Greater Victoria Houses for Sale from $700,000 to $1,500,000

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Greater Victoria houses for sale from $700,000 to $1,500,000 including family homes, updated houses and properties with suites
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Greater Victoria Houses for Sale from $700,000 to $1,500,000

Search current Greater Victoria single-family homes for sale in the $700,000 to $1.5 million price range, including family houses, updated homes, properties with suites, ranchers, character homes and newer detached residences.

01 All Single Family Browse all Greater Victoria detached houses and current MLS® listings. 02 Luxury Single Family Explore high-end houses, waterfront estates and prestige homes throughout Greater Victoria. 03 Victoria Area Guide Compare neighbourhoods, housing styles, amenities and residential settings. 04 Lower-Priced Houses Search more affordable Greater Victoria houses and detached homes. 05 Homes with Suites Browse houses with in-law accommodation, mortgage helpers and secondary suites. 06 Homes with a View Search ocean, mountain, harbour, valley and city-view houses.

Mid-Priced Single-Family Homes in Greater Victoria

For many buyers, the $700,000 to $1,500,000 range contains the broadest selection of Greater Victoria houses for sale. Depending on location, this range can include smaller detached homes in central municipalities, updated family houses in Saanich and Esquimalt, newer homes in Langford and Colwood, ranchers in Sidney or the Peninsula, and larger properties farther west or north.

The same budget produces very different results across the Capital Region. A house near Downtown Victoria, Fairfield, Oak Bay or central Saanich may trade floor area or lot size for location, while buyers in Langford, Colwood, Sooke, Highlands or Metchosin may find newer construction, larger yards, additional bedrooms or suite potential.

This page is designed for buyers searching phrases such as “Greater Victoria homes for sale under $1.5 million,” “Victoria BC houses under $1 million,” “homes for sale from $700,000 to $1,500,000” and “mid-priced houses in Victoria.” It includes the full regional market rather than only the City of Victoria municipality.

Price is only the first filter. Location, condition, suite legality, property type, renovation quality, commuting, schools, lot utility and future resale demand can create major differences between similarly priced homes.

Greater Victoria Houses from $700,000 to $1.5 Million

Central Older Homes

Victoria, Esquimalt and central Saanich may offer smaller or older houses where buyers are paying primarily for location, lot value and access to services.

Family Homes with Suites

Many properties include existing or potential secondary accommodation, which may support multigenerational living or help offset ownership costs.

Newer West Shore Houses

Langford and Colwood often provide newer construction, more bathrooms, modern layouts, garages and better energy efficiency within the same budget.

Rural and Peninsula Options

Higher portions of the range may reach larger lots, ranchers, acreages, ocean views or private settings in the Peninsula and western communities.

How the Market Changes Within This Price Range

The difference between an $800,000 house and a $1.45 million house in Greater Victoria is often more than square footage. Buyers may gain a better municipality, stronger school catchment, larger lot, legal suite, major renovation, ocean view, newer construction or reduced deferred maintenance.

At the lower end, condition and location compromises are more common. At the upper end, buyers should become increasingly selective about renovation quality, land utility, privacy and resale strength.

Under $900,000Search older houses, compact lots, duplex-style ownership, fixer opportunities and western-community options.
$900,000–$1.1MExpect a broader family-home selection, especially in Esquimalt, View Royal, Langford, Colwood and Sooke.
$1.1M–$1.3MLook for improved locations, updated homes, stronger suite potential and larger suburban properties.
$1.3M–$1.5MCompare premium neighbourhoods, larger houses, view homes, acreages and entry-level luxury properties.

Popular Areas for Mid-Priced Houses in Greater Victoria

The best location depends on whether the buyer values central access, newer construction, lot size, schools, suite income, ocean proximity or privacy. The same purchase price can produce substantially different housing across Greater Victoria.

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Saanich

Saanich offers one of the region’s largest selections of houses in this range, from older family homes and ranchers to updated properties with suites.

Neighbourhood, school catchment, traffic and lot quality vary considerably.

Saanich Properties →
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City of Victoria

Victoria houses in this range are often older and more compact, with value concentrated in walkability, architecture, neighbourhood character and central location.

Condition, parking, suites and renovation permits deserve close attention.

Victoria Properties →
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Esquimalt and View Royal

These areas may provide central access, houses with suites, established lots and somewhat better value than Victoria or Oak Bay.

Traffic, redevelopment and street-by-street differences remain important.

Esquimalt Properties →
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Langford and Colwood

The West Shore generally offers newer homes, more bedrooms, double garages, modern systems and stronger suite potential within the same price range.

Buyers should consider development activity and commuting conditions.

Langford Properties →
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Central Saanich and Sidney

Buyers may find ranchers, family houses, established neighbourhoods and selected larger lots, with prices influenced by condition and proximity to the water.

Single-level homes can attract strong downsizer demand.

Central Saanich Homes →
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Sooke and Rural West

Sooke, Metchosin, Highlands and surrounding areas may offer more land, privacy, views or larger homes, particularly toward the upper end of the range.

Commute, wells, septic systems and maintenance should be assessed carefully.

Sooke Properties →

Homes Commonly Found in the Mid-Price Range

Detached Family Houses

Three- to five-bedroom homes remain the core of this market, with major differences in age, renovation quality, lot size, basement height and neighbourhood.

Buyers should compare usable layout rather than relying only on total square footage.

Houses with Suites

Secondary accommodation can improve affordability and flexibility, but legality, parking, ceiling height, sound separation, utilities and tenancy issues require review.

Not every advertised suite is authorized or suitable for the buyer’s intended use.

Ranchers and One-Level Homes

Single-level homes are popular with downsizers and buyers seeking accessibility, especially in Sidney, Saanich, Langford and established suburban areas.

Strong demand can create a premium even when the home is smaller.

What to Check Before Buying in This Price Range

Older Greater Victoria houses may require investigation of perimeter drains, foundations, wiring, plumbing, heating systems, oil-tank history, roofs, windows, insulation, chimneys and previous renovations.

A lower asking price can be misleading when major systems or deferred maintenance require substantial immediate spending.

For newer homes, review warranty coverage, drainage, retaining walls, building-envelope details, heat pumps, strata or bare-land obligations and development-related issues.

Suite buyers should confirm permits, zoning, occupancy, parking, utility separation and whether the layout works for the intended tenant or family member.

Buying a Greater Victoria Home Under $1.5 Million

Buyers searching for Greater Victoria homes under $1.5 million should compare total ownership cost rather than purchase price alone. Renovations, property transfer tax, insurance, utilities, commuting, maintenance and suite income can materially change affordability.

Competition is often strongest for well-maintained houses in good school areas, homes with legal suites, ranchers, properties on quiet streets and houses that require little immediate work.

Use the listings below to compare active Greater Victoria houses from $700,000 to $1,500,000, then narrow the search by municipality, bedroom count, suite, lot size, age or preferred neighbourhood.

Who Should Search This Price Range?

Move-Up Buyers

Owners moving from a condo or townhouse into a detached family home.

Families

Buyers seeking bedrooms, yard space, schools, storage and long-term flexibility.

Suite-Focused Buyers

Buyers using rental income or multigenerational accommodation to support the purchase.

Downsizers Seeking a House

Buyers prioritizing ranchers, manageable lots and single-level living over condominium ownership.

Greater Victoria Houses for Sale from $700,000 to $1,500,000

Browse current single-family homes for sale in Greater Victoria within the $700,000 to $1.5 million price range, including family houses, updated homes, ranchers, properties with suites and newer detached residences.