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:
12,000.083 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 October 30, 2024 at 08:05 PM (UTC)
Area Statistics
Listings on market:
11
Avg list price:
$1,259,000
Min list price:
$469,900
Max list price:
$2,499,000
Avg days on market:
55
Min days on market:
1
Max days on market:
177
Avg price per sq.ft.:
$556.46
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.
Craig Moir
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