James Bay, Victoria · MLS® 1052891
221
1,027 sq ft · Condo · Single Family · built 2016 · 8 days on market
listed by BJ Brahmacharie, The Agency
Top-floor corner living in one of Victoria’s most sought-after neighbourhoods. Filled with natural light, this 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom James Bay home stands out with soaring vaulted ceilings, dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows and two private decks—creating a bright, open feel and wonderful evening sun. The thoughtfully designed kitchen flows into the open-concept living and dining area, while the corner position and top-floor setting provide a sense of privacy that’s hard to find. Ensuite laundry and secure underground parking add everyday convenience. And then there’s the location. Just two blocks from Victoria’s Inner Harbour and the Legislature, you can leave the car at home and walk to Beacon Hill Park, Dallas Road, downtown, cafés, restaurants and shopping. Set in a boutique 14-unit building that welcomes pets and rentals. Top-floor privacy, architectural character, exceptional natural light, outdoor space and a truly walkable James Bay location—all in one home.
20% down at 4.44% fixed (Ratehub.ca), 25 years; tax from the listing; strata fee from the listing.
Costs: mortgage $3,649 · tax $376 · strata $714 · insurance ~$35 · vacancy 3% · upkeep 5%.
Rent is today's market rent for a 2-bedroom in James Bay, Victoria: CMHC's average there ($2,063) 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, Greater Victoria School District 61
300 m away · 140 Oswego St, Victoria · 250-384-7184
2.2 km away · 1280 Fort St, Victoria · 250-386-3591
2.5 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 | $859,000 | $4,858 |
| 2025 | $856,000 | $4,454 |
Estimated tax up 9.1% from 2025 to 2026.
The listing shows $4,507 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.
Rezoning for a 7 storey building
250 m away · 2023 · under review · 475 Kingston Street
The City is considering a Rezoning Application to add multiple dwelling residential uses to facilitate the development of an approximately seven-storey, multiple dwelling building. Concurrent with DP000625.
300 m away · 2021 · under review · 205 Quebec Street, 507 Montreal Street, and 210-224 Kingston Street
The City is considering a Rezoning application to a site-specific zone for a new development which includes commercial and residential uses. Concurrent with DPV00191.
Applications filed with the city, active or decided in the last 3 years, measured from the listing's map pin. An application isn't an approval; the city's page has the current details. Source: City of Victoria development tracker.
Condos in Victoria, 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.
the building's lot: 801 m² (8,622 sq ft) · PID 029-769-914. from ParcelMap BC; property lines are approximate, a survey is the legal boundary.
Walkability 97/100 · Very walkable: most errands on foot
Within a 10 minute walk: 2 grocery stores, 22 places to eat or drink, 8 cafes, 15 parks and playgrounds, 1 school, 1 pharmacy, 30 transit stops.
mihom score from OpenStreetMap places, by straight line distance.