Bright Top-Floor Corner Condo in Diamondvale, Merritt

Bailee Allen
October 7, 2025

#314-1703 Menzies Street is a bright, top-floor corner home where afternoon light pours in and mountain ridgelines frame your balcony views—for under $170K. This renovated two-bed in Diamond Vale hits that sweet spot of move-in ready and budget-friendly, making it a standout for first-time buyers, downsizers, or investors who want value without the project list.

Property Overview

  • Address: #314 – 1703 Menzies Street, Merritt (Diamond Vale)
  • List Price: $169,900
  • Beds/Baths: 2 bed / 1 bath
  • Living Area: 756 sq. ft
  • Property Type / Title: Apartment/Condo (Strata)
  • Year Built: 1978 (top-floor corner unit; elevator building)
  • Strata Fee: $323/mo
  • MLS®: 10364213

Walkthrough

On the top floor and set on a corner, the home greets you with that extra volume of light only end units enjoy. The living/dining zone is open and easy to furnish, flowing to a balcony that catches mountain views—perfect for coffee or a quick evening unwind. Inside, the renovation brings a clean, modern feel across the main spaces, with updated finishes and a neutral palette that keeps things airy. Two bedrooms give you flexibility (sleep + office/guest), and the bathroom is efficiently laid out.

Lot, Site & Outdoor Features

While condos don’t come with private yards, this site is level and landscaped, with the unit itself offering a balcony and mountain aspect—a nice blend of outlook and low upkeep.

Neighbourhood & Location Appeal

Set in Diamond Vale, you’re a short hop to transit, a local convenience store, and Diamond Vale Elementary (~0.27 km). Other nearby schools include Merritt Secondary (~1.78 km), Merritt Central (~1.51 km), and more—six schools within 3 km. Fast connections take you downtown or out to the Coquihalla in minutes for Kamloops/Okanagan access.

Technical & Practical Details

  • Heating: Electric (baseboard), easy to zone per room
  • Building Amenities: Elevator, coin-op laundry
  • Exterior: Brick, cedar siding, stucco
  • Utilities available: City water/sewer; electricity, natural gas, cable
  • Title/Zoning: Strata; Multi-Family zoning
  • Strata Details: Current fee $323/mo

Financials & Market Context

Asking Price: $169,900. As of Oct 6, 2025, this sits at the bottom of the current 2-bed condo price range locally (recent 2-bed asks in the 1701 Menzies building show $255K–$299K for larger, newer suites)

Pros, Cons & Considerations

Strengths

  • Top-floor corner = extra light + fewer neighbours.
  • Renovated & move-in ready at a sharp entry price.
  • Elevator building with balcony and mountain view.

Trade-offs

  • 1978 building (expect future capital planning typical of the era).
  • Coin-op laundry (no in-suite).
  • Confirm parking stall type and pet policy for your lifestyle fit.

Target Buyer & Best Uses

  • First-time buyers wanting a payment that competes with rent.
  • Downsizers who value single-level living and elevator access.
  • Investors seeking an updated unit in a rentable building at an accessible price point.‍

Next Steps

Curious if #314 is the right fit or want a side-by-side with nearby 2-bed options? Let’s tour it together and run the numbers on ownership vs. rent. Call/text and I’ll line up a showing.

Bailee Allen
Century 21 Moving Real Estate
Merritt, BC
250-315-9648