Rural Saanich, Saanich, British Columbia Real Estate and Homes for Sale
Homeowners occupy roughly three quarters of the properties in the neighbourhood while the rest are rented. The predominance of single detached homes in the housing stock of this neighbourhood is an important part of its character. Roughly one third of homes in this neighbourhood were constructed in the 1960s and 1970s, while the majority of the remaining buildings were constructed pre-1960 and in the 1980s. This part of the municipality has a good choice of unit sizes, ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. Read more about Rural Saanich real estate
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Transportation
The favoured way to navigate Rural Saanich is usually a car. It is very easy to park. However, public transit riders may have very limited choices in this neighbourhood as a result of the low service level. Nonetheless, property owners are served by about 20 bus lines, and bus stops are generally close by. It is very difficult for people walking to move around in Rural Saanich as very few common errands can be run on foot.
Services
It is very rarely practical for property owners in Rural Saanich to reach the closest grocery store on foot. There are a few choices for those who appreciate restaurants in close proximity. When it comes to education, there are only a few primary schools in this part of the municipality and accordingly they can be a rather long walk away. In addition, Rural Saanich does not have any high schools. Likewise, parents and their schoolchildren may find it difficult to get to daycares as a pedestrian.
Character
The character of Rural Saanich is exemplified by its calm atmosphere. This part of the municipality is very quiet, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour. Finally, there are around 20 parks close by for residents to check out, which makes it easy to get to them.
