Songhees, Victoria · MLS® 1052078
111
889 sq ft · Condo · Single Family · built 2009 · 17 days on market
listed by Sarah Binab, The Agency
Welcome to an exceptional opportunity at Bayview One, a premier 10-storey concrete-and-steel luxury high-rise situated on a hilltop in the Songhees district, where luxury, space, and an unbeatable Victoria location come together. The pre-eminent 9th Floor 1-Bedroom Condo in Victoria. Offering 180 Degree views of the Inner Harbour, across the Outer Harbour to the Olympic Peninsula and over to the Sooke Hills. A beautifully appointed 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom residence offers 971 sq. ft. of thoughtfully designed living space, complemented by impressive 9 to 10 ft. ceilings that create an airy and spacious atmosphere. The home features an expanded kitchen with enhanced workspace and storage, along with upgraded hardwood flooring that adds both style and durability. A private parking stall and private storage room provide the convenience and security today's discerning buyer expects. Set in the sought-after Songhees/Victoria West community, Bayview One places you moments from the Inner Harbour, waterfront pathways, downtown Victoria, restaurants, shopping, and recreational amenities. With its generous floor plan, exceptional ceiling height, upgraded kitchen, and prime location, and those views!!! this residence offers a rare combination of elegance, comfort, and West Coast urban living.
found among the listing photos.
20% down at 4.44% fixed (Ratehub.ca), 25 years; tax from the listing; strata fee from the listing.
Costs: mortgage $4,731 · tax $439 · strata $586 · insurance ~$35 · vacancy 3% · upkeep 5%.
Rent is today's market rent for a 1-bedroom in Victoria: CMHC's average there ($1,644) 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
1000 m away · 750 Front St, Victoria · 250-382-9131
2.6 km away · 1250 Highrock Ave, Victoria · 250-384-7125
1.8 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 | $932,000 | $5,271 |
| 2025 | $964,000 | $5,016 |
Estimated tax up 5.1% from 2025 to 2026.
The listing shows $5,272 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
260 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 5 storey building
240 m away · 2025 · under review · 202 Harbour Road
The City is considering a Rezoning application to facilitate the creation of a five-storey building with a vehicle sales centre, vehicle service centre, cafe, and offices. <br>Concurrent with DPV00314.
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: 6,793 m² (73,119 sq ft) · PID 027-816-931. from ParcelMap BC; property lines are approximate, a survey is the legal boundary.
Walkability 84/100 · Very walkable: most errands on foot
Within a 10 minute walk: 1 grocery store, 33 places to eat or drink, 2 cafes, 23 parks and playgrounds, 2 pharmacies, 23 transit stops.
mihom score from OpenStreetMap places, by straight line distance.