Rockheights, Esquimalt · MLS® 1052531
435
2,710 sq ft · 6,400 sq ft lot · House · Single Family · built 1931 · 13 days on market
listed by Damian Kruz, Century 21 Queenswood Realty Ltd.
Welcome to this beautifully updated Esquimalt home! Thoughtfully renovated with quality craftsmanship and attention to detail, this property offers an impressive list of upgrades and modern conveniences. Exterior improvements include refinished siding and shakes, new cedar fascia, soffits and belly bands, complete with Halo recessed lighting. The front stairs have been replaced, while the rear deck features updated framing and new stairs. Inside, you'll find beautiful white oak hardwood flooring, heated tile floors, custom red oak interior doors, a cozy wood-burning insert, and a heat pump providing year-round heating and cooling. The kitchen features new LG appliances and a custom coffee station. Additional upgrades include a new roof, 200-amp electrical service, and wiring for a hot tub. A solar power system with Enphase microinverters, net metering, and the Enlighten monitoring app has achieved a reported 100% electricity usage offset to date, offering exceptional energy efficiency. An added bonus is the income-producing suite, currently rented for $2,450 per month, with tenants who would love to stay. This provides an excellent opportunity for buyers looking for valuable rental income to help offset mortgage costs.The property also boasts excellent storage and a large attached workshop, providing plenty of flexibility for hobbies, projects, or additional workspace. Conveniently located near parks, recreation, restaurants, shopping, transit, schools, and everyday amenities, this exceptional property offers the perfect combination of comfort, quality, and convenience.A wonderful opportunity to enjoy everything Esquimalt has to offer!
found among the listing photos.
20% down at 4.44% fixed (Ratehub.ca), 25 years; tax from the listing.
Costs: mortgage $5,810 · tax $508 · insurance ~$175 · vacancy 3% · upkeep 5%.
Suite rent is today's market rent for a 1-bedroom in Esquimalt: CMHC's average there ($1,465) 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
800 m away · 1010 Wychbury Ave, Victoria · 250-385-3441
400 m away · 1250 Highrock Ave, Victoria · 250-384-7125
1.4 km away · 847 Colville Rd, Victoria · 250-382-9226
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 | $972,000 | $6,095 |
The listing shows $6,095 a year in property tax.
Estimate: the BC Assessment value times Esquimalt'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.
Houses in Esquimalt, 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.
lot outline: 597 m² (6,426 sq ft) · PID 004-027-809. from ParcelMap BC; property lines are approximate, a survey is the legal boundary.
Walkability 96/100 · Very walkable: most errands on foot
Within a 10 minute walk: 2 grocery stores, 12 places to eat or drink, 3 cafes, 14 parks and playgrounds, 3 schools, 1 pharmacy, 23 transit stops.
mihom score from OpenStreetMap places, by straight line distance.