James Bay developers—this is the property you’ve been waiting for! 9,240 sq ft (60×154) rectangular lot, R-2 (duplex) today. City zoning modernization and the OCP are increasing housing capacity with this site in a priority growth area. Working assumptions from City materials: base massing around 4 storeys; with community amenities or affordable units, a plausible path toward 6 storeys—always subject to design review, setbacks, parking, servicing, and approvals. The existing house is move-in ready (engineered hardwood, gas fireplace, updated kitchen), supporting hold-income or phased plans. SE-facing, fully fenced backyard with tall hedges. Beacon Hill Park, Dallas Road beaches, the Inner Harbour, cafés, groceries, restaurants, and more are all at your doorstep. Dimensions support efficient massing, simple site planning on a quiet, tree-lined block. Strong hold potential while policy evolves and permits advance.
For sale
C$1,999,900
223 Government St, Victoria, BC V8V 2K8
4beds
2baths
1,644sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1948
9,147.6 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
C$1,216/sqft
C$-- HOA
What's special
Rectangular lotEngineered hardwoodGas fireplaceUpdated kitchenFully fenced backyardTall hedges
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Listing updated: August 12, 2025 at 08:47am
Listed by:
Casey Doran,
Keller Williams Ocean Realty VanCentral
Source: VIVA,MLS®#: 1010739
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Heating
- Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven/Range Electric, Range Hood
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Dining Room, Workshop
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Tile
- Windows: Blinds
- Basement: Finished,Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Insert
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,886
- Total interior livable area: 1,644 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Driveway, Garage, Other, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: 2
- Entry location: Main Level
- Exterior features: Garden
- Fencing: Full
Lot
- Size: 9,147.6 Square Feet
- Features: Central Location, Level, Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 008593281
- Zoning: R-2
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Art Deco
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame Wood, Insulation All, Stucco
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1948
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Municipal
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Garbage, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected, Recycling, Sewer Connected
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Victoria
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: C$1,216/sqft
- Tax assessed value: C$1,527,000
- Annual tax amount: C$6,941
- Date on market: 8/12/2025
- Ownership: Freehold
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
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