SOOKE NEIGHBOURHOOD · BRITISH COLUMBIA

Otter
Point

A broad rural area west of Sooke where farms, forest, acreages and the outer coast create a spacious country setting.

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$804,300OCTOBER 2026 REGIONAL BENCHMARK

Wild coastREGIONAL CHARACTER

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Rocky oceanfront picnic viewpoint at Otter Point Park overlooking the Strait of Juan de Fuca — Otter Point Park · a coastal place to pause. Photo source: Vanisland.life ↗

THE STORY

The story of
Otter Point.

Country roads with a working past

The Sooke Region Museum’s Otter Point history brings together accounts of settlement, farming, logging and community life from the 1860s through the 1970s. Its collection of heritage sites shows how the area’s rural roads and coastal places grew out of a working landscape. Those layers still help give Otter Point its individual character today.

This is an appealing part of the region for people who want some space around them. Acreages, wooded properties and homes with gardens or workshops sit within a broad rural setting west of Sooke. The best fit might be a place to grow food, keep a creative project going or simply enjoy a little more privacy at the end of the day.

Local history: Sooke Region Museum ↗

WHERE YOU'LL FIND IT

Within
Sooke.

The neighbourhood extends west and north of the District of Sooke toward Shirley and the Juan de Fuca coast.

RouteOtter Point Road to Sooke

ConnectWest Coast Road toward Shirley

OutdoorsRural roads through farms and forest

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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 Otter Point; it is not a benchmark specific to Otter Point or a valuation of an individual home.

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Sooke single-family · October 2026

$804,300

September 2026

$807,300

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 ↗

OTTER POINT · 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.

13 sold and pending records · 11 marked sold (SLD) · 2 marked pending (PND).

Otter Point · sold and pending records by property type
Property type	Sold + pending	Sold / pending	Median reported price	Reported price range	Median days on market
Detached homes	9	8 / 1	$997,271	$734,000–$1,475,000	49
Residential land	4	3 / 1	$525,750	$425,250–$600,000	93.5

Small samples: residential land (4). With fewer than five records, individual properties can strongly affect these figures. A one-record median and range describe that record alone.

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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THE HOMES

Make room for the life you will use.

Otter Point belongs on the shortlist when you want space for a garden, projects or a more rural home routine west of town. Our recommendation is to compare usable acres and the condition of services before comparing total land area. A manageable property can be a better long-term choice than a larger, more demanding holding.

Expect the value judgement to be very specific to the parcel: a sheltered yard, workable access and a sound outbuilding may matter more than a fleeting ocean glimpse. Bad Dog Brewing adds a local gathering place, but daily errands and maintenance still deserve a realistic plan.

01Explore the available properties
02Compare layouts and usable space
03Picture your everyday routine
04Review recent local sales

Ocean outlook above the trees from the property at 4475 Otter Point Road in Otter Point — Team Portfolio · 4475 Otter Point Road · Photo source · portfolio image; current condition and availability may differ

THE OUTDOORS

Landscape shapes
daily life.

Trails, lakes, beaches and forest are close, though access is dispersed and most daily errands require driving.

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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THE EVERYDAY

Local rhythm,
regional connections.

Otter Point’s rural roads, forested properties and coastal viewpoints make room for a slower local rhythm. A favourite stop along the back roads is Bad Dog Brewing Company ↗, a craft microbrewery at 7861 Tugwell Road. Its tasting room, heated patio and picnic area offer a welcoming setting to sample locally brewed beer or settle in for a bite from the Hot Diggity-Dog food wagon.

It is the kind of local gathering place that adds personality to life beyond the town centre. Visit the Bad Dog Brewing website ↗ for the current beer lineup, food options and opening hours.

COMMUNITY

Capital Regional District

Official local information, planning, services and community notices.

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OUTDOORS

Otter Point countryside

Trails, lakes, beaches and forest are close, though access is dispersed and most daily errands require driving.

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SCHOOLS

Sooke School District

Confirm current catchments, transportation and program availability for the exact address.

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Current Otter Point homes

Compare active listings with recent local sales and property-specific due diligence.

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A CONSIDERED CHOICE

Is Otter Point
your next chapter?

Otter Point may suit buyers who value a broad rural area west of Sooke where farms, forest, acreages and the outer coast create a spacious country setting.

Confirm ALR status, wells, septic, road rights, timber and farm uses, wildfire plans, internet service and outbuilding permits. A local viewing and address-specific market review remain essential.

THE DETAILS

Neighbourhood
questions.

01Where is Otter Point?+

The neighbourhood extends west and north of the District of Sooke toward Shirley and the Juan de Fuca coast.

02Can I assume an Otter Point acreage allows a workshop, animals or a second home?+

No. Those plans can involve different permissions and servicing needs. Confirm the parcel’s zoning and any other land-use constraints before assigning value to a future use. Ask the CRD which approvals apply to the specific proposal. CRD building permit requirements ↗

03Is a water view in Otter Point the same as being on the waterfront?+

No. Check the survey and legal boundary, and establish any registered shoreline access. An elevated outlook may give you a view without the maintenance or access rights of waterfront ownership. Compare the two as different property choices.

04Where does Bad Dog Brewing fit into life in Otter Point?+

It is a local brewery on Tugwell Road and a useful stop when exploring the rural setting. Check its website for current visiting details. If you are considering a nearby property, experience the road and surrounding activity as part of the viewing rather than assuming every rural address is silent.

KEEP EXPLORING

Nearby neighbourhoods

Kemp Lake · John Muir · West Coast Road

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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 Otter Point 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 Otter Point transaction is implied. Read the full review

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