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$1,234,000Victoria neighbourhood · British Columbia
Burnside Real Estate Gorge Waterway walks, Cecelia Ravine and quick routes north
Burnside sits between the Gorge Waterway and Douglas Street, where a short walk can take you from a busy bus corridor to a quiet ravine trail. It’s one of the more affordable ways into a Victoria address.
Median condo price$415,000 (past year)
Median detached price$967,500 (past year)
MLS® areaVictoria › Burnside
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The story
What is it like to live in Burnside?
Where a main road gives way to the Gorge.
Burnside changes quickly from one block to the next. Douglas Street and Gorge Road carry the traffic and the buses, and a few streets in, you’re among mid-century houses and low-rise condos with Cecelia Ravine Park running down toward the Gorge Waterway.
Most people who buy here want a practical home close to the city: a first condo, a starter house with a yard, or a place within cycling distance of Downtown and the Galloping Goose. The trade-off is noise and traffic on the main corridors, so the exact street matters more here than in most of Victoria.
Where you’ll find it
Where is Burnside?
North of Downtown, near the Gorge.
Burnside runs north of Rock Bay and Downtown, between the Gorge Waterway and the Douglas Street corridor, with Mayfair to the north. Gorge Road, Burnside Road and Cecelia Ravine are the easiest landmarks to get your bearings.
Green spaceCecelia Ravine Park and the Selkirk waterfront
TrailGalloping Goose Regional Trail
DowntownAbout 5–10 minutes by car or bike
BURNSIDE · THE PAST 12 MONTHS
How much do homes cost in Burnside?
What sold, and how fast.
From November 2025 to November 9, 2026, the Burnside report recorded 55 sold and pending listings: 47 sold and 8 pending. Here’s the breakdown by property type.
| Property type | Sold + pending | Sold / pending | Median price | Typical range | Median days on market | Sale-to-list |
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| Detached homes | 12 | 10 / 2 | $967,500 | $887,500–$1,141,250 | 25 | 96.4% |
| Townhomes | 7 | 5 / 2 | $660,000 | $637,500–$785,000 | 40 | 98.3% |
| Condos / apartments | 35 | 31 / 4 | $415,000 | $371,250–$464,500 | 35 | 97.6% |
| Duplexes, triplexes & fourplexes | 1 | 1 / 0 | $801,000 | $801,000 | 20 | 100.1% |
Reading the numbers
Condos made up 35 of Burnside’s 55 sold and pending records, with a median price of $415,000 and a median of 35 days on market. Detached homes had a median of $967,500 across 12 records, at 25 median days. Townhomes had a median of $660,000 across 7 records, at 40 median days. Figures for duplexes, triplexes & fourplexes rest on fewer than five records, so treat them as a guide only. Across all property types, homes sold for a median of 97.7% of their final list price; 4% sold over asking, and 31% had a price reduction before selling.
Source: VREB MLS® sold and pending records for Burnside, November 2025 to November 9, 2026, via Matrix, compiled by Robin Scrimger. Pending means sold firm but not yet transferred to the buyer; pending prices are the agreed sale price. Sale-to-list compares the sale price with the final list price. The typical range is the middle half of prices; categories with fewer than four records show the full range. Medians are not the MLS® HPI benchmark or an appraisal, and categories with fewer than five records can swing on a single sale.
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Robin’s read
Burnside is where Victoria’s entry-level condo buyers land. Its 35 condo records had a median of $415,000, about $95,000 below the Victoria-wide condo median of $510,000 in this export. Detached homes are scarce: just 12 records in a year, at a $967,500 median and 25 median days on market. If you want a house with a yard for under $1 million in the city, this is one of the few places that still regularly delivers it, so be ready to move when one comes up.
How Burnside compares with nearby neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | Sold + pending | Detached median | Detached median days | Townhome median | Condo median | Sale-to-list | Sold over asking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnside | 55 | $967,500 | 25 | $660,000 | $415,000 | 97.7% | 4% |
| Rock Bay | 9 | — | — | — | $739,000 | 98.6% | 0% |
| Mayfair | 30 | $960,000 | 22 | $702,500 | $537,500 | 97.3% | 17% |
| Central Park | 38 | $967,500 | 30 | $700,000 | $400,000 | 96.7% | 8% |
| Hillside | 46 | $875,000 | 18 | $640,000 | $415,000 | 98.3% | 15% |
Sold and pending records by VREB MLS® area, November 2025 to November 9, 2026, compiled by Robin Scrimger. A dash means no sales of that type. See all 13 areas on the Victoria guide.
VICTORIA MARKET · OCTOBER 2026
What is the benchmark price in Victoria?
The citywide benchmark, for context.
The Victoria Real Estate Board publishes MLS® HPI benchmarks for the City of Victoria as a whole, not for Burnside on its own. In October 2026, the Victoria single-family benchmark was $1,234,000, up 3.1% from a year earlier, while condo and townhome benchmarks eased. Across Greater Victoria, 573 properties sold in October, and the board described conditions as balanced.
Request a Burnside market review02
$837,900Victoria townhome
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$492,800Victoria condo
Source: Victoria Real Estate Board, October 2026 Statistics Package (released November 2, 2026). Victoria single-family: +3.1% year over year · Victoria townhome: −3.1% year over year · Victoria condo: −2.5% year over year. A benchmark is a modelled typical home, not a median sale price or an appraisal.
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The homes
What should you check before buying in Burnside?
The street, the setback and the strata.
Burnside’s housing is mostly 1970s to 1990s low-rise condos, a few newer townhomes and mid-century detached houses, many from around 1950. The condos are the easiest way in, but older buildings can carry big repair bills, so the strata paperwork matters as much as the suite.
For a house, age is the main story: perimeter drains, sewer lateral, electrical and any unpermitted suites. Distance from the arterials also changes how a home feels, so visit at rush hour as well as on a quiet weekend.
Your Burnside buyer checklist
- 01Read the depreciation report, minutes and contingency fund for any condo built before 2000
- 02Check for a building envelope history or upcoming exterior work
- 03Order a sewer lateral and drain inspection on older houses
- 04Visit during your usual commute to hear the traffic from Gorge Road and Douglas Street
- 05Confirm suite permits before you count on rental income
The everyday
What are the best outdoor spots near Burnside?
Take the ravine route.
Cecelia Ravine Park runs right through the neighbourhood, with a paved path that connects toward the Galloping Goose and the Gorge Waterway. It’s an easy way to get from the busy part of Burnside to the water without walking along a main road.
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Things to do
Where do locals spend their time in Burnside?
Three trips worth trying.
Cecelia Ravine Park
A green corridor with a trail, sports field and playground in the middle of the neighbourhood.
Explore Cecelia Ravine Park ↗Galloping Goose
A car-free route Downtown or out to the Westshore for commuters and weekend rides.
Explore Galloping Goose ↗Burnside Gorge Community Centre
Programs, child care and a gym on Cecelia Road, close to the ravine.
Explore Burnside Gorge Community Centre ↗What schools serve Burnside?
Schools close to home.
Burnside is in the Greater Victoria School District (SD61). George Jay Elementary on Princess Avenue is among the closer elementary schools, but catchments change by address and some streets point north instead.
Check the exact address in SD61’s School Locator, as English and French Immersion catchments can differ, and review the district’s registration dates before you move.
A considered choice
Is Burnside your next chapter?
Who it suits, and what to compare.
Burnside makes sense if you want a lower price per square foot, a short trip Downtown and a ravine trail out the door. If you want village shops on foot, compare it with Fernwood or Central Park before you decide.
The details
Burnside real estate: frequently asked questions
01Is Burnside a good place to buy a first condo in Victoria?+
Often, yes. Burnside’s median condo price was $415,000 over the past year, well below the Victoria median, and most buildings are within cycling distance of Downtown. Older low-rise buildings make up much of the supply, so read the depreciation report and strata minutes carefully before you write an offer.
02How much does a house cost in Burnside?+
Detached homes in Burnside had a median price of $967,500 over the past year, with most selling between about $890,000 and $1.14 million. Only 12 detached homes sold or went pending, so supply is thin and the right house can move quickly. Condition and distance from the main roads explain most of the price gap.
03Is Burnside the same as Burnside Gorge?+
Not quite. Burnside Gorge is the City of Victoria’s neighbourhood name and covers a wider area, including Rock Bay. On the real estate board’s map, Burnside, Rock Bay and Mayfair are separate areas, so the sales figures on this page cover the Burnside area only.
04Can you walk to the Galloping Goose from Burnside?+
From much of Burnside, yes. Cecelia Ravine Park connects toward the Galloping Goose Regional Trail and the Selkirk waterfront, giving you a car-free route Downtown or out to the Westshore. Walking time depends on the block, so test the route from the home you’re considering.
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Robin Scrimger · Personal Real Estate Corporation
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Coldwell Banker Oceanside Real Estate
Whether you’re buying your first condo, upsizing for a growing family or selling a home you’ve loved for years, Robin can walk you through the streets, the recent sales and the practical details that matter in Burnside.
In the past 12 months, Robin and the New Chapter team were involved in 2 Burnside sales (1 as listing agent and 1 representing the buyer), and 17 across Victoria’s 13 neighbourhoods.
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