Fairfield West, Victoria · MLS® 1052943
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2,991 sq ft · 5,167 sq ft lot · House · Single Family · built 1912 · 6 days on market
listed by Scott Faber, Royal LePage Coast Capital - Chatterton
Welcome to 1271 McKenzie Street, a character-filled home where timeless details meet thoughtful modern updates. The open-concept main floor connects the living, dining and kitchen spaces beneath striking post-and-beam ceilings, complemented by a wood-burning fireplace, stained glass windows, wood flooring and custom built-in cabinetry with wine storage. The showstopper kitchen pairs exposed brick with granite countertops, gas appliances, a Sub-Zero fridge and Miele dishwasher. Upstairs offers three bedrooms and two updated bathrooms, while a heat pump provides year-round comfort. A separate one-bedroom suite accommodation adds valuable flexibility. Outside, a south-facing two-level deck captures Olympic Mountain views, overlooking a private Zen-inspired backyard with hot tub and gas fireplace surrounded by lush greenery and approximately a dozen olive trees. All just minutes to Cook Street Village, Beacon Hill Park, Dallas Road and Clover Point. Some photos are Virtually staged.
20% down at 4.44% fixed (Ratehub.ca), 25 years; tax from the listing.
Costs: mortgage $7,477 · tax $778 · insurance ~$175 · vacancy 3% · upkeep 5%.
Suite rent is today's market rent for a 1-bedroom in Cook St., Victoria: CMHC's average there ($1,568) 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
200 m away · 401 Moss St, Victoria · 250-382-7788
1.1 km away · 1280 Fort St, Victoria · 250-386-3591
1.7 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 | $1,607,000 | $9,089 |
The listing shows $9,331 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.
Houses 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.
lot outline: 480 m² (5,167 sq ft) · PID 003-625-648. from ParcelMap BC; property lines are approximate, a survey is the legal boundary.
Walkability 89/100 · Very walkable: most errands on foot
Within a 10 minute walk: 1 grocery store, 12 places to eat or drink, 2 cafes, 17 parks and playgrounds, 1 school, 1 pharmacy, 41 transit stops.
mihom score from OpenStreetMap places, by straight line distance.