

Stone Ridge is lower down the mountain than Arrowhead Point, Mountain Star, and Painted Cliff. Therefore, it would be expected that Stone Ridge might be at the top of that rental list. In addition, it is closer to Whistler Village so it is perceived as being a better location for access to all the Village offers. With Stone Ridge, you can retain any rental management company you wish, or you can self-manage your townhome to maximize the revenue.

Strata

Built in 1988, there are eight, similar buildings each with 4 strata lots so there are 32 strata lots in total. Typically one half of each building is a mirror image of the other half of the same building. Stone Ridge offers the following floor plans:

• 1 bedroom and den (note this may be listed for sale as 2 bedrooms)
• 3 bedroom

Site Plan

The site plan shows eight similar buildings. Half of one building has a one-bedroom and den on the ground floor, and the entrance to the townhome occupies the middle and upper floors. Both the downstairs townhome and the upstairs townhome have a carport next to their front door. The other side of the building is a mirror image of what was described above. The site plan shows the visitor parking in the center of the development.

Site plan/floor plan type

Floor Plans

Print off Stone Ridge site and floor plans for a closer look. These plans were taken from the developer’s original package.

Strata Plan

Click on the following link for Stone Ridge’s Registered Strata Plan VR 2306 Reading the strata plans can take some practice to read only what is on it. It is important to review the strata plan to understand what you own and what is common or limited common property.

Amenities

• private hot tub permitted
• private BBQ permitted
• single carport for each townhome
• visitor parking

Pets

An owner, tenant, or occupant is allowed: two dogs, two cats, or one dog and one cat. This bylaw can change, so if having a dog or pet is important to you, always check the current Bylaws and Rules.

Fees

The strata fee on these townhouses is very low in comparison to other townhouses in the Benchlands. Simply because there are no communal amenities that cost maintenance, e.g. no underground parking, no swimming pool, no elevator, and no communal hot tub.  Fees include:

• snow removal
• landscaping and ground maintenance
• recycle and garbage removal.  
• chimney cleaning
• window cleaning (outside only)
• insurance of the building.
• communal maintenance

Parking

Each townhouse has a single carport. Firewood is stored in the carport, but nothing else is permitted by the strata. There are several visitor parking spots, and there is parking available, at permitted times, on Spearhead Drive. 

Storage

There is no additional storage in Stone Ridge except what comes with your townhome. With the lower townhomes, there should be some crawl space, enough to store the Christmas decorations. When it comes to storing bikes they will need to be kept in the lobby area. Storage for bikes in any Benchlands townhome without a garage is a challenge for some buyers.

Questions

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.

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.

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