Just a short drive and yet a world away from city life in Victoria, Highlands is a unique district with a strong sense of environmental responsibility and conservation.

Homes in this rugged rural community range from rustic cabins to luxury estate properties, all nestled gently into the surrounding wilderness.  People who live here must be prepared for less city services than most areas in Greater Victoria.  Water is supplied by well and there are no sewers, sidewalks or subdivisions, but the natural beauty of Highlands more than makes up for it.

The lack of services and subdivisions means that Highlands is often overlooked by people who aren’t comfortable with rural living, which means that lot prices are quite reasonable (although figures from 2011 are skewed by the sale of one large parcel of land).

 

Housing Type Average Price (2012) Total Units Sold
Single Family Dwelling

$655,340

21

Townhouse

n/a

n/a

Condominium

n/a

n/a

Manufactured Home

n/a

n/a

Lots and acreage

$392,500

2

 

So if you are are looking for a rural lifestyle, close knit community and scads of natural beauty you should investigate properties in the District of Highlands.  Here you can experience living in the wilderness and still commute to your downtown Victoria workplace in about 15 minutes!

Geoff McLean

Geoff is an established real estate professional whose years of experience have earned him numerous awards and accolades. He has been one of the top RE/MAX Realtors in the Victoria (BC) area since 1990, a Victoria Real Estate Board MLS Gold Award winner for more than 36 years, and has won many other awards over the years. What do these awards mean to you? They mean that Geoff works hard and that he produces consistently. He is well connected in the industry and in the community. Connect with Geoff via email geoff@mcleanrealestategroup.ca

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