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1541 Despard Avenue
Victoria · Single Family
- Beds
- 6
- Baths
- 5
- Sqft
- 4,881
- Built
- 1939
Listed by The Agency · MLS® 1033007
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Set on a beautifully landscaped 18,000 sq ft lot (100 x 180) in Rockland, this exceptional property offers 4,881 sq ft of finished living space, blending timeless character with remarkable versatility. Surrounded by mature trees, vibrant gardens with irrigation, and peaceful outdoor spaces, this 6-bed, 5-bath home, plus den and study room, is designed for both comfortable family living and effortless entertaining. The main level features spacious principal rooms, including a living room with fireplace, formal dining room, and a bright kitchen with adjoining eating area flowing into the family room with a second fireplace. A stunning sunroom with vaulted ceilings overlooks the gardens. The main floor also offers two bedrooms with ensuites, including the primary retreat with walk-in closet and private balcony, along with a third bedroom and a dedicated study room. The lower level includes a substantial 2,278 sq ft self-contained suite with private entry, kitchen, and generous living space, ideal for extended family, guests, or rental income potential. Water and mountain glimpses, expansive patios, greenhouse, and tranquil water feature complete this special offering. Located just minutes from top schools, parks, and Gonzales Beach, this is a rare opportunity in one of Victoria’s most coveted neighbourhoods.
Home facts
- Bedrooms
- 6
- Bathrooms
- 5 full
- Interior
- 4,881 sq ft
- Lot size
- 18,000 sq ft
- Year built
- 1939
- Parking
- 4
- Property type
- Single Family
- Garage
- Yes
- Fireplaces
- 2
- Area
- Rockland
- Style
- Westcoast
- Listed
- April 24, 2026
- Structure
- House
- PID
- 001-847-767
- Common interest
- Freehold
Highlights
- Balcony
- High ceilings
- Fireplace
Features and inclusions
- Appliances
- Washer, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Range, Dryer, Microwave, Oven - Built-In
- Heating
- Baseboard heaters, Natural gas
- Cooling
- None
- Parking
- Garage, Street
- Lot
- Southern exposure, Other, Rectangular, Marine Oriented
Rooms and building
- Water
- Zoning
- Residential
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Monthly and upfront costs
Uses the posted 5-year rate (5.19%), 20% down and a 25-year amortization.
Monthly ownership costs
- Principal and interest
- $14,167
- Property tax
- $875/mo
- Home insurance
- $150/mo
- Estimated monthly total
- $15,192
Purchase snapshot
- List price
- $2,989,000
- Down payment
- $597,800 (20%)
- Estimated mortgage
- $2,391,200
Estimates only. They leave out utilities, upkeep and closing costs.
Borrowing costs
What money costs right now
The rates behind any payment estimate on this page.
- Prime rate
- 4.45%
- Variable mortgages are quoted against this.
- 5 year bond yield
- 3.68%
- Fixed mortgage pricing follows this.
- Policy rate
- 2.25%
- Set by the Bank of Canada.
These are benchmark rates, not mortgage quotes. Your rate depends on the lender, the term, and your file.
Source: Bank of Canada. As of 2026-09-29
Property tax
What the tax bill looks like
Municipal, regional, hospital and school rates combined.
- Estimated annual tax
- $16,905
- At 5.6559 per $1,000 of assessed value.
Estimated by applying the municipal rate to the asking price. Your actual bill is based on the BC Assessment value, which is set separately and usually differs from the sale price. Home owner grants are not included.
Source: Province of British Columbia, Local Government Statistics Schedule 702, 2026. As of 2026-01-01
Neighbourhood
Estimated travel times. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Climate
What the weather is like in Victoria
Ten year average, 2016–2025.
- Average temperature
- 10.5°C
- Daily mean across the year.
- Yearly precipitation
- 863 mm
- On the drier side for BC.
- Yearly snowfall
- 39 cm
- Snow is the exception here.
- Bright sunshine
- 2,109 h
- Hours of sun a year, 1981–2010 average.
Averaged from the last ten complete years of Environment Canada observations at the nearest principal station, so it reflects the climate as it is now rather than a thirty year normal. Bright sunshine is the exception: it is no longer measured at these stations, so that figure is the long term average.
Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada, monthly climate summaries
Land and hazards
What the maps say about this land
Provincial designations and mapped natural hazards at this location.
- Wildfire interface
- Low risk
- In a mapped wildland-urban interface zone. Affects insurance and FireSmart requirements.
Based on where this point falls in provincial map layers, not a site survey or a formal hazard assessment. Confirm with the municipality, a professional, and your insurer before relying on it.
Source: BC Geographic Warehouse (Agricultural Land Commission, BC Wildfire Service)
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