Esquimalt, British Columbia, Canada
As of August 12, 2026, the median asking price in Esquimalt is $724,900, across 124 active MLS® listings.
Those listings have been on the market an average of 88 days.
20 new listings came to market in Esquimalt in the last 30 days.
Asking prices work out to about $719 per square foot, based on the 113 listings that report floor area.
Condos in Esquimalt are listed at an average of $634,210 across 63 active listings.
Detached homes in Esquimalt are listed at an average of $1,222,348 across 26 active listings.
Townhouses in Esquimalt are listed at an average of $772,413 across 16 active listings.
Duplexes in Esquimalt are listed at an average of $930,688 across 8 active listings.
Navy Town With Waterfront Calm
Esquimalt is Victoria’s close-in harbour neighbour—compact, coastal, and shaped by the rhythm of the water. The CFB Esquimalt base has long anchored local life, giving the municipality a steady, practical energy: early commutes, uniforms at the grocery store, and a reliable hum of activity along the docks. Yet it’s not a one-note “base town”—pocket parks, shoreline paths, and a growing café-and-craft-beer scene soften the edges and pull residents outdoors.
The streets tell the timeline. You’ll find older character houses and tidy post-war bungalows, low-rise rental buildings, and newer infill that’s gradually adding density near the main corridors. Esquimalt draws long-time locals, military families, students, and young professionals priced out of Victoria’s core but unwilling to give up walkability—an 82 Walk Score feels right when errands, a pub patio, and a waterfront stroll can all fit into a single evening.
Real estate here tends to move on three tracks: condos and townhomes for first-time buyers and downsizers, well-kept mid-century houses that attract renovators, and income-oriented purchases supported by a consistent renter base tied to defence, government, and the wider Victoria job market. Inventory can be tight given the municipality’s small footprint, so pricing often reflects the “near-downtown, near-water” reality—typically more attainable than Fairfield or James Bay, but increasingly competitive as the region continues to densify and prioritize close-to-work living.
Esquimalt currently has 273 active listings with a median asking price of $749,950 and an average of $708 per square foot, giving buyers a solid range of options across price points. With homes averaging 76 days on market and 63 new listings added in the past 30 days, conditions suggest a more measured pace that can support negotiation and careful underwriting for both end-users and investors.
Walk Score 82 · Bike Score 80
The median asking price in Esquimalt is $724,900, across 124 active MLS® listings as of August 12, 2026. The average asking price is $924,261. These are list prices on homes currently for sale, not sale prices.
There are 124 active MLS® listings in Esquimalt as of August 12, 2026. 20 of them came to market in the last 30 days.
Homes currently listed in Esquimalt have been on the market an average of 88 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 124 homes currently listed in Esquimalt, 51% condos, 21% detached houses, 13% townhouses, 6% duplexes.
Esquimalt has a Walk Score of 82 out of 100, which Walk Score classifies as Very Walkable — most errands can be accomplished on foot. Bike Score is 80.