Tillicum Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Tillicum is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the feel of this part of Saanich. Although this area is not known for its vibrancy, the vibe can still be quite energetic around its busier streets, and finding one of the a few nightlife venues is easy since they are generally located a short walk away. Most areas in Tillicum are reasonably quiet, as there tend to be low levels of noise from traffic. Access to green spaces from numerous locations in the neighbourhood, such as Swan Creek Park and Knockan Hill Park, is very easy since there are over 50 of them nearby for residents to check out.

Transportation

Tillicum offers homeowners several alternative means of transportation. Thanks to about 20 nearby bus lines, the transit service in this part of the municipality is accessible. Tillicum will also appeal to house buyers who want to reside in an area that's walkable as it is moderately geared to pedestrians; many day-to-day needs can be met without a car, and a good number of businesses of different types can be found as well. Active people will welcome the moderately cycling-friendly character of Tillicum. For example, the bicycling network is fairly good.

Housing

In Tillicum, roughly one third of dwellings are single detached homes, while small apartment buildings and duplexes are also present in the housing stock. This area has a good variety of housing sizes, ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. Around two thirds of the population of this neighbourhood own their home and one third are renters. The buildings in this neighbourhood are quite old, since about 45% of its dwellings were built prior to the 1960s, while many of the remaining buildings were constructed in the 1960s and the 1980s.

Services

It is very often practical for house buyers in Tillicum to do groceries by walking. Additionally, this neighbourhood is a good place in which to go out to eat or go to a cafe. Home buyers can find numerous clothing stores within walking distance. Regarding education, in this part of the municipality, families will typically be able to access daycares and primary schools by walking. However, parents and their children may consider it difficult to get to high schools by foot.