Songhees, Victoria · MLS® 1052972
221
1,367 sq ft · Condo · Single Family · built 1990 · 7 days on market
listed by Jessica Salter, Alexandrite Real Estate Ltd.
Stunning ocean views take centre stage in this grand, fifth floor Songhees condo! 9 foot ceilings and a wall of windows fill the spacious living areas with natural light, framing beautiful water, mountain and sunset views from the living room, kitchen and the open office area or breakfast nook. Step onto your private deck to take in the waterfront setting, with the Songhees Walkway just below. Enjoy oceanfront strolls into downtown or to neighbourhood favourites like Boom + Batten and Spinnakers, with groceries and conveniences within walking distance. The generous layout offers excellent separation between bedrooms, a primary suite with walk in closet and ensuite, and a separate dining room for entertaining. Lovingly maintained, with in suite laundry and building amenities including a guest suite, workshop, bike and kayak storage. A spectacular waterfront lifestyle, close to downtown yet pleasantly removed from the bustle. Book your viewing today!
20% down at 4.44% fixed (Ratehub.ca), 25 years; tax from the listing; strata fee from the listing.
Costs: mortgage $4,401 · tax $460 · strata $680 · insurance ~$35 · vacancy 3% · upkeep 5%.
Rent is today's market rent for a 2-bedroom in Victoria: CMHC's average there ($2,284) 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
700 m away · 750 Front St, Victoria · 250-382-9131
2.2 km away · 1250 Highrock Ave, Victoria · 250-384-7125
1.5 km away · 847 Colville Rd, Victoria · 250-382-9226
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 | $975,000 | $5,515 |
| 2025 | $923,000 | $4,803 |
Estimated tax up 14.8% from 2025 to 2026.
The listing shows $5,519 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.
Development permit for a 22 storey, 209 unit building
200 m away · 2026 · under review · 251 Esquimalt Road
The City is reviewing a Delegated Development Permit application to construct a new designated affordable 22 storey residential tower that will provide 209 new rental homes. <br><br>Under the site’s existing zoning, the application may be permitted; however, it requires staff review against city policy/guidelines and a decision of the Director of Planning. This information is being shared to keep
Rezoning for a 6 storey building
250 m away · 2024 · under review · 235 Russell Street
The City is considering a Rezoning Application to increase the density and add multiple dwelling residential use to facilitate the development of an approximately six-storey, mixed-use building with industrial uses below and residential rental units above. Concurrent with DPV00280. Refer to Rezoning file for all application materials.
280 m away · 2007 · under review · Rail Corridor
CITY INITIATED REZONING.
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: 6,601 m² (71,053 sq ft) · PID 016-828-887. from ParcelMap BC; property lines are approximate, a survey is the legal boundary.
Walkability 82/100 · Very walkable: most errands on foot
Within a 10 minute walk: 2 grocery stores, 12 places to eat or drink, 2 cafes, 22 parks and playgrounds, 2 pharmacies, 23 transit stops.
mihom score from OpenStreetMap places, by straight line distance.