OAK BAY NEIGHBOURHOOD · BRITISH COLUMBIA

Estevan

Oak Bay's beach neighbourhood: a friendly village on Estevan Avenue, character homes on quiet streets, and Willows Beach a short walk from the front door.

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$1,700,000DETACHED MEDIAN · SOLD + PENDING

VillageLOCAL SHOPS & CAFÉS

BeachWILLOWS SHORELINE

Team Portfolio photograph of 2072 Esplanade, Oak Bay — 2072 Esplanade · Team Portfolio. Historic listing photograph; current condition and availability may differ.

THE STORY

A village rhythm,
close to the water.

In Estevan, the best parts of the neighbourhood are all within a few minutes of each other. You can pick up coffee in Estevan Village, walk a quiet residential block and be on the sand at Willows Beach before your coffee cools. Estevan had the shortest median time on market for detached homes among Oak Bay’s six neighbourhoods in the November 2025 to October 2026 sold and pending report.

The streets are mostly character houses and family homes on established lots, many renovated or rebuilt, with a small number of townhomes and other attached homes. It's busy in summer and peaceful the rest of the year.

A little local history

Willows Beach is known as Sitchanalth, the site of a large Lekwungen village. The Songhees and Esquimalt Nations have longstanding ties to this shoreline. In the mid-19th century, Hudson’s Bay Company fur trader John Tod acquired farmland here and called it Willows Farm. The District describes Tod House on Heron Street as Western Canada’s longest continuously occupied residence. It remains a private home.

Camas Lane, now an official Oak Bay heritage byway, once separated Tod's farm from the Hudson's Bay Company's Uplands Farm. The big stone gates at Willows Park once marked the entrance to the Bowker family home, built on land Tod's daughter Mary received when she married. Willows Park was established in 1912, and Estevan Avenue got its present name in 1921.

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WHERE YOU'LL FIND IT

Eastern Oak Bay,
from village to shore.

Estevan sits in eastern Oak Bay, running from the Foul Bay Road area toward Beach Drive. It takes in Estevan Village and the residential streets behind Willows Beach, with Uplands Park and Cattle Point just to the north and Oak Bay Village a short drive south.

VillageEstevan Avenue's cafés, food shops and services

WaterWillows Beach, Willows Park and the Esplanade

RegionalQuick connections via Cadboro Bay Road and Foul Bay Road to UVic, Royal Jubilee Hospital and downtown

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Open the official VREB Oak Bay map. This map shows the Victoria Real Estate Board's Estevan area, which our listings search uses. Board boundaries help with searching, but they don't set zoning or school catchments, so check those by address.

ESTEVAN · THE PAST 12 MONTHS

What sold, and how fast.

From November 1, 2025 to October 31, 2026, the Estevan report recorded 32 sold and pending listings, including 26 sold and six pending. Here’s the breakdown by property type.

Estevan · sold and pending records by property type
Property type	Sold + pending	Sold / pending	Median reported price	Reported price range	Median days on market
Detached homes	24	22 / 2	$1,700,000	$1,250,000–$3,320,000	15
Townhomes	5	3 / 2	$1,575,000	$1,400,000–$2,021,250	39
Condos / apartments	1	0 / 1	$693,000	$693,000–$693,000	14
Full duplexes	1	0 / 1	$1,975,000	$1,975,000–$1,975,000	42
Residential land	1	1 / 0	$1,800,000	$1,800,000–$1,800,000	35

Reading the numbers

Detached homes accounted for 24 of Estevan’s 32 sold and pending records, with a median reported price of $1,700,000. Their median time on market was 15 days, the shortest among Oak Bay’s six neighbourhoods in this report. Townhomes had a median reported price of $1,575,000 and a median of 39 days on market. The condo, duplex and land figures each describe one listing record.

What to compare. If you’re shopping near Willows Beach, compare recent listings on similar streets and look closely at the condition of each home. The 15-day median gives you a sense of the pace in this sample, while the benchmark tracks a typical home over time.

Source: VREB MLS® sold and pending records, November 1, 2025 to October 31, 2026, via Matrix. Figures include pending sales, which may still change. Medians are calculated separately for each property type and are not the MLS® HPI benchmark or an appraisal. Individual listings can have a large effect on figures for categories with fewer than five records.

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OAK BAY MARKET · OCTOBER 2026

Estevan benchmark price

Estevan's single-family MLS® HPI benchmark was $1,676,500 in October 2026, down 2.8% from a year earlier and up slightly from September. If you’re looking at a renovated character home or a property near Willows Beach, recent sales of similar homes on comparable streets are the best guide to its value.

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Estevan single-family

$1,676,500

September 2026

$1,663,700

October 2025

$1,724,400

Source: CREA/VREB Victoria MLS® HPI tool. SF-All benchmark series, checked November 4, 2026. A benchmark is a modelled typical home, not a median sale price, appraisal or a waterfront comparable.

THE HOMES

Character, care
and quiet streets.

Estevan's homes span more than a century, from early cottages and 1920s to 1950s family houses to thoughtful renovations and new builds. Lots tend to be modest, and the streets closest to Willows Beach are the most sought after.

With older homes, what you can't see matters as much as what you can. Before you buy, look at the age of the structure and any seismic upgrades, the perimeter drains and sewer lateral, old oil tanks, permit history for past renovations, and whether the home has any heritage status. Since 2024, many Estevan lots have been eligible for a suite, a garden home or additional units, depending on zoning, lot conditions and permits.

01Character detached homes on established lots
02Updated family homes near the village
03Townhomes and other attached homes
04Homes near the beach, which command a premium and need their own due diligence

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Team Portfolio photograph of 2339 Musgrave St, Oak Bay — 2339 Musgrave St · Team Portfolio. Historic listing photograph; current condition and availability may differ.

THE OUTDOORS

Willows Beach
on an ordinary day.

Willows Beach is Oak Bay’s main family beach, with a sandy shore and Willows Park’s lawn and stone gates just behind it. Follow the Esplanade and the oceanside walkway toward Uplands Park and Cattle Point. The annual Oak Bay Tea Party brings a parade, races and a midway to the neighbourhood.

Good to knowWillows Beach is part of a federal migratory bird sanctuary. Dogs are prohibited from May 1 to September 30 and at South Willows Beach year-round. The District has announced that the Willows Park playground equipment will be decommissioned. Summer weekends bring more traffic and parking pressure. For homes near the water, check exposure, drainage and insurance with a qualified advisor.

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THE EVERYDAY

Small pleasures,
close at hand.

Estevan suits people who want the beach to be part of their week, not a special outing.

VILLAGE

Estevan Avenue

Independent cafés, food shops and everyday services, plus Lokier Gardens, one of Oak Bay's quietest green corners.

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BEACH

Willows Park

Sand, lawn and the Esplanade walk are all a few minutes from nearby homes.

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OUTDOORS

Uplands Park and Cattle Point

Garry oak meadows, rocky shoreline, kayak launching and wide ocean views, just north along Beach Drive.

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Current homes

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Schools close to home.

Estevan is in the Greater Victoria School District (SD61). Willows Elementary on Musgrave Street offers English and Early French Immersion. For addresses in the Willows catchment, the usual middle school pathway is Monterey for English and Lansdowne for French Immersion, with Oak Bay High at the secondary level. Glenlyon Norfolk School’s junior campus is nearby on Beach Drive.

Check the exact address in SD61’s School Locator and review the district’s registration dates before you move.

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A CONSIDERED CHOICE

Is Estevan
your next chapter?

Estevan is a great fit if you want a small village and a beach walk to be part of every week. When you're comparing homes, a quieter street a few blocks back can be a better choice than a home right by the water: garden space, sunlight and an easy walk to the village often matter more day to day than an extra bedroom.

If you want a large modern house with little upkeep, look carefully at the renovation and drainage history before you fall for a character home. And being near the beach doesn't always mean a water view or the same exposure, so judge each address on its own.

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THE DETAILS

Frequently
asked questions.

01Where is Estevan in Oak Bay?+

Estevan is in eastern Oak Bay, around Estevan Village and the residential streets behind Willows Beach. The map above shows the real estate board area our listings use.

02Can I walk from Estevan Village to Willows Beach?+

From most Estevan homes, yes: the village and the beach are a few minutes apart. Walking time still varies by street, so check the actual route from any home you're considering.

03What should I check when buying a character home near Willows Beach?+

Look past the fresh paint to the permit history, foundation, drainage, sewer lateral, electrical and plumbing, and the condition of the roof and siding. Exposure to wind and weather varies by address, so get site-specific advice on drainage and insurance for homes close to the water.

04Which schools serve Estevan?+

Willows Elementary offers English and Early French Immersion. For addresses in the Willows catchment, the usual pathway is Monterey Middle for English or Lansdowne Middle for French Immersion, then Oak Bay High. Confirm the catchment and program for your address using SD61’s School Locator.

05How much do homes cost in Estevan?+

From November 1, 2025 to October 31, 2026, Estevan’s detached sold and pending listings had a median reported price of $1,700,000 and a median of 15 days on market, the shortest among Oak Bay’s six neighbourhoods in this report. The October 2026 single-family benchmark was $1,676,500, down 2.8% year over year.

06Are dogs allowed on Willows Beach?+

Dogs are prohibited on Willows Beach from May 1 to September 30. South Willows Beach, from the end of Bowker Avenue to the south boundary of Glenlyon Norfolk School, is closed to dogs year-round. Check the District of Oak Bay’s Willows Park page for current rules.

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