485 Head St, Esquimalt
Esquimalt · Single Family Residence · MLS® 1049595 · Listed Sep 13, 2026
A waterfront home with warmth, character and room to savour the view, Across the Harbour enjoys an exceptional setting on Victoria’s Inner Harbour. Beautifully maintained and thoughtfully updated, it offers 5 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, over 3,000 sq. ft. of interior living space and more than 3,000 sq. ft. outdoors. A renovated open-concept kitchen forms the heart of the home, while an airy upstairs sunroom invites quiet mornings overlooking the water. Bedrooms with private ensuites offer a welcoming retreat, and a garden studio and caretaker suite add versatility for guests, family or live-in management. Purpose-built as a B&B and operated seasonally as short-term rental accommodation by the current owners, this licensed property offers a turnkey opportunity. As Esquimalt’s only property with C-7A mixed-use zoning permitting Tourist Accommodation, it pairs distinctive waterfront living with the flexibility to welcome paying guests or simply enjoy it as home.
| Property Type | Single Family Residence |
| Bedrooms | 5 |
| Bathrooms | 6 |
| Interior | 3,064 sqft |
| Lot Size | 6,471 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Lot Features | Central Location, Corner Lot, Easy Access, Family-Oriented Neighbourhood, Foreshore Rights, Irregular Lot, Irrigation Sprinkler(s), Landscaped, Marina Nearby, No Through Road, Park Setting, Quiet Area, Recreation Nearby, Shopping Nearby, Sidewalk, Walk on Waterfront |
| Parking | 4 spaces |
| Year Built | 1998 |
| Fireplaces | 4 |
| Heating | Baseboard, Natural Gas, Wood |
| Basement | Finished, Walk-Out Access, With Windows |
| Exterior | Block, Concrete, Glass, Insulation All, Shingle-Wood, Wood |
| Roof | Asphalt Shingle |
| Foundation | Block, Concrete Perimeter |
| Flooring | Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate, Linoleum, Tile, Wood |
| Water | Municipal |
| Sewer | Sewer Connected |
| Zoning | Residential/Commercial |
| Taxes | $8,331 (2025) |
| Extras | Dishwasher, Dryer, Jetted Tub, Microwave, Oven/Range Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer |
| MLS® # | 1049595 |
| Brokerage | Coldwell Banker Oceanside Real Estate |
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It is listed at $2,199,000.
A Single Family Residence in Esquimalt, Esquimalt with 5 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 3,064 sqft, built in 1998.
It has 4 parking spaces (Driveway, Guest).
The lot is 6,471 sqft (0.14 acres).
Esquimalt is currently a seller's market: median sold price $977,500, 1.5 months of inventory, homes typically selling in about 39 days.
The median house sold price in Esquimalt is $977,500, based on 13 sales over the past 12 months. The median price per square foot is $607. Compare asking prices across the houses currently for sale in Esquimalt.
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