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Beach Drive – Oak Bay
550 Beach Drive
550 Beach Drive was built in 1912 by designer/contractor David H. Bale for Mrs. E.E. Hibben, who was connected to Thomas N. Hibben of the Hibben-Bone firm which built 1040 Government Street (now the Bedford Regency Hotel) in 1912.
This building has had various exterior renovations over the years. One previous owner enclosed the front porch. That enclosure has since been removed.
The exterior balcony on the second floor is a relatively recent addition.
Here is a map showing the location of 550 Beach Drive:
Here is a Google Street View image of 550 Beach Drive:
Additional Information About 550 Beach Drive
- Assessed Value (July 2020): $1,787,000; Land $1,557,000 Buildings $230,000
- Assessed Value (July 2019): $1,729,000; Land $1,506,000 Buildings $223,000
- Assessed Value (July 2017): $1,659,000; Land $1,452,000 Buildings $207,000
- Assessed Value (July 2016): $1,412,000; Land $1,208,000 Buildings $204,000
- Assessed Value (July 2015): $1,041,000; Land $912,000 Buildings $129,000
- Assessed Value (July 2014): $1,031,000; Land $873,000 Buildings $158,000
A Brief History of 550 Beach Drive
550 Beach Drive was built in 1912 by designer/contractor David H. Bale for Mrs. E.E. Hibben, who was connected to Thomas N. Hibben of the Hibben-Bone firm which built 1040 Government Street (now the Bedford Regency Hotel) in 1912.
This building has had various exterior renovations over the years. One previous owner enclosed the front porch. That enclosure has since been removed.
The exterior balcony on the second floor is a relatively recent addition.
Here are some more Victoria buildings designed by David H. Bale:
1480 Stadacona Avenue – Argos
This house was designed and built by David H. Bale as his home and office.
The original owner of 550 Beach Drive, Mrs. E.E. Hibben, was connected to Thomas N. Hibben of the Hibben-Bone firm which built 1130-1140 Government Street (now the Bedford Regency Hotel) in 1912.
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