838 Princess Ave, Victoria
Central Park · Single Family Residence · MLS® 1028985 · Listed Mar 21, 2026
Charming character home just moments from downtown, offering the perfect blend of timeless style and modern comfort. This inviting residence features 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, highlighted by beautiful original fir floors, a 200-amp electrical upgrade, and an efficient natural gas furnace. The spacious main level is filled with natural light and flows seamlessly to a fully fenced, level yard—thoughtfully landscaped with mature fruit trees including apple and plum, creating a private urban oasis ideal for relaxing or entertaining. Downstairs offers excellent potential with unfinished space ready for your ideas—whether additional living area, a suite, or extended family use. Ideally located within walking distance to Crystal Pool, Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre, Royal Athletic Park, and all of downtown’s amenities, this property offers a rare opportunity to enjoy character, space, and convenience in one of Victoria’s most central neighbourhoods. Click the Multimedia links for HD videos.
| Property Type | Single Family Residence |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Interior | 1,250 sqft |
| Lot Size | 3,567 sqft (0.08 acres) |
| Lot Features | Rectangular Lot |
| Parking | 1 space |
| Year Built | 1911 |
| Fireplaces | 1 |
| Heating | Forced Air, Natural Gas |
| Basement | Not Full Height, Unfinished |
| Exterior | Frame Wood |
| Roof | Asphalt Shingle |
| Foundation | Concrete Perimeter |
| Water | Municipal |
| Sewer | Sewer Connected |
| Zoning | Residential |
| Taxes | $4,161.07 (2025) |
| MLS® # | 1028985 |
| Brokerage | DFH Real Estate Ltd. |
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838 Princess Ave, Victoria sold on April 14, 2026, after 24 days on the market.
It sold for $885,000 (listed at $899,900). Source: BC Assessment (registered sale).
It was on the market for 24 days, from March 21, 2026 to April 14, 2026.
A Single Family Residence in Central Park, Victoria with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,250 sqft, built in 1911.
It has 1 parking space.
The lot is 3,567 sqft (0.08 acres).
838 Princess Ave, Victoria was originally listed at $949,900, then reduced to $899,900 (5.3% reduction), and sold for $885,000.
838 Princess Ave, Victoria sold for $885,000, 12.6% below its BC-assessed value of $1,013,000 (assessed July 1, 2025) — a sale-to-assessment ratio of 87%. Source: BC Assessment.
Victoria is currently a seller's market: median sold price $999,444, 1.5 months of inventory, homes typically selling in about 32 days.
The median house sold price in Central Park is $999,444, based on 10 sales over the past 12 months. The median price per square foot is $539. Compare asking prices across the houses currently for sale in Central Park.
MLS® property information is provided under copyright© by the Victoria Real Estate Board. The information is from sources deemed reliable, but should not be relied upon without independent verification. Data last updated: Aug 15, 2026.
