Esquimalt Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Esquimalt offers a relaxed ambience. Esquimalt is very quiet overall, as noise from streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue.

Transportation

House buyers who appreciate living in a community that's walkable will be pleased with the moderately pedestrian-friendly character of Esquimalt; many daily needs are easy to meet without the use of a vehicle. Moving around by bicycle is also convenient in Esquimalt. Commuting by transit can be sometimes challenging in this part of the Greater Victoria metropolitan area as a result of the service's low frequency. Nevertheless, the municipality is linked by about 20 bus lines, and bus stops are usually very close by. However, moving around by car is easy in Esquimalt. It is convenient to find a parking spot.

Housing

Small apartment buildings are the most common housing type, representing roughly 45% of dwellings in Esquimalt, but duplexes and single detached homes are also present in the housing stock. Around 40% of properties in this part of Capital were constructed in the 1960s and 1970s, while the majority of the remaining buildings were built pre-1960 and in the 2000s. This municipality offers mainly one bedroom and two bedroom homes. There are equal parts owners and renters living in this municipality.

Services

Parents and their children will welcome the proximity to both primary and secondary schools, which are within a short distance from most, if not all, homes for sale in Esquimalt. However, daycares are not particularly plentiful and therefore tend to require an extended trip to get to. Concerning food, home buyers in Esquimalt often need a car to travel to one of around 20 supermarkets. Nevertheless, pharmacies are typically very easy to access as a pedestrian and sell some basic food items. There are also over 50 restaurants and coffee shops in this municipality.