225 Skinner St SE

Victoria, British Columbia · Neighbourhood: Downtown
C$1,399,900

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How should buyers evaluate 225 Skinner St SE?

Start by reading this listing in its Victoria Downtown 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.

What should be checked before writing an offer?
  • Recent comparable sales, competing active listings, days on market, price changes and current market pace.
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  • For strata homes, review minutes, contingency reserve, special levies, rental rules and pet bylaws.
How do buyers find land with rebuild or multiplex potential, what should they watch, and how can returns be improved?

To find land with this potential, start with zoning, lot size, frontage, lane or driveway access, servicing, trees, slope, basement conditions, BC Assessment, title restrictions and municipal permits. The highest-return plan is usually not simply the maximum unit count; it is the best balance between approval risk, construction cost, rent or resale pricing, floor-plan efficiency, parking and holding period.

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For sale
225 Skinner St SE

Remarks

Exceptional development opportunity in vibrant VicWest. This well-positioned property offers strong redevelopment potential in one of Victoria’s fastest-growing urban communities. Being surrounded by ongoing development and revitalization makes this an ideal site to venture into. The fully serviced and slightly sloping lot is conveniently located just a short distance by foot or bicycle to the inner harbour, downtown, Save on Foods, restaurants, pubs. All the entertainment, food and sights one could ask for at your fingertips. Mayfair shopping mall is within a kilometer via the Selkirk trestle. Zoning Bylaw2018 applies allowing for a wide variety of development types. Zoning suggest townhomes with individual drive in garages, stacked townhomes with detached parking or a four story multi unit building with relaxed parking requirements. Development properties in the immediate area are now built out and ready for occupancy. This property is positioned high up on the hill in Vic-West with some Gorge waterway and inner harbour views from the upper levels of your desired development. Easy walking, easy biking, easy driving. Have your representative contact the listing Realtor® for all details. Buyer to verify development potential with the City of Victoria. (id:56153)

Property Details

House
Building Type
-
Bedrooms
-
Bathrooms
1901
Year Built
125 years
Age
15
Days on Site
10,296 sf
Lot Area
1,471 sqft
Interior Size
C$952
Price per Sqft

Transaction: For sale

Status: active

Listing ID: 29781246 (1037232)

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Property Summary

Price: C$1,399,900

Lot Area: 10,296 sf

PID: 008-920-338

Days on Site: 15 days

Added to BurnabyHouse: 2026-05-20

Updated on: 2026-05-21 11:02 AM PDT

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Nearby Points of Interest

Grocery / Food Access
The Market Garden
About 190.9 m away
810 Catherine Street
Save-On-Foods
About 473.6 m away
172 Wilson Street
Shopping Centres
Sandman Hotel Victoria
About 1.3 km away
2852 Douglas Street, Victoria
Mayfair Shopping Centre
About 1.6 km away
3147 Douglas Street

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