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#103 205 Kimta Rd
VW Songhees Victoria V9A 6T5

$1,384,500
Residential beds: 2 baths: 2.0 1,535 sq. ft. built: 1990

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Status:
Active
Prop. Type:
Residential
MLS® Num:
1041066
Bedrooms:
2
Bathrooms:
2
Year Built:
1990
Experience exceptional waterfront living in Victoria’s sought-after Songhees community. This beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo with two balconies offers breathtaking, unobstructed 270-degree views of Victoria Harbour and well beyond. Enjoy a private front-row seat on the ever-changing waterfront, delighting in kayakers, ferries, float planes, cruise ships, yachts, herons, seals, playful otters, the occasional orca, spectacular sunsets and dramatic coastal storms. Extensively renovated in 2019, the bright, spacious interior features modern finishes with thoughtful upgrades throughout. Located in a well-managed, proactive strata with ongoing investments in buildings, security and other systems, amenities include secure underground parking with a personal EV charger, storage locker, kayak and seasonal storage, dedicated EV bike storage, and a workshop. Stroll the scenic Windsong Walkway to West Bay, or downtown Victoria and the Inner Harbour within minutes.
Property Type:
Residential
Type:
Condo Apartment
Year built:
1990 (Age: 36)
Close Price Lease Total:
Existing Lease Expiry:
Living Area:
1,535 sq. ft.
Listing General Location:
VW Songhees, Victoria West
Bedrooms:
2
Bathrooms:
2.0 (Full:-/Half:-)
Lot Size:
1,688 sq. ft.
Kitchens:
1
Taxes:
Building Name:
Ocean Park Tower
Building Type:
Other Level
Construction:
Insulation: Walls, Steel and Concrete, Stucco
Basement:
None
Foundation:
Concrete Perimeter
Roof:
Metal
Levels:
1
Number of Storeys:
8
Number of Buildings:
2
Other Structures:
Guest Accommodations, Workshop
Ceiling Heights:
Floor finish:
Hardwood, Tile
Total Building Area:
1,535 sq. ft.
Total Unfinished Area:
0 sq. ft.
Commercial Area:
# Bedrooms or Dens Total:
2
# Main Level Bedrooms:
2
# Second Level Bedrooms:
0
# Third Level Bedrooms:
0
# Lower Level Bedrooms:
0
# Other Level Bedrooms:
0
# Main Level Bathrooms:
2
# Second Level Bathrooms:
0
# Third Level Bathrooms:
0
# Lower Level Bathrooms:
0
# Other Level Bathrooms:
0
# Main Level Kitchens:
1
# Second Level Kitchens:
0
# Third Level Kitchens:
0
# Lower Level Kitchens:
0
# Other Level Kitchens:
0
Living Area Lower Floor:
0 sq. ft.
Living Area Main Floor:
1,535 sq. ft.
Living Area Other Floor:
0 sq. ft.
Living Area 2nd Floor:
0 sq. ft.
Living Area 3rd Floor:
0 sq. ft.
Balcony Area:
151 sq. ft.
Fireplaces:
0
Laundry Features:
In Unit
Water supply:
Municipal
Sewer:
Sewer Connected
Cooling:
None
Heating:
Baseboard, Electric
Fireplace:
No
Pending Date:
Dishwasher, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator
Breakfast Nook, Closet Organizer, Controlled Entry, Dining/Living Combo, Storage
Insulated Windows, Screens
Balcony/Patio
Bike Storage, Common Area, Elevator(s), Guest Suite, Kayak Storage, Secured Entry, Workshop Area
City, Mountain(s)
Ocean Front
Balcony, Parking Stall, Separate Storage
Main Level
0
Aquariums, Birds, Caged Mammals, Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit, Size Limit
See Bylaws
No
No
Some Rentals
See Bylaws
Floor
Type
Size
Other
Main Floor
Main Floor
Main Floor
Main Floor
Main Floor
Main Floor
Main Floor
Main Floor
Main Floor
Floor
Ensuite
Pieces
Other
Main Floor
Main Floor
Financing Notes:
Assessed:
Assessment year:
Approximate Inventory Value:
Fixed Equipment Approx. Value:
Goodwill Approx. Value:
Gross Income:
Net Operating Income:
Association Fee:
Association Fee Frequency:
Association Fee Includes:
Trash, Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Property Management
Association Fee Year:
2026
Jurisdiction name:
City of Victoria
Legal Description:
Accessibility:
No Step Entrance, Primary Bedroom on Main, Wheelchair Friendly
Units in Building:
Units in Community:
Number of 2 piece baths:
0
Number of 3 piece baths:
0
Number of 4 piece baths:
1
Number of 5 piece baths:
0
Number of 2 piece Ensuites:
0
Number of 3 piece Ensuites:
1
Number of 4 piece Ensuites:
0
Property Condition:
Contact List Licensee
Exposure / Faces:
South
Layout:
Condo
Lot Site Features:
Irregular Lot
Attached Garage:
Yes
Carport Spaces:
0
Garage Spaces:
0
Garage:
No
Parking Features:
Attached, Guest, Underground
Total Parking Spaces:
1
Common Parking Spaces:
0
LCP Parking Spaces:
0
Lot Parking Spaces:
1
Total Units:
Date Listed:
Jun 26, 2026
Original Price:
1384500.0
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Listed by RE/MAX Camosun
Data was last updated June 26, 2026 at 08:05 PM (UTC)
Area Statistics
Listings on market:
54
Avg list price:
$990,000
Min list price:
$489,000
Max list price:
$2,250,000
Avg days on market:
50
Min days on market:
1
Max days on market:
350
Avg price per sq.ft.:
$851.77
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type and located in VW Songhees. Average values are derived using median calculations. This data is not produced by the MLS® system.

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