Property Type: Detached HouseOwnership: Freehold

3493 Cardiff Pl

Oak Bay, BC V8P4Y9

$1,349,900

3 bed2 bath2 parking2,273 sqftBuilt 1959
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Property Details

Property & Lot

Sub-type
House
Lot size
10,614 square feet
Zoning
Residential

Ownership & Fees

Property type
Detached House
Ownership
Freehold
Annual property tax
$7,335

Interior

Heating
Forced air, Natural gas
Cooling / A/C
None
Fireplace
Yes (1)
Appliances
Washer, Refrigerator, Range - Electric, Dishwasher, Dryer

Exterior & Lot

Lot features
Curb & gutter

Building

Parcel ID (PID)
004-689-151

Parking

Total spaces
2

Room Dimensions

RoomLevelDimensions
SunroomMain level9'7 x 11'0
PorchMain level4'0 x 5'9
Primary BedroomMain level14'8 x 20'1
BedroomMain level9'7 x 10'7
BathroomMain level4-Piece
KitchenMain level11'0 x 13'8
Dining roomMain level10'7 x 11'6
Living roomMain level12'2 x 18'2
EntranceMain level7'2 x 8'3
StorageLower level7'4 x 9'9
StorageLower level9'5 x 11'9
StorageLower level5'9 x 8'0
BathroomLower level3-Piece
BedroomLower level10'7 x 11'9
OtherLower level6'6 x 7'5
Utility roomLower level11'8 x 20'7
Family roomLower level10'6 x 24'4

Listing Information

MLS®
1044356
Listed
August 22, 2026
Time on market
On the market for 10 days
Data last synced
August 30, 2026

Listing provided by: RE/MAX Camosun · Data source: CREA DDF.

Description

Families! This lovely spot in Oak Bay is perfect for you if you're looking to play in the beautiful yard or ride your bikes to the playground. With a fantastic layout and plenty of natural light throughout, it is easy to imagine how you could really make this house feel like your home where you raise the kids and make memories. It has been well-cared for inside and out with updates like the electrical and a natural gas furnace, plus a thoughtful reconfiguration to give you a large primary bedroom on the main. One look at the floor plan will show you the endless potential of your design ideas. The walkout basement is welcoming & bright with a generous rec room to play in, a third bedroom and bath w/ shower. Gardeners will appreciate the attention this homeowner has given the landscaping over the years, making this fully fenced yard so pretty. Steps from UVic and quick access to Foul Bay Rd and transit make this location a smart move for anyone wanting to live in beautiful Oak Bay. (id:63159)

Values & Trends

This listing

$594/sqft

Building average

No other active listings in this building

Henderson average

$713/sqft

7 active listing(s)

Parking: 2 stall(s) includedStorage locker: Not indicated

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

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

SchoolTypeDistance
St. Michaels University School(Independent)K-12998 m
Campus View ElementaryElementary1.3 km
Artemis Place Secondary(Independent)Secondary1.5 km
Lansdowne Middle SchoolMiddle1.5 km
Frank Hobbs ElementaryElementary1.6 km
Doncaster ElementaryElementary1.7 km
Mount Douglas SecondarySecondary1.9 km
Arbutus Global Middle SchoolElementary1.9 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 (3)

  • Gyro-Henderson Park230 m
  • Henderson Recreation Centre · 2291 Cedar Hill Cross Road279 m
  • Mount Tolmie Park770 m

Nearby places data: © OpenStreetMap contributors.

School district: Victoria (SD61)

Mortgage & Ownership Cost Calculator

Minimum required: 8.1% ($109,990) — 5% under $500K, 10% up to $1.5M, 20% at/above $1.5M.

Financial Ledger

Net mortgage (loan + CMHC insurance)$1,079,920.00
Periodic payment — Principal & Interest (monthly)$6,967.28
Additional monthly expenses (strata, tax, utilities, etc.)$725.25
Total monthly cost$7,692.53
Interest paid over 5-yr term$309,508.18
Balance at end of term$971,391.53

Rates based on Bank of Canada benchmark data.

Financial Summary

Minimum down payment$109,990
Stress test qualifying rate8.09%
Payment you must qualify for$9,534.47

Cash Needed at Closing

Minimum down payment$109,990
Estimated BC PTT$24,998
Legal / closing costs (typical estimate)$1,500
Total cash needed$136,488

Minimum down payment: 5% on the first $500,000, 10% on the portion up to $1.5M, 20% at/above $1.5M. Stress test: OSFI's minimum qualifying rate, the greater of contract rate + 2% or 5.25% — this is what lenders require you to qualify at, not what you'll actually pay. Closing costs are a typical-range estimate, not a quote — actual legal fees vary. Verify all figures with a mortgage broker and lawyer before relying on them.

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