2168 Esplanade
Oak Bay, BC V8R2W1
$3,495,000
Property Details
Property & Lot
- Sub-type
- House
- Lot size
- 12,415 square feet
- Zoning
- Residential
Ownership & Fees
- Property type
- Detached House
- Ownership
- Freehold
- Annual property tax
- $15,206.6
Interior
- Heating
- Heat Pump, Baseboard heaters, Electric
- Cooling / A/C
- Air Conditioned
- Fireplace
- None
Exterior & Lot
- View
- Ocean view
Parking
- Total spaces
- 6
Room Dimensions
| Room | Level | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Laundry room | Main level | — |
| Storage | Main level | — |
| Bathroom | Second level | 4-Piece |
| Bedroom | Second level | — |
| Bedroom | Second level | — |
| Ensuite | Second level | 4-Piece |
| Bedroom | Second level | — |
| Primary Bedroom | Second level | — |
| Balcony | Second level | — |
| Bedroom | Main level | — |
| Bedroom | Main level | — |
| Bathroom | Main level | 3-Piece |
| Bedroom | Main level | — |
| Bedroom | Main level | — |
| Entrance | Main level | — |
| Living room | Main level | — |
| Family room | Main level | — |
| Kitchen | Main level | — |
| Dining room | Main level | — |
| Bathroom | Main level | 2-Piece |
| Entrance | Main level | — |
Listing Information
- MLS®
- 1043392
- Listed
- July 27, 2026
- Time on market
- On the market for 35 days
- Data last synced
- August 28, 2026
Listing provided by: Engel & Volkers Vancouver Island · Data source: CREA DDF.
Description
A rare hidden gem on Oak Bay’s premier waterfront! Situated in an unbeatable world class location this property offers sweeping ocean views. Distinguished by its generous footprint, light-filled living spaces, private 2nd-floor sun deck & unmatched privacy. This residence has been proudly lived in by the current owners for over 40 years & provides a spectacular canvas for the discerning buyer. Bring your personal design vision & modern touches to elevate one of Oak Bay's most sought after addresses. Step outside for direct access to Willows Beach, take in lively views of beach goers, windsurfers, passing ships, the sheer force of nature & the dramatic backdrop of the snow-capped mountains. Whether lightly updating or reimagining the interior to suit contemporary luxury living, the potential here is truly limitless including the possibility to split the home into 2 living spaces.You are steps to transit, short walking distance to schools & amenities.This home is an Oak Bay treasure. (id:63159)
Values & Trends
This listing
$823/sqft
Building average
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No other active listings in this building
Estevan average
$843/sqft
3 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
Nearest station: Gonzales Point
15°C
—
Humidity 76%
Wind W 10 km/h
Tonight
12°
Tuesday
19°
Tuesday night
13°
Wednesday
15°
Wednesday night
11°
Thursday
15°
Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada.
Population
17,990
(2021 Census)
-0.6% since 2016
Density: 1,710.1/km²
Dwellings: 8,168
Median household income: $107,000
After-tax: $93,000
Immigrant population: 21.9%
Top countries of origin (% of total population)
- United Kingdom7% · 1,265
- United States of America2.9% · 515
- China1.5% · 270
- Germany0.9% · 155
- South Africa, Republic of0.5% · 85
- Netherlands0.4% · 80
- Philippines0.4% · 75
- Taiwan0.4% · 70
Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.
Location Accessibility
Our own metric — not an official Walk Score®.
Amenities
22
4/9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ecole Willows Elementary | Elementary | 571 m |
| Oak Bay Secondary | Secondary | 1.0 km |
| St Patrick's School(Independent) | Elementary | 1.4 km |
| Monterey Middle School | Elementary | 1.8 km |
| Sundance-Bank Elementary | Elementary | 1.9 km |
| Artemis Place Secondary(Independent) | Secondary | 2.1 km |
| Lansdowne Middle School | Middle | 2.3 km |
| Glenlyon Norfolk School(Independent) | K-12 | 2.4 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)
- Nohra Thai Kitchen · 2524 Estevan Avenue584 m
- The Village Estevan Restaurant · 2518 Estevan Avenue590 m
- AsUsual Cafe · 2510 Estevan Avenue596 m
Cafes (1)
- Ruth & Dean Restaurant & Bakery · 2509 Estevan Avenue579 m
Parks (3)
- Willows Park125 m
- Firefighter's Park622 m
- Haynes Park · 1499 Beach Drive738 m
Gyms (2)
- Curves · 2545 Musgrave Street617 m
- barreMADE · 2270 Cadboro Bay Road719 m
Nearby places data: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
School district: Victoria (SD61)
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