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$1,234,000Victoria neighbourhood · British Columbia
Fairfield West Real Estate Cook Street Village, Beacon Hill Park and Dallas Road
Fairfield West puts Cook Street Village, Beacon Hill Park and the Dallas Road waterfront within a few minutes of home. It’s one of the most walkable and most sought-after parts of Victoria.
Median detached price$1.495M (past year)
Detached median days on market21
MLS® areaVictoria › Fairfield West
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The story
What is it like to live in Fairfield West?
A village street, a park and the sea.
Fairfield West is anchored by Cook Street Village, with its cafés, grocery store and wide sidewalks under big chestnut trees. Beacon Hill Park borders it to the west and Dallas Road to the south, so the morning walk often ends at the ocean.
There’s a real mix of homes: character houses from the early 1900s, 1960s and 1970s rental and condo buildings, and a few newer townhomes. It suits downsizers who want to walk everywhere, young professionals and families who want a house close to the core. The trade-off is competition: well-priced homes here sell fast.
Where you’ll find it
Where is Fairfield West?
South of Downtown, east of Beacon Hill Park.
Fairfield West sits south of Downtown and Rockland, between Beacon Hill Park and Fairfield East. Cook Street runs through the middle, and Dallas Road and Clover Point mark the southern edge.
VillageCook Street Village
Green spaceBeacon Hill Park and Dallas Road
DowntownA 15–20 minute walk
FAIRFIELD WEST · THE PAST 12 MONTHS
How much do homes cost in Fairfield West?
What sold, and how fast.
From November 2025 to November 9, 2026, the Fairfield West report recorded 128 sold and pending listings: 109 sold and 19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached homes | 45 | 38 / 7 | $1,495,000 | $1,280,000–$1,999,900 | 21 | 98.7% |
| Townhomes | 5 | 5 / 0 | $864,000 | $840,000–$930,000 | 30 | 96.8% |
| Condos / apartments | 73 | 63 / 10 | $528,100 | $410,000–$662,000 | 23 | 97.7% |
| Duplexes, triplexes & fourplexes | 4 | 3 / 1 | $1,165,000 | $950,250–$1,507,500 | 31 | 98.5% |
| Residential land | 1 | 0 / 1 | $1,550,000 | $1,550,000 | 72 | 82% |
Reading the numbers
Condos made up 73 of Fairfield West’s 128 sold and pending records, with a median price of $528,100 and a median of 23 days on market. Detached homes had a median of $1,495,000 across 45 records, at 21 median days. Townhomes had a median of $864,000 across 5 records, at 30 median days. Figures for duplexes, triplexes & fourplexes and residential land rest on fewer than five records, so treat them as a guide only. Across all property types, homes sold for a median of 98.1% of their final list price; 17% sold over asking, and 22% had a price reduction before selling.
Source: VREB MLS® sold and pending records for Fairfield West, 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 West was the fastest-moving large neighbourhood in Victoria. Its 128 records had a 22.5-day overall median on market, and its 45 detached homes sold in a median of 21 days at $1.495 million. Condos had a $528,100 median, a little above the city’s, with a wide range driven by building age and views. Demand near Cook Street Village and Dallas Road is steady even in a balanced market. About 17% of its sales went over asking. If you’re buying, be ready with financing and inspections lined up before a good one comes up.
How Fairfield West compares with nearby neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | Sold + pending | Detached median | Detached median days | Townhome median | Condo median | Sale-to-list | Sold over asking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield West | 128 | $1,495,000 | 21 | $864,000 | $528,100 | 98.1% | 17% |
| Fairfield East | 56 | $1,535,000 | 24 | $887,500 | $593,750 | 98.3% | 16% |
| James Bay | 158 | $1,457,500 | 21 | $891,000 | $732,500 | 97.8% | 15% |
| Downtown Victoria | 315 | $2,850,000 | 154 | $775,000 | $500,000 | 97.1% | 3% |
| Rockland | 41 | $1,550,000 | 32 | $1,125,000 | $825,000 | 97.5% | 5% |
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 West 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.
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$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 West?
Old houses, older buildings, great location.
The median detached home here dates from about 1931, and the median condo building from 1979. That means plenty of character, along with homes and buildings that have had decades of repairs and updates, some better than others.
For houses, look at the foundation, drainage, sewer lateral, electrical and any heritage status. For condos, the depreciation report, envelope history and upcoming levies matter most. Some low-priced condos in this area are co-op, leasehold or age-restricted.
Your Fairfield West buyer checklist
- 01Confirm the title type for any condo priced well below the median
- 02Read the depreciation report and ask about upcoming levies
- 03Check heritage status and permit history on character homes
- 04Ask about drainage and sewer lateral condition on older houses
- 05Walk to Cook Street Village and Dallas Road from the exact address
The everyday
What is daily life like in Fairfield West?
Coffee in the village, a walk to the water.
Daily life here moves at walking pace: coffee in Cook Street Village, a loop through Beacon Hill Park and along Dallas Road, and dinner a few blocks from home. Clover Point is a favourite place to watch the weather come in.
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Things to do
Where do locals spend their time in Fairfield West?
Three trips worth trying.
Cook Street Village
Cafés, groceries, a pharmacy and restaurants on a tree-lined street.
Explore Cook Street Village ↗Beacon Hill Park
Gardens, ponds, a petting zoo and Victoria’s largest urban park.
Explore Beacon Hill Park ↗Clover Point and Dallas Road
Ocean views, an off-leash dog area and a seaside path.
Explore Clover Point and Dallas Road ↗What schools serve Fairfield West?
Schools close to home.
Fairfield West is in the Greater Victoria School District (SD61). Sir James Douglas Elementary on Moss Street serves much of the area, and South Park Family School, a district choice school, is next to Beacon Hill Park. Catchments 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 West your next chapter?
Who it suits, and what to compare.
Fairfield West makes sense if you want a village, a park and the ocean on foot. If you want more house for the money, compare it with Fernwood or Jubilee; for the same lifestyle in a condo, compare it with James Bay.
The details
Fairfield West real estate: frequently asked questions
01How much does a house cost in Fairfield West?+
Detached homes had a median price of $1.495 million over the past year, with most selling between about $1.28 million and $2 million. Homes near Dallas Road, Beacon Hill Park and Cook Street Village sit at the top of that range. Many houses date from the early 1900s, so condition drives much of the difference.
02How fast do homes sell in Fairfield West?+
Fast. Detached homes sold in a median of 21 days over the past year, and the neighbourhood’s overall median was 22.5 days, among the quickest in Victoria. Homes priced in line with recent sales often draw several buyers, so have financing and inspections ready before you start viewing seriously.
03Is Cook Street Village in Fairfield West?+
Yes. Cook Street Village falls within the real estate board’s Fairfield West area, so homes around the village are included in the figures on this page. Fairfield East is a separate area to the east, closer to Ross Bay and the Oak Bay border.
04Are there affordable condos in Fairfield West?+
Some. The median condo price was $528,100, with most selling between about $410,000 and $660,000. Older buildings near Cook Street offer the lowest prices, and some very low-priced units are co-op, leasehold or age-restricted, which affects financing. Check the title type and the strata’s finances before you write an offer.
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City of Victoria permits · City maps · B.C. strata housing guide
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Robin Scrimger · Personal Real Estate Corporation
REALTOR® & Team Lead · New Chapter Real Estate Team
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 Fairfield West.
In the past 12 months, Robin and the New Chapter team were involved in 4 Fairfield West sales (2 as listing agent and 2 representing buyers), and 17 across Victoria’s 13 neighbourhoods.
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