Description
Welcome to 449 Victoria Avenue in south Oak Bay. This 2600 ft updated 5 bedroom, 3 bath family home is set back from the road, and boasts an expansive ‘secret’ south-facing private flower and vegetable garden, just steps from McNeill Bay. Designed for entertaining, the light-filled main level features oak floors throughout, a spacious living room with gas f/p, chef’s kitchen with ss appliances & gas range, opening onto a large deck. The generous primary bedroom features a 2-piece ensuite & the adjacent bedroom could be an ideal lounge or nursery. A sunny 3rd bedroom and updated 3 piece BA complete the main level. The garden level features two generous bedrooms, a 4-piece bathroom, laundry room, artist’s studio, and a cozy family/media room with a wood-burning insert. The property was renovated in 2013 -new kitchen, updated wiring, windows, attic insulation, refreshed lower BA, & two car garage with upper storage. Every detail has been considered in this warm and functional family home
Property Details
| Property Type | Residential |
| Property Sub Type | Single Family Detached |
| Listing ID | 1028474 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Oak Bay |
| Area | Oak Bay |
| Sub-Area | OB South Oak Bay |
| Postal Code | V8S 4M7 |
| Property Taxes | $8,735.67 (2025) |
| Strata/Maintenance Fee | $0.00 |
| Garage Spaces | 2 |
| Parking Total | 3 |
| Facing | Northwest |
| Water | Municipal |
| Sewer | Sewer Connected |
| Heating | Baseboard,Forced Air,Natural Gas |
| Fireplaces | 2 |
| Fireplace Type | Family Room,Gas,Living Room,Wood Burning |
| Appliances | Dishwasher,Dryer,Oven/Range Gas,Range Hood,Refrigerator,Washer |
| Exterior Features | Balcony/Patio,Fencing: Partial |
| Construction | Brick,Stucco |
| Roof | Tar/Gravel,Wood,Other |
| Foundation | Poured Concrete |
| Basement | Finished,Full,Walk-Out Access,With Windows |
| Laundry | In House |
| Listed Date | Mar 13, 2026 |
| Ownership | Freehold |
| Lot Size | 0.20 acres |
Rooms
| Room | Level | Dimensions | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom | Main level | 3-Piece | |
| Bedroom | Main level | 9 ft x 9 ft | |
| Bedroom | Main level | 10 ft x 12 ft | |
| Dining nook | Main level | 10 ft x 9 ft | |
| Dining room | Main level | 14 ft x 9 ft | |
| Ensuite | Main level | 5 ft x 5 ft | |
| Entrance | Main level | 7 ft x 8 ft | |
| Kitchen | Main level | 10 ft x 15 ft | |
| Living room | Main level | 14 ft x 13 ft | |
| Mud room | Main level | 10 ft x 4 ft | |
| Patio | Main level | 20 ft x 12 ft | |
| Porch | Main level | 6 ft x 5 ft | |
| Primary Bedroom | Main level | 14 ft x 11 ft | |
| Attic (finished) | Other | 19 ft x 18 ft |
Building Details
Additional Information
| Features | Private setting, Wooded area, Irregular lot size, Other |
| Land Size | 8760 sqft |
| Building Type | House |
| Interior Size | 2662 sqft |
| Transaction | For sale |