Rarely available 0.53 acre garden lot with distant ocean views, mature fir trees, fruit trees and perennial plantings awaits your creative touch set within an established and convenient Arbutus neighbourhood, near to UVic, Cadboro Bay, local shops, walking trails, and the oceanfront. An exceptional opportunity exists for renovation or development of this expansive property. The solid 1973 split level home with a circular drive features 3 bedrooms (primary bedroom with E/S bathroom) on the main floor, a large living room with F/P, adjacent dining room, kitchen, enclosed sunroom and large deck. The lower lever features a large recreation room, den with F/P and 4th bedroom, laundry and workshop. Ideal for the handyman who wishes to refurbish the home, create additional accommodation, hold and rent OR the developer looking for an opportunity to build new on this large, strategic property set amongst a neighbourhood of fine, established custom high end homes.
For sale
C$1,739,000
2202 Arbutus Rd, Saanich, BC V8N 1V3
4beds
3baths
2,468sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1973
0.53 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
C$705/sqft
C$-- HOA
What's special
Distant ocean viewsMature fir treesFruit treesPerennial plantingsCircular driveAdjacent dining roomEnclosed sunroom
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 28, 2026 at 08:25am
Listed by:
John Bodnar,
Newport Realty Ltd.
Source: VIVA,MLS®#: 1027137
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven/Range Electric, Washer
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Cathedral Entry, Dining/Living Combo, Storage, Workshop
- Flooring: Carpet, Linoleum
- Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access,With Windows
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,675
- Total interior livable area: 2,468 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Additional Parking, Attached, Driveway, Garage Double, Guest, RV Access/Parking
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Step Entrance
Features
- Entry location: Main Level
- Exterior features: Balcony, Garden
- Fencing: Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Other
Lot
- Size: 0.53 Acres
- Features: Adult-Oriented Neighbourhood, Central Location, Cleared, Family-Oriented Neighbourhood, Irregular Lot, Private, Recreation Nearby, Serviced, Shopping Nearby
Details
- Parcel number: 002637740
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame Wood, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Fibreglass Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1973
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Municipal
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Garbage, Phone Available, Recycling
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Adult-Oriented Neighbourhood, Family-Oriented Neighbourhood
- Senior community: Yes
Location
- Region: Saanich
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: C$705/sqft
- Tax assessed value: C$1,804,000
- Annual tax amount: C$8,948
- Date on market: 3/3/2026
- Listing terms: Purchaser To Finance
- Ownership: Freehold
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
John Bodnar
John Bodnar
(250) 385-2033
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Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/19/2026 | Price change | C$1,739,000-5.9%C$705/sqft |
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| 3/3/2026 | Listed for sale | C$1,849,000C$749/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
Tax history is unavailable.Climate risks
Neighborhood: Gordon Head
Getting around
36 / 100
Car-DependentNearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAGriffin Bay SchoolGrades: K-12Distance: 13.7 mi
- 9/10Friday Harbor High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 13.7 mi






