Community Spotlight — Solé Vita, 7200 Cottonwood Drive, Osoyoos BC

Gated.
Waterfront. Low-density.

86 strata townhomes on roughly 10 acres beside Osoyoos Lake — two pools, two hot tubs, a clubhouse and fitness centre, a private beach and marina, and lawns between the buildings.

Solé Vita is a gated, tile-roofed townhome community built in 2006. Per BC Assessment the townhomes are two storeys with 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and an attached garage, about 1,370–1,590 sq ft. Listings describe it as a lock-and-leave option for full-time residents, second-home owners and rental use.

86Townhomes on ~10 acres
per MLS® listings
2006Year built
(BC Assessment)
3 bd / 3 baTwo-storey with garage
(BC Assessment)
$493Monthly strata fee
on two recent listings

Fees, pet rules and rental rules come from listing data — confirm them in the strata documents before you buy.

The Community

A gated, low-density waterfront community

Solé Vita sits at 7200 Cottonwood Drive, a gated community of 86 townhomes. MLS® listings describe it as a low-density complex of roughly 10 acres — listings say "almost 10", "over 10" and "nearly 11" — with manicured lawns, a volleyball court, and homes spread out rather than packed together. Per listings, residents share two outdoor pools, two hot tubs, a clubhouse with a fitness centre and recreation room, a private beach and dock, and a private marina.

The townhomes are two storeys with 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and an attached garage (BC Assessment). Listings mention granite counters, 9-foot ceilings with crown moulding, central air, and in some units lake or mountain views. Several listings highlight that the strata handles the grounds, which suits lock-and-leave owners.

Pat's note: the complex wraps around a small inlet off the lake, which gives many homes water or reflection views beyond the main shoreline. This is a firsthand observation, not a listing or assessment fact.

Boat slips are not automatic: listings say a slip can be purchased separately, and one 2026 sale included a slip with a solar-powered lift. If a boat matters to you, confirm exactly what is included before you write an offer.

📋 Sole Vita at a glance

  • 📍Address: 7200 Cottonwood Drive, Osoyoos
  • 🏡Style: Two-storey strata townhomes, 3 bed / 3 bath, attached garage (BC Assessment)
  • 📐Size: About 1,370–1,590 sq ft among units checked (BC Assessment)
  • 🗓️Built: 2006 (BC Assessment and MLS®)
  • 🚪Access: Gated; 86 units per MLS® listings
  • 🏊Amenities (per MLS®): Two outdoor pools, two hot tubs, clubhouse, fitness centre, volleyball, private beach, dock and marina
  • 💵Strata fee: $493/month on two recent listings
  • 🐾Pets: Two listings show "pets not allowed" — confirm bylaws
  • 🔑Rentals: One listing shows rentals allowed — confirm minimum stay and any restrictions
  • ✅Speculation Tax: Osoyoos is not on the BC Government speculation and vacancy tax taxable-areas list (updated Dec 8, 2025)
On-Site Photos

Solé Vita, in person

Pool deck under a vine-covered pergola with a covered pool and hot tub, Osoyoos Lake and mountains beyond the iron fence at Solé Vita, Osoyoos
Lakefront pool deck and lake view
Pool deck under a timber pergola with the townhomes and mountains behind, Solé Vita, Osoyoos
Pool deck and pergola
Open lawn with a volleyball net and tile-roofed townhomes against the hills at Solé Vita, Osoyoos
Lawns and volleyball court
Paved walkway and lawn leading to the gated pool area with vine-covered pergolas at Solé Vita, Osoyoos
Path to the pool area
Terracotta-roofed townhomes with patios, barbecues and mature trees beside a lawn at Solé Vita, Osoyoos
Townhome patios and lawn
Solé Vita entrance sign on a stucco wall with stone pillars and a gate, Osoyoos
Entrance sign and gate
Two-storey townhomes behind a stone fountain on a private road at Solé Vita, Osoyoos
Fountain and private road
Landscaped lawn, shrubs and iron fence in front of vine-covered pergolas at Solé Vita, Osoyoos
Landscaped grounds
Townhomes with stone-trimmed garages and tile roofs along a quiet street at Solé Vita, Osoyoos
Garages and stone accents
Tree-lined private street with townhomes and hills behind at Solé Vita, Osoyoos
Tree-lined private street
Stone fountain beside tile-roofed townhomes with garages on a private road at Solé Vita, Osoyoos
Fountain and townhomes
Tree-lined private street with garage-fronted townhomes and mountains behind at Solé Vita, Osoyoos
Street with garages and parking
Two-storey stucco townhome with tile roof, stone pillar entry, lawn and brick walkway at Solé Vita, Osoyoos
Two-storey townhome and walkway
Autumn trees and poplars reflected in the calm lake inlet that the Solé Vita townhomes wrap around, Osoyoos
The lake inlet beside the complex

Photos: Pat Miazga.

What Buyers Need to Know

Buying at Sole Vita — the important details

📄 New BC Depreciation Report Rule

Since July 1, 2024, a strata corporation with five or more lots (bare land stratas included) can no longer defer a depreciation report by a ¾ vote. Outside Metro Vancouver, the Fraser Valley and the Capital Regional District, a strata with no report, or only one dated before December 31, 2020, has until July 1, 2027 to obtain one. See the full guide →

📄 Strata Documents

Review bylaws, minutes, depreciation report and reserve fund status — standard due diligence for any gated strata community.

💰 Strata Fee Coverage

Two recent listings show $493 a month. Confirm what it includes — grounds, two pools, two hot tubs, clubhouse, gate, marina — and how the reserve fund looks.

🐾 Pets & Rentals

Two recent listings show "pets not allowed", and one shows rentals allowed. Confirm the current pet and rental bylaws, including any minimum stay, in the strata documents.

🏗️ Building Age

Built in 2006 per BC Assessment. Pat's construction background is useful for assessing envelope condition and any deferred maintenance at this age.

📈 Resale Comparables

Pat can pull recent sold comparables here to help you understand fair value for the low-density positioning this complex offers.

🔍 Pat's Assessment

Pat can compare Sole Vita's low-density model against denser lakefront strata options to help you weigh space against amenities and price.

Market Data — October 2026

Recent activity at Solé Vita

📋 Active Listings

0 active in the October 6, 2026 MLS® data

📈 Sold (Past Year)

4 sold, $725,000 – $989,000

💰 Median Sold Price

$760,000

Per MLS® listings: unit 74 sold for $989,000 in May 2026 (listed at $1,088,000, double garage); unit 75 sold for $795,000 in July 2026 (fully furnished, boat slip with solar lift); unit 56 sold for $725,000 in August 2026 (updated); unit 49 sold for $725,000 in October 2026 (1,371 sq ft). Days on market ranged from 34 to 63.

BC Assessment values for units checked were about $732,000 to $978,000 (2026 roll); two of the four sales closed below assessment. MLS® and BC Assessment show different sale dates for unit 49 (October versus August 2026). Prices vary with size, view, garage, boat slip and updating — ask Pat for comparables on any specific unit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Sole Vita — quick answers

How much do townhomes at Solé Vita cost?

Per MLS®, four townhomes sold between May and October 2026 for $725,000 to $989,000, with a median of $760,000. None were listed as of October 6, 2026.

How big are the homes and when were they built?

BC Assessment shows 2006 construction, two storeys, 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms with a garage, about 1,370–1,590 sq ft among the units checked.

What amenities does Solé Vita have?

Per MLS® listings: two outdoor pools, two hot tubs, a clubhouse with a fitness centre, volleyball, a private beach and dock, and a private marina. Boat slips are bought separately.

What is the strata fee at Solé Vita?

Two recent MLS®-derived listings show $493 per month. Confirm the current fee and what it covers in the strata documents.

Are pets and rentals allowed at Solé Vita?

Listing data shows "pets not allowed" on two listings and rentals allowed on one. Bylaws change, so confirm both with the strata before buying.

What should I check before buying at Solé Vita?

Review the depreciation report, financials, bylaws and minutes, and confirm the fee, reserve fund, boat slip terms and rental and pet rules.

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