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2168 Esplanade
Oak Bay · Single Family
- Beds
- 8
- Baths
- 4
- Sqft
- 4,248
- Built
- 1958
Listed by Engel & Volkers Vancouver Island · MLS® 1051104
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A rare hidden gem on Oak Bay’s premier waterfront! Situated in an unbeatable world class location this property offers sweeping ocean views. Distinguished by its generous footprint, light-filled living spaces, private 2nd-floor sun deck & unmatched privacy. This residence has been proudly lived in by the current owners for over 40 years & provides a spectacular canvas for the discerning buyer. Bring your personal design vision & modern touches to elevate one of Oak Bay's most sought after addresses. Step outside for direct access to Willows Beach, take in lively views of beach goers, windsurfers, passing ships, the sheer force of nature & the dramatic backdrop of the snow-capped mountains. Whether lightly updating or reimagining the interior to suit contemporary luxury living, the potential here is truly limitless including the possibility to split the home into 2 living spaces.You are steps to transit, short walking distance to schools & amenities.This home is an Oak Bay treasure.
Home facts
- Bedrooms
- 8
- Bathrooms
- 4 full
- Interior
- 4,248 sq ft
- Lot size
- 12,415 sq ft
- Year built
- 1958
- Parking
- 6
- Property type
- Single Family
- Garage
- Yes
- Area
- Estevan
- Listed
- October 2, 2026
- Structure
- House
- PID
- 004-485-971
- Common interest
- Freehold
Highlights
- Ocean view
- Waterfront
Features and inclusions
- Heating
- Heat Pump, Baseboard heaters, Electric
- Cooling
- Air Conditioned
- Parking
- Garage
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
- $15,641
- Property tax
- $967/mo
- Home insurance
- $150/mo
- Estimated monthly total
- $16,758
Purchase snapshot
- List price
- $3,300,000
- Down payment
- $660,000 (20%)
- Estimated mortgage
- $2,640,000
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
- $18,077
- At 5.4779 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
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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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