SOOKE NEIGHBOURHOOD · BRITISH COLUMBIA

Kemp
Lake

A rural lake-and-forest area west of Sooke with acreages, quiet roads and a strong connection to Otter Point.

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$804,300OCTOBER 2026 REGIONAL BENCHMARK
Wild coastREGIONAL CHARACTER
LocalPROPERTY-LEVEL REVIEW
Kemp Lake in Sooke with blue water and a forested shoreline
Kemp Lake · Photo: Alanarce / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped to fit.
01
THE STORY

The story of
Kemp Lake.

A lake woven into everyday local history

Kemp Lake has been more than a scenic landmark: it was once a local source of drinking water. The Otter Point Co-op’s history records the creation of the Kemp Lake Water District in 1953 and the later connection to CRD water. That practical story of neighbours, waterlines and shared services is part of the rural community’s development.

Today, gardens, wooded lots and a relaxed lake-country setting are central to the appeal. Buyers may find established homes, acreage or a property with room for outdoor projects. It is a place to imagine a slower morning and an afternoon outside, while confirming the actual water service, access and shoreline rights for each address.

Local history: Otter Point Co-op local history ↗

WHERE YOU'LL FIND IT

Within
Sooke.

The neighbourhood surrounds Kemp Lake west of Sooke’s built-up area and south of Otter Point.

RouteWest Coast Road to Sooke services
ConnectOtter Point Road through rural areas
OutdoorsLocal roads around Kemp Lake
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SOOKE MARKET · OCTOBER 2026

Sooke Region
Valuation Changes

VREB’s public October 2026 statistical package reports a Sooke single-family benchmark of $804,300. This district-level figure provides context for properties in Kemp Lake; it is not a benchmark specific to Kemp Lake or a valuation of an individual home.

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Sooke single-family · October 2026

$804,300
02

September 2026

$807,300
03

October 2025

$828,900

CREA/VREB MLS® HPI, Sooke district single-family benchmark, October 2026. Released November 2, 2026; checked November 3, 2026. Figures describe the wider Sooke market, including its outer-coast MLS® sub-areas. They are not neighbourhood-specific prices, average asking prices or appraisals. View the October VREB statistics, page 5 ↗

KEMP LAKE · SOLD & PENDING MARKET SNAPSHOT

A year of sold and pending activity

November 1, 2025–October 31, 2026 · using the sold-date search filter confirmed by New Chapter Real Estate Team. The snapshot includes both sold (SLD) and pending (PND) records returned in the supplied Matrix report, with property types kept separate.

6 sold and pending records · 6 marked sold (SLD) · 0 marked pending (PND).

Kemp Lake · sold and pending records by property type
Property typeSold + pendingSold / pendingMedian reported priceReported price rangeMedian days on market
Detached homes66 / 0$990,000$474,900–$1,087,50020.5

Pending status: Pending records are included in all figures above, using their reported prices and DoM. Statuses are as shown in the supplied report; pending records are identified separately and are not presented as completed transfers. Their prices or status may change.

Prices are rounded to the nearest dollar. The median is the middle reported price across sold and pending records, not the VREB HPI benchmark or a valuation of an individual property. Days on market use Matrix’s reported DoM field, rather than independently reconstructed cumulative marketing periods. Counts refer to MLS listing records.

Source: Matrix Property Single Line – Ratios report supplied by New Chapter Real Estate Team. These are historical report figures; use the listings feed for current active properties.

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02
THE HOMES

Put usable land ahead of lot size.

Our recommendation is to compare Kemp Lake when you want a quieter rural setting and room for projects, gardening or a more private home base. Look first at the part of the land that supports those plans: access, slope, sun and the relationship between the house and outbuildings.

The lake name can obscure important differences. A home near the lake is not necessarily lakefront, and a local address does not establish the water supply. We would rather see a smaller, practical holding with clear servicing than extra acreage that adds cost without adding useful space.

  • 01Explore the available properties
  • 02Compare layouts and usable space
  • 03Picture your everyday routine
  • 04Review recent local sales
Cedar-sided home, lawn and forest at 2405 Carpenter Road in the Kemp Lake area
Team Portfolio · 2405 Carpenter Road · Photo source · portfolio image; current condition and availability may differ

THE OUTDOORS

Landscape shapes
daily life.

The lake, nearby forest and routes toward west coast beaches support paddling, walking and rural outdoor life.

Use designated accessConditions, access, closures and permitted activities can change. Check the responsible municipality, regional district, park agency or land manager before visiting.
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03
THE EVERYDAY

Local rhythm,
regional connections.

Find your own local rhythm in Kemp Lake, with outdoor places to explore and community connections across the wider Sooke region. Compare the routes and services you use every day as you get to know the area.

OUTDOORS

Kemp Lake

The lake, nearby forest and routes toward west coast beaches support paddling, walking and rural outdoor life.

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SCHOOLS

Sooke School District

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SEARCH

Current Kemp Lake homes

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A CONSIDERED CHOICE

Is Kemp Lake
your next chapter?

Kemp Lake may suit buyers who value a rural lake-and-forest area west of Sooke with acreages, quiet roads and a strong connection to Otter Point.

Check lake access rights, wells, septic, drainage, private roads, wildfire exposure, outbuildings and riparian setbacks. A local viewing and address-specific market review remain essential.

THE DETAILS

Neighbourhood
questions.

01Where is Kemp Lake?+

The neighbourhood surrounds Kemp Lake west of Sooke’s built-up area and south of Otter Point.

02Do Kemp Lake homes get their drinking water directly from the lake?+

That is not a safe assumption. Kemp Lake Waterworks says it has purchased CRD water since May 2020. Confirm whether the property is actually within that service and connected; other supply arrangements need their own review. Kemp Lake Waterworks infrastructure ↗

03Does a Kemp Lake address include swimming or launch access?+

No. A neighbourhood name is not a waterfront entitlement. Establish whether the property has lake frontage, an easement or access through a designated public place, and check the route and permitted activities separately.

04How should I assess a Kemp Lake acreage for a workshop or garden?+

Compare usable and sunny ground, vehicle access, drainage and the current septic layout before planning improvements. Have the relevant authority review building and land-use requirements for your proposed workshop; an existing clearing is not permission to build. CRD building permit requirements ↗

KEEP EXPLORING

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Kim Barber, REALTOR with New Chapter Real Estate Team and your Sooke real estate contact

YOUR SOOKE CONTACT

Meet Kim Barber

Explore Kemp Lake with Kim and New Chapter Real Estate Team, Coldwell Banker Oceanside Real Estate. Ask for recent comparable sales and help reviewing the details of a property you are considering.

Call Kim: 778-652-4016 · Email Kim

“Kim made buying our home such a great experience.”

Wyatt · Google review excerpt. Review of Kim’s service; no Kemp Lake transaction is implied. Read the full review

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your story continues.

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