McDonald Park, North Saanich · MLS® 1051768
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1,596 sq ft · 1,835 sq ft lot · Townhouse · Single Family · built 2008 · 22 days on market
listed by Chace Whitson, Macdonald Realty Ltd. (Sid)
Welcome to The Meadows, a sought-after 55+ gated garden home community offering peaceful, easy-care living. This beautifully updated 2-bedroom + den, 3-bathroom townhouse is thoughtfully designed for main-level living, with the spacious primary bedroom, walk-in closet, ensuite and laundry conveniently located on the main floor. The inviting living room features vaulted ceilings and a cozy gas fireplace, while the well-appointed kitchen offers quartz countertops and updated appliances. Two private, fenced patios are perfect for outdoor dining, relaxing and entertaining. Upstairs, second bedroom and versatile office/den provide flexible space for guests or hobbies. Residents enjoy a welcoming clubhouse with kitchen, lounge and games areas, fitness room and rentable guest suite. Pet-friendly and just a short stroll from the waterfront and marinas, with downtown Sidney, Victoria International Airport and BC Ferries minutes away. Discover relaxed community living in an exceptional location!
20% down at 4.44% fixed (Ratehub.ca), 25 years; tax from the listing; strata fee from the listing.
Costs: mortgage $4,265 · tax $308 · strata $714 · insurance ~$175 · vacancy 3% · upkeep 5%.
Rent is today's market rent for a 2-bedroom in North Saanich: CMHC's average there ($2,515) 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, Saanich School District 63
2.0 km away · 2281 Henry Ave, Sidney · 250-656-3958
200 m away · 10400 Mcdonald Park Rd, North Saanich · 250-656-1129
400 m away · 10640 Mcdonald Park Rd, North Saanich · 250-655-2700
From the Saanich School District 63'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 | $947,000 | $3,176 |
| 2025 | $945,000 | $3,039 |
Estimated tax up 4.5% from 2025 to 2026.
The listing shows $3,694 a year in property tax.
Estimate: the BC Assessment value times North 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.
Townhouses in North Saanich. Sale prices register 1 to 3 months after a sale closes.
the building's lot: 19,999 m² (215,267 sq ft) · PID 026-703-645. from ParcelMap BC; property lines are approximate, a survey is the legal boundary.
Walkability 53/100 · Somewhat walkable: some errands on foot
Within a 10 minute walk: 4 places to eat or drink, 9 parks and playgrounds, 2 schools, 9 transit stops.
mihom score from OpenStreetMap places, by straight line distance.