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2353 Windsor Rd
OB South Oak Bay Oak Bay V8S 4Y8

$1,850,000
Residential beds: 4 baths: 3.0 2,801 sq. ft. built: 1925

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Status:
Active
Prop. Type:
Residential
MLS® Num:
1029155
Bedrooms:
4
Bathrooms:
3
Year Built:
1925
Welcome to 2353 Windsor Rd, the idyllic South Oak Bay residence you've been waiting for! This 4 bed, 3 bath home enjoys the perfect location, mere steps to Windsor Park, Oak Bay Village, the Marina & top schools. Whether you desire the entire 4 bed home for your own use or envision the 1 bed, 1 bath lower level suite for family or revenue, this flexible floor plan offers great options. The main living space enjoys remarkable natural light, skylights, charming hardwood floors, stained glass windows, recently updated kitchen & openness between the kitchen, dining & family rooms, in addition to a 2nd cozy living room w/its own wood-burning fireplace. The central family room is truly special, enjoying substantial windows, a spectacular fireplace & opening onto the south-facing deck, mature flowering gardens, private backyard & detached garage. The primary bed enjoys a 4pc ensuite & both the main house & suite offer separate laundry. With too many features to list, this home is a must-see!
Property Type:
Residential
Type:
Single Family Residence
Year built:
1925 (Age: 101)
Close Price Lease Total:
Existing Lease Expiry:
Living Area:
2,801 sq. ft.
Listing General Location:
OB South Oak Bay, Oak Bay
Bedrooms:
4
Bathrooms:
3.0 (Full:-/Half:-)
Lot Size:
7,200 sq. ft.
Lot Details:
60 ft wide x 120 ft deep
Kitchens:
2
Home Style:
Character
Taxes:
Construction:
Frame Wood, Insulation: Ceiling, Stucco
New Construction:
No
Basement:
Finished, Full
Foundation:
Concrete Perimeter
Roof:
Asphalt Shingle
Levels:
3
Ceiling Heights:
Floor finish:
Carpet, Wood
Total Building Area:
3,454 sq. ft.
Total Unfinished Area:
653 sq. ft.
Commercial Area:
# Bedrooms or Dens Total:
4
# Main Level Bedrooms:
2
# Second Level Bedrooms:
1
# Third Level Bedrooms:
0
# Lower Level Bedrooms:
1
# Other Level Bedrooms:
0
# Main Level Bathrooms:
2
# Second Level Bathrooms:
0
# Third Level Bathrooms:
0
# Lower Level Bathrooms:
1
# Other Level Bathrooms:
0
# Main Level Kitchens:
1
# Second Level Kitchens:
0
# Third Level Kitchens:
0
# Lower Level Kitchens:
1
# Other Level Kitchens:
0
Living Area Lower Floor:
898 sq. ft.
Living Area Main Floor:
1,448 sq. ft.
Living Area Other Floor:
0 sq. ft.
Living Area 2nd Floor:
455 sq. ft.
Living Area 3rd Floor:
0 sq. ft.
Fireplaces:
3
Fireplace Details:
Family Room, Gas, Living Room, Recreation Room
Laundry Features:
In House
Water supply:
Municipal
Sewer:
Sewer Connected
Cooling:
None
Heating:
Baseboard, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Fireplace:
Yes
Pending Date:
Dishwasher, F/S/W/D
Ceiling Fan(s)
Stained/Leaded Glass, Storm Window(s), Wood Frames
Balcony/Patio
Corner of Windsor and St David
Main Level
0
Yes
No
Unrestricted
Floor
Type
Size
Other
Main Floor
Main Floor
Main Floor
Main Floor
Main Floor
Main Floor
Main Floor
Main Floor
2nd Floor
2nd Floor
Lower Level
Lower Level
Lower Level
Lower Level
Lower Level
Other
Floor
Ensuite
Pieces
Other
Main Floor
Main Floor
Lower Level
Financing Notes:
Assessed:
Assessment year:
Approximate Inventory Value:
Fixed Equipment Approx. Value:
Goodwill Approx. Value:
Gross Income:
Net Operating Income:
Association Fee:
Association Fee Frequency:
Jurisdiction name:
District of Oak Bay
Legal Description:
Accessibility:
Primary Bedroom on Main
Units in Building:
Units in Community:
Number of 2 piece baths:
0
Number of 3 piece baths:
2
Number of 4 piece baths:
0
Number of 5 piece baths:
0
Number of 2 piece Ensuites:
0
Number of 3 piece Ensuites:
0
Number of 4 piece Ensuites:
1
Other Equipment:
Central Vacuum Roughed-In
Property Condition:
Resale
Exposure / Faces:
North
Layout:
Main Level Entry with Lower/Upper Lvl(s)
Lot Site Features:
Level, Private, Rectangular Lot, Serviced, Wooded
Attached Garage:
No
Carport Spaces:
0
Garage Spaces:
1
Garage:
Yes
Parking Features:
Detached, Driveway, Garage
Total Parking Spaces:
3
Total Units:
Date Listed:
Mar 17, 2026
Original Price:
1850000.0
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    Suite Kitchen
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    Suite Laundry
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    Suite Living Room
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    Suite Bathroom
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    Suite Studio
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Listed by Jonesco Real Estate Inc
Data was last updated March 18, 2026 at 02:05 AM (UTC)
Area Statistics
Listings on market:
53
Avg list price:
$2,100,000
Min list price:
$449,000
Max list price:
$52,500,000
Avg days on market:
40
Min days on market:
1
Max days on market:
214
Avg price per sq.ft.:
$855.63
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type and located in OB South Oak Bay. Average values are derived using median calculations. This data is not produced by the MLS® system.
Kelly Grymaloski
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