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$1,234,000Victoria neighbourhood · British Columbia
Fairfield East Real Estate Family houses between Moss Street, Ross Bay and Gonzales
Fairfield East is a neighbourhood of family houses on tree-lined streets, with Ross Bay and the Dallas Road waterfront at the bottom of the hill and Fairfield Plaza for everyday errands.
Median detached price$1.535M (past year)
Detached median days on market24
MLS® areaVictoria › Fairfield East
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The story
What is it like to live in Fairfield East?
Moss Street mornings and Ross Bay walks.
Fairfield East is mostly houses: 1910s and 1920s character homes, post-war bungalows and a growing number of newer builds, set on quiet streets that slope gently toward the ocean. Ross Bay, its seawall and the historic cemetery sit along the southern edge, and Gonzales Bay is a short walk east.
It suits families, professionals and downsizers who want a house close to the water and still be ten minutes from Downtown. The trade-off is price: it’s one of the more expensive parts of Victoria, and the best streets near the water rarely have more than a listing or two at a time.
Where you’ll find it
Where is Fairfield East?
Between Fairfield West and the Oak Bay border.
Fairfield East sits in the southeast corner of the city, east of Fairfield West and south of Rockland, running toward Foul Bay Road and the Oak Bay border. Fairfield Road is the main route through, and Dallas Road follows the shoreline to the south.
WaterRoss Bay, Dallas Road and Gonzales Bay
ShopsFairfield Plaza and Cook Street Village
DowntownAbout 10 minutes by car or bike
FAIRFIELD EAST · THE PAST 12 MONTHS
How much do homes cost in Fairfield East?
What sold, and how fast.
From November 2025 to November 9, 2026, the Fairfield East report recorded 56 sold and pending listings: 48 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 | 40 | 33 / 7 | $1,535,000 | $1,287,125–$1,908,150 | 24 | 98.4% |
| Townhomes | 4 | 4 / 0 | $887,500 | $790,000–$907,500 | 80 | 99.7% |
| Condos / apartments | 6 | 5 / 1 | $593,750 | $585,625–$681,562 | 18.5 | 99% |
| Duplexes, triplexes & fourplexes | 6 | 6 / 0 | $1,152,500 | $1,038,750–$1,262,500 | 39 | 97.1% |
Reading the numbers
Detached homes made up 40 of Fairfield East’s 56 sold and pending records, with a median price of $1,535,000 and a median of 24 days on market. Condos had a median of $593,750 across 6 records, at 18.5 median days. Duplexes, triplexes & fourplexes had a median of $1,152,500 across 6 records, at 39 median days. Figures for townhomes rest on fewer than five records, so treat them as a guide only. Across all property types, homes sold for a median of 98.3% of their final list price; 16% sold over asking, and 20% had a price reduction before selling.
Source: VREB MLS® sold and pending records for Fairfield East, 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
Fairfield East is a detached-home market with real depth: 40 detached records at a $1.535 million median and a 24-day median on market. That’s about $300,000 above the Victoria-wide detached median, and the range runs from $940,000 to $4.475 million, so the street and the view matter more than the averages. Fairfield West’s houses sold slightly faster and for less. If you’re choosing between the two, compare the walk to the water and the lot, not just the price.
How Fairfield East compares with nearby neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | Sold + pending | Detached median | Detached median days | Townhome median | Condo median | Sale-to-list | Sold over asking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield East | 56 | $1,535,000 | 24 | $887,500 | $593,750 | 98.3% | 16% |
| Fairfield West | 128 | $1,495,000 | 21 | $864,000 | $528,100 | 98.1% | 17% |
| Rockland | 41 | $1,550,000 | 32 | $1,125,000 | $825,000 | 97.5% | 5% |
| Jubilee | 62 | $1,090,000 | 16 | $825,000 | $442,750 | 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 Fairfield East 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 Fairfield East 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 Fairfield East?
Character, lots and the walk to the water.
The median house in this report was built around 1950, and many are much older. Character homes come with charm and a long list of things to inspect, while newer builds and renovated homes command a clear premium.
Ask about the foundation, drainage, sewer lateral, oil tanks, knob-and-tube wiring and permit history. Heritage designation and the City’s infill rules can affect what you’re able to change, add or build later.
Your Fairfield East buyer checklist
- 01Check for heritage designation or a heritage register listing
- 02Order a sewer lateral camera inspection and ask about drainage
- 03Ask whether an old oil tank was removed and documented
- 04Confirm the permit history for suites and past renovations
- 05Walk the route to Ross Bay; distance to the water changes the price
The everyday
What is daily life like in Fairfield East?
The water is never far away.
A loop along Dallas Road past Ross Bay is part of daily life here, whether that’s an early run, a dog walk or a slow Sunday stroll. Hollywood Park and Gonzales Bay give the east side its own beach and playing field.
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Things to do
Where do locals spend their time in Fairfield East?
Three trips worth trying.
Ross Bay and Dallas Road
A seawall walk with open views of the Strait of Juan de Fuca.
Explore Ross Bay and Dallas Road ↗Ross Bay Cemetery
A Victorian-era cemetery with tours, gardens and the grave of Emily Carr.
Explore Ross Bay Cemetery ↗Moss Street Market
Saturday farmers’ market on the Sir James Douglas school grounds, seasonal hours.
Explore Moss Street Market ↗What schools serve Fairfield East?
Schools close to home.
Fairfield East is in the Greater Victoria School District (SD61). Margaret Jenkins Elementary on Fairfield Road is the closest elementary for much of the area, with Sir James Douglas nearby. Catchments and French Immersion pathways vary by address.
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 Fairfield East your next chapter?
Who it suits, and what to compare.
Fairfield East makes sense if you want a house near the ocean with a short trip Downtown. If your budget sits under $1.3 million, compare it with Jubilee or Fernwood, where more of the detached sales fell.
The details
Fairfield East real estate: frequently asked questions
01How much does a house cost in Fairfield East?+
Detached homes in Fairfield East had a median price of $1.535 million over the past year, with most selling between about $1.29 million and $1.91 million. The full range ran from $940,000 to $4.475 million. Homes near Ross Bay, newer builds and larger lots sit at the top of the market.
02What is the difference between Fairfield East and Fairfield West?+
They’re separate areas on the real estate board’s map. Fairfield West takes in Cook Street Village and has more condos, while Fairfield East is mostly detached homes closer to Ross Bay and the Oak Bay border. Detached homes in the east had a slightly higher median, $1.535 million against $1.495 million.
03How fast do homes sell in Fairfield East?+
Detached homes took a median of 24 days to sell over the past year. Well-priced character homes on good streets often go faster, while homes priced above recent sales or needing major work tend to sit longer. Ask for recent sales on your street before setting a price or writing an offer.
04Can I add a suite or garden suite in Fairfield East?+
Often, yes. Victoria allows secondary suites and garden suites on many lots, and recent provincial and city housing rules allow more units on many residential lots. What you can build depends on zoning, lot size, heritage status and servicing, so check with the City before buying for that purpose.
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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 Fairfield East.
In the past 12 months, Robin and the New Chapter team were involved in 1 Fairfield East sale (1 representing the buyer), and 17 across Victoria’s 13 neighbourhoods.
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