Tillicum Real Estate Houses, condos and townhomes around Tillicum Centre
Houses, condos and townhomes around Tillicum Centre and the Gorge Waterway, about 10–15 minutes from downtown Victoria. Prices, sales and what to check, from REALTOR® Robin Scrimger.
Tillicum is one of Saanich West’s largest neighbourhoods, centred on Tillicum Road and Tillicum Centre, between Burnside Road West and the Gorge Waterway. Streets like Seaton, Millgrove, Wascana and Admirals are lined with post-war and 1960s-to-1980s houses, with condo buildings and townhome complexes closer to the main roads.
Everything is close: Tillicum Centre for groceries and a cinema, Pearkes Recreation Centre’s arenas, Cuthbert Holmes Park and the Gorge Waterway for walks, and the Galloping Goose for cyclists. With 75 sales in the past year, it’s one of the busiest markets in Saanich West.
Tillicum at a glance
Tillicum at a glance
Topic
Details
Municipality
District of Saanich
MLS® area
Saanich West › Tillicum
Typical homes
Post-war and 1960s-to-1980s houses, condos and townhomes
Use the board map for real estate searches and SaanichMap for municipal property layers.
Getting around
How long is the commute from Tillicum to downtown Victoria?
Most Tillicum addresses are about 10–15 minutes from downtown Victoria outside rush hour and 20–25 minutes at peak, via Tillicum Road, Gorge Road or the Trans-Canada Highway. The Galloping Goose offers a car-free bike commute.
Approximate drive times from Tillicum
Destination
Approximate drive time
Tillicum Centre
Under 5 minutes
University of Victoria
About 15 minutes
Downtown Victoria
10–15 minutes (20–25 at peak)
Victoria International Airport
About 25 minutes
Swartz Bay ferry terminal
About 30 minutes
Walk Score, Bike Score and transit
Tillicum is one of the more walkable parts of Saanich West near Tillicum Centre. Saanich as a whole averages a Walk Score of 40. Buses run along Tillicum Road and Burnside Road, and the Galloping Goose Regional Trail gives a car-free bike commute.
Homes and prices
What types of homes are in Tillicum?
Tillicum has houses, condos and townhomes, making it one of the most varied markets in Saanich West. 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
$603K – $1.60M
Post-war and 1960s-to-1980s houses, many with suites. 44 sales in the past year, median $956K, 22 days on market.
Townhomes
$454K – $998K
Townhome complexes, including Crossandra Crescent and Carnation Place. 10 sales in the past year, median $809K, 44 days on market.
Condos
$270K – $674K
Condos, mostly in older low-rise buildings. 21 sales in the past year, median $440K, 36 days on market.
Tillicum real estate market: November 2025 – November 2026
Tillicum market snapshot, Nov 1, 2025 – Nov 10, 2026
Measure
Tillicum
Sales, sold and pending
75 (44 detached houses, 10 townhomes, 21 condos)
Detached houses: median price, range
$956,250; $602,786 – $1,600,000
Detached houses: median days on market, average sale-to-list
22 days; 97%
Townhomes: median price, range
$808,750; $454,000 – $997,500
Townhomes: median days on market, average sale-to-list
44 days; 100%
Condos: median price, range
$440,000; $270,000 – $674,000
Condos: median days on market, average sale-to-list
36 days; 97%
Saanich West benchmarks, Oct 2026
Single family $1,023,500 (−4.8% year over year); townhome $755,600; condo $505,500
Robin’s read: Tillicum saw 75 sales this past year: 44 detached houses, 10 townhomes, 21 condos. Detached homes sold at a $956K median after 22 days, at 97% of asking on average. 18 of 75 sales closed at or above asking, and the quickest went firm in 8 days. Tillicum offers entry points at every budget: condos in the $400Ks, townhomes in the $800Ks and houses under $1 million.
Recent Tillicum sales
Recent Tillicum sales, Nov 1, 2025 – Nov 10, 2026
Property type
Sales
Median price
Price range
Median days on market
Average sale-to-list
Detached houses
44
$956,250
$602,786 – $1,600,000
22
97%
Townhomes
10
$808,750
$454,000 – $997,500
44
100%
Condos
21
$440,000
$270,000 – $674,000
36
97%
75 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 Tillicum 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. Tillicum is one of Saanich West’s more affordable detached markets.
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 Tillicum?
These are the items that most often change a buyer’s decision, or the price, in Tillicum.
01Strata documents. For condos and townhomes, review the minutes, depreciation report, contingency reserve fund and any special levies before removing subjects.
02Building 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.
03Suites 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.
04Traffic and noise. Homes on or near Tillicum Road, Burnside Road West and the Trans-Canada Highway trade convenience for traffic. Visit at rush hour before you buy.
05Trees 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.
06Permits. Additions, suites, decks and renovations should have permit records; unpermitted work can affect financing and insurance.
07School 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 Tillicum: parks, trails and everyday errands
Shopping, recreation and the waterway are all close.
Errands
Tillicum Centre
A full-service shopping centre on Tillicum Road with groceries, a cinema, restaurants and everyday services.
Recreation
G.R. Pearkes Recreation Centre
Saanich’s ice arenas and recreation programs on Tillicum Road, next to Tillicum Centre.
Waterfront
Gorge Waterway
Waterfront paths along Gorge Road West, paddling on the Gorge, and a popular swimming area at Gorge Park across the water.
Nature
Cuthbert Holmes Park
Forest trails along the Colquitz River where it meets Portage Inlet, right beside Tillicum Centre.
Trails
Galloping Goose and Lochside trails
The region’s cycling spine. The two trails meet at the Switch Bridge near Uptown, linking downtown, the Saanich Peninsula and the West Shore.
Trails
Colquitz River Trail
A creek-side trail linking parks from Cuthbert Holmes Park north through Hyacinth, Panama Hill and Copley parks, 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 Tillicum?+
Tillicum is a neighbourhood in the District of Saanich around Tillicum Road and Tillicum Centre, between Burnside Road West and the Gorge Waterway, about 10 to 15 minutes from downtown Victoria, BC. On the MLS® it is the Tillicum subarea of Saanich West.
02How much does a home cost in Tillicum?+
From November 2025 to November 2026, Tillicum sales included detached houses $603K – $1.60M (median $956K); townhomes $454K – $998K (median $809K); condos $270K – $674K (median $440K) (VREB MLS® data).
03How long is the commute from Tillicum to downtown Victoria?+
About 10–15 minutes by car outside rush hour and 20–25 minutes at peak. Frequent buses on Tillicum Road and Burnside Road.
04Is Tillicum walkable?+
Much of it is. Addresses near Tillicum Centre are walkable for groceries and errands, with transit and the Galloping Goose close.
05Is Tillicum affordable?+
For Saanich, yes. Between November 2025 and November 2026, Tillicum condos sold at a median of $440,000, townhomes at $808,750 and houses at $956,250.
06What schools serve Tillicum?+
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 Tillicum?+
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, including nine sales in Tillicum on streets like Earl Grey Street, Sedger Road and Crossandra Crescent. Reach Robin at 778-400-6047.
Thinking about buying or selling in Tillicum? 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.
