Krista MacDonald   

kristamacdonald@royallepage.ca 

Krista MacDonald
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Cell:250 588-0494
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525 Simcoe St in Victoria: Vi James Bay Single Family Residence for sale : MLS®# 1034937

525 Simcoe St Victoria V8V 1M1 : Vi James Bay

Blue stucco exterior with white trim windows and a prominent entry staircasebanner
$1,599,000
Prop. Type:
Residential
MLS® Num:
1034937
Status:
Active
Bedrooms:
6
Bathrooms:
3
Year Built:
1946
Stunning 6-bedroom James Bay character home with a LEGAL 3-bedroom suite! Located in one of Victoria’s most walkable locations—steps to Thrifty Foods, Parliament Buildings, Beacon Hill Park, Dallas Road, Inner Harbour and Downtown. Extensively renovated with updated plumbing, electrical and heating, including 2 new heat pumps with A/C. The main home offers 3 bedrooms, 9’ ceilings, oak hardwood floors throughout and a cozy living room with gas fireplace. The brand-new kitchen features a built-in Fisher & Paykel fridge, commercial induction range and Taj Mahal quartzite countertops. The primary ensuite includes new windows, walk-in shower and quartz vanity. The bright, airy legal suite offers excellent flexibility and income helper. A separate studio is ideal as office, media room or workshop. Attic access offers future potential for extra living space. Enjoy a private backyard patio and mature low-maintenance landscaping—character, comfort and Victoria’s coastal lifestyle at its best!
Property Type:
Residential
Type:
Single Family Residence
Year built:
1946 (Age: 80)
Close Price Lease Total:
Existing Lease Expiry:
Living Area:
Switch units of measure2,506 sq. ft.
Listing General Location:
Vi James Bay, Victoria
Bedrooms:
6
Bathrooms:
3.0 (Full:-/Half:-)
Lot Size:
Switch units of measure4,720 sq. ft.
Kitchens:
2
Home Style:
Character
Taxes:
Construction:
Stucco & Siding, Wood
New Construction:
No
Basement:
Finished, Full, Walk-Out Access
Foundation:
Concrete Perimeter
Roof:
Asphalt Shingle
Other Structures:
Workshop
Ceiling Heights:
Switch units of measure
Floor finish:
Hardwood, Tile
Total Building Area:
Switch units of measure3,034 sq. ft.
Total Unfinished Area:
Switch units of measure528 sq. ft.
Commercial Area:
# Bedrooms or Dens Total:
6
# Main Level Bedrooms:
3
# Second Level Bedrooms:
0
# Third Level Bedrooms:
0
# Lower Level Bedrooms:
3
# Other Level Bedrooms:
0
# Main Level Bathrooms:
2
# Second Level Bathrooms:
0
# Third Level Bathrooms:
0
# Lower Level Bathrooms:
1
# Other Level Bathrooms:
0
# Main Level Kitchens:
1
# Second Level Kitchens:
0
# Third Level Kitchens:
0
# Lower Level Kitchens:
1
# Other Level Kitchens:
0
Living Area Lower Floor:
Switch units of measure1,110 sq. ft.
Living Area Main Floor:
Switch units of measure1,197 sq. ft.
Living Area Other Floor:
Switch units of measure199 sq. ft.
Living Area 2nd Floor:
Switch units of measure0 sq. ft.
Living Area 3rd Floor:
Switch units of measure0 sq. ft.
Fireplaces:
1
Fireplace Details:
Gas, Living Room
Laundry Features:
In House
Water supply:
Municipal
Sewer:
Sewer Connected, Sewer To Lot
Cooling:
Air Conditioning, HVAC
Heating:
Baseboard, Electric, Heat Pump, Natural Gas
Fireplace:
Yes
Pending Date:
Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
Skylight(s), Stained/Leaded Glass, Wood Frames
Balcony/Patio, Low Maintenance Yard
Between Menzies St and Simcoe St
Main Level
0
Yes
No
Unrestricted
Floor
Type
Dimensions
Other
Main Floor
Main Floor
Main Floor
Main Floor
Main Floor
Main Floor
Main Floor
Main Floor
Main Floor
Main Floor
Main Floor
Lower Level
Lower Level
Lower Level
Lower Level
Lower Level
Lower Level
Lower Level
Floor
Ensuite
Pieces
Other
Main Floor
Main Floor
Lower Level
Financing Notes:
Assessed:
Assessment year:
Approximate Inventory Value:
Fixed Equipment Approx. Value:
Goodwill Approx. Value:
Gross Income:
Net Operating Income:
Association Fee:
Association Fee Frequency:
Jurisdiction name:
City of Victoria
Legal Description:
Zoning:
R1-B
Units in Building:
Units in Community:
Number of 2 piece baths:
0
Number of 3 piece baths:
0
Number of 4 piece baths:
2
Number of 5 piece baths:
0
Number of 2 piece Ensuites:
0
Number of 3 piece Ensuites:
1
Number of 4 piece Ensuites:
0
Property Condition:
Resale, Updated/Remodeled
Utilities:
Natural Gas Connected
Exposure / Faces:
Northeast
Layout:
Main Level Entry with Lower Level(s)
Attached Garage:
No
Carport Spaces:
0
Garage Spaces:
0
Garage:
No
Parking Features:
Driveway
Total Parking Spaces:
2
Total Units:
Date Listed:
Jun 27, 2026
Original Price:
1599000.0
Listed by Macdonald Realty Victoria
Data was last updated June 30, 2026 at 12:05 AM (UTC)
KRISTA MACDONALD
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