Albert Head, Metchosin · MLS® 1052205
436
4,309 sq ft · 1.07 acres lot · House · Single Family · built 1981 · 15 days on market
listed by Greg Killip, Maxxam Realty Ltd.
Perched high upon a hilltop overlooking the ocean and city sits this unique European villa with Bavarian, Austrian and German architectural influences. At the heart of the home stands a magnificent Bavarian-style Kachelofen, a traditional European ceramic-tiled masonry stove reflecting the home's rich Alpine architectural influences. Outside, the covered terrace can be enjoyed year-round for entertaining or dining and is easily heated by the outdoor fireplace. The entire second floor is the primary suite, looking out across the Juan de Fuca Strait. This home was completely reconstructed in the late 1990s and has so many wonderful nuances. One can sit for hours watching the waters below stretch toward the Olympic Mountains. Enjoy the great room's fireplace, with its Tuscan and Spanish-inspired plasterwork. Stepping into this home is like being transported to Europe. Downstairs, you will find separate accommodation with its own entrance, ideal for guests or as rental income.
20% down at 4.44% fixed (Ratehub.ca), 25 years; tax from the listing.
Costs: mortgage $14,524 · tax $654 · insurance ~$175 · vacancy 3% · upkeep 5%.
Suite rent is today's market rent for a 1-bedroom in Metchosin: 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
5.0 km away · 4983 Rocky Point Rd, Victoria · 250-478-3431
3.1 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 | $2,018,000 | $7,846 |
The listing shows $7,846 a year in property tax.
Estimate: the BC Assessment value times Metchosin'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 Metchosin. Sale prices register 1 to 3 months after a sale closes.
nothing comparable on the market right now.
lot outline: 4,330 m² (46,608 sq ft) · PID 000-291-790. from ParcelMap BC; property lines are approximate, a survey is the legal boundary.
Walkability 9/100 · Car needed for most errands
Within a 10 minute walk: 5 parks and playgrounds, 14 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
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