Tillicum Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Tillicum has a character that appeals to a fairly diverse group of people. Tillicum is quiet, as noise from the streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue. On the other hand, it is very easy to access parks in the neighbourhood since there are over 50 of them close by for residents to check out. Lastly, even though this part of Saanich is not known for its vibrancy, the vibe can still be quite dynamic around its main streets, and with its a few bars, there are options for nighttime activities.

Transportation

This part of the municipality will attract home buyers that appreciate a diversity of modes of transportation. With around 20 nearby bus lines, the fairly good public transit system makes transit a viable option for many. People who appreciate walkability will also enjoy the moderately pedestrian-friendly nature of Tillicum; carrying out daily needs is easy without a vehicle, and plenty of businesses are reasonably close by. Active house buyers will welcome the reasonably bike-friendly nature of this area. More specifically, the cycling infrastructure is good.

Housing

Roughly 45% of properties in Tillicum were built before the 1960s, while the majority of the remaining buildings were constructed in the 1960s and the 1980s. Single detached homes are the predominant housing type, representing roughly one third of buildings in this area, while small apartment buildings and duplexes are also present in the housing stock. Homeowners occupy around two thirds of the dwellings in Tillicum and the remainder are rented. This part of Saanich has a good choice of housing size options, ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms.

Services

It is a reasonably short distance to get to daycares and primary schools from anywhere in this part of the municipality. In contrast, high schools are not especially plentiful and consequently tend to require a long walk to get to. With respect to food, the closest grocery store in Tillicum is usually only a short distance away. Moreover, there are a fair number of choices in close proximity for those who care about restaurants and cafes. It is also a short distance to a very good variety of clothing stores.