Popular university-area neighbourhood with ocean glimpses and family homes
Saanich
Gordon Head is a popular university-area neighbourhood in Saanich with ocean glimpses, family-sized homes, and easy walking to the UVic campus. Arbutus Cove Park, Mount Douglas Park, and the Gordon Head Recreation Centre anchor the lifestyle, while Shelbourne Street and Tuscany Village handle daily shopping and cafés. Gordon Head real estate is dominated by 1960s through 1980s single-family homes, often with suite potential, plus a growing pocket of townhomes near Feltham. There are 29 homes for sale at a median of $1.31M. Houses move in 42 days, with prices -4.1% year-over-year. Browse every Gordon Head listing below with sold data and live market stats. Explore the live Gordon Head market dashboard for 24-month price trends, inventory and days-on-market.
Median sold prices in Gordon Head are down 3.4% compared with a year ago, and homes trade at a median of $557 per square foot. By property type, Gordon Head sees single-family homes around $1.31M, condos around $540K, townhomes around $915K. Recently, 23% of sales closed above the asking price, with homes averaging 41 days on market. Sale prices have been running near 100% of BC Assessment value. Sales activity tends to peak around June and is quietest around February, a useful signal for timing a purchase or sale.
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MLS® property information is provided under copyright© by the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board and Victoria Real Estate Board. The information is from sources deemed reliable, but should not be relied upon without independent verification.
Gordon Head is a large, established family neighbourhood in Saanich East, next to the University of Victoria. Quiet residential streets, abundant parks and proximity to campus make it a perennial favourite with families, faculty and students alike.
The area is best known for spacious 1960s-70s family homes on generous lots, many with suites, alongside pockets of newer construction. It offers some of the best value for detached family housing close to UVic, beaches and good schools.
Mount Douglas Park, Arbutus Cove and the Cadboro/Gyro beaches provide easy outdoor access, while UVic, shopping and quick routes downtown keep daily life convenient. It suits families prioritizing space, schools and parks.
Family homes with suites and updated kitchens near UVic and top schools draw the strongest demand. Review the live Gordon Head data above for current medians, days-on-market and recent sold prices before pricing or offering.
29 for sale
median $1.31M · -4.1% YoY
4 for sale
median $915K · +33.5% YoY
The 10 most recent home sales in Gordon Head had a median sold price of $1,205,000. Sold prices appear once registered with BC Assessment; the rest are free with an 8X account.
