Sidney North-East, Sidney · MLS® 1052129
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1,280 sq ft · Condo · Single Family · built 1995 · 15 days on market
listed by Chace Whitson, Macdonald Realty Ltd. (Sid)
Experience the best of Sidney by the Sea in this bright 1,280 sq ft top-floor condo at The Arlington, a boutique 10-unit building on a quiet no-through street. This 2 bed + den, 2 bath home enjoys southeast exposure, expansive windows and skylights that fill the home with natural light. Built by respected local builder Roger Garside, the thoughtfully designed layout features a generous kitchen with separate eating area, inviting living and dining room with natural gas fireplace, and sunny southeast-facing balcony. The primary bedroom offers a walk-in closet and ensuite, while the versatile den is ideal for a home office. Additional highlights include a spacious in-suite laundry room, secure storage on the same floor and covered parking. Just one block from the scenic waterfront walkway and three blocks from Beacon Avenue, Sidney's charming shops, cafes, restaurants and everyday amenities are close at hand. An exceptional opportunity to embrace coastal living in the heart of Sidney.
found among the listing photos.
20% down at 4.44% fixed (Ratehub.ca), 25 years; tax from the listing; strata fee from the listing.
Costs: mortgage $2,636 · tax $230 · strata $570 · insurance ~$35 · vacancy 3% · upkeep 5%.
Rent is today's market rent for a 2-bedroom in Sidney: 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
500 m away · 2281 Henry Ave, Sidney · 250-656-3958
2.0 km away · 10400 Mcdonald Park Rd, North Saanich · 250-656-1129
2.6 km 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 | $556,000 | $2,565 |
| 2025 | $510,000 | $2,214 |
Estimated tax up 15.9% from 2025 to 2026.
The listing shows $2,760 a year in property tax.
Estimate: the BC Assessment value times Sidney'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 Sidney. Sale prices register 1 to 3 months after a sale closes.
the building's lot: 1,433 m² (15,425 sq ft) · PID 019-018-835. from ParcelMap BC; property lines are approximate, a survey is the legal boundary.
Walkability 93/100 · Very walkable: most errands on foot
Within a 10 minute walk: 5 grocery stores, 30 places to eat or drink, 11 cafes, 10 parks and playgrounds, 2 schools, 4 pharmacies, 12 transit stops.
mihom score from OpenStreetMap places, by straight line distance.