Fairfield West, Victoria · MLS® 1052428
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2,215 sq ft · 5,952 sq ft lot · House · Single Family · built 1950 · 14 days on market
listed by Paul Whitney, Pemberton Holmes Ltd.
Excellent Fairfield property in one of Victoria’s most desirable locations. This well-maintained Moss Street property provides an attractive combination of established income and flexibility for an investor or owner-occupier. The main floor suite provides the opportunity to select a new tenant or move in and offset ownership costs with rental income. The property offers approximately 2,215 sq. ft. of finished space with 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and 2 kitchens, including a legal 2-bedroom, 1-bath lower suite with separate entrance. A detached garden studio with 3-piece bathroom adds further versatility. Well maintained and thoughtfully updated, with a fenced garden and sunny deck. Strong annual revenue, established tenants and a prime Fairfield location just steps from Dallas Road, Cook Street Village and downtown Victoria make this a compelling long-term holding.
found among the listing photos.
20% down at 4.44% fixed (Ratehub.ca), 25 years; tax from the listing.
Costs: mortgage $6,712 · tax $744 · 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
600 m away · 401 Moss St, Victoria · 250-382-7788
1.5 km away · 1280 Fort St, Victoria · 250-386-3591
2.1 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 | $1,550,000 | $8,767 |
The listing shows $8,933 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: 551 m² (5,931 sq ft) · PID 005-633-559. from ParcelMap BC; property lines are approximate, a survey is the legal boundary.
Walkability 75/100 · Walkable: many errands on foot
Within a 10 minute walk: 1 grocery store, 8 places to eat or drink, 1 cafe, 19 parks and playgrounds, 1 school, 1 pharmacy, 28 transit stops.
mihom score from OpenStreetMap places, by straight line distance.