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$1,234,000Victoria neighbourhood · British Columbia
Rock Bay Real Estate Newer condos on the working harbour north of Downtown
Rock Bay is a small, changing area on the Upper Harbour, north of Downtown. Most homes here are newer condos close to the water, the Galloping Goose and the Point Ellice Bridge.
Median condo price$739,000 (past year)
Condo sales9 in the past year
MLS® areaVictoria › Rock Bay
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The story
What is it like to live in Rock Bay?
A working harbour, still changing.
Rock Bay has long been Victoria’s industrial waterfront, with marine businesses, trades and warehouses along the Upper Harbour. Residential buildings are newer arrivals, and the area is still changing as old industrial sites are cleaned up and redeveloped.
It suits buyers who want a newer condo close to the water and Downtown, and who don’t mind a mixed, working neighbourhood. The trade-off is that some streets still feel industrial, with trucks and fewer shops on foot.
Where you’ll find it
Where is Rock Bay?
On the Upper Harbour, north of Downtown.
Rock Bay sits on the Upper Harbour north of Downtown and west of Burnside, near the Point Ellice Bridge and Bay Street. Government Street and Store Street lead into Downtown in a few minutes.
WaterUpper Harbour and Point Ellice
TrailGalloping Goose Regional Trail
DowntownA 10–15 minute walk
ROCK BAY · THE PAST 12 MONTHS
How much do homes cost in Rock Bay?
What sold, and how fast.
From November 2025 to November 9, 2026, the Rock Bay report recorded 9 sold and pending listings: 9 sold, with none 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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| Condos / apartments | 9 | 9 / 0 | $739,000 | $710,000–$999,000 | 28 | 98.6% |
Reading the numbers
Condos made up 9 of Rock Bay’s 9 sold and pending records, with a median price of $739,000 and a median of 28 days on market. Across all property types, homes sold for a median of 98.6% of their final list price; 0% sold over asking, and 22% had a price reduction before selling.
Source: VREB MLS® sold and pending records for Rock Bay, 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
Rock Bay is the smallest market in this report: 9 condo sales in a year, all sold, at a $739,000 median and about $815 per square foot. That’s higher than the Downtown condo median, and it reflects newer buildings, with a median build year of 2004. With so few sales, one listing can move the numbers a lot, so compare each home against its own building and similar Downtown sales.
How Rock Bay 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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| Rock Bay | 9 | — | — | — | $739,000 | 98.6% | 0% |
| Downtown Victoria | 315 | $2,850,000 | 154 | $775,000 | $500,000 | 97.1% | 3% |
| Burnside | 55 | $967,500 | 25 | $660,000 | $415,000 | 97.7% | 4% |
| Central Park | 38 | $967,500 | 30 | $700,000 | $400,000 | 96.7% | 8% |
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 Rock Bay 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.
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$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 Rock Bay?
The building, the block and the plans next door.
Almost everything that sells here is a condo in a building from the 2000s or later. Because the area is still changing, what’s planned on the next lot matters as much as the unit itself.
Review the strata documents, confirm parking and storage, and look at the City’s plans for nearby sites. Industrial neighbours can mean noise, trucks and early mornings on some streets.
Your Rock Bay buyer checklist
- 01Check the City’s plans and rezoning applications for nearby sites
- 02Read the strata’s depreciation report and minutes
- 03Visit on a weekday morning to see industrial traffic
- 04Confirm parking, storage and bike storage
- 05Compare against recent sales in the same building and in Downtown
The everyday
What is daily life like in Rock Bay?
Close to the water and the trail.
The Galloping Goose runs nearby for a car-free commute, and Downtown’s shops, restaurants and harbour pathway are a short walk south. Point Ellice House, a historic home and garden, sits on the water just north of the bridge.
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Things to do
Where do locals spend their time in Rock Bay?
Three trips worth trying.
Galloping Goose
A car-free route Downtown or to the Westshore.
Explore Galloping Goose ↗Point Ellice House
A historic house and garden on the Gorge, open seasonally.
Explore Point Ellice House ↗Chinatown and Old Town
Shops and restaurants a short walk south.
Explore Chinatown and Old Town ↗What schools serve Rock Bay?
Schools close to home.
Rock Bay is in the Greater Victoria School District (SD61). George Jay Elementary is among the closer elementary schools. Check the SD61 school locator for the catchment of any address.
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 Rock Bay your next chapter?
Who it suits, and what to compare.
Rock Bay makes sense if you want a newer condo close to the water and Downtown and don’t mind a working neighbourhood. For more choice, compare it with Downtown; for a quieter residential feel, compare it with Burnside.
The details
Rock Bay real estate: frequently asked questions
01How much does a condo cost in Rock Bay?+
Rock Bay condos had a median price of $739,000 over the past year, with most selling between about $710,000 and $1 million. Only 9 condos sold, so a single sale can shift those figures. Prices reflect newer buildings, with a median build year of 2004, and locations close to the water.
02Is Rock Bay a residential neighbourhood?+
Partly. Rock Bay has long been an industrial area on the Upper Harbour, and residential buildings are relatively new. The area is still changing as industrial sites are cleaned up and redeveloped. Expect a mix of homes, workshops and marine businesses, and check what’s planned nearby before you buy.
03Is Rock Bay the same as Burnside Gorge?+
Not on the real estate board’s map. Rock Bay and Burnside are separate areas, even though the City of Victoria includes both in its Burnside Gorge neighbourhood. The sales figures on this page cover the Rock Bay area only, so compare carefully when a listing uses the broader name.
04Can you walk Downtown from Rock Bay?+
Yes. Most of Rock Bay is a 10 to 15 minute walk from Chinatown and Old Town, and the Galloping Goose Regional Trail runs nearby for cycling. Some streets are busy with trucks and industrial traffic, so try the walk from the building you’re considering.
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Nearby neighbourhoods
City of Victoria permits · City maps · B.C. strata housing guide
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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 Rock Bay.
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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