About Victoria's James Bay

James Bay District of Victoria Population: Approx. 11,000

James Bay still boasts many charming turn of the century residences that have retained their original Victorian splendour, many were owned by the original settlers of the Victoria. The north eastern end of the harbour in James Bay was reclaimed in 1903 for the construction of the Fairmont Empress Hotel and now famous Government street causeway and inner harbour in front of the Empress Hotel Leading to the BC Parliament buildings.

Above photo. Government Street Causeway in front of the Cause way in front of the Empress Hotel

Above Photo: view looking toward the Parliament Buildings,victoria Inner harbour and the Empress Hotel at twilight

James Bay incorporates the area south of the Inner Harbour to Dallas Road, between downtown Victoria and the Juan de Fuca Strait, including the BC Legislative Buildings, Fisherman's Wharf, the Cruise Ship Terminal, and Ogden Point. The northern boundary of James Bay is the waterfront along the Inner Harbour, which boasts many of the most prestigious hotels in Victoria. see Aerial Map of James Bay in Victoria BC below

James Bay is a very popular area for Victoria locals living and working downtown and in the BC Parliament buildings, walking is a favorite pastime.

Copyright © 2008 By Fred Carver All Rights Reserved 'James Bay in Victoria BC with the Empress hotel Government street causeway inner harbour and the BC government parliament buildings"

We here at Fred Carver Real Estate Marketing Re/Max Camosun continuously monitor local real estate statistics to keep our clients informed and ahead of the real estate trends.  Below you will find James Bay real estate statistic for March 1, 2008 to March 13, 2008.

New listings homes, condo’s and townhouses New to the market in March= 14

Number of new pending sales= 8

Number of Sold’s (completed sale)= 0

Number of homes expiring= 0

Current Pending Sales -Average days on the market= 64

Year to-date (03/13/07 to 03/13/08) Activity:  Solds = 248 Total Pending = 28, (Pending Average Days on the Market= 47, Current Active listings of homes, condo’s and townhouses = 98)

Average Current Pending Selling Price in James Bay :

Single family homes in March = $531,250 from 2 new sales.

Condo & Townhouse in March= $592,250 from 8 new sales

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If you would like a free list of homes for sale in this neighborhood, and would like more information about James Bay or would like to be the first to know about HOT new listings before other buyers do, then give me a call at: 598-2963

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James Bay Real Estate Weekly Review

Current listings: homes, condo's and townhouses on the market= 94

Number of Total pending sales= 21

New Listings this week: 8

New Pending Sales this week: 3

Number of Sold's this week (completed sale)= 0

Average Single Family Home Selling price this week: N/A

Average Condo/Townhouse Selling Price this week: $498,000

Number of homes and condo's listings expiring this week = 0

Average SF Selling Price YTD: $628,611 Average DOM 32

Average Condo/Townhouse Selling Price YTD: $455,631 Average DOM 48

If you would like a free list of homes for sale in this neighborhood, and would like more information about James Bay or would like to be the first to know about HOT new listings before other buyers do, then give me a call at: (250) 598-2963

Fred Carver Associate Broker

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Copyright © 2008 By Fred Carver "All Rights Reserved" James Bay Real Estate Weekly Review

In James Bay,Victoria BC the local School is an Elementary School Called the James Bay Community School,

located in the Heart of James Bay at 140 Oswego Street.

The James Bay Community Center is also located there,they offer a variety of programs and services designed to meet the diverse needs of the Adults and Children living in James Bay. For more information telephone the Centre at
389-1470, email programs@jamesbaycentre.ca

Eight times a year Community Dinners are held and open to the community. Tickets go on sale the 1st of every month. Dinners often sellout so purchase your tickets early. Tickets are available at the community centre desk-prices vary with each event.

Souper Supper - January 23 at 5:00pm
Valentine's Dinner - February 12
Italian Bistro Night - April 16
Seniors BBQ - June 25

Once a year the 8th annual James Bay Community Picnic is on June 18,2008 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm. Everyone is welcome.The picnic is a community fundraising event that benefits youth and community programs at the James Bay Community Centre. If you would like to help out with the Picnic, please contact Event Coordinator, Joe Akerman at 389-1470 or email youth@jamesbaycentre.ca .

James Bay Day is an annual event on September 13,2008 at Irving Park with and afternoon of story telling, interactive games, healthy and tasty foods and live music. If you are interested in volunteering for this event contact Alex Dominiak at 389-1470 or email programs@jamesbaycentre.ca .

James Bay is a neighbourhood community on the South West corner of the City of Victoria within walking distance to downtown, the Pacific Ocean to the South with the City Harbour to the West and North. Housing is mixed with James Bay's own million dollar Luxury waterfront Condo's and townhouses, and with a large number of Single family Homes and rental apartment Buildings, plus a mixture of commercial and Government Buildings, like the Victoria BC Parliament Buildings.

James Bay Real Estate Weekly Review

We here at Fred Carver Real Estate Marketing Re/Max Camosun continuously monitor local real estate statistics to keep our clients informed and ahead of the real estate trends. Below you will find James Bay real estate review Jan 27, 2008.

Current listings: homes, condo's and townhouses on the market= 82

Number of Total pending sales= 20

New Listings this week: 3

New Pending Sales this week: 3

Number of Sold's this week (completed sale)= 1

Average Single Family Home Selling price this week: N/A

Average Condo/Townhouse Selling Price this week: $631,000

Number of homes and condo's listings expiring this week = 1

Current Pending Sales -Average days on the market= 63

Summary Year to-date (01/27/07 to 01/27/08) Activity: Solds = 235 Pending = 20

Average SF Selling Price YTD: $508,600 Average Condo/Townhouse Selling Price YTD: $510,820

If you would like a free list of homes for sale in this neighborhood, and would like more information about James Bay or would like to be the first to know about HOT new listings before other buyers do, then give me a call at: 598-2963

Fred Carver Associate Broker

Promise Made ...Promise Kept!

Fred Carver Real Estate Marketing with Re/Max Camosun