We use cookies for basic analytics + follow-up. Privacy
We remember this notice, run basic analytics, and use account activity like saved homes and listing views to provide real-estate follow-up. Privacy.
981 Violet Ave
Swipe through similar matches — tap the heart to save, or open one for the full read.
Beds
3
Baths
1
Sqft
986
Year
1925
Type
Single Family
On market
32d
981 Violet is back on the market and better than ever! New roof, new insulation, fresh paint and garden in bloom! This unique, single-level home is perfect for a small family, retirees, or a town-home alternative. Perched atop a quiet street, enjoy serene views through Garry Oak canopies, over neighbouring rooftops, to the Panama flats or relax on the large deck the tranquil private South-facing backyard. Surrounded by the beauty of west-coast foliage, this home feels like an Oasis in the city. Inside, a spacious central kitchen opens to the living room, w/ a beautiful brick fp, and French door into the front entry-way. The bathroom has been tastefully updated, w/ a contemporary vanity that adds warmth. Other features include large shed, updated windows & lighting, 9’ ceilings in most rooms & RV parking. Centrally located close to schools, trails, parks, and amenities including Rec & shopping centre, hospital, and Camosun College. Watch the video, and fall in love! (id:65958)
Main level
| Room | Dimensions | Features |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | 11 × 13 feet | |
| Bedroom | 10 × 11 feet | |
| Bedroom | 10 × 10 feet | |
| Primary Bedroom | 11 × 12 feet | |
| Bathroom | 5 × 7 feet | |
| Kitchen | 15 × 16 feet | |
| Living room | 11 × 15 feet | |
| Entrance | 6 × 7 feet |
10-item due-diligence checklist. We can pre-flight most of these for you on a CMA call.
Comparable sales
Ask for 3–5 recent solds within ~1 km and the same beds/baths so the list price has context.
Property condition
Roof age, furnace age, hot-water tank age, electrical panel size, windows. Cosmetic vs structural.
Zoning
Confirm zoning matches your intent (single-family vs duplex vs secondary suite vs commercial).
Suite legality / potential
If suited or being marketed as suited: confirm permits, separate entrance, ceiling height, egress windows.
Monthly carrying cost
Mortgage + property tax + insurance + condo fee (if any) + utilities. Compare to your max budget.
Property taxes
Confirm the annual tax amount on the current assessment — and whether a reassessment is pending.
Insurance estimate
Get a same-day quote. Older homes, knob-and-tube wiring, polybutylene plumbing, flood plains all change the number.
Commute
Drive it (or transit it) at the actual time of day you'd commute. Map ETA lies during peak hours.
Deposit and financing conditions
Deposit size, financing condition window, condition removal date, possession date — all negotiable.
Inspection considerations
Budget for a home inspector ($500–700) and any specialty inspections (sewer scope, mould, asbestos for pre-1990 builds).
Rough ballpark only. Pick a down-payment option, then tap any underlined number below to plug in your real numbers — tax, condo fee, insurance, utilities. Total updates live. Confirm with a mortgage broker before writing an offer.
Cost lines (tax, condo, insurance, utilities) are editable inline above. These two control the mortgage payment math.
Approximation only. CMHC default insurance is included when down payment is under 20%. Property tax and condo fees come from MLS when listed and may not reflect the current billing year. Suite rental income depends on permits, market rent, and vacancy — confirm with a property manager. Always validate your scenario with a mortgage broker and your insurance provider before writing an offer.
We'll reply by text within a few hours. Comparable sales, condition flags, things worth checking — sent before you book a showing.
Listing brokerage
Listing brokerage on file
Listing data via CREA DDF®. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed accurate by CREA. Last updated May 12, 2026.
Nearby school, halal, mosque, grocery, park, and transit layers are still being built for Saanich. The listing facts above are live; the neighborhood-intelligence layer needs POI coverage before it can score this address properly.