5168 Santa Clara Ave | $1,499,900 | MLS® 1040138
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Bruce
Gibson
P. (250) 385-2033
Phone Bruce
Newport Realty Ltd.
1144 Fort St
Victoria, BC
Canada V8V 3K8
MLS® 1040138

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Address 5168 Santa Clara Ave
AreaSaanich East
Sub AreaCordova Bay
State/ProvinceBritish Columbia
CountryCanada
Price$1,499,900
Property TypeSingle Family
Bedrooms5
Bathrooms3
Floor Space2180 Square Feet
Lot Size53578.80 Square Feet
WaterfrontNo
Year Built1947
Taxes $6,839
Tax Year2025
MLS® #1040138

Nestled among the trees in Cordova Bay with views across Elk Lake and surrounding parkland, this charming 5-bed, 3-bath rancher blends arts-and-crafts warmth with modern updates on a private 1.23-acre property. Hardwood floors throughout, updated kitchen connects to inviting indoor and outdoor living spaces. Enjoy morning sun from the front patio and warm afternoon light on the rear patio perfect for entertaining or relaxing. The property features mature gardens, fruit trees, RV parking, and flexible outdoor space for recreation, hobbies, and family enjoyment. A detached 1-bed cottage/studio offers excellent flexibility for guests, extended family, or a home business, while a separate detached art studio provides additional workspace or retreat. Significant recent upgrades include a new main septic field and newer appliances in the main house. Offering exceptional privacy, future potential, and room to create your vision. Close to top schools, beaches, trails, golf, and shopping.


Listed by Pemberton Holmes - Cloverdale


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About

Bruce Gibson is a longstanding resident of Victoria, BC, having called the island his home since 1951. He spent his university years at the University of British Columbia, studying for a Bachelor of Commerce in Urban Land Economics and completing an in-residence real estate brokerage course. After graduating, he went on to work as a contract property negotiator for Shell Canada Ltd. He joined the Victoria Real Estate Board's Industrial, Commercial, & Investment Division, and has served on the Victoria Board of Governance for Private Industry & Public Service. Always busy, Bruce has also held the position of the Provincial Appointee to the Victoria Police Board, and he and his wife Kristine have enjoyed trips to South Africa, southern Russia, and the Arctic.

Bruce has been a licensed REALTOR® in Victoria for over 30 years, and was the managing broker of Boorman Investments, one of the city's oldest real estate firms, from 1995 to 2002. He possesses extensive experience in all areas of real estate.  He has successfully managed both commercial and residential properties, and works as an agent for both buyers and sellers. He's consistently placed in the top 10% of producers in Victoria for the past 10 years, and has been the recipient of virtually every sales award offered by the Victoria Real Estate Board.

When you work with Bruce, you work directly with him — not with assistants. All clients receive his personal contact numbers so that he can be reached at any time of day. Feel free to contact him for a reference list.