Royal Bay, Colwood · MLS® 1053429
432
1,405 sq ft · Townhouse · Single Family · built 2019 · listed today
listed by Michelle Martin, RE/MAX Camosun
OPEN SAT OCT 31ST 1-2:30PM Discover comfortable, modern living at West Commons in Royal Bay. This end unit offers lots of windows letting in an abundance of light, functional layout, generous living space and double garage. 3 bedrooms up and a bonus room on the lower level which is perfect for a bedroom, home office or playroom. Kitchen includes herringbone pattern backsplash, quartz countertop, pantry, gas range, microwave and kitchen aid appliances. Additional upgrades include gorgeous 12''x24'' bathroom tiles, cupboards for extra storage and heat pump. Add in hotwater on demand and what more do you need. Conveniently located on the same floor as the bedrooms is the laundry that also includes a countertop. Visitor and handicap parking add convenience for guests. Ideally situated close to Royal Bay’s shops, parks, beaches, schools, and walking trails, this inviting home offers both convenience and an exceptional West Coast lifestyle.
20% down at 4.44% fixed (Ratehub.ca), 25 years; tax from the listing; strata fee from the listing.
Costs: mortgage $3,455 · tax $324 · strata $377 · insurance ~$175 · vacancy 3% · upkeep 5%.
Rent is today's market rent for a 3+ bedroom in Colwood: CMHC's average there ($2,772) 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, Sooke School District 62
1.7 km away · 3325 Metchosin Rd, Victoria · 250-478-4441
1.4 km 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 | $732,000 | $3,460 |
| 2025 | $758,000 | $3,454 |
Estimated tax up 0.2% from 2025 to 2026.
The listing shows $3,885 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.
Townhouses in Colwood. Sale prices register 1 to 3 months after a sale closes.
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.
the building's lot: 12,378 m² (133,236 sq ft) · PID 031-078-036. from ParcelMap BC; property lines are approximate, a survey is the legal boundary.
Walkability 58/100 · Somewhat walkable: some errands on foot
Within a 10 minute walk: 1 grocery store, 3 cafes, 9 parks and playgrounds, 1 school, 1 pharmacy, 11 transit stops.
mihom score from OpenStreetMap places, by straight line distance.