MLS® 1031657

Retail for Sale — Hillside, Victoria, BC

$369,000

1303 Hillside Ave, Victoria, BC V8T2B3

88
Walk Score
73
Transit
78
Bike
Walk Score® by Redfin
For Sale
735 square feet
Building area
2023
Year built
88
Walk Score
73
Transit
78
Bike
Walk Score® by Redfin

Property details

Structured details

Ownership
Condo/Strata
Zoning
C1-CH
Annual property tax
$7,618.21
Structure type
Retail
Parcel ID (PID)
031-896-448
Strata/association fee
$365.62/monthly
Parking
3 spaces

Listing Information

MLS®
1031657
Listed
April 13, 2026
Time on market
154 days
Data last synced
September 14, 2026
Source
CREA DDF®

Description

Discover an exceptional opportunity to own brand-new commercial space in The Sparrow, Abstract Developments’ mixed-use boutique building at the prominent corner of Hillside Avenue and Cook Street. This 649 sq. ft. strata unit offers outstanding street exposure with three entrances, including two directly from Hillside Avenue, making it ideal for retail, office, studio, or service-oriented businesses. Perfectly positioned in a high-visibility location, the property offers unmatched convenience with easy access to downtown Victoria, major transit routes, and a wide range of nearby amenities including Hillside Mall, Fairway Market, Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre, Cascadia Liquor, 5th Street Bar & Grill, and the shops and cafés of Quadra Village. The zoning—General Residential District 1 (GRD-1) within a Priority Growth Area—provides excellent versatility. Permitted uses include retail trade, food and beverage service, personal service, professional office, assembly, home occupation, heritage-conserving infill, and more, allowing buyers to tailor the space to a wide variety of business models. Inside, the unit offers an unfinished interior ready for customization, approximately 8'5'' ceiling height, secured bicycle storage, and convenient on-site building amenities. Above, 49 fully occupied residential units provide built-in foot traffic and a strong potential customer base. Additional highlights include: • 649 sq. ft. commercial strata unit • 1 dedicated parking stall plus 2 additional stalls during business hours • Excellent frontage and signage opportunities • Bright corner exposure on a major commuter corridor • Ideal for owner-occupiers or investors An outstanding opportunity in one of Victoria’s most connected neighbourhoods. Bring your ideas and make this premium commercial space your own. (id:63159)

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Monthly debt service
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Location

Local market size (Victoria)

Population
91,867(+7.1% since 2016)
Population density
4,723.2/km²
Median household income
$67,500

Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.6%
Postsecondary below bachelor's
25.3%
High school diploma
24.0%
No certificate/diploma
8.2%

Population aged 15 and over.

Commute

Car, truck or van
53.3%
Public transit
11.1%
Walked
22.5%
Bicycle
9.6%
Other
3.5%

Commute duration

Under 15 min
37.6%
15–29 min
42.6%
30–44 min
14.1%
45–59 min
3.2%
60+ min
2.4%

Employed labour force with a usual workplace.

Mother Tongue

English81%
French1.9%
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino)1.3%
Spanish1.2%
Mandarin1.2%
Yue (Cantonese)1.1%
German1%
Arabic0.6%
Korean0.6%
Japanese0.5%

Top 10 mother tongues reported (single responses).

Nearby Places

Restaurants (5+)

  • Haultain Fish & Chips · 1127 Haultain Street502m
  • Biryani Palace · 2709 Quadra Street520m
  • Part and Parcel · 2656 Quadra Street567m
  • Young's Restaurant · 2638 Quadra Street579m
  • Emmaline's · 2571 Quadra Street583m

Cafes (2)

  • Caribbean Village Cafe · 2646 Quadra Street574m
  • Caffè Fantastico · 975 Kings Road616m

Grocery (4)

  • Fairway Market · 2635 Quadra Street527m
  • Island Afrikan Supermarket553m
  • Halal Urban Fresh Meats · 2618 Quadra Street594m
  • Damascus Food Market627m

Parks (5+)

  • Hillside Park · 1280 Hillside Avenue146m
  • Mount Stephen Park · 1280 Ryan Street385m
  • Blackwood Park · 2550 Cook Street416m
  • Kiwanis Green · 2807 Cook Street416m
  • Summit Park South · 1245 Summit Avenue421m

Pharmacies (1)

  • Quadra Village Drug Mart · 2631 Quadra Street532m

Banks & ATMs (3)

  • CIBC523m
  • Community Savings Credit Union584m
  • Localcoin Bitcoin ATM624m

Healthcare (3)

  • Heart & Hands Health Collective593m
  • Spring Wellness Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine · 2604 Quadra Street607m
  • Cedar & Sage Physiotherapy · 2602 Quadra Street610m

Nearby places data: © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the asking price for this business?

The asking price is $369,000.

Where is this business located?

This listing is located in Victoria, British Columbia.

How current is this listing?

This listing is sourced from the CREA Data Distribution Facility (DDF®) and refreshed nightly. It was last confirmed active on September 14, 2026.