SAANICH EAST NEIGHBOURHOOD · BRITISH COLUMBIA

Camosun

Camosun is a practical choice if the Lansdowne campus and nearby services are part of your routine. The difference between a side street and a road that carries campus traffic can be bigger than the distance between them.

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$1,143,600OCTOBER 2026 · LOCAL SF BENCHMARK

LansdowneCAMPUS SETTING

CentralURBAN CONNECTIONS

Portfolio property at 1883 Allenby St, Camosun, Saanich East — 1883 Allenby St · Team Portfolio. Portfolio photograph; condition and availability may have changed.

THE STORY

A campus landmark,
a residential heart.

Tour during the school term to see how the block works with people arriving and leaving. For an older house, look for a floor plan you would be happy to live in before making assumptions about what you can rent or renovate. Check the actual walking route to the campus or stop you’d use.

The housing stock includes character and post-war detached homes, renovated properties, secondary suites and attached housing near busier corridors. Proximity to the college, Royal Jubilee Hospital, Oak Bay and Hillside makes location a central part of the value proposition.

A little local history

Camosun College opened in September 1971, building on earlier educational institutions. Its Lansdowne campus is still the landmark that gives the surrounding streets their name.

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WHERE YOU'LL FIND IT

Between Oak Bay,
Jubilee and the university corridor.

Camosun centres on the Lansdowne campus and surrounding Saanich streets near Foul Bay, Lansdowne and Richmond roads. Routes south and west connect quickly to Royal Jubilee Hospital, Hillside and central Victoria, while UVic lies to the northeast.

SouthRoyal Jubilee Hospital and Oak Bay

WestHillside and central Victoria

NorthShelbourne, Cedar Hill and UVic

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SAANICH EAST · OCTOBER 2026

Saanich East Region Valuation Changes

Camosun’s October 2026 single-family home price benchmark was $1,143,600 (+1.8% year over year). Compare recent sold and pending homes of the same type and setting, then account for condition, land, servicing and any coastal exposure. A modelled typical home is different from an individual property.

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Camosun single-family

$1,143,600

September 2026

$1,131,600

October 2025

$1,123,200

Source: Victoria Home Price Index. SF-All benchmark series, checked November 4, 2026. These are modelled typical-home values, not medians, appraisals or 12-month Matrix statistics.

THE HOMES

Older homes
with urban adaptability.

Camosun deserves attention when a campus connection, access toward Royal Jubilee or a central residential address matters more than a waterfront setting. Many detached properties reflect the area’s early and mid-century growth. Renovations, additions and secondary suites are common value variables, making permits, electrical capacity, plumbing, drainage, sewer connections, oil-tank history and tenancy details important parts of due diligence.

01Character and early residential homes
02Post-war detached houses
03Updated homes with secondary accommodation
04Apartments, condominiums and townhomes near main routes

Portfolio property at 1935 Haultain St, Camosun, Saanich East — 1935 Haultain St · Team Portfolio. Portfolio photograph; condition and availability may have changed.

THE OUTDOORS

Green space woven
into an urban setting.

The Lansdowne campus contributes open lawns, mature trees and walking routes, while nearby neighbourhood parks and the Bowker Creek corridor provide additional outdoor options. Cedar Hill’s recreation facilities and trail loop are also within the broader local orbit.

Visit at the times that matterCollege activity, school-day traffic and main-road noise vary by street and hour. Experience a prospective address during commuting, class-change and evening periods.

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THE EVERYDAY

Connected to study,
work and everyday errands.

The neighbourhood’s centrality is practical: campus services, shopping, health care, transit and several adjacent communities can be reached without crossing the entire region.

CAMPUS

Camosun College

The Lansdowne campus brings education, employment, events and a recognizable local landmark.

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SHOPPING

Hillside Centre

A major shopping centre and surrounding services are a short trip west of the neighbourhood.

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RECREATION

Cedar Hill Recreation

Fitness, arts, golf and the popular chip trail are nearby in central Saanich East.

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Current homes

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A CONSIDERED CHOICE

Is Camosun
your next chapter?

Camosun deserves attention when a campus connection, access toward Royal Jubilee or a central residential address matters more than a waterfront setting. Look for a home whose layout and walking routes make the working week easier.

The quiet of a side street can differ sharply from a home on a major route. Visit around college travel times, check parking and evaluate an older house’s systems and renovation records alongside its character.

Check what makes the layout work on an ordinary weekday

Near the campus, parking and turnover can change the feel of a street. Visit when classes are in session and read the permits for any suite. If the property needs updates, price out the work before treating the layout as a bargain.

THE DETAILS

Frequently
asked questions.

01Where is Camosun in Saanich East?+

02Is this the neighbourhood beside Camosun’s Interurban campus?+

The neighbourhood is next to Camosun’s Lansdowne campus. Interurban is across town, so check where you’ll be going for class or work.

The nearby campus is Lansdowne. Camosun also operates its separate Interurban campus elsewhere in Saanich. Check where your classes or work are before deciding how valuable the location is.

03Does a suite near Camosun guarantee rental income?+

No. Verify lawful suite status, permits, tenancy details, current rules and the property’s condition. A college nearby does not guarantee occupancy, a particular rent or permission for additional accommodation.

Treat rental income as a separate decision. Check suite permits and occupancy, parking, access and realistic expenses. If the numbers need rental income to work, confirm your assumptions with your lender.

04How should I compare a Camosun side street with a main-road home?+

Visit during busy periods and after dark. Compare noise, parking, entrances, transit and the route you would actually walk, then weigh those differences against the house’s condition and price.

Visit during the part of the day that matters to you. Stand in the back yard and listen with a bedroom window open. Try turning into the driveway and check guest parking before choosing convenience over a quieter block.

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Robin Scrimger, REALTOR and New Chapter Real Estate Team lead

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Personal Real Estate Corporation · REALTOR® & Team Lead
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Coldwell Banker Oceanside Real Estate

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