Downtown, Victoria · MLS® 1052520
111
576 sq ft · Condo · Single Family · built 2017 · 8 days on market
listed by Arianna Mavrikos, Pemberton Holmes Ltd.
Feel at ease the moment you enter this bright 1Bed 1Bath South facing 576 sq/ft home at The Escher. BRAND NEW LVP flooring guides you through the open concept living & dining space, with easy access out to a generous balcony boasting City & Mountain views. A functional kitchen features abundant storage, SS apps, Quartz counters & an expansive island w/seating. The bedroom has double closets & a cheater ensuite w/soaker tub. A built-in office nook is ideal as a home office, or bring your ideas to use as you wish! Thoughtful updates include fresh paint throughout, a brand new garburator & Mysa thermostats for cost-efficient heating. In-suite W/D, secure parking & separate storage complete this home. A rooftop terrace with a BBQ & 360 degree panoramic views is a perfect space for entertaining friends & family. Enjoy the lifestyle presented, being in the heart of the City & just steps to dining, entertainment & amenities. With low strata fees, pets & rentals welcome this is one to be seen!
20% down at 4.44% fixed (Ratehub.ca), 25 years; tax from the listing; strata fee from the listing.
Costs: mortgage $2,333 · tax $229 · strata $380 · insurance ~$35 · vacancy 3% · upkeep 5%.
Rent is today's market rent for a 1-bedroom in Fort St., Victoria: CMHC's average there ($1,510) 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 · 508 Douglas St, Victoria · 250-382-5234
1.0 km away · 1280 Fort St, Victoria · 250-386-3591
1.3 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 | $486,000 | $2,749 |
| 2025 | $483,000 | $2,513 |
Estimated tax up 9.4% from 2025 to 2026.
The listing shows $2,750 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.
70 m away · 2025 · under review · 829-899 Fort Street & 846-856 Broughton Street
The City is considering a Rezoning application for a development consisting of three mixed- use towers with residential above commercial uses. CONCURRENT WITH DPV00297 APPLICATION. REFER TO REZONING FILE FOR APPLICATION MATERIALS.
Rezoning for a 18 storey building
220 m away · 2024 · under review · 900 & 912 Vancouver Street, 911 Quadra Street, and 930 & 990 Burdett Avenue
The City is considering a rezoning application to increase density and building heights, and to add residential and commercial uses to permit a future mixed-use development with buildings ranging in height from four to eighteen storeys.
Development permit for a 6 storey building
340 m away · 2025 · under review · 915 McClure Street
The City is reviewing a Delegated Development Permit application to construct a 6-storey, 22 unit affordable housing building. The proposal also includes variances to side and rear yard setbacks, lot coverage, open lot space and parking. <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
400 m away · 2026 · under review · Unit 114 - 840 Humboldt Street
The proposal is for a zoning amendment to allow personal services in CD-4 zone.
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.
Walkability 100/100 · Very walkable: most errands on foot
Within a 10 minute walk: 4 grocery stores, 177 places to eat or drink, 41 cafes, 10 parks and playgrounds, 4 schools, 7 pharmacies, 60 transit stops.
mihom score from OpenStreetMap places, by straight line distance.