1219 Duke St
SE Maplewood Saanich V8P 2B7

$1,288,800
Residential beds: 3 baths: 3.0 2,855 sq. ft. built: 1972

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Status:
Active
Prop. Type:
Residential
MLS® Num:
975216
Bedrooms:
3
Bathrooms:
3
Year Built:
1972
Open House Sat 2:00-4:00 Just minutes from the city this 12764 sq ft lot has enormous potential to have up to 4 legal dwellings. Currently there is a detached double garage, workshop, carport, work/storage shed and hot tub. Inside this light filled home has over 2800 sf of living space and 1100 sf of multiple decks. Other features include an open kitchen, wood cabinets, bar, and dining area with lots of windows for natural light, cozy living room with wood burning stove, a flex room currently used as an office and laundry but could easily be converted into another bedroom. The primary bedroom has a spa inspired bathroom with large soaker tub, separate shower, and heated floors. The second bedroom has an ensuite and a pleasing outlook. Total income could be $2500.00 per/mo. The suite comes furnished and is easy to rent out for $2000 per month and if you want, a VI Mobile tower currently brings in $550.00 per mo. Priced to sell at $243,000 under assessed value, it will not last long.
Property Type:
Residential
Type:
Single Family Residence
Year built:
1972 (Age: 52)
Living Area:
2,855 sq. ft.
Listing General Location:
SE Maplewood, Saanich East
Bedrooms:
3
Bathrooms:
3.0 (Full:-/Half:-)
Lot Size:
12,764.088 sq. ft.
Lot Details:
100 ft wide x 120 ft deep
Kitchens:
2
Taxes:
$6,963 / 2024
Construction:
Frame Wood, Insulation: Ceiling, Insulation: Walls, Stucco
New Construction:
No
Basement:
Crawl Space, Not Full Height, Walk-Out Access, With Windows
Foundation:
Concrete Perimeter
Electricity:
Yes
Roof:
Asphalt Shingle
Levels:
2
Other Structures:
Storage Shed, Workshop
Floor finish:
Laminate, Linoleum
Total Building Area:
2,855 sq. ft.
Total Unfinished Area:
0 sq. ft.
# Bedrooms or Dens Total:
3
# Main Level Bedrooms:
1
# Second Level Bedrooms:
2
# Third Level Bedrooms:
0
# Lower Level Bedrooms:
0
# Other Level Bedrooms:
0
# Main Level Bathrooms:
1
# Second Level Bathrooms:
2
# Third Level Bathrooms:
0
# Lower Level Bathrooms:
0
# Other Level Bathrooms:
0
# Main Level Kitchens:
1
# Second Level Kitchens:
1
# Third Level Kitchens:
0
# Lower Level Kitchens:
0
# Other Level Kitchens:
0
Living Area Lower Floor:
0 sq. ft.
Living Area Main Floor:
1,497 sq. ft.
Living Area Other Floor:
0 sq. ft.
Living Area 2nd Floor:
1,358 sq. ft.
Living Area 3rd Floor:
0 sq. ft.
Fireplaces:
2
Fireplace Details:
Family Room, Living Room, Wood Burning Stove
Laundry Features:
In House, In Unit
Water supply:
Municipal
Sewer:
Sewer Connected
Additional Accommodations:
Exists
Cooling:
Other
Heating:
Baseboard, Electric, Natural Gas, Wood
Fireplace:
Yes
Warranty:
No
Dishwasher, F/S/W/D, Garburator, Hot Tub
Eating Area, French Doors, Winding Staircase
Bay Window(s), Insulated Windows, Vinyl Frames, Window Coverings
Balcony/Patio, Sprinkler System
City, Mountain(s)
Off Tattersall, onto Kathleen St and then onto Duke St
Main Level
0
Yes
No
Unrestricted
Floor
Type
Size
Other
Main Floor
Dining Room
11' × 9'
Main Floor
Carport
15' × 13'
Main Floor
Kitchen
12' × 12'
Main Floor
Garage
23' × 19'
Main Floor
Bedroom
12' × 10'
Main Floor
Entrance
17' × 4'
Main Floor
Laundry
15' × 10'
Main Floor
Separate Storage
9' × 6'
Main Floor
Living Room
15' × 12'
2nd Floor
Bonus Room
12' × 11'
2nd Floor
Living Room
15' × 12'
2nd Floor
Office
16' × 8'
2nd Floor
Bedroom - Primary
13' × 13'
2nd Floor
Kitchen
11' × 10'
2nd Floor
Entrance
13' × 11'
2nd Floor
Bedroom
15' × 14'
Floor
Ensuite
Pieces
Other
Main Floor
No
4
4-Piece
2nd Floor
No
2
2-Piece
2nd Floor
No
5
5-Piece
Financing Notes:
Purchaser to finance
Assessed:
1531000.0
Assessment year:
2024
Jurisdiction name:
District of Saanich (SD61)
Legal Description:
LOT 3, PLAN VIP26390, SECTION 32, VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT
Accessibility:
Accessible Entrance, Ground Level Main Floor, Primary Bedroom on Main
Bed and Breakfast:
Potential
Number of 2 piece baths:
1
Number of 3 piece baths:
0
Number of 4 piece baths:
1
Number of 5 piece baths:
1
Number of 2 piece Ensuites:
0
Number of 3 piece Ensuites:
0
Number of 4 piece Ensuites:
0
Other Equipment:
Central Vacuum, Electric Garage Door Opener
Occupancy:
Owner
Property Condition:
Updated/Remodeled
Utilities:
Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Exposure / Faces:
South
Layout:
Main Level Entry with Upper Level(s)
Lot Site Features:
Central Location, Cul-De-Sac, Curb & Gutter, Irregular Lot, Irrigation Sprinkler(s), Landscaped, Near Golf Course, No Through Road, Park Setting, Private, Quiet Area, Recreation Nearby, Rural Setting, Serviced, Shopping Nearby, In Wooded Area, Wooded
Attached Garage:
No
Carport Spaces:
1
Garage Spaces:
2
Garage:
Yes
Parking Features:
Additional Parking, Carport, Detached, Driveway, Garage Double, RV Access/Parking
Total Parking Spaces:
5
Road Surface Type:
Paved
Common Parking Spaces:
0
Date Listed:
Sep 06, 2024
Original Price:
1349000.0
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Listed by Team 3000 Realty Ltd
Data was last updated October 7, 2024 at 10:05 PM (UTC)
Area Statistics
Listings on market:
21
Avg list price:
$1,288,800
Min list price:
$349,900
Max list price:
$2,595,000
Avg days on market:
45
Min days on market:
5
Max days on market:
235
Avg price per sq.ft.:
$465.72
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type and located in SE Maplewood. Average values are derived using median calculations.
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