2624 Forbes St

Victoria, British Columbia · Neighbourhood: Oaklands
C$1,249,900

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Start by reading this listing in its Victoria Oaklands context: price, property type, land or strata setup, age, transit, schools, similar supply, carrying costs and resale liquidity should be considered together, not just photos and asking price.

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2624 Forbes St

Remarks

Bright and Cheerful Family Home in the heart of Oaklands. You’re greeted with a calm, uplifting feeling the moment you arrive at this sun-filled property. This home offers a warm, welcoming atmosphere with four bedrooms (2 up, 2 down), 2 1/2 baths, a family room, living room, kitchen and flex room with adjoining kitchenette. The comfortable family room with a gas fireplace opens to a private west-facing deck overlooking a lush backyard retreat featuring edible plantings—raspberries, and apple —and plenty of room for kids & pets to roam. Upgrades include all new bathrooms, kitchen and kitchenette, separate gym or studio, work shed, fence, deck and crawl space & attic insulation. The home rests on a quiet, community-minded street just steps from Haultain Village, Oaklands Elementary, 2 parks down the street, and bike route. Exceptionally maintained, this cherished home has long offered a sense of retreat from the everyday and is ready for you & your family (id:56153)

Property Details

House
Building Type
4
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1954
Year Built
72 years
Age
50
Days on Site
6,150 sf
Lot Area
1,962 sqft
Interior Size
C$637
Price per Sqft

Transaction: For sale

Status: active

Listing ID: 29617862 (1032463)

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Property Summary

Price: C$1,249,900

Lot Area: 6,150 sf

PID: 008-318-476

Days on Site: 50 days

Added to BurnabyHouse: 2026-04-16

Updated on: 2026-05-23 04:02 PM PDT

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Nearby Points of Interest

Grocery / Food Access
Thrifty Foods
About 912.4 m away
1580 Hillside Avenue
Urban Grocer
About 1.1 km away
Shopping Centres
Oaklands Sunset Market
About 449.8 m away
Hillside Centre
About 1.1 km away
1644 Hillside Avenue
Parks / Green Space
TRIAL ISLANDS ECOLOGICAL RESERVE
About 4.2 km away
3132 · 00
OAK BAY ISLANDS ECOLOGICAL RESERVE
About 4.4 km away
3094 · 00

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