Tappen / Sunnybrae

Tappen and Sunnybrae form a paired lakeside community along the southern shore of Shuswap Lake in the Columbia-Shuswap Regional District. Located approximately 20 kilometres west of Salmon Arm along the Trans-Canada Highway, this area occupies a scenic stretch where the highway runs close to the water's edge. Sunnybrae sits directly on the lakeshore, while Tappen extends slightly inland and upslope from the waterfront. The community is defined by its position between Blind Bay to the east and Squilax to the west, with Tappen-Notch Hill Road providing access to properties on the hillside above the highway. The area's geography follows the natural contours of the lake, with homes tucked into forested slopes and positioned to take advantage of water views and beach access. The housing character here reflects the community's evolution as a recreational and retirement destination. Properties range from seasonal cottages and older lakefront homes dating back several decades to recently built custom residences and manufactured homes on larger lots. The streetscape is distinctly rural, with properties set among mature trees and offering varying degrees of privacy and lake access. Waterfront parcels command premium positioning, while hillside homes often enjoy elevated views across Shuswap Lake. The current listing mix spans manufactured homes, traditional houses, and even park model mobile homes, with an average of 3.5 bedrooms and prices reflecting the broad spectrum from modest recreational properties starting around $230,000 to luxury lakefront estates reaching into the millions.

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