Lake Hill, Saanich · MLS® 1052867
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3,937 sq ft · 8,714 sq ft lot · House · Single Family · built 1981 · 8 days on market
listed by Marko Juras, Fair Realty
A distinctive architecturally designed home on one of the finest lots on sought-after Denford Crescent in Upper High Quadra. Quality built with timeless character, this impressive home features soaring 22' vaulted ceilings, a tiled gas fireplace and generous living spaces. The main floor offers a spacious living room, separate dining room, updated kitchen with granite countertops and stainless appliances, cozy eating area and comfortable family room. The beautifully remodelled main-floor primary suite features a walk-in closet and luxurious ensuite with heated tile floors, walk-in shower and quartz vanity. Upstairs offers 3 spacious bedrooms, an updated bathroom and family room with views toward the Sooke Hills. A self-contained lower-level suite with its own laundry provides flexibility. Multiple decks and patios offer sunshine, views and privacy, while extensive storage is found throughout. Recent improvements include a newer heat pump, suite flooring and interior/exterior painting.
found among the listing photos.
20% down at 4.44% fixed (Ratehub.ca), 25 years; tax from the listing.
Costs: mortgage $7,042 · tax $691 · insurance ~$175 · vacancy 3% · upkeep 5%.
Suite rent is today's market rent for a 1-bedroom in Saanich: CMHC's average there ($1,594) 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
800 m away · 1031 Lucas Ave, Victoria · 250-479-2896
3.3 km away · 3910 Cedar Hill Rd, Victoria · 250-477-6945
2.0 km away · 3963 Borden St, Victoria · 250-479-1696
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 | $1,594,000 | $8,290 |
The listing shows $8,290 a year in property tax.
Estimate: the BC Assessment value times 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 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: 810 m² (8,719 sq ft) · PID 000-270-628. from ParcelMap BC; property lines are approximate, a survey is the legal boundary.
Walkability 33/100 · Mostly by car
Within a 10 minute walk: 11 parks and playgrounds, 8 transit stops.
mihom score from OpenStreetMap places, by straight line distance.