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Hillside is an established residential neighbourhood situated in the central-north portion of Victoria, roughly bounded by Hillside Avenue to the south, the Saanich municipal boundary to the north, Cook Street corridor influences to the west, and the areas approaching Quadra Street and beyond to the east. It sits comfortably between the more commercial nodes of downtown Victoria and the quieter residential stretches of Saanich, neighbouring sub-areas such as Burnside to the west and Quadra Village to the east. The Hillside Shopping Centre along Hillside Avenue serves as a recognizable anchor point that helps define the neighbourhood's southern edge and gives the area a distinct identity within the broader city fabric. The housing stock in Hillside reflects its longstanding place in Victoria's residential landscape, with much of the neighbourhood built out during the mid-twentieth century. Modest single-family homes on traditional lots dominate many of the quieter streets, offering character bungalows and post-war houses that appeal to those drawn to established neighbourhoods with mature tree canopy. The area also features a meaningful apartment presence, with low- to mid-rise buildings interspersed throughout, reflecting gradual densification over the decades. Row homes and townhouse units add further variety to the mix. Active listings spanning from the upper $200,000s into the $1.6 million range illustrate the breadth of the market here, accommodating entry-level apartment buyers alongside those seeking larger detached properties, and giving Hillside a genuinely mixed, redeveloping character overall.

AI-authored, reviewed by Doug LeMaire, REALTOR®. General information only — not a substitute for professional advice.