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Estevan Neighbourhood
Estevan is a coastal Oak Bay neighbourhood with a mix of character homes, smaller multi-family buildings and easy access to beaches, parks and local services. Buyers value the established streets and the ability to reach the waterfront, Oak Bay Avenue and nearby cafés without relying on a long commute.
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South Oak Bay is one of the district's best-known residential areas, with character homes, mature trees and easy access to Oak Bay Village, the waterfront and local parks. The neighbourhood has a distinctly established feel, with many detached properties on quiet streets and a limited amount of multi-family inventory.
Henderson is a central Oak Bay neighbourhood with established residential streets, parks and convenient connections to schools, recreation and Oak Bay Avenue. The housing stock is largely detached homes, including older character properties and renovated family homes, with some multi-family choices nearby.
Gonzales is a close-in Oak Bay neighbourhood known for its residential streets, shoreline access and proximity to Gonzales Beach. Housing is primarily detached and character-focused, with a smaller selection of condos and multi-family homes than in central Victoria.
Uplands is a low-density Oak Bay neighbourhood known for larger properties, mature landscaping and a quiet residential setting near the coast. Homes are predominantly detached and often sit on larger lots than elsewhere in the district, creating a market where site characteristics and renovation quality matter as much as bedroom count or floor area.
North Oak Bay offers a settled residential setting with mature streets, parks and a broad collection of established homes. It is practical for buyers who want Oak Bay's neighbourhood feel while staying connected to shopping, schools and routes toward Victoria and Saanich.
Estevan is a coastal Oak Bay neighbourhood with a mix of character homes, smaller multi-family buildings and easy access to beaches, parks and local services. Buyers value the established streets and the ability to reach the waterfront, Oak Bay Avenue and nearby cafés without relying on a long commute.
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