
609 Mary St
$1,575,000
Victoria West
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OPEN HOUSE SAT 12-1:30pm Character in a Multi-family home. Welcome to Hillcrest House, a beautifully renovated 1907 Edwardian residence and LEGAL TRIPLEX offering city and ocean views within walking distance of downtown Victoria and the Inner Harbour. Thoughtfully updated while retaining its original character, the property features three self-contained suites with separate entrances. The wraparound veranda leads to Unit 609 on the main floor, where spacious living and dining rooms connect to the primary bedroom and a large four-piece bathroom. At the rear is a bright kitchen, with ocean views, a powder room, and access to the back deck and garden. Unit 613, also on the main floor, is a private 1 bed/1 bath suite with its own kitchen. The sitting room, currently used as a study by Unit 609, provides flexibility for future reconfiguration. Upstairs, Unit 611 offers two bedrooms, two bathrooms, an office, a generous open concept living space with kitchen and laundry hookups. Skylights, large south facing windows make this unit bright with city and ocean views. The main level is heated by a ducted forced-air heat pump with air conditioning, while the upper suite has a ductless heat pump providing heating and cooling, installed in 2023. Additional features include new appliances, updated plumbing and electrical systems, 200-amp service and a separate detached studio at the rear of the property, ideal for working from home. There is also ample space in basement for storage. (id:65179)
Property details
From the listing's public record.
Lot size
6,500 square feet
Year built
1905
Taxes
$7,277/yr
Zoning
Residential
Appliances
Heating
Parking
Lot
Price history
3 recordsEvery recorded listing event for this property — sales, relists, expired or withdrawn listings.
Jul 21, 2026
Listed $1,575,000
Active40 days on marketMLS 1042414Mar 31, 2017
$1,230,000
Sold22 days on marketMLS 750447Jun 24, 2015
Listed $869,900
Cancelled92 days on marketMLS 705995
How this listing compares
Based on 21 sales in Victoria WestMedian sold
$1,171,000
Avg days on market
36 days
Avg sale-to-list
97.9%
Avg $/sqft
$489
Price per square foot
Above area average
Current market in Victoria West
Active (same type)
4
Pending
3
All active listings
41
Months of supply
2.3
Seller's market — 2.3 months of supply at the current sales pace.
Assessment
From publicly available property records.
Assessed value
$1,278,000
Homes in Victoria West sell at 104.7% of assessed value on average.
Based on 20 recent sales.
Local price trend
How Victoria West has moved over the last decade.
Local price index (normalized) · 5 months
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Loan amount
$1,575,000 − $315,000
Down payment
20.0%
Property Transfer Tax
Legal / closing (est.)
Cash to close
$346,000
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