Burnside, Victoria · MLS® 1052774
432
1,688 sq ft · 2,193 sq ft lot · Townhouse · Single Family · built 2023 · 9 days on market
listed by Sophak Sim, Macdonald Realty Victoria
Washington by Formwell is a collection of traditionally inspired townhomes situated on a quiet, tree-lined street in historic Burnside Gorge, steps from the Galloping Goose Trail and Selkirk Waterfront. This bright, spacious 3-storey corner townhome features 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, a fenced yard, and a double garage. The main floor offers open-concept living and dining area upgraded with custom built-in cabinetry, a powder room, and a functional kitchen with shaker cabinetry, a full-height pantry, integrated hood fan, built-in recycling/compost stations, and premium appliances with gas range. Upstairs includes 3 bedrooms, highlighted by a primary suite with walk-in closet and ensuite with a glass shower and heated floors. Fourth bedroom offers flexibility as guest accommodation or home office. Premium details like double-wall sound insulation, a heat pump, tankless hot water, custom built-ins, and EV capability. Timeless charm with everyday convenience near parks and scenic trails.
20% down at 4.44% fixed (Ratehub.ca), 25 years; tax from the listing; strata fee from the listing.
Costs: mortgage $4,071 · tax $460 · strata $428 · insurance ~$175 · vacancy 3% · upkeep 5%.
Rent is today's market rent for a 3+ bedroom in Victoria: CMHC's average there ($3,253) raised by what new tenants pay against everyone in the Victoria area, then down 6.2% 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
1.5 km away · 3031 Quadra St, Victoria · 250-382-8296
3.7 km away · 1765 Lansdowne Rd, Victoria · 250-598-3336
3.0 km away · 1260 Grant St, Victoria · 250-388-5456
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 | $976,000 | $5,520 |
| 2025 | $969,000 | $5,042 |
Estimated tax up 9.5% from 2025 to 2026.
The listing shows $5,526 a year in property tax.
Estimate: the BC Assessment value times Victoria'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 Victoria. Sale prices register 1 to 3 months after a sale closes.
the building's lot: 537 m² (5,780 sq ft) · PID 007-939-787. from ParcelMap BC; property lines are approximate, a survey is the legal boundary.
Walkability 81/100 · Very walkable: most errands on foot
Within a 10 minute walk: 9 places to eat or drink, 5 cafes, 14 parks and playgrounds, 3 schools, 20 transit stops.
mihom score from OpenStreetMap places, by straight line distance.