Rockland, Victoria · MLS® 1053250
442
3,639 sq ft · 8,320 sq ft lot · House · Single Family · built 1913 · 1 day on market
listed by Elias Mavrikos, Pemberton Holmes Ltd.
Exceptional setting w/TWO buildings, one large single family home & a carriage house/oversized garage just steps away. Quietly positioned on an exclusive cul-de sac of just 3 homes & directly across from the iconic Government House grounds. One of Rockland's most discreet & coveted enclaves. Surrounded by majestic trees, manicured gardens, protected parklands & a short stroll to Craigdarroch Castle or waterfront, the property offers a rare sense of seclusion in the heart of the city. The charming character home has been lovingly maintained, blending enduring craftsmanship w/warmth & comfort. A substantial detached over height garage/carriage house w/a self-contained bachelor suite presents endless possibilities—guests, studio, home office, multigenerational living, or extra income. Properties in this remarkable lane are seldom available. A true urban sanctuary defined by privacy, prestige & an irreplaceable location—a rare chance to own a piece of Rockland’s most treasured streetscape.
20% down at 4.44% fixed (Ratehub.ca), 25 years; tax from the listing.
Costs: mortgage $8,798 · tax $792 · insurance ~$175 · vacancy 3% · upkeep 5%.
Suite rent is today's market rent for a studio in Fort St., Victoria: CMHC's average there ($1,195) raised by what new tenants pay against everyone in the Victoria area, then down 1.5% 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
700 m away · 401 Moss St, Victoria · 250-382-7788
1.0 km away · 1280 Fort St, Victoria · 250-386-3591
1.6 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.
Keep private notes and ratings on homes you're considering. (email only) and they follow you to every device.
| year | assessed | est. tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,669,000 | $9,440 |
The listing shows $9,504 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.
Development permit for a 3 storey, 5 unit building
190 m away · 2026 · under review · 412 St. Charles Street
The City is reviewing a Delegated Development Permit application to construct a 3-storey duplex and triplex, with 5 units total. The proposal also includes variances. <br><br>Under the site’s existing zoning, the application may be permitted; however, it requires staff review against city policy/guidelines and a decision of the Director of Planning. This information is being shared to keep the com
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.
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.
Walkability 72/100 · Walkable: many errands on foot
Within a 10 minute walk: 1 grocery store, 1 place to eat or drink, 1 cafe, 11 parks and playgrounds, 1 school, 1 pharmacy, 22 transit stops.
mihom score from OpenStreetMap places, by straight line distance.