Oak Bay Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Oak Bay is a very good municipality to buy a house in for those who prefer a slower-paced environment. Most areas in Oak Bay are very quiet, as the streets are generally very tranquil.

Transportation

Most houses for sale in this municipality are located in places that are convenient for those who like to get around by walking; many common errands can be run without needing to use a vehicle, and numerous businesses are fairly close by. Riding a bicycle is very embraced in Oak Bay because the cycling infrastructure is reasonably good. Oak Bay is a fairly good part of the Greater Victoria metropolitan area for travelling by car. It is convenient to park. In contrast, the transit in Oak Bay is somewhat poor. Nevertheless, the municipality is served by approximately 20 bus lines, and bus stops are not very far away from most properties.

Housing

In Oak Bay, around two thirds of buildings are single detached homes, and the rest are mainly small apartment buildings. This municipality experienced its biggest building boom prior to the 1960s, so most of the available housing is from this era. This municipality has a good selection of unit sizes, ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. Homeowners occupy roughly three quarters of the dwellings in the municipality whereas the rest are rented.

Services

Parents and their kids will welcome that wherever their home is located in Oak Bay, both primary and secondary schools are close by. However, families may find it challenging for their children to get to daycares as pedestrians. With regards to eating, in all but a few cases, a vehicle is needed to purchase groceries in one of about 20 stores. Nevertheless, pharmacies are typically straightforward to reach as a pedestrian and supply some staple foods. A limited number of restaurants and coffee shops are available as well.