James Bay Condos & Apartments for Sale & MLS® Listings

James Bay Real Estate

James Bay sits directly south and west of Downtown Victoria, wrapping around the Inner Harbour and extending out to Dallas Road and the Strait of Juan de Fuca. It's one of the oldest residential districts in Victoria and appeals to buyers who want to walk to the Legislature, Fisherman's Wharf, and the waterfront while staying inside the core. The flat terrain and compact street grid make it one of the more walkable parts of the city.

Dallas Road runs the southern edge with its clifftop walking path, Ogden Point breakwater, and views across to the Olympic Mountains. Beacon Hill Park borders the neighbourhood to the east, and Fisherman's Wharf draws residents for fresh seafood and the float homes. Government Street and Menzies Street carry the local shops, cafes, and the Thrifty Foods that anchor daily errands. Many residents work at the provincial government offices around the Legislature or commute on foot and by bike into Downtown, and BC Transit routes along Douglas and Menzies connect the rest of Victoria.

Housing here is a mix of heritage character homes and mid-century low-rise apartments. You'll find restored Victorian and Edwardian houses on streets like Simcoe and Michigan, alongside 1960s and 1970s walk-up condo buildings closer to the harbour and Downtown edge. Newer condo and townhouse developments have filled in along Belleville and around the inner harbour, so pricing and property age vary significantly from block to block.

Explore James Bay Homes for Sale

Browse current James Bay MLS® listings on REW and filter by price, property type, number of bedrooms, and more to focus your search within the neighbourhood.

• Detached houses: Heritage Victorian and Edwardian homes on quieter residential streets, many restored and some divided into suites.

• Townhouses: A smaller segment, often newer infill near the harbour and Belleville Street for buyers wanting ground-level space without a full house.

• Condos and apartments: The most common option, ranging from mid-century walk-ups to newer waterfront buildings near the Inner Harbour.

• Duplexes: Converted older homes and purpose-built half-duplexes on interior streets for buyers who want more room than a condo offers.

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