Victoria City Tour
Beach Drive – Oak Bay

1558 Beach Drive was built in 1912 by architects Percy Leonard James and Douglas James for John W. Morris, president of the Wood Motor Company Ltd., which had an office and showroom in the 700 block of Broughton Street in downtown Victoria.

1558 Beach Drive, built in 1912 by architects Percy Leonard James and Douglas James for J.W. Morris

1558 Beach Drive, built in 1912 by architects Percy Leonard James and Douglas James for John W. Morris

1558 Beach Drive, built in 1912 by architect Percy Leonard James and Douglas James for John W. Morris.

1558 Beach Drive, built in 1912 by architects Percy Leonard James and Douglas James for John W. Morris.

Here is a map showing the location of 1558 Beach Drive:

Additional Information About 1558 Beach Drive

  • Assessed Value (July 2017): $2,514,000; Land $2,237,000 Buildings $277,000
  • Sold on 21 November 2016 for $2,200,000
  • Assessed Value (July 2016): $2,194,000; Land $1,816,000 Buildings $378,000
  • Assessed Value (July 2015): $2,076,000; Land $1,403,000 Buildings $673,000
  • Assessed Value (July 2014): $1,982,000; Land $1,293,000 Buildings $689,000

A Brief History of 1558 Beach Drive

1558 Beach Drive was built in 1912 by architects Percy Leonard James and Douglas James for John W. Morris, president of the Wood Motor Company Ltd., which had an office and showroom in the 700 block of Broughton Street in downtown Victoria.

The building was divided into apartments in 1948.

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