A Nelson Heritage Home With a Story to Continue
Built in 1900 and listed on the Nelson Heritage Register, 502 Houston Street carries more than a century of local history, character and connection — along with the warmth of a home that has been carefully loved for the past 15 years.
A home shaped by generations of Nelson life.
There are homes that feel connected to the place around them, and 502 Houston Street is one of them.
Listed on the Nelson Heritage Register, this historic Uphill home has been part of the community for generations, including a connection to the family of former Nelson mayor Bill Ramsden.
For the past 15 years, Michelle has loved and cared for the property. Today, she is preparing to pass the torch to someone new — another chapter in a story that began more than a century ago.
The next owner won't simply be buying a character home. They'll be becoming part of its continuing Nelson story.
Heritage character made for everyday living.
Original details, comfortable living spaces, mature landscaping and a generous corner setting come together in a home that feels unmistakably connected to historic Nelson.
Fifteen years of caring for a home with more than a century of history.
Michelle has called 502 Houston Street home for 15 years. During that time, she has come to know not only the house, but the history and community woven through it.
In these videos, Michelle shares the history of the property, its connection to Nelson and what it means to prepare a home she has loved for its next owner.
Experience 502 Houston Street
Hear the home's story directly from Michelle, take a closer look through the property video, walk through the home in 3D and browse the digital brochure.
Watch the Property Video
See the home, gardens and classic Uphill Nelson setting in motion.
Hear From Michelle
Michelle shares more about the home's history, her connection to it and passing it on to its next owner.
Take the 3D Tour
Walk through the home online and explore the layout at your own pace.
View the Digital Brochure
Browse additional photography and property information.
Warmth, craftsmanship and character that can't be replicated.
From original wood details and built-ins to the mature landscaping outside, 502 Houston Street carries the texture and personality that make Nelson's older homes distinctive.
It feels established, personal and deeply connected to the neighbourhood around it.
Details that give the home its personality.
Inside, original wood accents, built-ins and hardwood flooring give the rooms warmth and texture.
These established details provide a distinctive backdrop for everyday living while leaving plenty of room for the next owner to make the home their own.
Warm, comfortable rooms filled with character.
Flexible space for everyday life.
Three bedrooms provide options for sleeping spaces, guests, work or quieter places to retreat.
Character balanced with practical updates.
Updated spaces work alongside the home's historic details, helping make 502 Houston Street as comfortable to live in as it is interesting to explore.
An established garden setting in the city.
Mature perennials, lawn, trees, stonework and outdoor seating areas create an established setting around the home.
The outdoor spaces feel like a natural extension of the house — another part of the property that has been cared for over time.
Garden spaces, patio areas and room to enjoy the outdoors.
Life in Uphill Nelson
Uphill is an established Nelson residential neighbourhood known for its character homes and connection to the city's schools, parks and downtown.
It is a fitting setting for a home with such a long connection to Nelson's own story.
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Hear from Michelle, explore the home through the video and Matterport tour, browse the digital brochure or contact Bennett Family Real Estate for more information.
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