Question 1

What is the home price in Keating?

Accepted Answer

Keating is part of Central Saanich. The Central Saanich benchmark price for a single family home is $1,154,700 as of March 2026 (VREB HPI Benchmark, March 2026). Year over year change: +0.1%. Individual neighbourhood prices within Central Saanich can vary based on proximity to amenities, lot size, and housing stock age. Browse current active listings on IslandSold.com for real-time pricing.

Question 2

What is Keating like?

Accepted Answer

Keating is Central Saanich's quintessential agricultural community, renowned for its rich farmland, established nurseries, and country estates that define the Peninsula's rural character. Named after historic Keating Cross Road, this area showcases the Saanich Peninsula's agricultural heritage with working farms, u-pick berry operations, and properties that have remained in farming families for multiple generations. Keating real estate primarily consists of acreage properties ranging from 2 to 20+ acres, offering buyers opportunities for agricultural pursuits, country estate living, or long-term agricultural land investment. The neighborhood attracts hobby farmers interested in growing organic produce, raising chickens or livestock, and embracing self-sufficient rural lifestyles while maintaining proximity to Peninsula amenities and Victoria employment.

Keating properties feature spacious country homes, agricultural outbuildings, barns suitable for horses, and fertile soil perfect for market gardens or ornamental horticulture. The area benefits from agricultural zoning that protects farmland from subdivision, ensuring the preservation of open space, pastoral views, and farming viability. Residents appreciate the peaceful country atmosphere, starry night skies, and connection to the land that urban and suburban neighborhoods cannot provide. Keating's central location on the Peninsula offers convenient access to Victoria International Airport, Sidney waterfront, and Pat Bay Highway for commuting while maintaining agricultural serenity.

The neighborhood exemplifies Peninsula living for those who value space, privacy, and agricultural lifestyle, making it one of Central Saanich's most desirable areas for country estate buyers.

Question 3

How many homes are for sale in Keating?

Accepted Answer

There are currently 5 active listings in Keating. IslandSold.com syncs with the MLS database every two hours to provide up-to-date inventory. Set up a free property alert to be notified when new homes matching your criteria come to market.

Question 4

Is Keating a good neighbourhood to buy in?

Accepted Answer

Keating is one of 11 neighbourhoods in Central Saanich. Sidney, Central Saanich, and North Saanich sit at the northern tip of the Peninsula with Victoria International Airport, BC Ferries access to the Gulf Islands, and a maritime small-town feel. Whether it is the right fit depends on your lifestyle priorities, budget, and commute requirements. A local REALTOR familiar with Central Saanich can provide a comparative market analysis for specific streets and property types within Keating.

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