Oaklands, Victoria · MLS® 1052681
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2,147 sq ft · 5,008 sq ft lot · House · Single Family · built 1968 · 10 days on market
listed by Mitch McMichael, Engel & Volkers Vancouver Island
Unlock exceptional potential at 1575 Burton Ave, a versatile property on a flat 40' x 125' CORNER lot in a highly central, walkable Victoria neighbourhood. Featuring 6 beds, 2 baths, and 2 kitchens, this home offers a proven track record as a high-yield revenue property over the last few years or live upstairs with a 3 bed suite down. While it needs some updates to reach its full aesthetic potential, the home is absolutely livable as is, allowing you to collect immediate rental income while finalized plans are put in motion. For forward-thinking investors and builders, this corner lot is ideal for multi-unit development under BC's Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (SSMUH) guidelines. Buyers are encouraged to verify specific development paths and zoning details directly with the City of Victoria. Located just steps from Hillside Shopping Centre, major transit routes, schools, and parks, this high-demand location is primed for development.
20% down at 4.44% fixed (Ratehub.ca), 25 years; tax from the listing.
Costs: mortgage $4,577 · tax $481 · insurance ~$175 · vacancy 3% · upkeep 5%.
Suite rent is today's market rent for a 3-bedroom in Victoria: CMHC's average there ($3,253) raised by what new tenants pay against everyone in the Victoria area, then down 6.2% 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 · 2827 Belmont Ave, Victoria · 250-595-2444
800 m away · 1765 Lansdowne Rd, Victoria · 250-598-3336
2.5 km away · 2121 Cadboro Bay Rd, Victoria · 250-598-3361
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 | $1,008,000 | $5,701 |
The listing shows $5,767 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: 459 m² (4,941 sq ft) · PID 007-660-367. from ParcelMap BC; property lines are approximate, a survey is the legal boundary.
Walkability 95/100 · Very walkable: most errands on foot
Within a 10 minute walk: 1 grocery store, 22 places to eat or drink, 3 cafes, 10 parks and playgrounds, 1 school, 2 pharmacies, 34 transit stops.
mihom score from OpenStreetMap places, by straight line distance.