870 Brett Ave, Saanich
SE Swan Lake · Single Family Residence · MLS® 1048215 · Listed Sep 3, 2026
Just steps from Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary, this inviting Brett Ave home offers privacy, comfort, and flexibility in one of Victoria's most convenient, amenity-rich neighbourhoods. A private, established backyard on a 4,848 sq ft lot creates a peaceful outdoor retreat, with parking for three vehicles and shopping, recreation, and transit close at hand. The Lochside Trail begins at the end of this quiet cul-de-sac for easy walking and biking. The main level features two bedrooms, one bathroom with heated tile floor, an open kitchen and dining area, separate laundry, and a spacious coved-ceiling living room centred on a wood-burning fireplace. Skylights in the dining area and bathroom add ample natural light. The lower level offers a one-bedroom, one-bathroom in-law suite: excellent flexibility for extended family, guests, or additional living space. Recent updates include the kitchen, heat pump, deck, and electrical improvements.
| Property Type | Single Family Residence |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Interior | 1,569 sqft |
| Lot Size | 4,848 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Lot Features | Cul-De-Sac, Level, Private, Rectangular Lot, Serviced, Wooded |
| Parking | 2 spaces |
| Year Built | 1920 |
| Fireplaces | 1 |
| Heating | Electric, Heat Pump |
| Basement | Finished, Walk-Out Access, With Windows |
| Exterior | Frame Wood, Insulation: Ceiling, Insulation: Walls, Vinyl Siding |
| Roof | Asphalt Shingle |
| Foundation | Concrete Perimeter |
| Flooring | Carpet, Tile, Wood |
| Water | Municipal |
| Sewer | Sewer Connected |
| Zoning | Residential |
| Taxes | $4,488.27 (2026) |
| Extras | Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven/Range Electric, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer |
| MLS® # | 1048215 |
| Brokerage | Newport Realty Ltd. |
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It is listed at $895,000.
A Single Family Residence in SE Swan Lake, Saanich with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,569 sqft, built in 1920.
It has 2 parking spaces.
The lot is 4,848 sqft (0.11 acres).
Saanich is currently a buyer's market: median sold price $1,143,000, 7 months of inventory, homes typically selling in about 34 days.
There are 7 houses for sale in Swan Lake right now. Browse all Swan Lake houses for sale to see current listings, updated daily from the MLS® system.
The median house sold price in Swan Lake is $1,143,000, based on 35 sales over the past 12 months. The median price per square foot is $629. Compare asking prices across the houses currently for sale in Swan Lake.
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