890 Darwin Ave
$1,050,000
Swan Lake
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OPEN HOUSE Saturday 1 - 2:30pm: Welcome to this charming Swan Lake home, where timeless character meets thoughtful modern updates. Offering approximately 2100SF of versatile living space, the main level features 2 bedrooms plus a flexible third, while the lower level offers a spacious 2-bedroom suite with a separate entrance—ideal for extended family, guests or rental income. Numerous updates include newer windows, roof, electrical and plumbing, heat pump, along with refinished floors upstairs, new carpet downstairs, and heated floors in the suite bathroom. Fresh landscaping enhances the property, while a lovely private back deck provides the perfect spot to relax or entertain. The workshop offers excellent space for hobbies, projects or storage, and shared laundry adds convenience. Plenty of parking for recreational vehicles and toys! The central location puts parks, schools, shopping, transit and everyday amenities close at hand. A wonderful opportunity to enjoy the character and flexibility of a home in a sought-after Victoria neighbourhood! Immediate Possession possible! (id:65179)
Property details
From the listing's public record.
Lot size
5,000 square feet
Year built
1942
Taxes
$4,852/yr
Zoning
Residential
Appliances
Heating
Cooling
Lot
Style
Price history
2 recordsEvery recorded listing event for this property — sales, relists, expired or withdrawn listings.
Oct 6, 2026
Listed $1,050,000
Active4 days on marketMLS 1048378Aug 31, 2001
$168,000
Sold13 days on marketMLS 265814
How this listing compares
Based on 12 sales in Swan LakeMedian sold
$1,009,150
Avg days on market
43 days
Avg sale-to-list
97.7%
Avg $/sqft
$456
Price per square foot
Above area average
Current market in Swan Lake
Active (same type)
4
Pending
1
All active listings
8
Months of supply
4
Balanced market — 4 months of supply at the current sales pace.
Assessment
From publicly available property records.
Assessed value
$933,000
Homes in Saanich East sell at 102.7% of assessed value on average.
Based on 545 recent sales.
Local price trend
How Swan Lake has moved over the last decade.
Local price index (normalized) · 118 months
Recent nearby sales
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$1,368,000
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Sold Aug 20, 2026 · 91.3% of list
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$1,595,000
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$1,235,000
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$1,270,000
5 bd · 2 ba · 3,984 sqft · $319/sqft · 15 days on market
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$1,135,000
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Sold Aug 19, 2026 · 103.2% of list
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$785,000
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$1,820,000
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Sold Aug 17, 2026 · 97.2% of list
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Loan amount
$1,050,000 − $210,000
Down payment
20.0%
Property Transfer Tax
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Cash to close
$230,500
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