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1618 Richardson St

$1,349,900

Fairfield West

Detached5 bd · 2 ba · 2,296 sqftBuilt 1956$588/sqft4 days on market

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Investors and Developers Alert! Exceptional holding property with immediate revenue or prime development potential under Missing Middle on a rare 70-foot-wide frontage lot on the Rockland/Fairfield border. This versatile 5-bed, 2-bath home is ideal as a high-yield investment or flexible multi-generational property. Live upstairs while using the lower level as a mortgage helper. Enjoy a stunning, park-like backyard offering a peaceful outdoor oasis. Alternatively, take advantage of steady rental income while finalizing development plans for this expansive parcel. Currently tenanted, generating $4,900 per month. The adjacent property at 1622 Richardson is also available. Together, the two properties offer approximately 145 feet of combined frontage and 23,584 sq.ft. of land. Situated in a prime central location minutes from transit, bike corridors, and local amenities, this is an unmatched opportunity for holding, land assembly, or future development. (id:65179)

Property details

From the listing's public record.

Lot size

11,464 square feet

Year built

1956

Taxes

$7,935/yr

Zoning

Residential

View

City view

Appliances

WasherRefrigeratorRange - ElectricDryer

Heating

Baseboard heatersElectricWood

Parking

Stall

Lot

Level lotPartially cleared

Style

Character

Price history

8 records

Every recorded listing event for this property — sales, relists, expired or withdrawn listings.

  1. Aug 26, 2026

    Listed $1,349,900

    Active4 days on marketMLS 1047844
  2. Jan 26, 2026

    Listed $1,499,000

    Ddf_delisted212 days on marketMLS 1024078
  3. Aug 19, 2024

    Listed $1,735,000

    Expired365 days on marketMLS 973523
  4. Jun 19, 2023

    Listed $1,649,000

    Expired129 days on marketMLS 934851
  5. Nov 15, 2021

    Listed $1,850,000

    Expired212 days on marketMLS 889996
  6. Jul 11, 2017

    Listed $1,300,000

    Expired177 days on marketMLS 764677
  7. Aug 27, 2015

    $590,000

    Sold35 days on marketMLS 699990
  8. May 1, 2015

    $595,000

    Sold7 days on marketMLS 695122

How this listing compares

Based on 35 sales in Fairfield West

Median sold

$1,385,000

Avg days on market

28 days

Avg sale-to-list

97.9%

Avg $/sqft

$540

Price per square foot

This home: $588/sqftArea average: $540/sqft

Above area average

Current market in Fairfield West

Active (same type)

15

Pending

7

All active listings

36

Months of supply

5.1

Balanced market5.1 months of supply at the current sales pace.

Assessment

From publicly available property records.

Assessed value

$1,393,000

Homes in Victoria sell at 102.3% of assessed value on average.

Based on 250 recent sales.

Local price trend

How Fairfield West has moved over the last decade.

6080100Sep 2016Aug 2021Jul 2026

Local price index (normalized) · 119 months

Recent nearby sales

12 sales
  • 1255 Richardson St

    $1,600,000

    4 bd · 4 ba · 2,549 sqft · $628/sqft · 21 days on market

    Sold Aug 24, 2026 · 100% of list

  • 1315 Bond St

    $1,860,000

    4 bd · 2 ba · 4,273 sqft · $435/sqft · 9 days on market

    Sold Aug 13, 2026 · 109.4% of list

  • 15 Linden Ave

    $1,565,000

    4 bd · 2 ba · 2,855 sqft · $548/sqft · 44 days on market

    Sold Aug 7, 2026 · 98.7% of list

  • 548 Cornwall St

    $1,280,000

    3 bd · 3 ba · 1,711 sqft · $748/sqft · 19 days on market

    Sold Aug 4, 2026 · 98.5% of list

  • 111 Moss St

    $2,445,000

    5 bd · 4 ba · 3,998 sqft · $612/sqft · 9 days on market

    Sold Jul 31, 2026 · 102.9% of list

  • 198 Olive St

    $1,850,000

    5 bd · 4 ba · 2,614 sqft · $708/sqft · 9 days on market

    Sold Jul 30, 2026 · 103.1% of list

  • 1163 Chapman St

    $1,365,000

    3 bd · 2 ba · 2,674 sqft · $510/sqft · 16 days on market

    Sold Jul 24, 2026 · 105.1% of list

  • 522 Su'it St

    $1,275,000

    2 bd · 1 ba · 3,408 sqft · $374/sqft · 25 days on market

    Sold Jul 8, 2026 · 94.5% of list

  • 310 Windermere Pl

    $1,800,000

    5 bd · 4 ba · 2,913 sqft · $618/sqft · 57 days on market

    Sold Jul 8, 2026 · 94.7% of list

  • 636 Cornwall St

    $1,210,000

    5 bd · 2 ba · 2,303 sqft · $525/sqft · 42 days on market

    Sold Jul 3, 2026 · 93.2% of list

  • 529/531 Harbinger Ave

    $2,074,500

    5 bd · 4 ba · 3,897 sqft · $532/sqft · 4 days on market

    Sold Jun 30, 2026 · 103.8% of list

  • 25 Howe St

    $2,850,000

    4 bd · 4 ba · 3,749 sqft · $760/sqft · 35 days on market

    Sold Jun 25, 2026 · 95.8% of list

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Loan amount

$1,349,900 − $269,980

$1,079,920

Down payment

20.0%

$269,980

Property Transfer Tax

$24,998

Legal / closing (est.)

$1,500

Cash to close

$296,478

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