SAANICH EAST NEIGHBOURHOOD · BRITISH COLUMBIA

Maplewood

Maplewood is a place to look if the character of the house and garden matters to you. Set aside time to compare the work that comes with each home as carefully as the features you like.

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$1,102,000OCTOBER 2026 · LOCAL SF BENCHMARK

ElevatedRESIDENTIAL SETTING

PlayfairGARDEN PARK

Portfolio property at 3967 Cedar Hill Cross Rd, Maplewood, Saanich East — 3967 Cedar Hill Cross Rd · Team Portfolio. Portfolio photograph; condition and availability may have changed.

THE STORY

Curving streets,
mature gardens and changing views.

The texture of these streets comes partly from mature gardens and changes in grade. Look at light, privacy and what needs maintenance before you decide a large garden is the better choice. If the house needs work, compare it with another that already has the layout and systems you want.

Mid-century houses form much of the housing story, including bungalows, split-levels and architecturally individual homes shaped by the terrain. Renovations range from careful preservation to full contemporary reinvention, so condition and design quality deserve close comparison.

A little local history

The wider central Saanich landscape was once part of the Cedar Plains and its early farms. Successive subdivisions created today’s residential streets, while older road alignments and mature landscapes retain traces of that history.

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WHERE YOU'LL FIND IT

Above the Saanich core,
close to Playfair Park.

Maplewood lies east of the Quadra and Cook corridors and south of McKenzie Avenue, extending toward Cedar Hill and the Blenkinsop side. Maplewood and Cedar Hill roads provide the principal local connections.

SouthHillside, Jubilee and central Victoria

WestQuadra Street, Uptown and Highway 17

EastCedar Hill, Shelbourne and Saanich East

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SAANICH EAST · OCTOBER 2026

Saanich East Region Valuation Changes

Maplewood’s October 2026 single-family home price benchmark was $1,102,000 (+0.8% year over year). Compare recent sold and pending homes of the same type and setting, then account for condition, land, servicing and any coastal exposure. A modelled typical home is different from an individual property.

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Maplewood single-family

$1,102,000

September 2026

$1,109,500

October 2025

$1,093,200

Source: Victoria Home Price Index. SF-All benchmark series, checked November 4, 2026. These are modelled typical-home values, not medians, appraisals or 12-month Matrix statistics.

THE HOMES

Mid-century homes
on terrain that matters.

Maplewood rewards buyers who like an established garden and a home with a little individuality. Sloped sites can create light, views and interesting floor plans, but they also make drainage, retaining structures, driveway grade and foundation work especially important. Review permits, electrical and plumbing systems, oil-tank history, roof and envelope work, sewer service and tree constraints.

01Mid-century bungalows and ranchers
02Split-level homes shaped by sloping lots
03Architecturally individual and renovated residences
04A limited selection of townhomes and infill housing

Outdoor patio and rear deck at 3967 Cedar Hill Cross Road, Maplewood — 3967 Cedar Hill Cross Rd · Team Portfolio. Portfolio photograph; condition and availability may have changed.

THE OUTDOORS

A garden park
with a long local history.

Playfair Park is known for mature rhododendrons and azaleas, a Garry oak meadow, perennial gardens, walking trails and open green space. Its spring display is the signature, but the park’s woodland paths and quieter corners are useful throughout the year.

Protect the Garry oak meadowStay on designated paths in restoration areas and keep dogs controlled and leashed where posted. The meadow supports sensitive native plants that are easily damaged by trampling.

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THE EVERYDAY

Quiet at home,
connected beyond it.

Maplewood has no single village centre, but shopping, schools, recreation, transit and health services are available along Cedar Hill, Quadra, McKenzie and the Shelbourne corridor.

GARDENS

Playfair Park

Rhododendrons, azaleas, perennial borders, a Garry oak meadow and walking paths create a distinctive local park.

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RECREATION

Cedar Hill facilities

Golf, the chip trail, fitness and arts programming are close to the neighbourhood’s eastern side.

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SERVICES

Central Saanich corridors

Groceries, restaurants, professional services and frequent transit are distributed around the neighbourhood.

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Current homes

Compare outlook, grade, architecture and renovation depth alongside price.

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A CONSIDERED CHOICE

Is Maplewood
your next chapter?

Maplewood rewards buyers who like an established garden and a home with a little individuality. Compare sunlight, privacy and useful outdoor space before assuming neighbouring houses with similar floor areas offer the same experience.

Rocky or sloping sites can limit how easily a garden, addition or driveway can change. If a renovation is central to your plans, investigate trees, permits and site access before valuing that possibility.

Price the character and the work separately

On an older home, ask for drainage, electrical and renovation records and identify which updates affect the way you’ll live. Walk the slope and check sun in the rooms you use most. Compare with nearby Cedar Hill if trail access is a priority.

THE DETAILS

Frequently
asked questions.

01Where is Maplewood in Saanich East?+

02Are Maplewood lots generally flat and easy to redevelop?+

Do not assume so. Lot shape, rock, slope, trees and access vary. Review the specific survey, zoning and servicing with the municipality before treating an addition, subdivision or extra dwelling as feasible.

Check the survey and walk the lot. Verify zoning, grading, trees and service locations before pricing an addition or redevelopment. A generous lot area can still leave a smaller area where work is practical.

03What should I compare in Maplewood’s mature gardens?+

Look at seasonal light, tree health, drainage, privacy and the work needed to maintain the grounds. A leafy summer photograph does not show winter light or wet-weather conditions.

Look at shade, runoff and trees close to the house. Check how much maintenance you want to take on. If you plan to change the garden substantially, confirm any tree rules and practical access for the work.

04Is Maplewood a useful alternative to Cedar Hill or Lake Hill?+

Yes. Compare Maplewood for its mature gardens and established streets, Cedar Hill for access to the park, and Lake Hill for the routes you take across Saanich.

Yes. Tour all three if you like established streets. Compare Maplewood’s garden and house character with Cedar Hill’s park access and Lake Hill’s routes to your everyday destinations.

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YOUR MAIN MAPLEWOOD CONTACT

Robin Scrimger, REALTOR and New Chapter Real Estate Team lead

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Personal Real Estate Corporation · REALTOR® & Team Lead
New Chapter Real Estate Team
Coldwell Banker Oceanside Real Estate

Talk with Robin about the streets, homes and practical details that fit your plans. Ask for recent sold and pending comparables for your preferred property type and neighbourhood.

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YOUR NEXT CHAPTER

Let’s explore Maplewood.

Tell Robin what you want from your next home. Request a shortlist or recent sold and pending comparables for the streets and property type you are considering.

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