255 Government St, Victoria
James Bay · Single Family Residence · MLS® 1041074 · Listed Jun 25, 2026
Priced to sell! Over $250K in recent upgrades. Welcome to Arcadia, a heritage-designated Victorian Queen Anne residence built by craftsman-owner Frederick Sherborne in 1892. This timeless home blends historic character with refined modern luxury. Meticulously maintained, extensively restored & seismically upgraded with 200 AMP service & forced air gas heat. Fully fenced & gated, designer landscaped sanctuary with flagstone dual driveway for parking. Charming detached studio/workshop. Grand living & dining rooms feature bay windows, 11-ft ceilings, period-inspired lighting & 2 gas fireplaces. Chef's kitchen with oversized island, 2 stoves, dual dishwasher & marble counters—perfect for entertaining while blending old-world charm with modern convenience. French doors lead to wraparound porches & patios. Upstairs offers a spacious primary with vaulted ceiling, luxurious ensuite, plus 2 bedrooms & bath. A rare opportunity to own a piece of Victoria's history in the heart of James Bay.
| Property Type | Single Family Residence |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 3 |
| Interior | 2,830 sqft |
| Lot Size | 6,000 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Lot Features | Central Location, Corner Lot, Easy Access, Irrigation Sprinkler(s), Landscaped, Level, Recreation Nearby, Rectangular Lot, Serviced, Shopping Nearby, Sidewalk |
| Parking | 5 spaces (1 garage) |
| Year Built | 1892 |
| Fireplaces | 2 |
| Heating | Baseboard, Electric, Forced Air, Natural Gas |
| Basement | Crawl Space, Not Full Height |
| Exterior | Brick, Wood |
| Roof | Asphalt Shingle |
| Foundation | Brick/Mortar, Concrete Perimeter |
| Flooring | Carpet, Tile, Wood |
| Water | Municipal |
| Sewer | Sewer Connected |
| Zoning | Residential |
| Taxes | $9,345 (2026) |
| Extras | Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven/Range Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer |
| MLS® # | 1041074 |
| Brokerage | Pemberton Holmes Ltd - Sidney |
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It has an accepted offer and the sale is pending; the asking price was $1,700,000.
A Single Family Residence in James Bay, Victoria with 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,830 sqft, built in 1892.
It has 4 parking spaces.
The lot is 6,000 sqft (0.14 acres).
255 Government St, Victoria was originally listed at $2,175,000, then reduced to $1,700,000 (21.8% reduction).
Victoria is currently a buyer's market: median sold price $1,394,000, 7.5 months of inventory, homes typically selling in about 39 days.
There are 10 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 $1,394,000, based on 35 sales over the past 12 months. The median price per square foot is $705. Compare asking prices across the houses currently for sale in James Bay.
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