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978 Lovat Ave
SE Quadra Saanich V8X 1V3

$999,999
Residential beds: 4 baths: 3.0 2,326 sq. ft. built: 1942

Main Photo: 978 Lovat Ave in Saanich: SE Quadra Single Family Residence for sale (Saanich East)  : MLS®# 1051525
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Status:
Active
Prop. Type:
Residential
MLS® Num:
1051525
Bedrooms:
4
Bathrooms:
3
Year Built:
1942
Welcome to this charming character home set on a quiet, family-friendly street offering a versatile 4 bed / 3 bath layout with comfortable living for today & flexibility for tomorrow. Enjoy complete privacy in the fully fenced yard with mature fruit trees - perfect for kids, pets, summer entertaining, gardening & enjoying your morning coffee outdoors. Lower level features a bright 1-bed suite with ensuite, ideal for extended family, guests, work-from-home or flexible living arrangements. Unbeatable central location - minutes to shopping, Uptown, Mayfair, bus routes to Downtown, UVic & ferries, plus quick access to the Goose & Lochside Trails for daily walks and bike rides. Added value per Seller: 200A panel, central vacuum, workshop space & garden shed. Buyer to verify if important. Future use, rental potential & suite compliance to be verified by Buyer with District of Saanich. All info approx., Buyer to verify measurements if important.
Property Type:
Residential
Type:
Single Family Residence
Year built:
1942 (Age: 84)
Close Price Lease Total:
Existing Lease Expiry:
Living Area:
2,326 sq. ft.
Listing General Location:
SE Quadra, Saanich East
Bedrooms:
4
Bathrooms:
3.0 (Full:-/Half:-)
Lot Size:
6,929 sq. ft.
Lot Details:
145 ft deep
Kitchens:
2
Home Style:
Character
Taxes:
Construction:
Insulation: Ceiling, Insulation: Walls, Stucco
New Construction:
No
Basement:
Finished, Walk-Out Access
Foundation:
Concrete Perimeter
Roof:
Asphalt Shingle
Levels:
2
Ceiling Heights:
Floor finish:
Wood
Total Building Area:
2,326 sq. ft.
Total Unfinished Area:
0 sq. ft.
Commercial Area:
# Bedrooms or Dens Total:
4
# Main Level Bedrooms:
2
# Second Level Bedrooms:
0
# Third Level Bedrooms:
0
# Lower Level Bedrooms:
2
# Other Level Bedrooms:
0
# Main Level Bathrooms:
1
# Second Level Bathrooms:
0
# Third Level Bathrooms:
0
# Lower Level Bathrooms:
2
# Other Level Bathrooms:
0
# Main Level Kitchens:
1
# Second Level Kitchens:
0
# Third Level Kitchens:
0
# Lower Level Kitchens:
1
# Other Level Kitchens:
0
Living Area Lower Floor:
916 sq. ft.
Living Area Main Floor:
1,040 sq. ft.
Living Area Other Floor:
0 sq. ft.
Living Area 2nd Floor:
370 sq. ft.
Living Area 3rd Floor:
0 sq. ft.
Fireplaces:
1
Fireplace Details:
Living Room
Laundry Features:
In House
Water supply:
Municipal
Sewer:
Sewer To Lot
Cooling:
None
Heating:
Electric
Fireplace:
Yes
Pending Date:
Refrigerator, Washer
Workshop
Balcony/Patio, Fencing: Partial
Tattersal to Savanna to Lovat
Main Level
0
Yes
No
Unrestricted
Floor
Type
Size
Other
Main Floor
Main Floor
Main Floor
Main Floor
Main Floor
Lower Level
Lower Level
Lower Level
Lower Level
Floor
Ensuite
Pieces
Other
Main Floor
Lower Level
Lower Level
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:
District of Saanich (SD61)
Legal Description:
Units in Building:
Units in Community:
Number of 2 piece baths:
0
Number of 3 piece baths:
0
Number of 4 piece baths:
2
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:
Resale
Exposure / Faces:
South
Layout:
Main Level Entry with Lower Level(s)
Lot Site Features:
Private, Rectangular Lot
Attached Garage:
No
Carport Spaces:
0
Garage Spaces:
0
Garage:
No
Parking Features:
Driveway
Total Parking Spaces:
0
Common Parking Spaces:
0
Total Units:
Date Listed:
Oct 16, 2026
Original Price:
999999.0
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Listed by Pemberton Holmes Ltd.
Data was last updated October 17, 2026 at 12:05 PM (UTC)
Area Statistics
Listings on market:
67
Avg list price:
$555,000
Min list price:
$299,900
Max list price:
$1,365,000
Avg days on market:
44
Min days on market:
1
Max days on market:
1,720
Avg price per sq.ft.:
$547.38
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type and located in SE Quadra. Average values are derived using median calculations. This data is not produced by the MLS® system.

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