Highlands, British Columbia
As of September 27, 2026, the median asking price in Highlands is $1,457,450, across 16 active MLS® listings.
Those listings have been on the market an average of 56 days.
6 new listings came to market in Highlands in the last 30 days.
Asking prices work out to about $584 per square foot, based on the 16 listings that report floor area.
Detached homes in Highlands are listed at an average of $1,870,973 across 15 active listings.
Forest Acreage, Quiet Roads, Big Skies
Highlands sits northwest of Victoria like a deep-breath exhale—winding rural roads, towering evergreens, and properties that feel more like small estates than suburban lots. Historically shaped by resource lands and early settlement at the edge of the region, the municipality has grown into a deliberately low-density place where conservation is part of the local identity, not a marketing line. The result is a landscape of forested acreage, hobby farms, and homes tucked back from the road behind arbutus, fir, and cedar.
Life here is built around space and access to the outdoors rather than errands on foot—its walk score of 5/100 tells you everything about the car-first reality. Residents skew toward owner-occupiers: families looking for room to roam, professionals who want privacy after a day in town, and long-time locals committed to keeping development restrained. Weekend routines often involve trail time, backyard projects, and a strong volunteer-and-neighbour network that shows up for community events and stewardship.
Real estate in Highlands is defined by land: larger parcels, custom homes, and a market that values privacy, tree cover, and outbuilding potential as much as finishes. Inventory tends to be limited and varied—everything from older rural houses to newer builds designed to blend into the forest—so comparables can be tricky and pricing reflects unique site attributes. Rentals are scarce and often come as secondary suites, carriage houses, or detached homes on larger lots, making the area feel stable, ownership-heavy, and quietly exclusive without trying to be flashy.
Highlands’ current for-sale market is relatively tight, with 16 active listings spanning everything from rural acreage and custom homes to more conventional detached properties across the municipality, and pricing reflects that range with a median asking price of $1,457,450 and an average of $584 per square foot. Homes have been listed an average of 56 days so far, suggesting buyers have some room to compare options and negotiate, while 6 new listings in the past 30 days point to a modest pickup in fresh inventory that could create selective opportunities for value-focused buyers and long-term investors.
AI-written commentary on the active MLS® listing snapshot as of September 27, 2026. Not financial advice.
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