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$1,234,000Victoria neighbourhood · British Columbia
Oaklands Real Estate Family houses, a community centre and the fastest detached sales in Victoria
Oaklands is a family neighbourhood of mid-century houses on leafy streets, with a well-loved community centre, a local elementary school and quick access to Hillside Centre and the Oak Bay border.
Median detached price$1.047M (past year)
Detached median days on market15
MLS® areaVictoria › Oaklands
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The story
What is it like to live in Oaklands?
A community centre at the middle of it.
Oaklands is mostly 1940s and 1950s houses on regular city lots, with some newer townhomes and a few condo buildings along the main roads. The Oaklands Community Centre and park, next to Oaklands Elementary, are the neighbourhood’s gathering place.
It suits young families and buyers who want a detached house at a lower price than Fairfield or Oak Bay. The trade-off is that it’s further from Downtown on foot, so many residents rely on bikes, buses or cars.
Where you’ll find it
Where is Oaklands?
Between Hillside and the Oak Bay border.
Oaklands sits in the northeast part of the city, east of Hillside and north of Jubilee and Fernwood, with Saanich to the north and Oak Bay to the east. Hillside Avenue, Haultain Street and Bay Street are the main routes.
CommunityOaklands Community Centre and park
ShopsHillside Centre
DowntownAbout 10 minutes by car or bike
OAKLANDS · THE PAST 12 MONTHS
How much do homes cost in Oaklands?
What sold, and how fast.
From November 2025 to November 9, 2026, the Oaklands report recorded 72 sold and pending listings: 64 sold and 8 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 |
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| Detached homes | 35 | 32 / 3 | $1,047,000 | $974,950–$1,224,200 | 15 | 98.2% |
| Townhomes | 11 | 11 / 0 | $788,000 | $732,500–$827,500 | 55 | 97.2% |
| Condos / apartments | 18 | 16 / 2 | $485,000 | $416,750–$512,500 | 34.5 | 98.5% |
| Duplexes, triplexes & fourplexes | 7 | 4 / 3 | $1,000,000 | $969,950–$1,095,000 | 14 | 97.8% |
| Residential land | 1 | 1 / 0 | $665,000 | $665,000 | 132 | 95% |
Reading the numbers
Detached homes made up 35 of Oaklands’s 72 sold and pending records, with a median price of $1,047,000 and a median of 15 days on market. Townhomes had a median of $788,000 across 11 records, at 55 median days. Condos had a median of $485,000 across 18 records, at 34.5 median days. Figures for 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; 19% sold over asking, and 28% had a price reduction before selling.
Source: VREB MLS® sold and pending records for Oaklands, 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
Oaklands had the fastest detached sales in Victoria. Its 35 detached homes sold in a median of 15 days, at a $1.047 million median, nearly $180,000 below the Victoria-wide detached median of $1.225 million. Townhomes moved more slowly, at 55 median days. If you’re a family looking for a house with a yard close to schools, Oaklands is one of the most competitive markets in the city: 19% of its sales went over asking, the highest share in Victoria. Have your financing and inspections ready.
How Oaklands compares with nearby neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | Sold + pending | Detached median | Detached median days | Townhome median | Condo median | Sale-to-list | Sold over asking |
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| Oaklands | 72 | $1,047,000 | 15 | $788,000 | $485,000 | 98.1% | 19% |
| Hillside | 46 | $875,000 | 18 | $640,000 | $415,000 | 98.3% | 15% |
| Jubilee | 62 | $1,090,000 | 16 | $825,000 | $442,750 | 98.3% | 15% |
| Fernwood | 64 | $1,039,550 | 22 | $749,500 | $425,200 | 97.5% | 17% |
| Mayfair | 30 | $960,000 | 22 | $702,500 | $537,500 | 97.3% | 17% |
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 Oaklands 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.
Request a Oaklands market review02
$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 Oaklands?
Family houses, practical checks.
Most detached homes in Oaklands date from around 1948, on regular lots with room for gardens and, in many cases, a suite. Townhomes are newer, with a median build year of 2010.
Check the foundation, drainage, sewer lateral and wiring on older houses, and confirm suite permits. For townhomes, review the strata budget and plans for roofs and exteriors.
Your Oaklands buyer checklist
- 01Order a sewer lateral and drain inspection
- 02Confirm suite permits before relying on rental income
- 03Check the age of the roof, panel and heating system
- 04Review the strata budget and depreciation report on townhomes
- 05Walk to Oaklands Elementary and the community centre from the exact address
The everyday
What is daily life like in Oaklands?
School, park and community centre in one place.
Much of daily life centres on the Oaklands Community Centre and park, with programs, a playground and summer events. Hillside Centre covers groceries and errands, and Oak Bay Avenue is a short ride away.
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Things to do
Where do locals spend their time in Oaklands?
Three trips worth trying.
Oaklands Community Centre
Programs, child care and events beside the park and school.
Explore Oaklands Community Centre ↗Hillside Centre
Groceries, a pharmacy and everyday services.
Explore Hillside Centre ↗Oaklands Park
Fields, a playground and space for a weekend game.
Explore Oaklands Park ↗What schools serve Oaklands?
Schools close to home.
Oaklands is in the Greater Victoria School District (SD61). Oaklands Elementary on Belmont Avenue serves much of the neighbourhood. Middle and secondary pathways depend on the address, so check the SD61 school locator.
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 Oaklands your next chapter?
Who it suits, and what to compare.
Oaklands makes sense if you want a family house near a school and community centre at a lower price than Fairfield or Oak Bay. If you want a village on foot, compare it with Fernwood; for newer townhomes, compare it with Jubilee.
The details
Oaklands real estate: frequently asked questions
01How much does a house cost in Oaklands?+
Detached homes in Oaklands had a median price of $1.047 million over the past year, with most selling between about $975,000 and $1.22 million. Most are mid-century houses on regular lots, often with suites. That’s nearly $180,000 below the Victoria-wide detached median of $1.225 million.
02How fast do houses sell in Oaklands?+
Faster than anywhere else in Victoria in this report. Detached homes in Oaklands sold in a median of 15 days over the past year. Families looking for a house near schools keep demand steady, so well-priced homes can draw multiple offers. Have your financing and inspections ready before you start viewing.
03Is Oaklands a good neighbourhood for families?+
Many families choose it. Oaklands Elementary, the community centre and the park sit together in the middle of the neighbourhood, and most homes have yards. Detached prices are lower than in Fairfield and Oak Bay. Confirm the school catchment for any address using the SD61 school locator.
04Is Oaklands close to Camosun College and UVic?+
Yes. Camosun College’s Lansdowne campus is just to the east, and the University of Victoria is about 10 minutes away by car or bus. That makes Oaklands popular with students and staff, which supports rental demand for homes with permitted suites.
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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 Oaklands.
In the past 12 months, Robin and the New Chapter team were involved in 17 sales across Victoria’s 13 neighbourhoods (11 as listing agent, 6 representing buyers).
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