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1725 Elford Rd
ML Shawnigan Shawnigan Lake V8H 2A7

$799,000
Residential beds: 2 baths: 1.0 874 sq. ft. built: 1965

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Status:
Active
Prop. Type:
Residential
MLS® Num:
1020082
Bedrooms:
2
Bathrooms:
1
Year Built:
1965
Welcome to 1725 Elford Road, a tranquil and idyllic Shawnigan property offering immense value to families, investors, and developers alike at almost a full acre in size (0.87 acre, 37,950 sq/ft). Move-in to the 2 bedroom, 1 bath, cottage-style home (1 bedroom w/out closet) and make it your own while exploring potential redevelopment opportunities. Enjoy family time or entertain friends in the spacious living room w/ beautiful wood floors. Conveniently located near public beaches, hiking and walking trails, & Shawnigan Lake Village. This place really does offer the perfect rural-urban Shawnigan lifestyle (& only a short commute to Victoria or Duncan!). Extremely versatile lot complete w/ usable outbuildings, including spacious powered workshop area, this property is a perfect blend of versatility/value & is not to be missed!
Property Type:
Residential
Type:
Single Family Residence
Year built:
1965 (Age: 60)
Close Price Lease Total:
Existing Lease Expiry:
Living Area:
874 sq. ft.
Main Building Living Area:
874 sq. ft.
Listing General Location:
ML Shawnigan, Malahat & Area
Bedrooms:
2
Bathrooms:
1.0 (Full:-/Half:-)
Lot Size:
0.871 acre(s)
Kitchens:
1
Taxes:
Construction:
Frame Wood, Wood
New Construction:
No
Basement:
Crawl Space
Foundation:
Pillar/Post/Pier
Electricity:
Yes
Roof:
Fibreglass Shingle
Ceiling Heights:
Total Building Area:
1,499 sq. ft.
Total Unfinished Area:
625 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:
1
# 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:
874 sq. ft.
Living Area Other Floor:
0 sq. ft.
Living Area 2nd Floor:
0 sq. ft.
Living Area 3rd Floor:
0 sq. ft.
Fireplaces:
1
Fireplace Details:
Wood Burning
Laundry Features:
In House
Water supply:
Well: Drilled
Sewer:
Septic System
Cooling:
None
Heating:
Baseboard, Electric, Wood
Fireplace:
Yes
Pending Date:
Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven/Range Electric
Controlled Entry, Dining/Living Combo
Ground Level
0
Yes
No
Unrestricted
Floor
Type
Size
Other
Main Floor
Main Floor
Main Floor
Main Floor
Main Floor
Main Floor
Main Floor
Main Floor
Other
Other
Other
Other
Floor
Ensuite
Pieces
Other
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:
Jurisdiction name:
Duncan Rural (765)
Legal Description:
Zoning:
R-3
Accessibility:
Primary Bedroom on Main
Units in Building:
Units in Community:
Number of 2 piece baths:
0
Number of 3 piece baths:
1
Number of 4 piece baths:
0
Number of 5 piece baths:
0
Number of 2 piece Ensuites:
0
Number of 3 piece Ensuites:
0
Number of 4 piece Ensuites:
0
Occupancy:
Vacant
Property Condition:
Resale
Utilities:
Electricity Available, Electricity Connected
Exposure / Faces:
North
Layout:
Rancher
Attached Garage:
No
Carport Spaces:
0
Garage Spaces:
0
Garage:
No
Parking Features:
Driveway, Open, RV Access/Parking
Total Parking Spaces:
6
Total Units:
Date Listed:
Nov 06, 2025
Original Price:
799000.0
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    Bedroom w/out closet
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    Bathroom w/laundry area
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Listed by RE/MAX Camosun
Data was last updated November 9, 2025 at 08:05 AM (UTC)
Area Statistics
Listings on market:
76
Avg list price:
$937,450
Min list price:
$229,900
Max list price:
$2,749,000
Avg days on market:
69
Min days on market:
2
Max days on market:
305
Avg price per sq.ft.:
$475.6
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type and located in ML Shawnigan. Average values are derived using median calculations. This data is not produced by the MLS® system.

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