Esquimalt, British Columbia
As of September 26, 2026, the median asking price in Esquimalt is $749,900, across 113 active MLS® listings.
Those listings have been on the market an average of 89 days.
38 new listings came to market in Esquimalt in the last 30 days.
Asking prices work out to about $691 per square foot, based on the 111 listings that report floor area.
Condos in Esquimalt are listed at an average of $664,526 across 58 active listings.
Detached homes in Esquimalt are listed at an average of $1,387,198 across 22 active listings.
Townhouses in Esquimalt are listed at an average of $814,544 across 22 active listings.
Duplexes in Esquimalt are listed at an average of $992,733 across 9 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’s for-sale market currently shows 113 active listings with a median asking price of $763,838, averaging $705 per square foot and 97 days on market so far, suggesting buyers have time to compare options and negotiate across a broad range of property types. With 30 new listings added in the past 30 days, inventory is being replenished, offering choices from higher-density condos and townhomes near major corridors and amenities to more established single-family pockets, with pricing and value-per-square-foot varying noticeably by area and housing form.
AI-written commentary on the active MLS® listing snapshot as of September 11, 2026. Not financial advice.
Walk Score 82 · Bike Score 80
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