Inlet, Central Saanich · MLS® 1051958
4410
4,144 sq ft · 4 acres lot · House · Single Family · built 1971 · 10 days on market
listed by Robin Scrimger, Coldwell Banker Oceanside Real Estate
Set within a small enclave of forest and waterfront estates, 8074 McPhail Road is an exceptional example of mid-century westcoast modern architecture. Designed by Roger Smeeth, whose work celebrates the relationship between land, light and the built environment, this Greater Victoria showpiece is a tribute its natural surroundings. Sensitively and expertly renovated for modern living by its current owner—a master builder—the home retains the unique architectural spirit of Smeeth’s original design. Granite rock visibly intertwines with the home itself, grounding the architecture in the most literal of ways. Throughout the day, floor-to-ceiling windows draw natural light deep within. Southwestern exposure illuminates views from across the Saanich Inlet to the Sooke Hills, creating a captivating backdrop to everyday life. Added in 2008, a carriage house complements the property with magnificent stonework and a three-car, overheight garage and workshop. Peace, privacy, nature and light come together in a home of enduring architectural distinction—a beautiful setting for an extraordinary westcoast lifestyle.
20% down at 4.44% fixed (Ratehub.ca), 25 years; tax from the listing.
Catchment schools, Saanich School District 63
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| year | assessed | est. tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,009,000 | $10,023 |
The listing shows $10,023 a year in property tax.
Estimate: the BC Assessment value times Central 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 Central 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: 8,442 m² (90,869 sq ft) · PID 003-786-706. from ParcelMap BC; property lines are approximate, a survey is the legal boundary.
Walkability 3/100 · Car needed for most errands
Within a 10 minute walk: 4 transit stops.
mihom score from OpenStreetMap places, by straight line distance.