James Bay, Victoria · MLS® 1052658
11
527 sq ft · Condo · Single Family · built 2021 · 3 days on market
listed by Lucy Pheiffer, Coldwell Banker Oceanside Real Estate
A HIDDEN GEM IN JAMES BAY - DISTINCTIVE, PRIVATE & EXCEPTIONALLY PRICED! Your own quiet retreat, steps from everything Victoria has to offer! Tucked into a private back corner of the sought-after Capital Park Residences by Jawl & Concert Properties, this stylish steel-and-concrete condo offers a peaceful setting in an unbeatable location. Enjoy a private, courtyard-facing patio, separated from the walkway by a charming moat for added seclusion. The cleverly designed angular floor plan, sleek kitchen & open-concept living make the most of every square foot, offering character beyond the ordinary. On a quiet, tree-lined street, you’re moments from downtown, the Inner Harbor, Beacon Hill Park, cafés, restaurants, shopping & Red Barn Market. In suite laundry & storage locker, Pet-friendly, & access to a residents fitness studio & bike storage -this has it all. Distinctive in design. Private by nature. Unbeatable in location. Priced to make you look twice! Fantastic walking location!
20% down at 4.44% fixed (Ratehub.ca), 25 years; tax from the listing; strata fee from the listing.
Costs: mortgage $2,508 · tax $286 · strata $386 · insurance ~$35 · vacancy 3% · upkeep 5%.
Rent is today's market rent for a 1-bedroom in James Bay, Victoria: CMHC's average there ($1,621) raised by what new tenants pay against everyone in the Victoria area, then down 1% with Victoria's asking rents, 2025 Q4 → 2026 Q2. (CMHC Rental Market Survey, October 2025; CMHC Rental Market Report 2025, table 6.0 (rents on units that turned over to a new tenant); trend: Statistics Canada.) Houses usually rent for more than apartments. 25-year mortgage; rental purchases need at least 20% down.
Catchment schools, Greater Victoria School District 61
400 m away · 508 Douglas St, Victoria · 250-382-5234
1.9 km away · 1280 Fort St, Victoria · 250-386-3591
2.3 km away · 1260 Grant St, Victoria · 250-388-5456
From the Greater Victoria School District 61's published catchment maps. A catchment gives priority, not a guaranteed seat, and French immersion and choice programs work differently. The district confirms catchment: check with its school locator.
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| year | assessed | est. tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $607,000 | $3,433 |
| 2025 | $576,800 | $3,001 |
Estimated tax up 14.4% from 2025 to 2026.
The listing shows $3,437 a year in property tax.
Estimate: the BC Assessment value times Victoria's residential tax rate for that year (Province of BC, local government statistics). Leaves out the home owner grant, parcel taxes and utility charges; the city's tax notice is the real figure.
Rezoning for a 7 storey building
260 m away · 2023 · under review · 475 Kingston Street
The City is considering a Rezoning Application to add multiple dwelling residential uses to facilitate the development of an approximately seven-storey, multiple dwelling building. Concurrent with DP000625.
Rezoning for a 6 storey building
240 m away · 2025 · under review · 441-443 Government Street and 605-607 Michigan Street
The City is considering a Rezoning Application to increase the density to facilitate the development of an approximately six-storey multiple dwelling building. Concurrent with Development Permit with Variances DPV00292.
Applications filed with the city, active or decided in the last 3 years, measured from the listing's map pin. An application isn't an approval; the city's page has the current details. Source: City of Victoria development tracker.
Condos in Victoria, registered sales in the last 6 months (BC Assessment) against each home's last asking price on the MLS®. Sale prices register 1 to 3 months after a sale closes.
the building's lot: 5,678 m² (61,117 sq ft) · PID 031-472-851. from ParcelMap BC; property lines are approximate, a survey is the legal boundary.
This address is inside the Legislative Precinct heritage conservation area (Victoria). Exterior changes can need a heritage permit, and some heritage homes qualify for grants or incentives; the municipality can confirm.
Source: BC Heritage Branch, historic places and conservation areas
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Walkability 98/100 · Very walkable: most errands on foot
Within a 10 minute walk: 2 grocery stores, 25 places to eat or drink, 9 cafes, 14 parks and playgrounds, 2 schools, 1 pharmacy, 36 transit stops.
mihom score from OpenStreetMap places, by straight line distance.