1232 Effingham St | $1,320,000 | MLS® 1052531
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Bruce
Gibson
P. (250) 385-2033
Phone Bruce
Newport Realty Ltd.
1144 Fort St
Victoria, BC
Canada V8V 3K8
MLS® 1052531

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Address 1232 Effingham St
AreaEsquimalt
Sub AreaRockheights
Postal CodeV9A 4Y2
State/ProvinceBritish Columbia
CountryCanada
Price$1,320,000
Property TypeSingle Family
Bedrooms4
Bathrooms3
Floor Space2710 Square Feet
Lot Size6400.00 Square Feet
WaterfrontNo
Year Built1931
ParkingDriveway, On Street, RV Access/Parking
Parking Spaces5
Taxes $6,095
Tax Year2026
MLS® #1052531

Welcome to this beautifully updated Esquimalt home! Thoughtfully renovated with quality craftsmanship and attention to detail, this property offers an impressive list of upgrades and modern conveniences. Exterior improvements include refinished siding and shakes, new cedar fascia, soffits and belly bands, complete with Halo recessed lighting. The front stairs have been replaced, while the rear deck features updated framing and new stairs. Inside, you'll find beautiful white oak hardwood flooring, heated tile floors, custom red oak interior doors, a cozy wood-burning insert, and a heat pump providing year-round heating and cooling. The kitchen features new LG appliances and a custom coffee station. Additional upgrades include a new roof, 200-amp electrical service, and wiring for a hot tub. A solar power system with Enphase microinverters, net metering, and the Enlighten monitoring app has achieved a reported 100% electricity usage offset to date, offering exceptional energy efficiency. An added bonus is the income-producing suite, currently rented for $2,450 per month, with tenants who would love to stay. This provides an excellent opportunity for buyers looking for valuable rental income to help offset mortgage costs.The property also boasts excellent storage and a large attached workshop, providing plenty of flexibility for hobbies, projects, or additional workspace. Conveniently located near parks, recreation, restaurants, shopping, transit, schools, and everyday amenities, this exceptional property offers the perfect combination of comfort, quality, and convenience.A wonderful opportunity to enjoy everything Esquimalt has to offer!


Listed by CENTURY 21 QUEENSWOOD REALTY LTD.


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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.