Stunning 6-bedroom James Bay character home with a LEGAL 3-bedroom suite! Located in one of Victoria’s most walkable locations—steps to Thrifty Foods, Parliament Buildings, Beacon Hill Park, Dallas Road, Inner Harbour and Downtown. Extensively renovated with updated plumbing, electrical and heating, including 2 new heat pumps with A/C. The main home offers 3 bedrooms, 9’ ceilings, oak hardwood floors throughout and a cozy living room with gas fireplace. The brand-new kitchen features a built-in Fisher & Paykel fridge, commercial induction range and Taj Mahal quartzite countertops. The primary ensuite includes new windows, walk-in shower and quartz vanity. The bright, airy legal suite offers excellent flexibility and income helper. A separate studio is ideal as office, media room or workshop. Attic access offers future potential for extra living space. Enjoy a private backyard patio and mature low-maintenance landscaping—character, comfort and Victoria’s coastal lifestyle at its best!
For sale
C$1,599,000
525 Simcoe St, Victoria, BC V8V 1M1
6beds
3baths
2,506sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1946
4,791 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
C$638/sqft
C$-- HOA
What's special
Oak hardwood floors throughoutBrand-new kitchenCommercial induction rangeTaj mahal quartzite countertopsWalk-in showerQuartz vanityPrivate backyard patio
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jenny Wu Personal Real Estate Corporation,
Macdonald Realty Victoria
Source: VIVA,MLS®#: 1034937
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Kitchen
- Level: Main,Lower
Heating
- Baseboard, Electric, Heat Pump, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Air Conditioning, HVAC
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Windows: Skylight(s), Stained/Leaded Glass, Wood Frames
- Basement: Finished,Full,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,034
- Total interior livable area: 2,506 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Entry location: Main Level
- Patio & porch: Balcony/Patio
- Exterior features: Low Maintenance Yard
Lot
- Size: 4,791 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Workshop
- Parcel number: 008674299
- Zoning: R1-B
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Character
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco & Siding, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- Resale,Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1946
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Municipal
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Victoria
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: C$638/sqft
- Tax assessed value: C$1,354,000
- Annual tax amount: C$4,935
- Date on market: 6/27/2026
- Ownership: Freehold
Jenny Wu Personal Real Estate Corporation
Jenny Wu Personal Real Estate Corporation
(250) 589-1788
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/27/2026 | Listed for sale | C$1,599,000C$638/sqft |
Source: VIVA #1034937 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Tax history is unavailable.
Climate risks
Neighborhood: James Bay
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAGriffin Bay SchoolGrades: K-12Distance: 18.2 mi
- 9/10Friday Harbor High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 18.1 mi





