Gorge Vale, Esquimalt · MLS® 1050582
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7,200 sq ft lot · Land · Vacant Land · 37 days on market
listed by Thomas Kala, eXp Realty
Legal Duplex Lot with Suites ready for quick completion. With a stunning location just steps to the Gorge in Esquimalt. This large 7,200 sq ft vacant lot with approved plans for a Zebra-designed side-by-side duplex. Each unit features over 2,000 sq ft of living space, including 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and a self-contained, legal 1-bedroom suite with private patio access. Each residence includes a private garage and beautifully appointed outdoor patio from the main level, seamlessly extending the living space outdoors. Nestled on a peaceful street moments from the Gorge Waterway and Kinsmen Park, residents will enjoy a lifestyle defined by waterfront walks, green space, and convenient access to nearby amenities. Don't miss your opportunity to secure a duplex building lot in this highly sought after Esquimalt Neighbourhood.
20% down at 4.44% fixed (Ratehub.ca), 25 years; tax from the listing.
Costs: mortgage $3,520 · tax $484 · insurance ~$175 · vacancy 3% · upkeep 5%.
Suite 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.
| year | assessed | est. tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $926,000 | $5,807 |
The listing shows $5,807 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.
Catchment schools, Greater Victoria School District 61
1.5 km away · 750 Front St, Victoria · 250-382-9131
1.4 km away · 1250 Highrock Ave, Victoria · 250-384-7125
800 m 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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lot outline: 668 m² (7,190 sq ft) · PID 005-972-116. from ParcelMap BC; property lines are approximate, a survey is the legal boundary.
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Walkability 73/100 · Walkable: many errands on foot
Within a 10 minute walk: 1 grocery store, 4 places to eat or drink, 16 parks and playgrounds, 1 school, 1 pharmacy, 30 transit stops.
mihom score from OpenStreetMap places, by straight line distance.