2585 Sooke River Rd
Sooke, BC V9Z0X8
$550,000
Property Details
Property & Lot
- Lot size
- 5.49 acres
- Zoning
- Unknown
RU2
Ownership & Fees
- Property type
- Land / Lot
- Ownership
- Freehold
- Annual property tax
- $3,967.05
Interior
- Fireplace
- None
Exterior & Lot
- View
- Mountain view, Ocean view
Parking
- Total spaces
- 2 — covered indicated
- Features
- Carport
Room Dimensions
| Room | Level | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Unfinished Room | Second level | — |
| Unfinished Room | Main level | — |
Listing Information
- MLS®
- 1047396
- Listed
- August 20, 2026
- Time on market
- On the market for 12 days
- Data last synced
- August 28, 2026
Listing provided by: Pemberton Holmes - Sooke · Data source: CREA DDF.
Description
Welcome to a rare off-grid opportunity in Sooke’s scenic rural landscape! Governed by the District of Sooke’s RU 102 zoning designation (Schedule 102 – Rural / RU2), this private 5.486-acre parcel allows for a rich variety of rural activities—including agriculture, aquaculture, home-based businesses, and flexible residential options. Whether envisioning a multi-family compound, shared family estate, or private retreat, the zoning allows for up to 3 single-family dwellings, manufactured homes, or 1 duplex (often with accessory suites). While not eligible for subdivision, the expansive acreage offers ultimate freedom and privacy. An 800-foot concrete driveway winds up to a spectacular ''top of the world'' building site boasting optimal sun exposure—making it an ideal location for solar panel placement to power a self-sustained lifestyle while taking in endless, panoramic views of the ocean, lush hills, and majestic mountains across the water. At the top sits an existing 1986-built, 2-storey wood-framed structure (1,414 sq ft per floor, 2,828 sq ft total, plus carport). Built to last, this solid building footprint comes equipped with a durable metal roof, staircase, windows, and numerous framed-in rooms with studs already set. The home is unfinished and requires a new building permit, presenting an incredible head start for anyone ready to bring their carpenter skills, creativity, and vision to complete a custom masterpiece. Utility infrastructure includes a street-side municipal water connection already in place, while a hydro transmission line runs through property. Hydro pole on Sooke River Road. As a scenic bonus, a section of the historic Sooke Flowline—a decommissioned 44 km concrete aqueduct—runs along the rear boundary, creating a private walking trail through the forest. Located just minutes from core Sooke amenities, this property delivers endless potential! NO ENTRY WITHOUT LISTING AGENT OR REALTOR®. (id:63159)
Location Insights
Weather
Nearest station: Malahat
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
15,086
(2021 Census)
+16% since 2016
Density: 266.5/km²
Dwellings: 6,431
Median household income: $90,000
After-tax: $79,500
Immigrant population: 11.7%
Top countries of origin (% of total population)
- United Kingdom4.1% · 620
- United States of America1.5% · 230
- Germany0.8% · 120
- Philippines0.7% · 110
- Netherlands0.5% · 80
- China0.2% · 35
- Poland0.2% · 30
- Mexico0.2% · 25
Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.
Location Accessibility
Our own metric — not an official Walk Score®.
Amenities
7
1/9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Edward Milne Community School | Secondary | 1.6 km |
| Saseenos Elementary | Elementary | 1.8 km |
| Ecole Poirier Elementary | Elementary | 1.9 km |
| Journey Middle School | Middle | 2.1 km |
| Sooke Elementary | Elementary | 2.8 km |
| John Muir Elementary | Elementary | 5.1 km |
| Hans Helgesen Elementary | Elementary | 11.5 km |
| Willway Elementary | Elementary | 12.7 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
Parks (2)
- Unnamed430 m
- Sunriver Nature Trail Park792 m
Nearby places data: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
School district: Sooke (SD62)
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