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Rockheights occupies the elevated southeastern portion of Esquimalt, perched on the hillside above Esquimalt Road and extending toward the municipality's border with Victoria. This sub-neighbourhood takes its name from its elevated, rocky terrain, offering a distinct topographical character compared to the flatter areas closer to the harbour. Rockheights is generally bounded by Lampson Street to the north, Esquimalt Road along its lower edge, and the Victoria boundary to the east, placing it in a quiet residential pocket that feels removed from the busier commercial corridors yet remains conveniently close to central Esquimalt amenities. The sloping streets and winding roads give Rockheights a somewhat secluded, neighbourhood-within-a-neighbourhood quality. The housing stock in Rockheights reflects its mid-century development, with a mix of older single-family homes, many dating from the 1950s through 1970s, along with more recent townhouse complexes and low-rise apartment buildings that have been added over the decades. The streetscape has an established, well-treed feel, with modest character homes on smaller lots typical of post-war suburban planning, alongside some newer infill and multi-family developments that reflect gradual redevelopment. Current listings in the area span a range from compact apartments to detached houses, with an average of around 1.6 bedrooms and prices ranging from approximately $350,000 to nearly $1.4 million, illustrating the diversity of housing types available on Rockheights' hillside streets.

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