Nelson Real Estate
Kootenay Lake Lakefront Homes.
Browse lakefront homes and cabins for sale on Kootenay Lake, from the West Arm near Nelson to the North Shore communities toward Balfour.
9 Kootenay Lake Lakefront Homes
What buyers should know
Lakefront living in Nelson
Most lakefront near Nelson is on the West Arm of Kootenay Lake: the North Shore across the bridge, and communities like Harrop and Procter on the south side, some of which are reached by the small Harrop ferry. Properties range from year-round family homes to older cabins on narrow lots.
Waterfront needs extra checks. Lake levels rise noticeably in early summer, so ask about high-water marks and flood history. Confirm whether the dock is permitted, how riparian setbacks limit future building, and where the water comes from: many homes draw from the lake under a water licence. Septic systems near the shore deserve a careful inspection.