Hobbs*
Phone Andrew
752 Douglas St
Victoria, BC
Canada V8W 3M6
Details
| Address | 2508 Shakespeare St |
| Area | Victoria |
| Sub Area | Oaklands |
| State/Province | British Columbia |
| Country | Canada |
| Price | $1,099,000 |
| Property Type | Single Family |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 3 |
| Floor Space | 1326 Square Feet |
| Lot Size | 3356.00 Square Feet |
| Waterfront | No |
| Year Built | 2004 |
| Taxes | $6,678 |
| Tax Year | 2025 |
| MLS® # | 1034892 |
A rare find listed $200,000 under assessed value, for the savvy buyer or investor, this contemporary and flexible home combines low-maintenance living with multiple income opportunities. The main residence has been fully renovated and features an open-concept layout, vaulted ceilings, and skylights that fill the space with bright, natural light. The living area is anchored by a gas fireplace, quartz countertops, and a spacious island with a gas stove. The bedroom offers a generous closet, and the spa-like bathroom adds a touch of luxury. Adding to its versatility, a fully separate one-bedroom in-law suite includes its own entrance, laundry, and private patio, ideal for rental income, extended family, or guests. There is a detached studio/tiny home office, or private retreat. Together, these spaces create multiple income streams under one roof, making this property a true multi-use investment opportunity. Additional highlights include a crawlspace for storage, driveway and off-street parking, and a heat pump for A/C. The fully fenced, low-maintenance yard and large west-facing patio capture afternoon and evening sun, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Ideally located near Jubilee Hospital, bus routes to downtown, a café across the street, parks, and Oaklands Elementary, this property combines convenience, modern comfort, and smart investment potential in one exceptional package. Check out the Renovation Floor Plan for flexibility options.
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About
Andrew Hobbs*
Andrew is an exceptionally well-versed Realtor, having helped over 250 clients purchase and sell properties and real estate investments, including condos, townhomes, houses, duplexes, multi-plexes, commercial strata, and even one hobby farm! He has facilitated condo sales in almost every prominent building in downtown Victoria and the surrounding area. Andrew has been an MLS Award winner since 2009, and an MLS Gold and Silver Award winner from 2010 until present
Besides being a Realtor, Andrew is also a certified French teacher and chess guru. He taught high school English in Paris from 1997-1998 and then, after moving to Taiwan to study Mandarin in 1999, he opened and ran a chess school in Taiwan from 2003-2008. (It’s still open and running today!)
Andrew and his wife Shu-Hui have two children, Jasmine and Joshua, and together, they enjoy camping, hiking, and cycling all over Vancouver Island. He still enjoys teaching languages, chess, and tennis, but most of his efforts are spent on teaching his kids, but he has taught (and will in the future) volunteer chess classes at Oaklands.
Since 2009, the Hobbs family has sponsored a boy name Abel in Malawi through SOS Children’s Villages. Over the course of his time as a Realtor, Andrew has donated to BC Cancer Foundation and their Ride to Conquer Cancer, MS Society of Canada, Operation Smile, Canadian Mental Health Association (Ride, Don’t Hide), and Alberta Fires Relief.
*Personal Real Estate Corp
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