Bear Mountain, Highlands · MLS® 1051867
545
3,479 sq ft · 10,213 sq ft lot · House · Single Family · built 2016 · 21 days on market
listed by Jemilla Khan, Royal LePage Coast Capital - Oak Bay
Welcome to 2044 Rivers Crossing - this exclusive Highlands home on Bear Mountain stands apart as the pinnacle of West Coast craftsmanship, meticulously maintained w/ unmatched pride of ownership. This 2016 custom-built residence is the only option that blends luxury, functionality, and nature seamlessly. Featuring 5 bedrooms & 4 bathrooms, including a private 1-bedroom + flex room lower suite w/ its own laundry, it’s perfect for multigenerational living, a rental, or hosting guests. This home is tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac, surrounded by a lush green forest, offering a serene & private retreat. In the living room, the vaulted ceilings open up the space into the gourmet kitchen equipped w/ high-end Fisher & Paykel appliances, sage green cabinetry, quartz countertops & an abundance of natural light. The driveway w/ a double garage, spacious laundry room & pantry, on-demand hot water, gas fireplace, central heat pump system, radiant heated bathroom floors, built-in central vacuum ensure convenience & comfort year round. Outdoors, the expansive deck overlooks a Japanese-inspired fountain, creating the ideal setting for gatherings. This home is a cut above the rest and a must see. Immediate Possession Available!
20% down at 4.44% fixed (Ratehub.ca), 25 years; tax from the listing; strata fee from the listing.
Costs: mortgage $6,997 · tax $490 · strata $151 · insurance ~$175 · vacancy 3% · upkeep 5%.
Suite rent is today's market rent for a 1-bedroom in Highlands: 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
1.6 km away · 2363 Setchfield Ave, Victoria · 250-474-3449
2.9 km away · 1026 Goldstream Ave, Victoria · 250-474-1291
3.8 km away · 3041 Langford Lake Rd, Victoria · 250-478-5501
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 | $1,384,000 | $5,976 |
The listing shows $5,876 a year in property tax.
Estimate: the BC Assessment value times Highlands'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 Highlands. Sale prices register 1 to 3 months after a sale closes.
lot outline: 949 m² (10,215 sq ft) · PID 029-738-725. from ParcelMap BC; property lines are approximate, a survey is the legal boundary.
Walkability 25/100 · Mostly by car
Within a 10 minute walk: 15 parks and playgrounds, 5 transit stops.
mihom score from OpenStreetMap places, by straight line distance.
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.