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1800 San Pedro Ave
SE Gordon Head Saanich V8N 2G4

$2,188,000
Residential beds: 7 baths: 5.0 3,710 sq. ft. built: 2016

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Status:
Active
Prop. Type:
Residential
MLS® Num:
923823
Bedrooms:
7
Bathrooms:
5
Year Built:
2016
Tremendous opportunity to live in coveted Gordon Head in this 2016 built home, situated on a 7,500+ sq ft corner lot! Amazing location close to all levels of schools, recreation center, parks, UVIC, Mount Doug, and much more. This bright & spacious home has nearly 3000 sq feet of quality living with 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. The main floor boasts 3 bedrooms plus an open-concept living space offers a chefs kitchen, living room, & dining room, perfect for the family and entertaining. The spacious primary bedroom has its own walk in closet and spa like ensuite. On the lower floor you will find an amazing recreation room with your own bar; great for entertaining guests, kids or watching sports. The 2 bed/1 bath legal suite has its own private entrance and great for income or joint family living. Additionally there is a rare, detached legal accessory building offering 735 sq ft with 2 rooms, a bathroom, own entrance, and laundry. Perfect for a home office, man cave or more. Call now!!
Property Type:
Residential
Type:
Single Family Detached
Year built:
2016 (Age: 7)
Close Price Lease Total:
Existing Lease Expiry:
Living Area:
3,710 sq. ft.
Auxiliary Building Living Area:
735 sq. ft.
Main Building Living Area:
2,975 sq. ft.
Listing General Location:
SE Gordon Head, Saanich East
Bedrooms:
7
Bathrooms:
5.0 (Full:-/Half:-)
Lot Size:
7,740.054 sq. ft.
Kitchens:
2
Taxes:
Construction:
Frame Wood, Stone
New Construction:
No
Basement:
None
Foundation:
Concrete Perimeter
Roof:
Asphalt Shingle
Ceiling Heights:
Total Building Area:
4,822 sq. ft.
Total Unfinished Area:
1,112 sq. ft.
Commercial Area:
# Bedrooms or Dens Total:
7
# Main Level Bedrooms:
3
# Second Level Bedrooms:
0
# Third Level Bedrooms:
0
# Lower Level Bedrooms:
2
# Other Level Bedrooms:
2
# Main Level Bathrooms:
2
# Second Level Bathrooms:
0
# Third Level Bathrooms:
0
# Lower Level Bathrooms:
2
# Other Level Bathrooms:
1
# Main Level Kitchens:
1
# Second Level Kitchens:
0
# Third Level Kitchens:
0
# Lower Level Kitchens:
1
# Other Level Kitchens:
0
Living Area Lower Floor:
1,355 sq. ft.
Living Area Main Floor:
1,620 sq. ft.
Living Area Other Floor:
0 sq. ft.
Living Area 2nd Floor:
0 sq. ft.
Living Area 3rd Floor:
0 sq. ft.
Fireplaces:
1
Fireplace Details:
Gas
Laundry Features:
In House
Water supply:
Municipal
Sewer:
Sewer Connected
Additional Accommodations:
Exists
Cooling:
None
Heating:
Natural Gas, Radiant Floor
Fireplace:
Yes
Pending Date:
Built-In Range, Dishwasher, F/S/W/D, Microwave, Oven/Range Gas
Fencing: Full
Ground Level
0
Yes
No
Unrestricted
Floor
Type
Size
Other
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
Lower Level
Lower Level
Lower Level
Lower Level
Lower Level
Other
Other
Other
Other
Other
Floor
Ensuite
Pieces
Other
Main Floor
Main Floor
Lower Level
Lower Level
Other
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:
District of Saanich (SD61)
Legal Description:
Units in Building:
Units in Community:
Number of 2 piece baths:
0
Number of 3 piece baths:
0
Number of 4 piece baths:
3
Number of 5 piece baths:
0
Number of 2 piece Ensuites:
0
Number of 3 piece Ensuites:
0
Number of 4 piece Ensuites:
1
Property Condition:
Resale
Exposure / Faces:
South
Layout:
Ground Level Entry With Main Up
Attached Garage:
No
Carport Spaces:
0
Garage Spaces:
2
Garage:
Yes
Parking Features:
Garage Double
Total Parking Spaces:
2
Total Units:
Date Listed:
Feb 23, 2023
Original Price:
2188000.0
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Data was last updated March 25, 2023 at 10:05 AM (UTC)
Area Statistics
Listings on market:
39
Avg list price:
$1,629,900
Min list price:
$589,900
Max list price:
$5,380,000
Avg days on market:
44
Min days on market:
8
Max days on market:
500
Avg price per sq.ft.:
$623.91
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type and located in SE Gordon Head. Average values are derived using median calculations.
MLS® property information is provided under copyright© by the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board and Victoria Real Estate Board. The information is from sources deemed reliable, but should not be relied upon without independent verification.