Development Potential in Albert Head
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Albert Head
Neighborhood Overview
Albert Head is a spectacular oceanfront area in southeastern Metchosin, featuring dramatic coastal cliffs, protected lagoons, and some of Greater Victoria's most pristine natural shoreline. This exclusive area attracts buyers seeking waterfront acreages, ocean-view properties, and rural coastal living with direct beach access and unparalleled natural beauty.
Why Buyers Choose Albert Head
Albert Head Lagoon, the coastal bluff hiking circuit, and the WWII fortification ruins at the park create a recreation sequence that is more varied than any other Metchosin waterfront subarea. Buyers are typically affluent retirees or executives who want morning beach walks, protected lagoon kayaking, and dramatic ocean views as daily lifestyle assets rather than occasional experiences. The federal bird sanctuary designation ensures the natural formation is permanently protected.
Typical Homes in Albert Head
Premium oceanfront estates on 2-to-5-acre lots, most trading between varied pricing illion and varied pricing illion for direct beach and foreshore access. Ocean-view acreages without beach access sit in the varied pricing illion to varied pricing illion range depending on lot size and sight lines. Inventory is extremely limited and properties rarely come to market; buyers in this subarea should maintain close contact with agents monitoring the Metchosin market.
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3871 Cactus Pl, Metchosin BC V9C 4A7
Metchosin
4 bed · 3.0 bath · 4,309 sf · 30 days
Courtesy of Maxxam Realty Ltd.
MLS®
15 Bradene Rd, Metchosin BC V9C 4B1
Metchosin
3 bed · 3.0 bath · 2,567 sf · 7 days
Courtesy of RE/MAX Camosun
MLS®
3944 Circle Dr, Metchosin BC V9C 4A9
Metchosin
6 bed · 4.0 bath · 3,189 sf · 85 days
Courtesy of RE/MAX Camosun
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143 Cliff Dr, Metchosin BC V9C 4A9
Metchosin
4 bed · 3.0 bath · 2,716 sf · 1 days
Courtesy of Sutton Group West Coast Realty
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