Community Spotlight — VISTA Naramata Benchlands, Naramata BC

Large lakeview lots, no strata.
VISTA on the Naramata Bench.

A 41-lot non-strata lakeview development of half-acre-plus lots on Benchlands Drive, with eight lots listed from $572,900 in the October 9, 2026 MLS® export.

VISTA Naramata is described in MLS® listings as a newer, non-strata development of 41 lots, 15 of which were still available in one listing. Eight lots are active in the October 9, 2026 export, $572,900–$1.4 million, ranging from about half an acre to over two acres. Listings mention zoning that may allow an additional dwelling and one lot with GST already paid.

41 lotsPer MLS® listing
8 lots activeOct 9, 2026
$573K–$1.4MLot asking range
Non-strataPer MLS® listing

Several lots have been listed for more than 350 days per the MLS® export. Verify the number of lots remaining.

Who VISTA Naramata Benchlands Is For

Buyers who want to build on the Naramata Bench

VISTA suits buyers who want a large, view lot and the option to bring their own builder without strata ownership.

Listings mention zoning that may allow an additional dwelling (guest house or rental). Verify what is permitted for each lot with the RDOS.

One listing says GST is already paid on that lot. Confirm the tax position for each lot.

📋 VISTA Naramata Benchlands at a glance

  • 🏗️Type: Building lots
  • 📍Location: Benchlands Drive and Arawana Forestry Road, Naramata
  • 🔢Lots: 41 in the development per MLS® listing
  • 📐Lot size: About 0.5 to 2.1 acres per MLS® listings
  • 🏠Ownership: Not a strata development per MLS® listing
  • 🏡Second dwelling: Zoning may allow an additional dwelling per listings — verify
What Buyers Need to Know

Buying at VISTA Naramata Benchlands — the important details

🔌 Servicing

Confirm water, sewer or septic, power and gas for the specific lot, and any connection costs.

📜 Covenants & Building Scheme

Ask for title documents, covenants, design guidelines and any building deadlines.

🏗️ Build Costs

Pat's construction background helps estimate site, servicing and build costs before you commit.

💰 Taxes

New lots can involve GST and Property Transfer Tax. Confirm for your situation.

📐 Site Review

Check slope, drainage, access and geotechnical conditions for the specific lot.

🔍 Pat's Assessment

Pat can compare VISTA Naramata Benchlands against other Naramata Bench building lots and flag construction or maintenance concerns before you commit.

📄 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 →

Market Snapshot — MLS® export of October 9, 2026

Market activity at VISTA Naramata Benchlands

📋 Active Listings

8 active in the MLS® export of October 9, 2026 — $572,900 – $1,400,000

Dated snapshot: figures are from the MLS® active-listings export of October 9, 2026 and may not reflect availability, pricing or sales since that date. Facts marked “per MLS® listing” come from listing remarks and fields and may differ by unit — verify strata fees, rules and building details in the strata documents. Pat can pull recent sold comparables for any unit you are considering.

Frequently Asked Questions

VISTA Naramata Benchlands — quick answers

Is VISTA a strata?

An MLS® listing says it is not a strata development.

Can I build a second dwelling?

Listings suggest zoning may allow it. Verify with the RDOS.

How many lots are left?

One listing says 15 of 41 remained; nine are active in the Oct 9, 2026 export.

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