MIKE SHARPE
Realtor, Alexandrite Real Estate Ltd. Victoria BC
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1296 Richardson St
Victoria
V8V 3E1
$1,449,000
Residential
beds: 4
baths: 1.0
2,922 sq. ft.
built: 1923
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NOTES: Open House on Saturday, August 2, 2025 11:00AM - 1:00PM
Perfectly located a short walk from Dallas Road Waterfront Path, Downtown Victoria, Cook Street Village, Government House, and the Art Gallery. Unbeatable walkability to parks, top-rated schools, and all your daily essentials make this a rare opportunity in one of Victoria’s most sought-after neighbourhoods. Don’t miss out—come visit our open house and bring us your offer!
- Status:
- Active
- Prop. Type:
- Residential
- MLS® Num:
- 1008797
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Year Built:
- 1923
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O/H Sat. Aug 2 11-1pm. Welcome to the Heart of Fairfield! This charming 4-bedroom, 2-bath character home is bursting with potential and perfectly located a short walk from Dallas Road Waterfront Path, Downtown Victoria, Cook Street Village, Government House, and the Art Gallery. Built in 1923 and lovingly cared for by the same family for over 60 years, this home is ready for its new owner to breath life back into it. Featuring original built-ins, traditional trim work, grand staircase, fireplaces, and large sun-filled rooms with east, south, and west exposure—you’ll find endless opportunities to restore and personalize this timeless property. Generous ceiling heights, spacious rooms, and unbeatable walkability to parks, top-rated schools, and all your daily essentials make this a rare opportunity in one of Victoria’s most sought-after neighbourhoods. Bring your vision and breathe new life into this century-old gem! Don’t miss out—book your private viewing today and bring us your offer!
- Property Type:
- Residential
- Type:
- Single Family Residence
- Year built:
- 1923 (Age: 102)
- Living Area:
- 2,922 sq. ft.
- Listing General Location:
- Vi Fairfield West, Victoria
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 1.0 (Full:-/Half:-)
- Lot Size:
- 7,200 sq. ft.
- Kitchens:
- 2
- Home Style:
- Character
- Building Features:
- Basement, Transit Nearby
- Construction:
- Concrete, Frame Wood, Stucco, Wood
- New Construction:
- No
- Basement:
- Not Full Height, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access
- Foundation:
- Concrete Perimeter, Slab
- Roof:
- Asphalt Shingle
- Other Structures:
- Storage Shed
- Floor finish:
- Carpet, Wood
- Total Building Area:
- 3,619 sq. ft.
- Total Unfinished Area:
- 697 sq. ft.
- # Bedrooms or Dens Total:
- 4
- # Main Level Bedrooms:
- 1
- # Second Level Bedrooms:
- 2
- # Third Level Bedrooms:
- 0
- # Lower Level Bedrooms:
- 1
- # Other Level Bedrooms:
- 0
- # Main Level Bathrooms:
- 0
- # Second Level Bathrooms:
- 1
- # Third Level Bathrooms:
- 0
- # Lower Level Bathrooms:
- 0
- # 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:
- 697 sq. ft.
- Living Area Main Floor:
- 1,296 sq. ft.
- Living Area Other Floor:
- 0 sq. ft.
- Living Area 2nd Floor:
- 929 sq. ft.
- Living Area 3rd Floor:
- 0 sq. ft.
- Fireplaces:
- 2
- Fireplace Details:
- Living Room, Wood Burning
- Laundry Features:
- In House
- Water supply:
- Municipal
- Sewer:
- Sewer Connected
- Cooling:
- None
- Heating:
- Hot Water, Oil
- Fireplace:
- Yes
- Dishwasher, Oven/Range Electric, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
- Dining Room
- Skylight(s), Wood Frames
- Balcony/Deck, Fencing: Partial
- Mountain(s)
- Ground Level
- 0
- Yes
- No
- Unrestricted
- Jurisdiction name:
- City of Victoria
- Number of 2 piece baths:
- 0
- Number of 3 piece baths:
- 0
- Number of 4 piece baths:
- 1
- Number of 5 piece baths:
- 0
- Number of 2 piece Ensuites:
- 0
- Number of 3 piece Ensuites:
- 0
- Number of 4 piece Ensuites:
- 0
- Occupancy:
- Vacant
- Property Condition:
- Resale
- Exposure / Faces:
- South
- Layout:
- Ground Level Entry With Main Up
- Lot Site Features:
- Corner Lot, Family-Oriented Neighbourhood
- Attached Garage:
- No
- Carport Spaces:
- 0
- Garage Spaces:
- 0
- Garage:
- No
- Parking Features:
- Driveway
- Total Parking Spaces:
- 1
- Road Surface Type:
- Paved
- Date Listed:
- Jul 30, 2025
- Original Price:
- 1449000.0
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Welcome to the Heart of Fairfield! Schools, Villages, parks and the beach at your doorstep. -
This beautiful home was built in 1923 and has been lovingly cared for by the same family since the 1960s
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The character of the home is preserved while modernized with lighter paint colours
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Large kitchen with room for eating area or add an island
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Bright open kitchen ready for your ideas and access ot he back deck.
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Kitchen wall built ins
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Lovely formal dining room
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Original built ins in the dining room
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Beautiful outlook from the dining room windows.
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Large kitchen with room for eating area or add an island
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large livingroom with southern exposure and light throughout the day.
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Windows on all sides this great sitting room or office.
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Sitting room could serve as an office, located just of the living room.
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Main floor offers an office or bedroom with fireplace
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Lower bedroom with sink.
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The lower kitchen was used in summer when it was too hot to cook upstairs.
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This recreation room offers lots of potential on the lower level.
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Toilet plumbed in the basement allows room for expansion.
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Toilet plumbed in the basement allows room for expansion.
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Large laundry area
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Large front yard with privacy form the street with hedges on both sides.
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Walk out basement
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Outdoor shed
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View from the back yard of the deck and house.
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Enter in the a warm welcoming sunroom, great for morning coffee as the sunrises.
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Walk to Goverment Hosue and enjoy the live musci in the summer and gardens all year round.
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Craigdaaroch Castle is just minutes away
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Data was last updated July 31, 2025 at 12:05 PM (UTC)
Area Statistics
- Listings on market:
- 63
- Avg list price:
- $725,000
- Min list price:
- $209,900
- Max list price:
- $2,600,000
- Avg days on market:
- 59
- Min days on market:
- 1
- Max days on market:
- 346
- Avg price per sq.ft.:
- $597.14
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type
and located in
Vi Fairfield West. Average values are
derived using median calculations. This data is not produced by the MLS® system.
- MIKE SHARPE, PREC. (CPI)
- Alexandrite Real Estate Ltd
- 1 (250) 592-0039
- mike@mikesharpe.ca
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