Layritz Real Estate Family homes by Layritz Park and Quick’s Bottom
Family homes by Layritz Park’s playing fields and the Quick’s Bottom wetland, about 15 minutes from downtown Victoria. Prices, sales and what to check, from REALTOR® Robin Scrimger.
Layritz is a small family neighbourhood around Layritz Park, along Cherry Road, Glyn Oak Place and Layritz Avenue near Wilkinson Road. Homes are mostly established houses on quiet streets, with the park’s fields and diamonds at the centre of neighbourhood life.
It’s ideal for sporty families: youth sport at Layritz Park, the Quick’s Bottom wetland for walks, and Royal Oak shopping a short drive away.
About 15–20 minutes off-peak; 25–30 minutes at rush hour
Walkability
Mostly car-dependent
Transit
Buses run along Wilkinson Road
School district
Saanich is served by SD61 (Greater Victoria) and SD63 (Saanich); confirm catchment by address
Best for
Families with kids in sport, buyers who want a quiet street
Where you’ll find it
Layritz on the map
Layritz Park off Layritz Avenue is the starting point. The VREB outline helps separate the residential search here from adjoining Interurban and Northridge.
Use the board map for real estate searches and SaanichMap for municipal property layers.
Getting around
How long is the commute from Layritz to downtown Victoria?
Most Layritz addresses are about 15–20 minutes from downtown Victoria outside rush hour and 25–30 minutes at peak, via Wilkinson Road and the Trans-Canada Highway or Royal Oak and the Pat Bay Highway.
Approximate drive times from Layritz
Destination
Approximate drive time
Royal Oak shopping
About 5–10 minutes
University of Victoria
About 15–20 minutes
Downtown Victoria
15–20 minutes (25–30 at peak)
Victoria International Airport
About 20 minutes
Swartz Bay ferry terminal
About 25 minutes
Walk Score, Bike Score and transit
Layritz is mostly car-dependent. Saanich as a whole averages a Walk Score of 40. Buses run along Wilkinson Road.
Homes and prices
What types of homes are in Layritz?
Layritz is detached family homes. 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
$975K – $1.26M
Established family houses on quiet streets. 5 sales in the past year, median $1.07M, 22 days on market.
Layritz real estate market: November 2025 – November 2026
Layritz market snapshot, Nov 1, 2025 – Nov 10, 2026
Measure
Layritz
Sales, sold and pending
5 (5 detached houses)
Detached houses: median price, range
$1,070,000; $975,000 – $1,260,000
Detached houses: median days on market, average sale-to-list
22 days; 97%
Saanich West benchmarks, Oct 2026
Single family $1,023,500 (−4.8% year over year); townhome $755,600; condo $505,500
Robin’s read: Layritz saw 5 sales this past year: 5 detached houses. Detached homes sold at a $1.07M median after 22 days, at 97% of asking on average. 0 of 5 sales closed at or above asking, and the quickest went firm in 11 days. Layritz is a small market where well-kept family homes sell in about three weeks.
Recent Layritz sales
Recent Layritz sales, Nov 1, 2025 – Nov 10, 2026
Address
Type
Sold price
Finished sq ft
Days on market
Sale-to-list
1237 Glyn Oak Pl
Detached house
$1,260,000
2,640
27
93%
1276 Alan Rd
Detached house
$1,174,900
2,289
11
98%
1221 Cherry Rd
Detached house
$1,070,000
2,327
69
97%
1309 Layritz Pl
Detached house
$1,030,000
1,532
16
97%
4332 Layritz Ave
Detached house
$975,000
2,229
22
98%
Pending means sold firm with conditions removed; ownership has not yet transferred.
How Layritz 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. Layritz 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 Layritz?
These are the items that most often change a buyer’s decision, or the price, in Layritz.
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.
04Park activity. Homes near Layritz Park see more traffic and parking on game days. Visit on a weekend.
05Permits. Additions, suites, decks and renovations should have permit records; unpermitted work can affect financing and insurance.
06School 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 Layritz: parks, trails and everyday errands
Sport and nature are on the doorstep.
Sport
Layritz Park
Playing fields, ball diamonds and trails: a hub for youth sport in Saanich West.
Nature
Quick’s Bottom Park
A wetland nature park on the Colquitz River with a walking loop and birdwatching.
Trails
Interurban Rail Trail
Flat, car-free walking and cycling on the old BC Electric Railway line, part of Saanich’s Centennial Trails.
Camosun’s trades and sport campus, home to the Pacific Institute for Sport Excellence and its gym and fitness programs.
Errands
Royal Oak and Broadmead shopping
Groceries, pharmacy, banking, restaurants and coffee around the Royal Oak Shopping Centre and Broadmead Village.
Schools serving Layritz
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 Layritz?+
Layritz is a neighbourhood in the District of Saanich around Layritz Park near Wilkinson Road, about 15 to 20 minutes from downtown Victoria, BC. On the MLS® it is the Layritz subarea of Saanich West.
02How much does a home cost in Layritz?+
From November 2025 to November 2026, Layritz sales included detached houses $975K – $1.26M (median $1.07M) (VREB MLS® data).
03How long is the commute from Layritz to downtown Victoria?+
About 15–20 minutes by car outside rush hour and 25–30 minutes at peak. Buses run along Wilkinson Road.
04Is Layritz walkable?+
Mostly no for errands, but Layritz Park and Quick’s Bottom are walkable from much of the neighbourhood.
05What schools serve Layritz?+
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.
06Who is a good REALTOR® for Layritz?+
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 Layritz
Thinking about buying or selling in Layritz? 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.
