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#307 – 1270 Beach Drive
Oak Bay · Single Family
- Beds
- 2
- Baths
- 2
- Sqft
- 1,219
- Built
- 1957
Listed by Newport Realty Ltd. · MLS® 1040366
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Sign inAbout this home
Discover the wonders of Oak Bay living from this extensively renovated northeast-facing top floor suite in Vista Towers, tucked into one of Victoria's most desirable seaside neighbourhoods. Offering 1200+ sf of thoughtfully designed living space, this home blends timeless style with modern comfort. The floor plan features spacious rooms with warm hardwood floors and quality high-end finishes throughout. The principal living areas open onto a private balcony showcasing views of the Oak Bay shoreline. Two generous bedrooms, a full bathroom, and a convenient powder room complete the layout. This is a co-op offering — a sale of Shares of Unit 307 and a lease to occupy Vista Towers Limited — allowing you to enjoy this coveted lifestyle at a price point well below comparable strata properties, with no property transfer tax or speculation tax. The monthly fee includes property taxes, heat, hot water, water. Conveniently located to the Oak Bay Marina, Oak Bay Village & Victoria Golf Club.
Home facts
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 2 full
- Interior
- 1,219 sq ft
- Lot size
- 1,219 sq ft
- Year built
- 1957
- Property type
- Single Family
- Carport
- Yes
- Area
- South Oak Bay
- Listed
- June 15, 2026
- Structure
- Apartment
- PID
- 009-143-441
- Common interest
- Condo/Strata
Highlights
- Ocean view
- City view
- Balcony
- Golf course
Features and inclusions
- Appliances
- Refrigerator, Range - Electric, Dishwasher
- Heating
- Baseboard heaters, Hot Water, Other
- Cooling
- None
- Parking
- Carport
- Community
- Pets not Allowed, Age Restrictions
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
- $3,550
- Property tax
- $217/mo
- Home insurance
- $150/mo
- Estimated monthly total
- $3,917
Purchase snapshot
- List price
- $749,000
- Down payment
- $149,800 (20%)
- Estimated mortgage
- $599,200
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
- $4,103
- 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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