Central Saanich, British Columbia, Canada
As of August 12, 2026, the median asking price in Central Saanich is $967,500, across 101 active MLS® listings.
Those listings have been on the market an average of 61 days.
36 new listings came to market in Central Saanich in the last 30 days.
Asking prices work out to about $707 per square foot, based on the 94 listings that report floor area.
Detached homes in Central Saanich are listed at an average of $2,521,412 across 42 active listings.
Condos in Central Saanich are listed at an average of $691,928 across 36 active listings.
Townhouses in Central Saanich are listed at an average of $812,500 across 12 active listings.
Vacant land in Central Saanich are listed at an average of $1,505,800 across 5 active listings.
Orchards, Acreages, Peninsula Calm
Central Saanich sits in the green middle of the Saanich Peninsula, where fields and hedgerows still set the pace between Victoria and Sidney. The landscape reads like a working postcard: market gardens, old orchards, horse properties, and quiet side roads that suddenly open onto views of Mount Baker and the Salish Sea. It’s a place where “downtown” might mean a farm stand, a post office run, or a quick stop along West Saanich Road before disappearing back onto a long driveway.
The community has deep agricultural roots shaped by the Peninsula’s fertile soils and the Agricultural Land Reserve, and that legacy still shows up in daily life—seasonal produce, roadside honesty boxes, and an unhurried rhythm that feels distinctly removed from the urban core. Households tend to be established: families looking for space, professionals commuting to Victoria, and long-time residents tied to farming, small business, or trades. With a Walk Score around 12, life here is decidedly car-centric; you drive to school, errands, recreation, and beaches, and that’s part of the bargain for the privacy and elbow room.
Real estate in Central Saanich is defined by land and variety. You’ll find larger lots and acreages, hobby farms, and older homes with renovation upside, alongside pockets of newer subdivisions and modern builds that keep the market moving. Demand often tracks lifestyle priorities—garages, outbuildings, suite potential, and room for gardens or animals—while proximity to Victoria, Sidney, the ferry, and the airport quietly underpins long-term value. The result is a market that feels less about “blocks” and more about micro-locations: a view here, a sunnier exposure there, or a property that finally offers the kind of space buyers can’t find closer to town.
Central Saanich currently has 128 active listings with a median asking price of $899,900, averaging $652 per square foot and about 66 days on market, suggesting a market where buyers have time to compare options and negotiate. With 39 new listings added in the past 30 days, inventory is being replenished, which can create opportunities for buyers and investors to be selective while paying close attention to pricing and value relative to condition and location.
Walk Score 12 · Bike Score 31
The median asking price in Central Saanich is $967,500, across 101 active MLS® listings as of August 12, 2026. The average asking price is $1,545,577. These are list prices on homes currently for sale, not sale prices.
There are 101 active MLS® listings in Central Saanich as of August 12, 2026. 36 of them came to market in the last 30 days.
Homes currently listed in Central Saanich have been on the market an average of 61 days as of August 12, 2026. This measures how long active listings have been available so far, not how long they take to sell.
Of the 101 homes currently listed in Central Saanich, 42% detached houses, 36% condos, 12% townhouses, 5% vacant land.
Central Saanich has a Walk Score of 12 out of 100, which Walk Score classifies as Car-Dependent — almost all errands require a car. Bike Score is 31.