525 Simcoe St, Victoria
James Bay · Single Family Residence · MLS® 1034937 · Listed Jun 27, 2026
Stunning 6-bedroom James Bay character home with a LEGAL 3-bedroom suite! Located in one of Victoria’s most walkable locations—steps to Thrifty Foods, Parliament Buildings, Beacon Hill Park, Dallas Road, Inner Harbour and Downtown. Extensively renovated with updated plumbing, electrical and heating, including 2 new heat pumps with A/C. The main home offers 3 bedrooms, 9’ ceilings, oak hardwood floors throughout and a cozy living room with gas fireplace. The brand-new kitchen features a built-in Fisher & Paykel fridge, commercial induction range and Taj Mahal quartzite countertops. The primary ensuite includes new windows, walk-in shower and quartz vanity. The bright, airy legal suite offers excellent flexibility and income helper. A separate studio is ideal as office, media room or workshop. Attic access offers future potential for extra living space. Enjoy a private backyard patio and mature low-maintenance landscaping—character, comfort and Victoria’s coastal lifestyle at its best!
| Property Type | Single Family Residence |
| Bedrooms | 6 |
| Bathrooms | 3 |
| Interior | 2,506 sqft |
| Lot Size | 4,720 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Parking | 2 spaces |
| Year Built | 1946 |
| Fireplaces | 1 |
| Heating | Baseboard, Electric, Heat Pump, Natural Gas |
| Basement | Finished, Full, Walk-Out Access |
| Exterior | Stucco & Siding, Wood |
| Roof | Asphalt Shingle |
| Foundation | Concrete Perimeter |
| Flooring | Hardwood, Tile |
| Water | Municipal |
| Sewer | Sewer Connected, Sewer To Lot |
| Zoning | Residential |
| Taxes | $4,935 (2026) |
| Extras | Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer |
| MLS® # | 1034937 |
| Brokerage | Macdonald Realty Victoria |
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525 Simcoe St, Victoria sold on July 9, 2026, after 12 days on the market.
The sold price is available free with an 8X account; it was listed at $1,599,000. It is shown publicly once the sale is registered with BC Assessment.
It was on the market for 12 days, from June 27, 2026 to July 9, 2026.
A Single Family Residence in James Bay, Victoria with 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,506 sqft, built in 1946.
It has 2 parking spaces.
The lot is 4,720 sqft (0.11 acres).
Victoria is currently a buyer's market: median sold price $1,429,500, 6.8 months of inventory, homes typically selling in about 40 days.
There are 9 houses for sale in James Bay right now. Browse all James Bay houses for sale to see current listings, updated daily from the MLS® system.
The median house sold price in James Bay is $1,429,500, based on 36 sales over the past 12 months. The median price per square foot is $697. Compare asking prices across the houses currently for sale in James Bay.
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