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[Mike K.]

I think these kinds of homes are remnants of family inheritances from the days back when only the less fortunate folks lived way out on distant and relatively undeveloped Ten Mile Point. When I was a kid 60 years ago here in Victoria, and just like James Bay and Gonzales, Ten Mile Point was considered a less than desirable neighbourhood, and the folks that lived there were never considered wealthy or privileged.

This is something that hasn’t been explored from a historic perspective all that much.

Much of Victoria was the ‘poor’ part of town at one point. Even Oak Bay was just a working class suburb, save for the best of the best oceanside lots and enclaves.

Meanwhile, Vic West used to be the playground for the rich along the Gorge, and lots of stately homes were built up on the rise at Skinner and Catherine. But that was in the late 1800s into the early 1900s.

Anywhere you see any remnants of old density, like the two-storey apartments dating to the mid-20th century, implied the area was lower income when the buildings were built.

A book exploring the migrations of wealth in our region would be fascinating reading, for that’s what shaped the region’s growth.

[Barrister]

A lot of the wealth spends their time in the US. 

[aastra]

 

A book exploring the migrations of wealth in our region would be fascinating reading...

 

Suggested title: "How the heck can they afford that??"

 

Because I could never count the number of times in my life that I've heard an exasperated Victorian ask that question about someone else's situation (but never about their own situation, of course).

[Mike K.]

You ever wonder where the bubble burst scientists are today?

[Matt R.]

They have all moved east. NS, NB.

Here is a pleasant looking 15 acres for $250k. What’s that, $1200 a month with 10% down?

https://www.realtor....?view=imagelist

[Mike K.]

Middle of nowhere, no?

[Matt R.]

Sure is! Is that bad?

The metro region of Tatamagouche is not far away, I’m sure they have all your grocery/liquor/weed needs met. I wouldn’t live there, but I don’t have to because I bought a crappy townhouse in the sticks for almost the same price in 2008 while the bubble was bursting.

Edited by Matt R., 16 February 2025 - 08:51 PM.

[Victoria Watcher]

They have all moved east. NS, NB.

Here is a pleasant looking 15 acres for $250k. What’s that, $1200 a month with 10% down?

https://www.realtor....?view=imagelist

 

 

Ya, 120km to Halifax.

[Mike K.]

You’d still have to build a home on that land. Add maybe $500k for a very modest home. Is $750k for middle of nowhere Nova Scotia a good deal? I’m not sure.

[Matt R.]

I agree, it’s no East Hants!

[Matt R.]

You’d still have to build a home on that land. Add maybe $500k for a modest home. Is $750k for middle of nowhere Nova Scotia a good deal? I’m not sure.

I’m not working on commission here, Mike. Where did all the bubble burst scientists go? You think they waited themselves out of the market and are still renting here?

[Victoria Watcher]

$118,000

 

8712 sqft

 

 

521 Cala Crt
Gold River (population 1,250), British Columbia V0P1G0

 

https://www.realtor....iver-gold-river

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 16 February 2025 - 09:04 PM.

[Mike K.]

I’m not working on commission here, Mike. Where did all the bubble burst scientists go? You think they waited themselves out of the market and are still renting here?

Yeah, who knows.

[Victoria Watcher]

https://www.realtor....nich-queenswood

 

 

$8,250,000

 

2616 Queenswood Lane

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

^   Now that's a good picture.  Love that low perspective.

 

Public beach access right next door (Cranford Park - see it on the left of above photo).   Some might not like that for privacy.

 

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 19 February 2025 - 10:14 PM.

[Victoria Watcher]

A few years ago 2616 and 2612 were created from subdivision of a larger 2614 address.

 

[Victoria Watcher]

2616:

 

 

 

 

0.84 ac

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 19 February 2025 - 10:23 PM.

[Victoria Watcher]

2614 (former full property):

 

 

https://housesigma.c...Zpj399zA2k3DrK8

 

Spectacular 2.37 acre waterfront property in the heart of exclusive Queenswood; a rare opportunity to build your new seaside residence on an estate-sized property! Offered for sale for the first time in nearly 50 years, the property boasts a private beach that is perfect for launching kayaks or small boats...plus the property includes a moorage license which allows for mooring wall and tidal pool (license runs until 2040.) Original home offers 3,438 sqft PLUS there is a legal guest cottage of approx. 1000sqft too! Peaceful & quiet lifestyle just minutes from the University of Victoria, charming Cadboro Bay Village, excellent schools and all amenities including golf & Yacht Clubs; a very special offering in the Victoria marketplace!

 

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 19 February 2025 - 10:23 PM.

[Victoria Watcher]

https://www.realtor....ich-cordova-bay

 

 

$3,499,000

 

 

4855 Major Rd
Saanich, British Columbia V8Y2L8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 19 February 2025 - 10:31 PM.

[Victoria Watcher]

^ Interesting property.   3 buildings.  Listed now $0.5M cheaper than last May.

 

 

 

https://housesigma.c...QmD7zV92b27J9Bo

 

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 19 February 2025 - 10:39 PM.

[Victoria Watcher]