1660 Prospect Pl
OB North Oak Bay Oak Bay V8R 5X8

$2,785,000
Residential beds: 5 baths: 4.0 5,247 sq. ft. built: 1898

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Status:
Sold
Prop. Type:
Residential
MLS® Num:
949241
Sold Date:
Mar 28, 2024
Bedrooms:
5
Bathrooms:
4
Year Built:
1898
Elegant & beautifully upgraded 5 bed/4 bth home just steps from the ocean, GNS Jr. campus & Oak Bay Village! Long term owners have thoughtfully renovated inside & out, adding modern amenities, high-end appliances/fixtures & finishings while still retaining the original character & charm. Features incl. custom built-ins, hi-end appl. incl Wolf & Subzero, skylights, leaded glass windows & French doors, wainscotting & beautiful woodwork, cozy fireplaces, HW flrs, 10' ceilings on main, lovely sunroom overlooking the gardens, expansive 687sqft Primary suite w/private balcony, all new windows lower level, dog washing station in mudrm, completely upgraded electrical/plumbing, perimeter drains & irrigation system, fully fenced & private back yard w/brick terrace & so much more! Incredible location on a quiet side street off Beach Dr. close to the best schools, Oak Bay Marina, golfing, shops, cafes & restaurants in the Village, & just minutes from downtown Victoria.
Price:
$2,785,000
Dwelling Type:
Single Family Detached
Property Type:
Residential
Home Style:
Heritage
Bedrooms:
5
Bathrooms:
4.0
Year Built:
1898
Floor Area:
5,247 sq. ft.
Lot Size:
12,000 sq. ft.
MLS® Num:
949241
Status:
Sold
Floor
Type
Size
Other
Main Floor
Kitchen
22' × 14'
Main Floor
Other
11' × 8'
Main Floor
Living Room
16' × 14'
Main Floor
Sunroom
17' × 11'
Main Floor
Entrance
13' × 9'
Main Floor
Bedroom
14' × 13'
Main Floor
Dining Room
25' × 11'
Main Floor
Patio
19' × 12'
Main Floor
Sunroom
14' × 6'
Main Floor
Porch
25' × 5'
Main Floor
Office
16' × 14'
Main Floor
Sunroom
11' × 6'
Main Floor
Bedroom
15' × 12'
Main Floor
Bedroom
15' × 12'
2nd Floor
Balcony
11' × 7'
2nd Floor
Bedroom - Primary
27' × 14'
Lower Level
Office
18' × 11'
Lower Level
Laundry
20' × 14'
Lower Level
Carport
27' × 11'
Lower Level
Garage
20' × 19'
Lower Level
Family Room
17' × 13'
Lower Level
Bedroom
15' × 13'
Lower Level
Office
13' × 11'
Lower Level
Basement
22' × 10'
Lower Level
Basement
15' × 14'
Floor
Ensuite
Pieces
Other
Main Floor
No
3
3-Piece
Main Floor
No
2
2-Piece
2nd Floor
Yes
4
4-Piece
Lower Level
No
2
2-Piece
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Listed by Sotheby's International Realty Canada, sold on March, 2024
Data was last updated August 29, 2025 at 04:05 AM (UTC)
Area Statistics
Listings on market:
14
Avg list price:
$1,674,000
Min list price:
$369,900
Max list price:
$3,799,000
Avg days on market:
66
Min days on market:
1
Max days on market:
112
Avg price per sq.ft.:
$594.01
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type and located in OB North Oak Bay. Average values are derived using median calculations. This data is not produced by the MLS® system.
Craig Moir
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.