We're considering Victoria as a place to move to. Looking around at houses on mls.ca and noticed there are pockets that are affordable (sub $700k) with nice homes and big lots, yet close to multi-million dollar areas. I find the disparity between housing prices to be somewhat odd, considering most cities or areas remain ballpark.
We've spent some time there, have family and friends there, but one thing I don't know is what areas to avoid or conversely what areas that are hidden gems. What I want to know is: where is the Surrey of Victoria? Would it be Esquimalt? Langford? There are some really affordable, well appointed homes in those areas.
I was looking at the Millstream region because we like land, privacy, forests, etc. But it might be a little too far out.
I hate winter so much that Victoria is on the short list. I'm fishing for first hand knowledge that I don't have because I have never lived there. Spanks.
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