A wonderful home plus revenue! Offering ocean views and a forested back yard, this multi-residence property is just moments from UVic, Arbutus Cove Park and other attractions. Set on a 23,663 sq ft (.543 acre) lot, this total 3,505 sf, 6 bd plus flex room, 4.5 ba, 3-kitchen residence includes three dwellings: a 1,648 sf 2-bd, 2 ba main residence, 1,187 sf 2 bd, 1.5 ba adjoining authorized garden house, and a 782 sf unauthorized 2b, 1 ba basement suite. Connecting passageways enable contiguous living space or use as separate quarters. Renovated main residence features new windows, cove ceilings, fireplace, hardwood floors, contemporary kitchen, updated roof and exterior finishings, and water views from LR and front deck. Mature garden includes flowering Magnolia and other trees. Parking for 8 vehicles. Detached 2-car garage and other areas provide ample storage. Set amid two large properties with older homes, 2229 Arbutus offers significant future assembly / redevelopment potential.
Property Type:
Residential
Type:
Single Family Residence
Year built:
1955
(Age: 70)
Living Area:
3,505 sq. ft.326 m2
Listing General Location:
SE Arbutus, Saanich East
Bedrooms:
6
Bathrooms:
5.0
(Full:-/Half:-)
Lot Size:
0.543 acre(s)0.22 hectare(s)
Kitchens:
3
Home Style:
Cape Cod
Building Features:
Basement, See Remarks
Construction:
Frame Wood, Stucco
Basement:
Full, Walk-Out Access, With Windows
Foundation:
Concrete Perimeter
Roof:
Asphalt Shingle
Other Structures:
Guest Accommodations, Storage Shed
Floor finish:
Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate, Linoleum, Tile
Total Building Area:
4,143 sq. ft.385 m2
Total Unfinished Area:
638 sq. ft.59.3 m2
# Bedrooms or Dens Total:
6
# Main Level Bedrooms:
2
# Second Level Bedrooms:
2
# Third Level Bedrooms:
0
# Lower Level Bedrooms:
2
# Other Level Bedrooms:
0
# Main Level Bathrooms:
3
# Second Level Bathrooms:
1
# Third Level Bathrooms:
0
# Lower Level Bathrooms:
1
# Other Level Bathrooms:
0
# Main Level Kitchens:
2
# Second Level Kitchens:
0
# Third Level Kitchens:
0
# Lower Level Kitchens:
1
# Other Level Kitchens:
0
Living Area Lower Floor:
1,102 sq. ft.102 m2
Living Area Main Floor:
1,266 sq. ft.118 m2
Living Area Other Floor:
1,075 sq. ft.99.9 m2
Living Area 2nd Floor:
0 sq. ft.0 m2
Living Area 3rd Floor:
0 sq. ft.0 m2
Fireplaces:
2
Fireplace Details:
Electric, Wood Burning
Laundry Features:
In House
Water supply:
Municipal
Sewer:
Sewer To Lot
Additional Accommodations:
Exists
Cooling:
Air Conditioning, Other
Heating:
Baseboard, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Wood
Fireplace:
Yes
Warranty:
No
Dishwasher, F/S/W/D, Microwave
Eating Area
Blinds, Screens
Sprinkler System
Ocean
Main Level
Jurisdiction name:
District of Saanich (SD61)
Zoning:
RS12
Accessibility:
Primary Bedroom on Main
Number of 2 piece baths:
1
Number of 3 piece baths:
3
Number of 4 piece baths:
0
Number of 5 piece baths:
0
Number of 2 piece Ensuites:
0
Number of 3 piece Ensuites:
1
Number of 4 piece Ensuites:
0
Other Equipment:
Security System
Property Condition:
Contact List Licensee
Exposure / Faces:
East
Layout:
Main Level Entry with Lower Level(s)
Lot Site Features:
Landscaped, Private, Wooded
Attached Garage:
No
Carport Spaces:
0
Garage Spaces:
2
Garage:
Yes
Parking Features:
Driveway, Garage Double
Total Parking Spaces:
8
Road Surface Type:
Paved
Date Listed:
Dec 22, 2025
Original Price:
2375000.0
Overhead view of main residence and attached cottage with garden and trees in summertime
Street level view of main residence with Magnolia tree in summertime bloom
Welcoming front of house with ample parking
Cape Cod facade with mature gardens include flowering Magnolia tree
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Wood deck and entrance to primary residence
Wood deck includes French doors from primary bedroom
Spacious LR with water views, cove ceiling, oak hardwood floors and fireplace
Spacious LR with water views, cove ceiling, oak hardwood floors and fireplace
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LR includes integrated dining area and water views
Open concept LR, dining and kitchen
Open concept LR, dining and kitchen
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Bedroom / Flex room with French doors leading to front deck.
Primary bedroom with oak hardwood floors and attached bathroom
Primary bedroom with oak hardwood floors and attached bathroom
Main residence primary bedroom bathroom
Main residence primary bedroom bathroom
Main residence bathroom with jetted tub
Main residence bathroom with jetted tub
Living room with stairs to flex room below
Downstairs flex space for media room, office, gym, extra bedroom
Downstairs flex space for media room, office, gym, extra bedroom
2-Bd basement suite
2-Bd basement suite
2-Bd basement suite
Basement suite bedroom 1
Basement suite bedroom 1
Basement suite bedroom 2
Basement suite bedroom 2
Basement suite bathroom
Basement suite bathroom
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Basement suite bathroom w/ laundry
Ample dry storage area
Attached cottage
Cottage LR / kitchen
Cottage LR / kitchen
Cottage kitchen
Cottage LR / kitchen w/ French doors to patio / back yard
Cottage LR
Cottage downstairs powder room
Cottage upstairs bathroom
Cottage bedroom 1
Cottage bedroom 1
Cottage primary bedroom with window seat overlooking backyard
Data was last updated December 24, 2025 at 06:05 PM (UTC)
Area Statistics
Listings on market:
377
Avg list price:
$1,185,000
Min list price:
$265,000
Max list price:
$10,500,000
Avg days on market:
71
Min days on market:
2
Max days on market:
1,423
Avg price per sq.ft.:
$638.14
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Saanich East. Average values are
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