Cedar Hill, Saanich · MLS® 1053075
525
2,386 sq ft · 9,443 sq ft lot · House · Single Family · built 1954 · 3 days on market
listed by Lindsay Block-Glass, Royal LePage Coast Capital - Chatterton
Don't let the address fool you! Behind the fence is a beautifully updated home offering exceptional privacy and versatility in the heart of the city. Lovingly maintained by the same family for over 40 years, it offers a flexible floor plan with multiple configurations, including an in-law suite, ideal for extended family or changing needs. Step outside to a landscaped, fully fenced backyard made for relaxing and entertaining, complete with a secluded hot tub, sauna and outdoor cold shower! A detached studio with its own heat pump makes an ideal year-round office, den or creative space. Practical features include solar panels, a single-car garage and an expansive driveway for parking and storage. All this just a short walk from fantastic schools, parks, shops and everyday amenities. A rare combination of adaptable living space, impressive outdoor amenities and an incredibly convenient location! Flexible, functional and full of surprises, this is a property worth seeing in person!
20% down at 4.44% fixed (Ratehub.ca), 25 years; tax from the listing.
Costs: mortgage $5,589 · tax $451 · insurance ~$175 · vacancy 3% · upkeep 5%.
Suite rent is today's market rent for a 1-bedroom in Saanich: CMHC's average there ($1,594) 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, Greater Victoria School District 61
700 m away · 1440 Harrop Road, Victoria · 250-477-6948
400 m away · 3910 Cedar Hill Rd, Victoria · 250-477-6945
1.4 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 | $1,040,000 | $5,409 |
The listing shows $5,409 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.
Houses 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.
lot outline: 878 m² (9,451 sq ft) · PID 005-582-776. from ParcelMap BC; property lines are approximate, a survey is the legal boundary.
Walkability 70/100 · Walkable: many errands on foot
Within a 10 minute walk: 3 places to eat or drink, 5 parks and playgrounds, 1 school, 18 transit stops.
mihom score from OpenStreetMap places, by straight line distance.