Esquimalt · MLS® 1052926
111
657 sq ft · Condo · Single Family · built 2023 · 8 days on market
listed by Jack Sherrod, Newport Realty Ltd.
Discover comfortable, carefree living at Chartwell Vista, one of Victoria's most desirable 55+ retirement communities. This beautifully appointed 1-BR suite offers an inviting blend of comfort, independence, and resort-style amenities, all complemented by lovely ocean views. The bright, open-concept layout features a spacious, functional kitchen and welcoming living area that opens onto a private balcony overlooking the water. The sunny bedroom also enjoys ocean views, while the bathroom offers the added comfort of a walk-in tub and heated flooring. Additional features include generous closet space, in-suite laundry, heat pump heating & cooling, and one parking stall. Beyond the suite itself, residents enjoy an exceptional range of amenities, including a restaurant, tea room, fitness centre, art studio, concierge services, 24/7 emergency response, & much more. Experience the ease of maintenance-free living in a welcoming community designed for comfort, convenience, and connection. Ideally situated in the heart of Esquimalt, residents can enjoy all that this vibrant neighbourhood has to offer, including the beautiful waterfront scenery of Saxe Point Park and Macaulay Point Park, the picturesque West Bay Marina, and the shops, restaurants, and amenities of Esquimalt Town Square. 55+
20% down at 4.44% fixed (Ratehub.ca), 25 years; tax from the listing; strata fee from the listing.
Costs: mortgage $2,332 · tax $370 · strata $107 · insurance ~$35 · vacancy 3% · upkeep 5%.
Rent is today's market rent for a 1-bedroom in Esquimalt: CMHC's average there ($1,465) 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
900 m away · 1010 Wychbury Ave, Victoria · 250-385-3441
600 m away · 1250 Highrock Ave, Victoria · 250-384-7125
1.6 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 | $709,000 | $4,446 |
| 2025 | $676,000 | $3,875 |
Estimated tax up 14.7% from 2025 to 2026.
The listing shows $4,446 a year in property tax.
Estimate: the BC Assessment value times Esquimalt'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.
Condos in Esquimalt. Sale prices register 1 to 3 months after a sale closes.
the building's lot: 2,829 m² (30,451 sq ft) · PID 032-006-411. from ParcelMap BC; property lines are approximate, a survey is the legal boundary.
Walkability 95/100 · Very walkable: most errands on foot
Within a 10 minute walk: 2 grocery stores, 12 places to eat or drink, 3 cafes, 14 parks and playgrounds, 2 schools, 1 pharmacy, 20 transit stops.
mihom score from OpenStreetMap places, by straight line distance.