1648 Rockland Ave
Victoria, BC V8S1W7
$2,695,000
Property Details
Property & Lot
- Sub-type
- House
- Lot size
- 20,187 square feet
- Zoning
- Residential
Ownership & Fees
- Property type
- Detached House
- Ownership
- Freehold
- Annual property tax
- $12,756.24
Interior
- Heating
- Baseboard heaters, Electric, Natural gas, Hot Water
- Cooling / A/C
- None
- Fireplace
- Yes (4)
Parking
- Total spaces
- 7
Room Dimensions
| Room | Level | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Balcony | Second level | — |
| Bedroom | Second level | — |
| Bedroom | Second level | — |
| Bedroom | Second level | — |
| Bathroom | Second level | 3-Piece |
| Laundry room | Second level | — |
| Primary Bedroom | Second level | — |
| Porch | Main level | — |
| Studio | Main level | — |
| Storage | Main level | — |
| Bathroom | Main level | 3-Piece |
| Mud room | Main level | — |
| Eating area | Main level | — |
| Kitchen | Main level | — |
| Dining room | Main level | — |
| Sitting room | Main level | — |
| Living room | Main level | — |
| Entrance | Main level | — |
Listing Information
- MLS®
- 1043595
- Listed
- July 21, 2026
- Time on market
- On the market for 41 days
- Data last synced
- August 28, 2026
Listing provided by: RE/MAX Camosun · Data source: CREA DDF.
Description
A rare opportunity to own one of Victoria's treasured heritage residences in the heart of prestigious Rockland. Built circa 1894 and attributed to renowned architect Francis M. Rattenbury, this exceptional home seamlessly blends timeless character with comfortable everyday living. Rich in history and once home to many notable figures, this remarkable residence offers over a century of architectural elegance surrounded by spectacular gardens. The thoughtfully designed floor plan features 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, inviting formal living and dining rooms, a den, charming sitting room, and a light-filled artist's studio offering endless possibilities for creative pursuits, a home office, or guest accommodation. Original character details, generous principal rooms, and beautiful garden views create an atmosphere that is both refined and welcoming. Outside, the meticulously curated gardens provide exceptional privacy and a tranquil setting for entertaining or quiet reflection. Situated on one of Victoria's most iconic tree-lined streets, just moments from Government House, downtown, Cook Street Village, Dallas Road, parks, and excellent schools. Whether your vision is to preserve this remarkable residence for generations to come or explore the possibilities offered by the generous lot and future development potential (buyer to verify), opportunities of this caliber are exceptionally rare. (id:63159)
Values & Trends
This listing
$659/sqft
Building average
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No other active listings in this building
Rockland average
$663/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
30
6/9 categories nearby
Transit
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Glenlyon Norfolk School(Independent) | K-12 | 373 m |
| Sundance-Bank Elementary | Elementary | 771 m |
| Margaret Jenkins Elementary | Elementary | 787 m |
| Central Middle School | Elementary | 1.0 km |
| Victor School | K-12 | 1.1 km |
| Sir James Douglas Elementary | Elementary | 1.2 km |
| Victoria High | Elementary | 1.3 km |
| St Patrick's School(Independent) | Elementary | 1.4 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 (3)
- Tartan Toque · 1507 Pandora Avenue601 m
- Confit · 1871 Oak Bay Avenue735 m
- White Heather Tea Room · 1885 Oak Bay Avenue749 m
Cafes (1)
- Shine Cafe · 1548 Fort Street545 m
Grocery (1)
- Urban Grocer547 m
Parks (5+)
- Terrace Park · 1002 Terrace Avenue273 m
- St. Charles Green420 m
- Verrinder Park · 1551 Oak Bay Avenue499 m
- Wilmer Green Park514 m
- Scurrah Green · 1580 Fort Street523 m
Pharmacies (1)
- Shoppers Drug Mart543 m
Banks & ATMs (1)
- Localcoin Bitcoin ATM493 m
Nearby places data: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
School district: Victoria (SD61)
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