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PRESIDENT’S REPORT // NOVEMBER 2015
Inventory low, but still great variety of properties for buyers in the Victoria Real Estate Market Holding true to the theme we’ve seen throughout the year, the Victoria market had another great month of sales, with numbers exceeding those from the same time last year. A total of 573 properties sold in the Victoria Real Estate Board region this November, an increase of 23.2% compared to the 465 properties sold in the same month last year. There were 2,952 active listings for sale on the Victoria Real Estate Board Multiple Listing Service® at the end of November, 18.7% fewer than the 3,631 active listings at the end of November 2014. One thing I can say about the market right now is that due to lower inventory levels, this is the best time in the past ten years to list a house. Demand from buyers in most areas is up, but inventory continues to decrease on a year over year basis. The good news for buyers is that pricing remains competitive and there are new listings coming onto the market every day. Buyers and sellers should keep in mind that there are real estate microclimates in Victoria. Different areas have different levels of demand and ability to meet that demand. Though properties are selling everywhere, what to expect in terms of value and time to sell may differ depending on your area and the type of property. Now more than ever itís important to work with a REALTOR® to understand the market and track the activity.
There were 2,953 active listings for sale in the Victoria Real Estate Board Multiple Listing Service® at the end of November, 18.7% fewer than the 3,631 active listings at the end of November 2014
The Multiple Listing Service® Home Price Index benchmark value for a single family home in the Victoria Core last year in November was $558,600. The benchmark value for the same home in November 2015 has increased by 9% to $608,600. Guy Crozier, President, Victoria Real Estate Board PRESIDENT Guy Crozier PRESIDENT-ELECT Wendy Moreton SECRETARY-TREASURER Ara Balabanian PAST PRESIDENT Tim Ayres
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1911 SAMUEL MCCLURE ON 12.26 ACRES - DUNCAN NEW CARRIAGE HOUSE TOO! POTENTIAL DEVELOPMENT SUITE JUST $1,350,000 New MLS 356270
$1,350,000
Impressive country estate within the urban containment boundary near the Duncan Hospital. This exceptional treed property borders approx. 250 feet of the Cowichan River. The 1911 Samuel McClure home maintains most of its wonderful character. The 8 year old carriage home was built to reflect the main home’s character and tradition. Keep this amazing property as an estate or look to development. MLS 356270. Call Roy direct at 250-812-1989
Roy & Deb Coburn RE/MAX Camosun 250-812-1989 2997 LAKEWOOD PLACE 4 BED/3 BATH + REC ROOM New MLS 358887
$615,000
Custom built home with an amazing main floor living room w/wet bar, huge deck backing onto green space, rec room with vaulted ceilings, dbl garage and tons of storage.
Mike Hartshorne Personal Real Estate Corporation & Jenn Raappana DFH Real Estate Ltd. 250-474-6003
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3,000 SQ.FT LUXURY HOME WITH SUITE OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2-4 B-942 WALFRED ROAD New MLS 358858
$529,000
New listing, 1st open. Fabulous 4 bedroom home boasting heated tile floors, beautiful hardwood floors, gourmet kitchen with gas range opens to spacious living and dining. Overlooking sunset valley views. Luxury master suite. Bonus: 1 bedroom and den suite is a great mortgage helper. Excellent family neighbourhood close to all of Westshore amenities and schools.
Roy & Deb Coburn RE/MAX Camosun 250-812-5333 ~
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IMMACULATE SHAWNIGAN HOME PLUS EXCEPTIONAL REVENUE - JUST $769,000 Nearly three acres of privacy boasting a very well maintained 1,800 sq.ft 2 level home with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, heated floors, vaulted ceilings, a huge deck and hot tub. Add to this a secondary building with a two bedroom suite and a one bedroom suite bringing in $1,925 per month plus utilities, not visible from the main home. A wonderful opportunity. Call Roy direct at 250-812-1989. MLS 357041
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$745,000 Gorge Waterway If you are looking for a quiet home situated on the highly desirable gorge waterfront look no further. This rare find has been well maintained with many recent updates. With over 2,600+ sqft inside, 3 spacious bedrooms and 3 baths, hardwood floors, this very functional layout awaits your ideas as a future dream home. Enjoy the incredible views from the dining room, living room, huge outdoor deck, or on your private beach area. Nature is on your doorstep. Perhaps step into your Canoe and enjoy a breathtaking boating trip from your own backyard right down to the Victoria inner harbor.
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$409,900 Oaklands Huge revenue potential. Compact and efficient 5 bed 2 bath home with 2 separate living areas each with their own separate access and laundry. Refinished fir floors, coved ceilings, wood burning fireplace. Great South facing covered porch. Bonus heated studio room under back deck, wired workshop, 200 amp service, fenced yard. Home has been rented for past 4 years as student rental average monthly rent of $2,300/month plus utilities. Close to UVIC, shopping and bus.
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$669,000 Sooke Village Core 19,360 sqft which allows for hotel, pub, office, shopping centre, retail with residential above 1st floor. 50% lot coverage. Current structures include a 1,254 sqft 2 storey main building, 6,100 sqft 3 level barn structure, 543 sqft. Storage, and 1,692 sqft workshop. The adjacent (across the street) lot 1 and water lot both zoned W3 (marina, marina pub, boat rental, slips, docks) is available for purchase for only $220,000 additional. Excellent location with loads of potential (adjacent to the Government Wharf).
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$695,000 Saanich East - Lakehill 800 Harford Green. Enjoy private, quiet and safe family living with BIG rooms in this totally updated 1992 custom one owner home at the end of a quiet no-thru Saanich street near parks, schools, bus and shopping. Four bedrooms are upstairs with giant master including updated ensuite and big walk in closet. The inline living room and dining room will accommodate large family gatherings as will the new spacious and open kitchen and family room. Rare opportunity, call now to view! $2 ,89 5.3 3p er mo nth OA C
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$569,000 Hospital - View Royal with Private Lake and Amazing Views $247,900 Saanich East Malahat Incredibly spacious 1,100+ sqft 2 bed, 2 bath corner garden unit East Sooke Spacious 3 bedroom and 4 bath townhome, one of 4 $1,300,000 Ground level corner suite with private patio, $729,900 in a very desirable well maintained complex. Wood fireplace keeps This 5 acre, secluded estate overlooks Finlayson Arm, 2003 built Head out for today’s catch from your boathouse, launch kayaks or scuba fl oor plans to choose from. This new community is this spacious one bedroom home has the benfrom your 200 foot pebble beach or head for a hike in East Sooke close to nature and all amenities. With easy access to custom home has been crafted to the finest European standards. the living room cozy and the separate dining room is big enough efit of some updates including laminate floor- dive 4,500+ sqft of exceptional quality living space with 3,700+ sqft for all your gatherings. Laminate fl oors. Spacious kitchen has been Park. In total privacy with amazing views and abundant wildlife all just Goose Trail you can cycle to Sooke or Sidney. ing. The galley kitchen with pass through to minutes from the door of your comfortable hand crafted from lumber Galloping of outdoor living space. Master bdrm suite is fantastic. Truly 45% of the original subdivision, over 3 acres, will remain decadent, romantic hideaway with solid River Rock FP, jetted updated including appliances. Spacious master bedroom with walk through closet and ensuite bathroom, large 2nd bedroom or use as living area has a built in dishwasher. Rentable milled onsite on 1.37 acre park like lot. Move right in and enjoy main in perpetuity as a natural greenspace. Units offer a high tub, private deck, cavernous closet and more. All 3 an office/den, full size ensuite laundry with newer washer/dryer. & and current 3 year month-to-month tenant floor primary living with great room concept and vaulted 12 foot ceil- standard of finishes, appliances and features apply. Jacuzzi bdrms have their own ensuite bathrooms and 3rd is set up as a so much more. Roof, siding and patios have all been replaced over ings. Features include oak hardwood fl oors, knotty pine cabinets, wood would like to stay. Shared common laundry on These homes are perfect for families, young couples, self-contained suite. Triple garage, separate 240 sqft shed too. the last few years. Windows replaced in 2013. Underground secured ceilings, doors and accents, forced air furnace and central vac, 2nd and This home is more like a work of art than a house and property. same floor and sauna too! singles or seniors. Single attached garage included. parking, bike storage and workshop. Walk to shops and parks. 3rd bedrooms down. Disclaimer: * Mortgage Payments OAC and subject to change without notice based on 20% down payment (as little as 5% down is required), 25 year amortization @ 2.6%
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