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525 Simcoe St
Victoria
V8V 1M1
$1,599,000
Residential
beds: 6
baths: 3.0
2,506 sq. ft.
built: 1946
- Status:
- Active
- Prop. Type:
- Residential
- MLS® Num:
- 1034937
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Year Built:
- 1946
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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!
- Property Type:
- Residential
- Type:
- Single Family Residence
- Year built:
- 1946 (Age: 80)
- Close Price Lease Total:
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- Existing Lease Expiry:
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- Living Area:
- 2,506 sq. ft.
- Listing General Location:
- Vi James Bay, Victoria
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 3.0 (Full:-/Half:-)
- Lot Size:
- 4,720 sq. ft.
- Kitchens:
- 2
- Home Style:
- Character
- Taxes:
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- Construction:
- Stucco & Siding, Wood
- New Construction:
- No
- Basement:
- Finished, Full, Walk-Out Access
- Foundation:
- Concrete Perimeter
- Roof:
- Asphalt Shingle
- Other Structures:
- Workshop
- Ceiling Heights:
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- Floor finish:
- Hardwood, Tile
- Total Building Area:
- 3,034 sq. ft.
- Total Unfinished Area:
- 528 sq. ft.
- Commercial Area:
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- # Bedrooms or Dens Total:
- 6
- # Main Level Bedrooms:
- 3
- # Second Level Bedrooms:
- 0
- # Third Level Bedrooms:
- 0
- # Lower Level Bedrooms:
- 3
- # Other Level Bedrooms:
- 0
- # Main Level Bathrooms:
- 2
- # Second Level Bathrooms:
- 0
- # Third Level Bathrooms:
- 0
- # Lower Level Bathrooms:
- 1
- # Other Level Bathrooms:
- 0
- # Main Level Kitchens:
- 1
- # Second Level Kitchens:
- 0
- # Third Level Kitchens:
- 0
- # Lower Level Kitchens:
- 1
- # Other Level Kitchens:
- 0
- Living Area Lower Floor:
- 1,110 sq. ft.
- Living Area Main Floor:
- 1,197 sq. ft.
- Living Area Other Floor:
- 199 sq. ft.
- Living Area 2nd Floor:
- 0 sq. ft.
- Living Area 3rd Floor:
- 0 sq. ft.
- Fireplaces:
- 1
- Fireplace Details:
- Gas, Living Room
- Laundry Features:
- In House
- Water supply:
- Municipal
- Sewer:
- Sewer Connected, Sewer To Lot
- Cooling:
- Air Conditioning, HVAC
- Heating:
- Baseboard, Electric, Heat Pump, Natural Gas
- Fireplace:
- Yes
- Pending Date:
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- Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
- Skylight(s), Stained/Leaded Glass, Wood Frames
- Balcony/Patio, Low Maintenance Yard
- Between Menzies St and Simcoe St
- Main Level
- 0
- Yes
- No
- Unrestricted
- Floor
- Type
- Size
- Other
- Floor
- Ensuite
- Pieces
- Other
- Financing Notes:
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- Approximate Inventory Value:
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- Fixed Equipment Approx. Value:
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- Goodwill Approx. Value:
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- Gross Income:
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- Net Operating Income:
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- Association Fee:
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- Association Fee Frequency:
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- Units in Building:
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- Units in Community:
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- Number of 2 piece baths:
- 0
- Number of 3 piece baths:
- 0
- Number of 4 piece baths:
- 2
- Number of 5 piece baths:
- 0
- Number of 2 piece Ensuites:
- 0
- Number of 3 piece Ensuites:
- 1
- Number of 4 piece Ensuites:
- 0
- Property Condition:
- Resale, Updated/Remodeled
- Utilities:
- Natural Gas Connected
- Exposure / Faces:
- Northeast
- Layout:
- Main Level Entry with Lower Level(s)
- Attached Garage:
- No
- Carport Spaces:
- 0
- Garage Spaces:
- 0
- Garage:
- No
- Parking Features:
- Driveway
- Total Parking Spaces:
- 2
- Total Units:
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- Date Listed:
- Jun 27, 2026
- Original Price:
- 1599000.0
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Blue stucco exterior with white trim windows and a prominent entry staircase -
Blue exterior featuring white window trim, a prominent wooden porch, and a concrete pathway
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Aerial perspective showcasing a dense residential neighborhood with a variety of housing styles, mature trees, and a distant body of water
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Living area featuring a fireplace with white square tile surround, dark wood mantel, and built-in shelving
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Living area featuring a tiled fireplace with wood mantel and built-in shelving, hardwood flooring, and multiple windows with dark wood trim
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Living area featuring a tiled fireplace with mantel, built-in shelving, wood-finish flooring, and multi-pane windows with dark wood trim
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Living area featuring a prominent fireplace with white tiled surround and dark wood mantel
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Living area showcasing wood-finish flooring, a built-in fireplace surround with shelving, and white wall finishes
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Modern kitchen featuring an island with a white countertop, shaker-style cabinetry, stainless steel range hood, and subway tile backsplash
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Contemporary kitchen featuring light wood-finish flooring and an exposed brick accent wall
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Contemporary kitchen featuring light green cabinetry, a central island with an integrated microwave, white countertops, and wood-finish flooring
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Gourmet kitchen featuring a substantial island with a stone countertop, an exposed brick architectural element, stainless steel range with a ventilation hood, custom cabinetry, and open shelving
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Kitchen featuring shaker-style cabinetry, a central island with an integrated microwave, stainless steel appliances, and quartz countertops
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Kitchen featuring an expansive center island with a stone countertop, light green shaker cabinetry, hardwood flooring, an exposed brick wall, and multiple windows
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Kitchen featuring a center island with a white countertop, gray cabinetry, stainless steel range with overhead hood, and a white tile backsplash
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Modern kitchen with grey cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and white countertops
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Kitchen featuring a stainless steel range with matching hood, subway tile backsplash, light-toned countertops, open shelving, and a window providing natural illumination
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Dining area featuring dark wood-finish flooring with decorative inlay, white walls, and a trio of large windows with dark wood framing
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Dining area featuring dark wood-finish flooring, a trio of large windows with dark wood trim, and direct access to the kitchen
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Hardwood flooring throughout the main level featuring a built-in architectural opening, a large window with dark wood trim, and a ceiling-mounted light fixture
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Spacious interior featuring wood-finish flooring, white walls, and a recessed ceiling light
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Hallway featuring wood-finish flooring, white walls, flush-mounted ceiling lighting, and contemporary wall sconces
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Room featuring wood-finish flooring and a pocket door
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Spacious room featuring wood-finish flooring, a large window with rich wood trim, and a high ceiling with a flush-mount light fixture
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Walk-in shower with a glass enclosure, rain shower head, and gray subway tile surround
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Bathroom featuring gray subway tile walls, a white vanity with a white countertop and undermount sink, a chrome faucet, and a shower with a rain showerhead
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Room featuring dark wood-finish flooring, white walls, and a multi-pane window with dark trim
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Bathroom featuring a white soaking tub with a marble-finish surround, a shower with grey subway tile, and a double vanity with a stone countertop
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Bathroom featuring a white vanity with a light-colored countertop, an undermount sink, and a chrome faucet
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Bathtub surrounded by subway tile walls and a stone cap, featuring a window and shower fixture
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Spacious room featuring rich wood-finish flooring, white baseboards, and a wall of three large windows with dark wood trim
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Deep blue stucco exterior with contrasting white trim windows
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Blue stucco exterior with white-framed windows
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Blue stucco exterior with a covered entry, featuring a door with leaded glass inserts
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Spacious interior featuring exposed timber beams, recessed lighting, light-toned flooring, white walls, and a mini-split system
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Spacious open-concept room featuring exposed wood beams, recessed lighting, and light-toned flooring
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Kitchen featuring white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, a white tile backsplash, light-toned flooring, and recessed lighting
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Bright kitchen featuring white cabinetry, light-toned countertops, a stainless steel dishwasher, an electric range, and a built-in microwave
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Kitchenette featuring white shaker cabinetry with gold-toned hardware, white solid surface countertops, and white subway tile backsplash
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Bright room featuring light wood-finish flooring, white walls, and a contemporary ceiling light fixture
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Integrated laundry appliances featuring a stacked washer and dryer, complemented by a white brick column
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Vanity with white shaker cabinetry, gold-tone hardware, and an integrated sink beneath a rectangular mirror
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Bathroom featuring a white bathtub with chrome fixtures, subway tile surround, recessed lighting, and a frosted window
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Expansive backyard featuring a manicured lawn, a mature shade tree, a paver patio, a privacy fence, and a raised planter bed
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Blue exterior featuring white window trim, a gravel driveway, and mature landscaping
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Aerial perspective showcasing a residential neighborhood with a diverse architectural mix, mature trees, and a distant city skyline
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Aerial perspective showcasing a vibrant urban waterfront
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Expansive waterfront scenery with distant snow-capped mountains
Listed by Macdonald Realty Victoria
Data was last updated June 27, 2026 at 08:05 AM (UTC)
Area Statistics
- Listings on market:
- 96
- Avg list price:
- $859,250
- Min list price:
- $149,999
- Max list price:
- $3,749,000
- Avg days on market:
- 56
- Min days on market:
- 2
- Max days on market:
- 612
- Avg price per sq.ft.:
- $710.99
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type
and located in
Vi James Bay. Average values are
derived using median calculations. This data is not produced by
the MLS® system.
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