John Melvin Properties
202-3795 Carey Road V8Z 6T8 Victoria, BC, Canada

Strata Living at its best! Modern, bright character conversion townhome. Four Bedrooms and 3 bathrooms over 2,700sf. Perfect for professionals or the "rightsizing family"

Awesome, unique character conversion townhome. Live like, & have the space of a house without all the chores. Perfect for young professionals or the"rightsizing" family.

JUST LISTED! $999,900 A 3960 Cedar Hill Rd, Saanich, BC, CA Location & Views, perfect for empty nesters or professionals who want the space & atmosphere of a house without the landscaping and maintenance. This character conversion is 2,700+ sf, bright with a large open living room with electric or wood fireplace, dining room, modern kitchen with island, huge primary bedroom with fireplace, en-suite & walk in closet, 2 additional bedrooms & 1 bathroom. Updates include heat pu...mp, Successful Visions designed kitchen, with Fulgor Milano gas range, Fisher Paykel D/W & Fridge, smart home lighting & heat control. There is an additional one bedroom & bathroom, live in accomodation/recroom/office and is plumbed for a wet bar or small kitchen as part of this property. Lots of storage and your own private garage. The west facing deck has awesome sunsets overlooking the Sooke Hills. Surrounded by Garry Oaks and beautiful gardens it is within easy walking distance to UVic & all the University Heights amenities. MUST BE SEEN TO BE APPRECIATED! See more

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FEBRUARY MARKET STATS ARE OUT! "Our early spring market is in full swing carrying on from a fast start in January," said Victoria Real Estate Board President David Langlois. "Our market remains one with tightly constrained inventory and high demand. The good news is that we have seen some stabilization in listings and condo pricing between January and February, but we continue to see huge pressure on single family homes new listings are snapped up as soon as they are liste...d. As a result, the pressure on single family homes continues to ramp up. There is significant competition for desirable homes and in our marketplace most homes are desirable and people competing for properties pushes prices up." Here’s a little breakdown: - Last month's sales were 53.3% more than a year before. - There were 38% fewer homes listed than the previous year. - The benchmark price for a single-family home was $948,200. Feel free to call if you have any questions!

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JANUARY MARKET STATS ARE OUT! "Our bustling market continues to be fueled by strong consumer demand to own a home in Greater Victoria, driven in part by low interest rates and by the overall desirability of our larger community," said Victoria Real Estate Board President David Langlois. "This continuing demand, coupled with our record low inventory, has resulted in competition for desirable properties. The competition for sparse inventory has pushed both pricing and activity ...up and has created the very fast-paced market that we've been experiencing for the past several months." Here’s a little breakdown: - Last month's sales were 57.2% more than a year before. - There were 32.5% fewer homes listed than the previous year. - The benchmark price for a single-family home was $932,000. Feel free to call if you have any questions!

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DECEMBER MARKET STATS ARE OUT! "This has been an unexpected year on many levels," says 2020 Victoria Real Estate Board President Sandi-Jo Ayers. "The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March and April quickly swept away any illusions that our normal seasonal market patterns would persist. Equally surprising was the resurgence of our market in early summer when restrictions lightened and pent-up demand began pushing sales beyond expectations. The combination of the ongoing pand...emic, historically low interest rates and a shift in consumer priorities towards properties that cater to a more home-based work / life / retirement balance resulted in record setting sales for the last several months of 2020." Here’s a little breakdown: - Last month's sales were 57% more than a year before. - There were 34.5% fewer homes listed than the previous year. - The benchmark price for a single-family home was $915,100. Feel free to call if you have any questions!

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PRICE REDUCTION! $1,099,000 A 3960 Cedar Hill Rd, Saanich, BC, CA Modern, bright & open character conversion. Over 2700 sq ft, the main floor has a huge open living room with fireplace & views to south and west, dining room, kitchen with island, large primary bedroom with fireplace, en-suite & walk in closet, two additional bedrooms & one bathroom. Updates include heat pump, Successful Visions designed kitchen, with Fulgor Milano gas range, Fisher Paykel D/W & Fridge, smart h...ome lighting & heat control. Downstairs there is an additional one bedroom, bathroom recroom/office and is plumbed for a wet bar or small kitchen. Lots of storage and your own private garage. The west facing deck has awesome sunsets overlooking the Sooke Hills. Oakdale estates is surrounded by Gary Oaks and beautiful gardens and is within easy walking distance to UVic & all the University Heights amenities. MUST BE SEEN TO BE APPRECIATED! See more

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Thinking of downsizing, but want a larger space? Want awesome landscaping, but dont want the work. Check out this 4 bedroom 3 bathroom townhome with a remodelled kitchen, heat pump, large entertaining and dinning space complete with smart home features. Located in a Garry Oak grove with beautiful gardens, next to University Heights amenities and a stroll to UVic.

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OCTOBER MARKET STATS ARE OUT! "Once again, another month concluded with numbers that surprised many of us," said Victoria Real Estate Board President Sandi-Jo Ayers. "Sales for October broke the record for the month and inventory continues to be snapped up quickly. Due to this high demand, low supply environment, we are seeing many multiple offer situations. Condos and single family homes both continue to be popular choices for buyers." Here’s a little breakdown: ... - Last month's sales were 59.9% more than a year before. - There were 19.7% fewer homes listed than the previous year. - The benchmark price for a single-family home was $859,900. Feel free to call if you have any questions!

JUST LISTED! $625,000 #2 4560 West Saanich Rd, Saanich, BC, CA Very rarely does a home become available in family friendly Oak Grove Place. The open floor plan features a grand entranceway, solid oak floors, bright kitchen with new stainless appliances and large dining area, expansive formal living room with gas f/p and access to the private deck. Upstairs is the large private bedroom with ample closets, vaulted ceilings and new ensuite. Two other bedrooms and a 4 piece bath ...complete the upper floor. Down is the newly finished family room, laundry, storage and garage . Park your car in the garage and/or driveway. This townhome is located in a fantastic location, just minutes away from Royal Oak & Broadmead shopping centres, near schools, Beaver Lake Park and Commonwealth Pool. Access the whole city via the Royal Oak Bus Exchange near by. See more

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JUST LISTED! $1,010,000 3534 James Hts, Saanich, BC, CA Extremely desirable location in the Maplewood neighbourhood on a quiet and private cul-de-sac, with mature Garry Oaks adjacent to the Cedar Hill Golf Course & walking trail. This 1958 meticulously maintained family home exhibits pride of ownership throughout, such as the cove ceilings, mahogany cabinets, original oak floors & 2 wood burning fireplaces. Enjoy the park-like views from the main level and escape to the priva...te back yard from the downstairs family/tv room. Main level has the living-dining area, kitchen, 3 bedrooms and a newly remodelled full bathroom. The lower level has a 3pc bathroom, large laundry room with sink and counter space, lots of storage and a family/tv room. Through the French Doors you will find the outdoor living spaces; decks, patios and 2 pergolas. Also on the lower level is an unique heated/insulated garage (previously a bedroom) with high-speed exhaust fan and a fresh air ventilation system. See supplements for all improvements and maintenance. See more