SOOKE NEIGHBOURHOOD · BRITISH COLUMBIA

Sooke
River

A river-corridor area north of town where rural properties, forest and access toward the Sooke Potholes shape the setting.

$804,300OCTOBER 2026 REGIONAL BENCHMARK
Wild coastREGIONAL CHARACTER
LocalPROPERTY-LEVEL REVIEW
Sooke River and Potholes in the Sooke region
Sooke River and Potholes · local landscape and context
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THE STORY

The story of
Sooke River.

A river corridor with a rich working history

Farther upstream, the historic Leechtown area recalls the nineteenth-century gold rush, while the CRD’s Kapoor Regional Park preserves traces of railway logging. The park is named for lumberman Kapoor Singh Siddoo. These stories form part of the wider river valley’s history and add another layer to its forests, trails and waterways.

The residential sub-area offers a different pace from the centre of town, with rural properties and green surroundings along the river corridor. A home here may appeal to someone who wants space for a garden, a project or more time outdoors. Proximity to the river and trails varies by property, and public access should always be checked.

Local history: Capital Regional District ↗

WHERE YOU'LL FIND IT

Within
Sooke.

The neighbourhood follows the Sooke River north from the district toward regional park and rural resource lands.

RouteSooke River Road to town
ConnectRegional park and Potholes access
OutdoorsForest and trail connections north
Open in Google Maps ↗

Official VREB Sooke district map. Select a coloured area to see its MLS® neighbourhood name. Open the VREB map ↗

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 Sooke River; it is not a benchmark specific to Sooke River or a valuation of an individual home.

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Sooke single-family · October 2026

$804,300
02

September 2026

$807,300
03

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 ↗

SOOKE RIVER · 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.

3 sold and pending records · 3 marked sold (SLD) · 0 marked pending (PND).

Sooke River · sold and pending records by property type
Property typeSold + pendingSold / pendingMedian reported priceReported price rangeMedian days on market
Detached homes33 / 0$855,000$525,000–$1,198,00094

Small samples: detached homes (3). 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 the river setting work year-round.

Our recommendation is to compare Sooke River if a green corridor and access toward outdoor places matter more than a village-centre address. Judge the relationship between the home, its usable land and the river itself; proximity to water is an attraction, not a complete property assessment.

Look closely at drainage, access and the route back to your routine destinations. A river outlook and direct legal access are different benefits, and neither should substitute for a property-specific review. We would favour clear boundaries and practical servicing over an imprecise promise of a wilderness lifestyle.

  • 01Explore the available properties
  • 02Compare layouts and usable space
  • 03Picture your everyday routine
  • 04Review recent local sales
Sooke River and Potholes in British Columbia
Sooke River and Potholes · outdoor context for Sooke River

THE OUTDOORS

Landscape shapes
daily life.

Swimming holes, river walks, cycling and the Sooke Potholes are major draws, with seasonal conditions requiring care.

Use designated accessConditions, access, closures and permitted activities can change. Check the responsible municipality, regional district, park agency or land manager before visiting.
Explore regional parks ↗
03
THE EVERYDAY

Local rhythm,
regional connections.

Find your own local rhythm in Sooke River, with outdoor places to explore and community connections across the wider Sooke region. Compare the routes and services you use every day as you get to know the area.

OUTDOORS

Sooke River and Potholes

Swimming holes, river walks, cycling and the Sooke Potholes are major draws, with seasonal conditions requiring care.

Explore parks and trails ↗
SCHOOLS

Sooke School District

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

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SEARCH

Current Sooke River homes

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

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A CONSIDERED CHOICE

Is Sooke River
your next chapter?

Sooke River may suit buyers who value a river-corridor area north of town where rural properties, forest and access toward the Sooke Potholes shape the setting.

Review floodplain and riparian rules, legal access, wells, septic, wildfire exposure, erosion and recreation traffic. A local viewing and address-specific market review remain essential.

THE DETAILS

Neighbourhood
questions.

01Where is Sooke River?+

The neighbourhood follows the Sooke River north from the district toward regional park and rural resource lands.

02Does a Sooke River address include private river access?+

No. Establish frontage, boundaries and any registered access rights separately. If you intend to reach the water through public land, check the designated entry and route. Nearby river scenery does not authorise crossing another property.

03What should I investigate on land close to the Sooke River?+

Ask for property-specific flood, erosion, drainage and setback information, along with the history of structures near the water. Have the relevant authority and qualified specialists assess your intended use. Avoid extending a conclusion about one river property to another.

04How should I compare a river-corridor home with a Sunriver home?+

Compare the exact setting and ownership arrangement, not the similar names. Look at usable outdoor space, water and wastewater service, access and maintenance responsibilities. Sunriver and Sooke River are separate searches, and proximity does not make their homes equivalent.

KEEP EXPLORING

Nearby neighbourhoods

Sunriver   ·   Phillips North

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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 Sooke River 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.”

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your story continues.

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