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3870 Rowland Avenue
Saanich · Single Family
- Beds
- 4
- Baths
- 3
- Sqft
- 2,493
- Built
- 1907
Listed by The Agency · MLS® 1047769
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Tucked away on a quiet no-through street, just a stone’s throw from Uptown, this incredibly private and character-filled home offers a peaceful retreat in one of Saanich’s most convenient central locations. Originally built in the early 1900s, it has been thoughtfully updated and lovingly cared for while preserving its timeless charm. The inviting living room is anchored by a striking original fireplace made with local river rock, while a beautiful arched nook frames an original stained-glass window. The stunning updated kitchen flows into the dining space, which opens directly onto the private deck and fully fenced yard—perfect for effortless indoor-outdoor living. A comfortable primary bedroom and an ensuite bathroom are also conveniently located on the main floor, while a heat pump provides efficient heating and air conditioning year-round. Offering approximately 2,493 sf. across three levels, the flexible layout includes multiple bedrooms and three bathrooms. Upstairs, a charming bedroom retreat incorporates a generous sitting area and is surrounded by convenient attic storage. The bright lower level features an additional bedroom, spacious family room and an impressive artist’s studio with soaring ceilings that could easily double as another bedroom, creative space or home office, along with abundant storage. Outside, the sunny backyard feels like a private oasis, complete with multiple sheds, a workshop and a greenhouse that brim with possibility. An expansive front view deck provides an incredible extension of the living space—perfect for entertaining, relaxing or soaking up the sunshine. A truly special home offering warmth, privacy, versatility and unbeatable central convenience.
Home facts
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 3 full
- Interior
- 2,493 sq ft
- Lot size
- 7,200 sq ft
- Year built
- 1907
- Parking
- 2
- Property type
- Single Family
- Fireplace
- 1
- Area
- Tillicum
- Style
- Character
- Listed
- September 16, 2026
- Structure
- House
- PID
- 002-888-165
- Common interest
- Freehold
Highlights
- Mountain view
- Air conditioning
- Private yard
- High ceilings
- Fireplace
Features and inclusions
- Appliances
- Washer, Range - Electric, Dishwasher, Dryer
- Heating
- Forced air
- Cooling
- Fully air conditioned
- Lot
- Cul-de-sac, Private setting, Southern exposure, Other
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
- $4,967
- Property tax
- $308/mo
- Home insurance
- $150/mo
- Estimated monthly total
- $5,426
Purchase snapshot
- List price
- $1,048,000
- Down payment
- $209,600 (20%)
- Estimated mortgage
- $838,400
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
- $5,450
- At 5.2008 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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