1232 Effingham St
$1,350,000
Rockheights
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OPEN HOUSE THIS SUNDAY FROM 2 PM to 4 PM Welcome home to this beautifully renovated residence, completely updated from top to bottom. Located in the heart of Esquimalt’s desirable Rockheights neighbourhood, this spacious family home truly has it all. The main level features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, while the lower level offers a fantastic 2-bedroom walkout suite—perfect for extended family, guests, or an excellent revenue opportunity. The home has been thoughtfully updated throughout, combining modern finishes with comfortable, functional living spaces. A huge driveway provides plenty of parking, including room for your RV or boat. Step outside to the sun-drenched backyard, where you’ll find plenty of space for relaxing, entertaining, and enjoying outdoor living. A detached office creates the perfect work-from-home space, studio, or private retreat. The property also offers excellent storage and a large attached workshop, providing even more flexibility. Located close to parks, recreation, restaurants, shopping, transit, schools, and everyday amenities, this is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy everything Esquimalt has to offer. Lovingly cared for and extensively improved, this home is move-in ready and waiting for its next family to create memories for years to come. All updates and improvements have been completed with permits. (id:65179)
Property details
From the listing's public record.
Lot size
6,400 square feet
Year built
1931
Taxes
$6,095/yr
Zoning
Residential
Heating
Lot
Price history
5 recordsEvery recorded listing event for this property — sales, relists, expired or withdrawn listings.
Aug 20, 2026
Listed $1,350,000
Active10 days on marketMLS 1047404Oct 3, 2024
Listed $1,199,900
Cancelled60 days on marketMLS 977644Sep 4, 2024
Listed $1,199,900
Cancelled29 days on marketMLS 974852May 4, 2024
Listed $1,249,900
Cancelled122 days on marketMLS 962805Oct 25, 2007
$370,500
Sold131 days on marketMLS 431367
How this listing compares
Based on 65 sales in EsquimaltMedian sold
$1,189,000
Avg days on market
40 days
Avg sale-to-list
98.2%
Avg $/sqft
$495
Price per square foot
Above area average
Current market in Esquimalt
Active (same type)
22
Pending
12
All active listings
123
Months of supply
4.1
Balanced market — 4.1 months of supply at the current sales pace.
Assessment
From publicly available property records.
Assessed value
$972,000
Homes in Esquimalt sell at 104.8% of assessed value on average.
Based on 62 recent sales.
Local price trend
How Rockheights has moved over the last decade.
Local price index (normalized) · 91 months
Recent nearby sales
12 sales312 Clifton Terr
$1,600,000
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,847 sqft · $562/sqft · 115 days on market
Sold Aug 21, 2026 · 97% of list
726 Rockheights Ave
$1,200,000
7 bd · 5 ba · 3,496 sqft · $343/sqft · 42 days on market
Sold Aug 17, 2026 · 93% of list
1413 Beatty St
$1,215,000
4 bd · 2 ba · 2,790 sqft · $435/sqft · 40 days on market
Sold Aug 14, 2026 · 97.2% of list
489 Grafton St
$1,025,000
4 bd · 1 ba · 1,669 sqft · $614/sqft · 69 days on market
Sold Aug 14, 2026 · 95.8% of list
474 Foster St
$1,600,000
6 bd · 3 ba · 3,710 sqft · $431/sqft · 9 days on market
Sold Aug 12, 2026 · 100.3% of list
310 Clifton Terr
$1,650,000
— · — · 2,009 sqft · $821/sqft · 9 days on market
Sold Aug 5, 2026 · 93% of list
1341 Lyall St
$1,185,000
5 bd · 2 ba · 2,463 sqft · $481/sqft · 12 days on market
Sold Aug 4, 2026 · 99.7% of list
464 Nelson St
$1,225,000
2 bd · 2 ba · 3,095 sqft · $396/sqft · 4 days on market
Sold Jul 31, 2026 · 98% of list
847 Carrie St
$1,189,000
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,834 sqft · $420/sqft · 9 days on market
Sold Jul 30, 2026 · 100% of list
3-849 Dunsmuir Rd
$1,345,000
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,016 sqft · $667/sqft · 16 days on market
Sold Jul 24, 2026 · 97.8% of list
858 Selkirk Ave
$1,100,000
3 bd · 3 ba · 1,742 sqft · $631/sqft · 14 days on market
Sold Jul 23, 2026 · 100% of list
916 Rankin Rd
$1,230,000
5 bd · 3 ba · 4,071 sqft · $302/sqft · 24 days on market
Sold Jul 23, 2026 · 98.4% of list
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Loan amount
$1,350,000 − $270,000
Down payment
20.0%
Property Transfer Tax
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Cash to close
$296,500
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Listed by Century 21 Queenswood Realty Ltd.