Glanford Real Estate Family streets around Glanford Park near McKenzie
Family streets around Glanford Park, close to McKenzie Avenue, Uptown and Swan Lake, about 10–15 minutes from downtown Victoria. Prices, sales and what to check, from REALTOR® Robin Scrimger.
Glanford is a family neighbourhood in Saanich West around Glanford Park, between McKenzie Avenue and Carey Road. Streets like Baker, Kenneth, Warren, Polyanthus and Tait are lined with 1950s-to-1980s houses, many updated or with suites, plus a handful of townhomes on Broadway Street.
It’s central: McKenzie Avenue leads to UVic and the Pat Bay Highway, Uptown is minutes away, and Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary is a short drive east. With 29 detached sales in the past year in a tight price range, it’s one of the steadiest house markets in Saanich West.
Glanford at a glance
Glanford at a glance
Topic
Details
Municipality
District of Saanich
MLS® area
Saanich West › Glanford
Typical homes
Detached family homes, some townhomes and half duplexes
Past-year prices
detached houses $810K – $1.28M (median $1.08M); townhomes $673K – $1.05M (median $940K); one condo at $689K; one half duplex at $1.01M (Nov 2025 – Nov 2026)
Drive to downtown Victoria
About 10–15 minutes off-peak; 20–30 minutes at rush hour
Walkability
Somewhat walkable on many blocks
Transit
Buses run on McKenzie Avenue and Carey Road
School district
Saanich is served by SD61 (Greater Victoria) and SD63 (Saanich); confirm catchment by address
Best for
Families, buyers who want a suite, UVic and downtown commuters
Where you’ll find it
Glanford on the map
Use Glanford Park and Glanford Avenue as reference points, then check how the address connects to McKenzie Avenue and your destinations.
Use the board map for real estate searches and SaanichMap for municipal property layers.
Getting around
How long is the commute from Glanford to downtown Victoria?
Most Glanford addresses are about 10–15 minutes from downtown Victoria outside rush hour and 20–30 minutes at peak, via Carey Road, Douglas Street or the Pat Bay Highway.
Approximate drive times from Glanford
Destination
Approximate drive time
Uptown
About 5 minutes
University of Victoria
About 10–15 minutes
Downtown Victoria
10–15 minutes (20–30 at peak)
Victoria International Airport
About 20 minutes
Swartz Bay ferry terminal
About 25 minutes
Walk Score, Bike Score and transit
Glanford is somewhat walkable, with Glanford Park at its centre. Saanich as a whole averages a Walk Score of 40. Buses run along McKenzie Avenue, toward UVic and Royal Oak, and along Carey Road.
Homes and prices
What types of homes are in Glanford?
Glanford is mostly detached houses, with some townhomes and the occasional half duplex or condo. For context, Saanich West’s October 2026 benchmarks were $1,023,500 for a single family home, $755,600 for a townhome and $505,500 for a condo.
Detached houses
$810K – $1.28M
1950s-to-1980s family houses, many updated or with suites. 29 sales in the past year, median $1.08M, 22 days on market.
Townhomes
$673K – $1.05M
Townhomes, mainly on Broadway Street and McKenzie Avenue. 5 sales in the past year, median $940K, 27 days on market.
Condo
$689K
Condo. One sale in the past year, 36 days on market.
Half duplex
$1.01M
Half duplex. One sale in the past year, 134 days on market.
Detached houses: median days on market, average sale-to-list
22 days; 98%
Townhomes: median price, range
$940,000; $673,000 – $1,049,888
Townhomes: median days on market, average sale-to-list
27 days; 98%
Condo: sold price
$689,000
Half duplex: sold price
$1,008,000
Saanich West benchmarks, Oct 2026
Single family $1,023,500 (−4.8% year over year); townhome $755,600; condo $505,500
Robin’s read: Glanford saw 36 sales this past year: 29 detached houses, 5 townhomes, 1 condo, 1 half duplex. Detached homes sold at a $1.08M median after 22 days, at 98% of asking on average. 12 of 36 sales closed at or above asking, and the quickest sold within days of listing. Glanford’s detached prices sit in a tight band, which makes it one of the easiest Saanich West markets to price accurately.
Recent Glanford sales
Recent Glanford sales, Nov 1, 2025 – Nov 10, 2026
Property type
Sales
Median price
Price range
Median days on market
Average sale-to-list
Detached houses
29
$1,075,000
$810,000 – $1,275,000
22
98%
Townhomes
5
$940,000
$673,000 – $1,049,888
27
98%
Condo
1
$689,000
—
36
99%
Half duplex
1
$1,008,000
—
134
101%
36 sales is too many to list here. Ask Robin for the full address-level list for the type of home you’re considering. Includes pending sales (sold firm, conditions removed, not yet transferred).
How Glanford compares with nearby neighbourhoods
Detached sales by neighbourhood, Nov 1, 2025 – Nov 10, 2026
Detached sales, sold and pending, Nov 1, 2025 – Nov 10, 2026. Glanford sits in the middle of the Saanich West house market.
Source: VREB MLS® data compiled by Robin Scrimger (subarea sales Nov 1, 2025 – Nov 10, 2026) and the VREB October 2026 statistics package.
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The homes
What should you check before buying in Glanford?
These are the items that most often change a buyer’s decision, or the price, in Glanford.
01Building age and updates. Many homes here date from the 1950s to the 1980s. Ask about the roof, windows, electrical, plumbing and any oil tank history, and get a full inspection.
02Suites and garden suites. Saanich allows secondary suites and garden suites in many single-family zones, subject to rules and permits. Confirm the zoning, and that any existing suite is permitted, before counting on rental income.
03Trees and lot changes. Saanich regulates the removal of larger trees. If you plan to add on, build a garden suite or clear part of the lot, check the tree rules first.
04Traffic and noise. Homes on or near McKenzie Avenue and Carey Road trade convenience for traffic. Visit at rush hour before you buy.
05Strata documents. For condos and townhomes, review the minutes, depreciation report, contingency reserve fund and any special levies before removing subjects.
06Permits. Additions, suites, decks and renovations should have permit records; unpermitted work can affect financing and insurance.
07School catchment. Saanich is split between SD61 and SD63, and catchments follow the exact address. Confirm before you write an offer if schools matter.
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The everyday
Things to do in Glanford: parks, trails and everyday errands
Parks, nature and shopping are close.
Parks
Glanford Park
The neighbourhood’s central park, with playing fields and open space.
Nature
Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary
A lake loop, floating boardwalk and Nature House, a short drive east.
Errands
Uptown and Mayfair
Large-format shopping, grocery stores and restaurants at Uptown, with Mayfair Shopping Centre just to the south.
Trails
Colquitz River Trail
A creek-side trail linking parks from Cuthbert Holmes Park north through Hyacinth, Panama Hill and Copley parks, part of Saanich’s Centennial Trails.
Playing fields, ball diamonds and trails: a hub for youth sport in Saanich West.
Schools serving Glanford
Saanich is served by two school districts, Greater Victoria (SD61) and Saanich (SD63), and catchments follow the exact address. Families should confirm the assigned elementary, middle and secondary schools before writing an offer. Robin can confirm the catchment for any listing you’re considering, or check the district shown for the property in SaanichMap.
The details
Frequently asked questions
01Where is Glanford?+
Glanford is a neighbourhood in the District of Saanich around Glanford Park, between McKenzie Avenue and Carey Road, about 10 to 15 minutes from downtown Victoria, BC. On the MLS® it is the Glanford subarea of Saanich West.
02How much does a home cost in Glanford?+
From November 2025 to November 2026, Glanford sales included detached houses $810K – $1.28M (median $1.08M); townhomes $673K – $1.05M (median $940K); one condo at $689K; one half duplex at $1.01M (VREB MLS® data).
03How long is the commute from Glanford to downtown Victoria?+
About 10–15 minutes by car outside rush hour and 20–30 minutes at peak. Buses run on McKenzie Avenue and Carey Road.
04Is Glanford walkable?+
Somewhat. Glanford Park and some shops are walkable from many blocks; larger errands are a short drive to Uptown.
05Do Glanford homes have suites?+
Many do. Glanford’s 1950s-to-1980s houses often have suites; confirm that any suite is permitted before counting on the income.
06What schools serve Glanford?+
Saanich is served by two school districts, SD61 (Greater Victoria) and SD63 (Saanich), and catchments follow the exact address. Confirm the assigned schools for a specific home before writing an offer.
07Who is a good REALTOR® for Glanford?+
Robin Scrimger, PREC, Team Lead of the New Chapter Real Estate Team at Coldwell Banker Oceanside Real Estate, represents buyers and sellers across Saanich West. Reach Robin at 778-400-6047.
Robin Scrimger and the New Chapter Real Estate Team represent buyers and sellers across the Saanich West district, from lake and acreage properties to family homes, townhomes and condos.
Recent results from Robin’s transaction history
Property
Neighbourhood
Home type
Result
5748 West Saanich Rd
West Saanich
Detached home
Sold firm for $1,400,000 (pending), 8% over asking, in 22 days
6052 Bear Hill Rd
Elk Lake
Detached home
Sold
733 Miller Ave
Royal Oak
Detached home
Sold
259 Crease Ave
Gateway
Detached home
Sold for $863,000 in 16 days
746 Middleton St
Gorge
Detached home
Sold
938 Westing Rd
Portage Inlet
Detached home
Sold
9 transactions
Tillicum
Houses, townhomes and a condo
Sold
Updated November 2026.
Homes for sale
Find homes for sale in Glanford
Thinking about buying or selling in Glanford? Robin will walk the home with you, flag the issues that matter on this type of property before they become surprises, and pull recent comparable sales for the exact address. Call or text 778-400-6047 or email Robin@NewChapterRealty.ca.
