Strawberry Vale Real Estate Established family homes around Wilkinson Road
Established family streets around Wilkinson Road, Burnside Road West and Interurban, about 15 minutes from downtown Victoria. Prices, sales and what to check, from REALTOR® Robin Scrimger.
Strawberry Vale is an established family neighbourhood in west Saanich, around Wilkinson Road, Burnside Road West and Interurban Road. Streets like Chesterfield, Zinnia, Grange and Santa Maria are lined with 1950s-to-1990s houses on generous lots, with some newer builds mixed in. The old BC Electric Railway once stopped here; its route is now the Interurban Rail Trail.
It’s a practical place to raise a family: big yards, quick access to Tillicum Centre and Royal Oak, Camosun’s Interurban campus nearby, and an easy drive into town. With 29 detached sales in the past year, it’s also one of Saanich West’s most active house markets.
Strawberry Vale at a glance
Strawberry Vale at a glance
Topic
Details
Municipality
District of Saanich
MLS® area
Saanich West › Strawberry Vale
Typical homes
Detached family homes, plus a few townhomes and building lots
About 15–20 minutes off-peak; 25–30 minutes at rush hour
Walkability
Mostly car-dependent, with some walkable pockets
Transit
Buses run along Burnside Road West and Wilkinson Road
School district
Saanich is served by SD61 (Greater Victoria) and SD63 (Saanich); confirm catchment by address
Best for
Families wanting a big yard, buyers who want a suite, commuters
Where you’ll find it
Strawberry Vale on the map
Use Saanich’s Carey and Rural Saanich park map alongside the VREB boundary. Check the address’s approach to Wilkinson Road and the Interurban corridor.
Use the board map for real estate searches and SaanichMap for municipal property layers.
Getting around
How long is the commute from Strawberry Vale to downtown Victoria?
Most Strawberry Vale addresses are about 15–20 minutes from downtown Victoria outside rush hour and 25–30 minutes at peak, via Burnside Road West, Tillicum Road or the Trans-Canada Highway.
Approximate drive times from Strawberry Vale
Destination
Approximate drive time
Tillicum Centre
About 5 minutes
University of Victoria
About 15–20 minutes
Downtown Victoria
15–20 minutes (25–30 at peak)
Victoria International Airport
About 25 minutes
Swartz Bay ferry terminal
About 30 minutes
Walk Score, Bike Score and transit
Strawberry Vale is mostly car-dependent. Saanich as a whole averages a Walk Score of 40. Buses run along Burnside Road West and Wilkinson Road; check the nearest stop for any address you’re considering.
Homes and prices
What types of homes are in Strawberry Vale?
Strawberry Vale is mostly detached houses, with a few townhomes on Interurban Road and building lots along Wilkinson Road. For context, Saanich West’s October 2026 benchmarks were $1,023,500 for a single family home, $755,600 for a townhome and $505,500 for a condo.
Detached houses
$800K – $2.34M
1950s-to-1990s family homes and some newer builds on generous lots. 29 sales in the past year, median $1.18M, 37 days on market.
Townhomes
$535K – $635K
Townhomes on Interurban Road. 4 sales in the past year, median $603K, 38 days on market.
Residential lots
$599K – $600K
Building lots, mainly along Wilkinson Road. 3 sales in the past year, median $599K, 64 days on market.
Strawberry Vale real estate market: November 2025 – November 2026
Strawberry Vale market snapshot, Nov 1, 2025 – Nov 10, 2026
Measure
Strawberry Vale
Sales, sold and pending
36 (29 detached houses, 4 townhomes, 3 lots)
Detached houses: median price, range
$1,175,000; $800,000 – $2,340,000
Detached houses: median days on market, average sale-to-list
37 days; 97%
Townhomes: median price, range
$602,500; $535,000 – $635,000
Townhomes: median days on market, average sale-to-list
38 days; 96%
Residential lots: median price, range
$598,500; $598,500 – $600,000
Residential lots: median days on market, average sale-to-list
64 days; 90%
Saanich West benchmarks, Oct 2026
Single family $1,023,500 (−4.8% year over year); townhome $755,600; condo $505,500
Robin’s read: Strawberry Vale saw 36 sales this past year: 29 detached houses, 4 townhomes, 3 lots. Detached homes sold at a $1.18M median after 37 days, at 97% of asking on average. 5 of 36 sales closed at or above asking, and the quickest went firm in 10 days. Strawberry Vale is one of the most active detached markets in Saanich West, and well-kept family homes with suites draw steady demand.
Recent Strawberry Vale sales
Recent Strawberry Vale sales, Nov 1, 2025 – Nov 10, 2026
Property type
Sales
Median price
Price range
Median days on market
Average sale-to-list
Detached houses
29
$1,175,000
$800,000 – $2,340,000
37
97%
Townhomes
4
$602,500
$535,000 – $635,000
38
96%
Residential lots
3
$598,500
$598,500 – $600,000
64
90%
36 sales is too many to list here. Ask Robin for the full address-level list for the type of home you’re considering. Includes pending sales (sold firm, conditions removed, not yet transferred).
How Strawberry Vale compares with nearby neighbourhoods
Detached sales by neighbourhood, Nov 1, 2025 – Nov 10, 2026
Detached sales, sold and pending, Nov 1, 2025 – Nov 10, 2026. Strawberry Vale sits mid-pack: above Tillicum and Marigold, below the lake neighbourhoods.
Source: VREB MLS® data compiled by Robin Scrimger (subarea sales Nov 1, 2025 – Nov 10, 2026) and the VREB October 2026 statistics package.
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The homes
What should you check before buying in Strawberry Vale?
These are the items that most often change a buyer’s decision, or the price, in Strawberry Vale.
01Building age and updates. Many homes here date from the 1950s to the 1980s. Ask about the roof, windows, electrical, plumbing and any oil tank history, and get a full inspection.
02Suites and garden suites. Saanich allows secondary suites and garden suites in many single-family zones, subject to rules and permits. Confirm the zoning, and that any existing suite is permitted, before counting on rental income.
03Trees and lot changes. Saanich regulates the removal of larger trees. If you plan to add on, build a garden suite or clear part of the lot, check the tree rules first.
04Traffic and noise. Homes on or near Wilkinson Road, Burnside Road West and Interurban Road trade convenience for traffic. Visit at rush hour before you buy.
05Permits. Additions, suites, decks and renovations should have permit records; unpermitted work can affect financing and insurance.
06School catchment. Saanich is split between SD61 and SD63, and catchments follow the exact address. Confirm before you write an offer if schools matter.
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The everyday
Things to do in Strawberry Vale: parks, trails and everyday errands
Trails, parks and two shopping areas are close by.
Trails
Interurban Rail Trail
Flat, car-free walking and cycling on the old BC Electric Railway line, part of Saanich’s Centennial Trails.
Saanich is served by two school districts, Greater Victoria (SD61) and Saanich (SD63), and catchments follow the exact address. Families should confirm the assigned elementary, middle and secondary schools before writing an offer. Robin can confirm the catchment for any listing you’re considering, or check the district shown for the property in SaanichMap.
The details
Frequently asked questions
01Where is Strawberry Vale?+
Strawberry Vale is a neighbourhood in the District of Saanich around Wilkinson Road, Burnside Road West and Interurban Road, about 15 minutes northwest of downtown Victoria, BC. On the MLS® it is the Strawberry Vale subarea of Saanich West.
02How much does a home cost in Strawberry Vale?+
From November 2025 to November 2026, Strawberry Vale sales included detached houses $800K – $2.34M (median $1.18M); townhomes $535K – $635K (median $603K); lots $599K – $600K (median $599K) (VREB MLS® data).
03How long is the commute from Strawberry Vale to downtown Victoria?+
About 15–20 minutes by car outside rush hour and 25–30 minutes at peak. Buses run along Burnside Road West and Wilkinson Road.
04Is Strawberry Vale walkable?+
Partly. Most streets are car-dependent, though some addresses are a short walk from bus routes and local parks.
05Are there townhomes in Strawberry Vale?+
A few. Four townhomes sold in the past year, mostly on Interurban Road, at a median of $602,500.
06What schools serve Strawberry Vale?+
Saanich is served by two school districts, SD61 (Greater Victoria) and SD63 (Saanich), and catchments follow the exact address. Confirm the assigned schools for a specific home before writing an offer.
07Who is a good REALTOR® for Strawberry Vale?+
Robin Scrimger, PREC, Team Lead of the New Chapter Real Estate Team at Coldwell Banker Oceanside Real Estate, represents buyers and sellers across Saanich West. Reach Robin at 778-400-6047.
Robin Scrimger and the New Chapter Real Estate Team represent buyers and sellers across the Saanich West district, from lake and acreage properties to family homes, townhomes and condos.
Recent results from Robin’s transaction history
Property
Neighbourhood
Home type
Result
5748 West Saanich Rd
West Saanich
Detached home
Sold firm for $1,400,000 (pending), 8% over asking, in 22 days
6052 Bear Hill Rd
Elk Lake
Detached home
Sold
733 Miller Ave
Royal Oak
Detached home
Sold
259 Crease Ave
Gateway
Detached home
Sold for $863,000 in 16 days
746 Middleton St
Gorge
Detached home
Sold
938 Westing Rd
Portage Inlet
Detached home
Sold
9 transactions
Tillicum
Houses, townhomes and a condo
Sold
Updated November 2026.
Homes for sale
Find homes for sale in Strawberry Vale
Thinking about buying or selling in Strawberry Vale? Robin will walk the home with you, flag the issues that matter on this type of property before they become surprises, and pull recent comparable sales for the exact address. Call or text 778-400-6047 or email Robin@NewChapterRealty.ca.
