Quadra, Saanich · MLS® 1051645
221
1,146 sq ft · Condo · Single Family · built 1981 · 22 days on market
listed by Rosemarie Colterman, Royal LePage Coast Capital - Oak Bay
Southerly light, a peaceful, leafy outlook & generous living space make this Highlands View condo a welcoming place to settle in. Set in an established 55+ community, this 2 bed, 2 bath home offers approx. 1,146 sq. ft. of comfortable single-level living—an appealing option for those downsizing from a larger property. South-facing windows brighten the home, while an enclosed sunroom provides an inviting spot for morning coffee, a favourite book or a quiet afternoon. A generous entry leads to distinct living & dining areas, with room for treasured furnishings & gathering with friends. The wood-burning fireplace adds character to the living room, & the kitchen sits conveniently beside the dining area for everyday meals & entertaining. The spacious primary bedroom features a walk-in closet & 3-pce ensuite. A second bedroom offers flexibility for guests, hobbies or a home office, complemented by a separate 4-pce main bath. In-suite laundry & storage within the home add everyday convenience. Highlands View is a 28-home building with an elevator & controlled entry, plus one parking space & separate storage. Its convenient Saanich East location places shopping, services & everyday amenities nearby, with a major bus route at hand. Bring your personal style & enjoy the space to simplify life without leaving familiar comforts behind.
20% down at 4.44% fixed (Ratehub.ca), 25 years; tax from the listing; strata fee from the listing.
Costs: mortgage $1,976 · tax $171 · strata $443 · insurance ~$35 · vacancy 3% · upkeep 5%.
Rent is today's market rent for a 2-bedroom in Saanich: CMHC's average there ($2,104) raised by what new tenants pay against everyone in the Victoria area, then down 1.9% 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
400 m away · 3427 Quadra St, Victoria · 250-382-7231
2.5 km away · 3910 Cedar Hill Rd, Victoria · 250-477-6945
2.0 km away · 3963 Borden St, Victoria · 250-479-1696
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 | $394,700 | $2,053 |
| 2025 | $394,700 | $1,949 |
Estimated tax up 5.3% from 2025 to 2026.
The listing shows $2,053 a year in property tax.
Estimate: the BC Assessment value times Saanich'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.
Condos in Saanich, 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.
the building's lot: 2,578 m² (27,749 sq ft) · PID 000-566-268. from ParcelMap BC; property lines are approximate, a survey is the legal boundary.
Walkability 85/100 · Very walkable: most errands on foot
Within a 10 minute walk: 2 grocery stores, 18 places to eat or drink, 2 cafes, 22 parks and playgrounds, 4 schools, 1 pharmacy, 12 transit stops.
mihom score from OpenStreetMap places, by straight line distance.