For sale

C$2,199,000

485 Head St, Esquimalt, BC V9A 5S1

5beds

6baths

3,064sqft

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1998

6,098 Square Feet Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

C$718/sqft

C$-- HOA

What's special

Waterfront homeRenovated open-concept kitchenAiry upstairs sunroomBedrooms with private ensuitesWelcoming retreatGarden studioCaretaker suite

A waterfront home with warmth, character and room to savour the view, Across the Harbour enjoys an exceptional setting on Victoria’s Inner Harbour. Beautifully maintained and thoughtfully updated, it offers 5 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, over 3,000 sq. ft. of interior living space and more than 3,000 sq. ft. outdoors. A renovated open-concept kitchen forms the heart of the home, while an airy upstairs sunroom invites quiet mornings overlooking the water. Bedrooms with private ensuites offer a welcoming retreat, and a garden studio and caretaker suite add versatility for guests, family or live-in management. Purpose-built as a B&B and operated seasonally as short-term rental accommodation by the current owners, this licensed property offers a turnkey opportunity. As Esquimalt’s only property with C-7A mixed-use zoning permitting Tourist Accommodation, it pairs distinctive waterfront living with the flexibility to welcome paying guests or simply enjoy it as home.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 6
Main level bathrooms: 4
Main level bedrooms: 2

Kitchen

Level: Main

Heating

Baseboard, Natural Gas, Wood

Cooling

Other

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven/Range Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
Laundry: Inside

Features

Breakfast Nook, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Room, Dining/Living Combo, Soaker Tub, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Central Vacuum
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate, Linoleum, Tile, Wood
Windows: Garden Window(s), Insulated Windows, Screens, Skylight(s), Stained/Leaded Glass, Vinyl Frames, Window Coverings, Wood Frames
Basement: Finished,Walk-Out Access,With Windows
Number of fireplaces: 4
Fireplace features: Gas, Wood Burning, Wood Burning Stove
Furnished: Yes

Interior area

Total structure area: 3,137
Total interior livable area: 3,064 sqft

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Property

Parking

Total spaces: 4
Parking features: Driveway, Guest
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Accessibility

Accessibility features: Accessible Entrance

Features

Entry location: Main Level
Patio & porch: Balcony/Deck
Exterior features: Balcony, Garden, Lighting, Low Maintenance Yard, Sprinkler System
Has spa: Yes
Spa features: Bath, Jetted Tub
Fencing: Fenced,Full
Has view: Yes
View description: City, Mountain(s), Ocean
Has water view: Yes
Water view: Ocean
Waterfront features: Ocean Front, Walk on Waterfront

Lot

Size: 6,098 Square Feet
Features: Central Location, Corner Lot, Easy Access, Family-Oriented Neighbourhood, Foreshore Rights, Irregular Lot, Irrigation Sprinkler(s), Landscaped, Marina Nearby, No Through Road, Park Setting, Quiet Area, Recreation Nearby, Shopping Nearby

Details

Additional structures: Workshop
Parcel number: 002376059
Zoning: C-7A Mixed
Zoning description: Residential/Commercial
Other equipment: DC Well Pump, Other Improvements

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Character,Contemporary,Conversion,West Coast
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Block, Concrete, Glass, Insulation All, Shingle-Wood, Wood Siding
Foundation: Block, Concrete Perimeter
Roof: Asphalt Shingle

Condition

Updated/Remodeled
New construction: No
Year built: 1998

Utilities & green energy

Water: Municipal
Utilities for property: Cable Available, Compost, Electricity Connected, Garbage, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Recycling

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Family-Oriented Neighbourhood, Sidewalks
Security: Fire Alarm

Location

Region: Esquimalt

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: C$718/sqft
Tax assessed value: C$1,552,000
Annual tax amount: C$8,331
Date on market: 9/14/2026
Ownership: Freehold
Electric utility on property: Yes
Road surface type: Paved

Price history

Date	Event	Price
9/14/2026	Listed for sale	C$2,199,000-22.5%C$718/sqft
Source: VIVA #1049595 Report a problem
8/5/2024	Listing removed	C$2,839,000C$927/sqft
Source: Engel & Volkers #959827 Report a problem
6/20/2024	Listed for sale	C$2,839,000C$927/sqft
Source: Engel & Volkers #959827 Report a problem