1562 Richardson St
Victoria, BC V8S1R3
$2,149,000
Property Details
Property & Lot
- Sub-type
- House
- Lot size
- 8,320 square feet
- Zoning
- Residential
Ownership & Fees
- Property type
- Detached House
- Ownership
- Freehold
- Annual property tax
- $9,504.32
Interior
- Heating
- Forced air, Electric
- Cooling / A/C
- None
- Fireplace
- Yes (3)
Parking
- Total spaces
- 2
Room Dimensions
| Room | Level | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Den | Other | — |
| Living room | Other | — |
| Dining room | Other | — |
| Kitchen | Other | — |
| Bathroom | Other | 3-Piece |
| Other | Lower level | — |
| Other | Lower level | — |
| Other | Lower level | — |
| Other | Lower level | — |
| Attic (finished) | Third level | — |
| Attic (finished) | Third level | — |
| Attic (finished) | Third level | — |
| Attic (finished) | Third level | — |
| Bedroom | Second level | — |
| Primary Bedroom | Second level | — |
| Bathroom | Second level | 4-Piece |
| Bathroom | Second level | 4-Piece |
| Bedroom | Second level | — |
| Entrance | Other | — |
| Storage | Other | — |
| Patio | Main level | — |
| Patio | Main level | — |
| Other | Main level | — |
| Kitchen | Main level | — |
| Eating area | Main level | — |
| Den | Main level | — |
| Pantry | Main level | — |
| Dining room | Main level | — |
| Living room | Main level | — |
| Bathroom | Main level | 2-Piece |
| Entrance | Main level | — |
Listing Information
- MLS®
- 1041020
- Listed
- June 25, 2026
- Time on market
- On the market for 68 days
- Data last synced
- August 28, 2026
Listing provided by: Pemberton Holmes Ltd. · Data source: CREA DDF.
Description
Some homes offer a location, this offers a setting. Quietly positioned on an exclusive cul-de-sac of just 3 residences, directly across from the iconic Government House grounds, this is one of Rockland’s most discreet & coveted enclaves. Surrounded by majestic trees, manicured gardens, protected parklands & a short stroll to Craigdarroch Castle or waterfront, the property offers a rare sense of seclusion in the heart of the city. The charming character home has been lovingly maintained, blending enduring craftsmanship w/warmth & comfort. Beyond the main residence, a substantial detached over height garage/carriage house w/a self-contained bachelor suite above presents endless possibilities—guest space, private studio, home office, multigenerational living, or extra income. Properties in this remarkable lane seldom become available. A true urban sanctuary defined by privacy, prestige & an irreplaceable location—a rare opportunity to own a piece of Rockland’s most treasured streetscape. (id:63159)
Values & Trends
This listing
$591/sqft
Building average
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No other active listings in this building
Rockland average
$673/sqft
7 active listing(s)
Per-stall/locker dollar values aren't itemized in our data source — shown as included/not indicated only, not a fabricated estimate. $/sqft averages are computed live from other active listings, not a third-party model.
Location Insights
Weather
16°C
Mainly Clear
Humidity 73%
Wind S 6 km/h
Tonight
12°
Tuesday
19°
Tuesday night
13°
Wednesday
15°
Wednesday night
11°
Thursday
15°
Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada.
Population
91,867
(2021 Census)
+7.1% since 2016
Density: 4,723.2/km²
Dwellings: 53,070
Median household income: $67,500
After-tax: $60,000
Immigrant population: 20%
Top countries of origin (% of total population)
- United Kingdom3.8% · 3,505
- United States of America2.1% · 1,945
- Philippines2% · 1,845
- China1.2% · 1,110
- India0.7% · 650
- Germany0.6% · 590
- Korea, South0.4% · 400
- Netherlands0.3% · 315
Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.
Location Accessibility
Our own metric — not an official Walk Score®.
Amenities
37
5/9 categories nearby
Transit
—
Not enough data yet
How this is calculated
Amenities: points awarded per category (restaurants, cafes, grocery, parks, shopping, gyms, pharmacies, banks/ATMs, healthcare) based on distance to the nearest one — 3 points under 200m, 2 points under 500m, 1 point under 800m — summed across all 9 categories and scaled to 0–100.
Transit: based on the number of transit stops within 800m and their mode (SkyTrain weighted highest, then streetcar/ferry, then bus). This reflects stop type and count only — our data doesn't include how often a route actually runs, so frequency is never factored in.
Both scores depend on how much of the surrounding area has been synced from OpenStreetMap and TransLink's GTFS feed. A lower score can mean fewer amenities nearby, or simply that this area hasn't been fully synced yet — not a confident measurement of the location itself.
Nearby Schools
| School | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sir James Douglas Elementary | Elementary | 659 m |
| Margaret Jenkins Elementary | Elementary | 698 m |
| Glenlyon Norfolk School(Independent) | K-12 | 777 m |
| Central Middle School | Elementary | 1.0 km |
| Sundance-Bank Elementary | Elementary | 1.5 km |
| Victoria High | Elementary | 1.6 km |
| Christ Church Cathedral School(Independent) | Elementary/Middle | 1.6 km |
| Victor School | K-12 | 1.7 km |
Schools shown by distance from this property. This does not indicate school catchment or enrollment eligibility — contact the school district to confirm catchment boundaries.
Nearby Transit
No TransLink stops within an ~10-minute walk.
Nearby Places
Restaurants (1)
- Sushi Field432 m
Cafes (1)
- Gonzales Coffee · 1548 Fairfield Road394 m
Grocery (1)
- Thrifty Foods · 1590 Fairfield Road412 m
Parks (5+)
- St. Charles Green403 m
- Brooke Street Park · 1425 Brooke Street419 m
- Hollywood Park · 1700 Fairfield Road441 m
- Robert J. Porter Park · 1350 Fairfield Road562 m
- Upper Memorial Green714 m
Pharmacies (2)
- Heart Pharmacy IDA461 m
- Gonzales Pharmacy · 1845 Fairfield Road752 m
Nearby places data: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
School district: Victoria (SD61)
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