Saanich, BC Real Estate - Houses For Sale in Saanich, British Columbia
In Saanich, around half of buildings are single detached homes, while small apartment buildings and duplexes are the main alternatives in the housing stock. Roughly one third of homes in this municipality were constructed in the 1960s and 1970s, while many of the remaining buildings were constructed pre-1960 and in the 1980s. This part of the Greater Victoria metropolitan area has a good choice of housing size options, ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. Around 70% of the population of this municipality own their home while the rest are renters. Read more about Saanich real estate
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Transportation
Saanich is very car friendly. It is very convenient to access a parking spot. In contrast, commuting by transit can be challenging in Saanich by reason of the low service level. Nonetheless, there are over 50 bus lines passing through the municipality, and bus stops are usually nearby. It is at times difficult for pedestrians to navigate Saanich because few daily errands can be run on foot.
Services
Some property owners in this part of the Greater Victoria metropolitan area may be able to reach one of around 40 supermarkets on foot, while others will have to use another means of transportation. A limited variety of restaurants and coffee shops is available as well. When it comes to education, families will welcome that wherever their house is situated in Saanich, daycares and schools are close by.
Character
Saanich offers a slower-paced ambience and will appeal to home buyers who enjoy spending time in green spaces. This municipality is quiet overall, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour. Finally, there are over 200 parks nearby for residents to visit, making it easy to reach them from the majority of locations within this part of the Greater Victoria metropolitan area.
