Royal Bay, Colwood · MLS® 1052425
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2,379 sq ft · 3,400 sq ft lot · House · Single Family · built 2021 · 15 days on market
listed by Jenn Raappana, Royal LePage Coast Capital - Westshore
Enjoy west-coast living in sought-after Royal Bay! Located in the quiet, family-oriented side of the community, this 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom home offers the perfect blend of comfort and convenience. The spacious kitchen features stainless steel appliances, a gas stove, and a large island, flowing into a dedicated dining area ideal for family gatherings. Upstairs has 3 bedrooms with a primary bedroom with ensuite, walk-in closet, and beautiful mountain views. A lower level 1-bedroom suite offers added flexibility for family or rental income. Features include a forced-air natural gas furnace, natural gas fireplace, natural gas tankless hot water, detached double garage with laneway access, and a south-facing yard with a good-sized deck for outdoor living and hosting. Walk to multiple parks, the beach, schools, local amenities, and scenic trails.
20% down at 4.44% fixed (Ratehub.ca), 25 years; tax from the listing.
Costs: mortgage $5,171 · tax $463 · insurance ~$175 · vacancy 3% · upkeep 5%.
Suite rent is today's market rent for a 1-bedroom in Colwood: CMHC's average there ($1,874) 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, Sooke School District 62
800 m away · 3325 Metchosin Rd, Victoria · 250-478-4441
500 m away · 3341 Painter Rd, Victoria · 250-478-5548
From the Sooke School District 62'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 | $1,085,000 | $5,129 |
The listing shows $5,554 a year in property tax.
Estimate: the BC Assessment value times Colwood'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.
The BC Wildfire Service rates Langford's wildland urban interface as risk class 1 of 5 (the highest class). Some insurers price for wildfire, and FireSmart BC has a free home assessment guide.
Source: BC Wildfire Service, WUI risk class and fire perimeters
From public government maps, matched to the listing's map pin. Maps can be out of date or miss a lot line; confirm with the municipality.
lot outline: 332 m² (3,574 sq ft) · PID 031-029-671. from ParcelMap BC; property lines are approximate, a survey is the legal boundary.
Walkability 49/100 · Somewhat walkable: some errands on foot
Within a 10 minute walk: 15 parks and playgrounds, 2 schools, 20 transit stops.
mihom score from OpenStreetMap places, by straight line distance.
Houses in Colwood, 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.